Overlake adds new Chief Medical Officer, cardiac surgeon and ...
Dr. Ertle will focus his responsibilities on expanding the hospital’s physician network and serving as liaison between Overlake’s administration and its 1,000-member medical staff. Ertle recently served as senior vice president of medical affairs for Cascade Healthcare Community, Inc., a three-hospital, not-for-profit health system in central Oregon. Prior to joining CHC, Ertle was medical director for the Corvallis Clinic, an 80-physician multispecialty clinic in the Willamette Valley. He graduated from the University of Oregon Medical School and did his Internal Medicine Residency [more...]
Date: 2010-08-15 18:04:42
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Post a Dribble Here! » Celebrity Plastic Surgery Gone Terribly Wrong
What happens when celebrity plastic surgery goes wrong. Well the plain and simple answer is that it isn’t pretty. Some of the biggest examples of this occuring include the likes of Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Gary Busey, Tara Reid and more. Celebrity plastic surgery gone wrong can be quite an interesting topic if you take a minute from your busy day to read this article we are convinced you will agree that to be the case. Many stars have received everything from nose jobs and rhinoplasty, to boob jobs formerly known as breast enhancements and tummy tucks. Don’t get us wrong, we are [more...]
Date: 2010-10-05 13:32:49
Breast reconstruction is different for everyone - Community ...
Breast reconstruction surgery — and whether to have it done — is a very personal decision. Some women may consult with a plastic/reconstructive surgeon prior to a mastectomy or double mastectomy, while others may choose to wait, or are advised to wait, by their oncologist. Either way, the goal of the surgery is to restore symmetry and a sense of normalcy for the patient. Reconstructive surgery options usually fall into one of two categories. Tissue expansion involves a series of surgeries that stretch the skin and muscle of the chest to allow a breast implant to be placed. This occurs over [more...]
Date: 2010-10-04 11:59:00
Turf Wars with the Docs « Michigan Nurse Live
The medical community, and by that I mean the physicians, needs to swallow a reality pill. If we are suffering a shortage of general practitioners and at the same time are going to offer health care to millions of people that weren’t covered before, we’re going to need a lot of help on the front lines for chronic disease teaching, dealing with the kinds of medical conditions that could be easily treated in an examining room that are now showing up in the ER, and general care. Physicians cannot be counted on to take care of everyone simply due to sheer numbers and that’s where the APNs [more...]
Date: 2010-10-07 14:54:25
Choosing the best spine surgeon for Your back or leg pain | Spinal ...
Another very important factor is the amount of the surgeon’s practice devoted to spine surgery. A physician who focuses on spinal surgery is going to be far more adept and current in newer surgical techniques then one who performs spine surgery only occasionally.For example, the North American Spine Society requires that at least 50% of a physician’s practice be devoted to spine treatment as inclusion criteria for the society, which is probably a pretty good benchmark. You can generally gather the above information about the referred surgeon from reliable sources, such as your family [more...]
Date: 2010-09-25 13:52:48
Celebrity Plastic Surgery Bites the Dust
Sharon Stone for example has had several plastic surgery operations including a breast enhancement procedure as well as a nose job and face lift. She has stated that because of the surgeries she has younger men hitting on her all the time, we have a feeling their after the money more than her looks though… We think that discussing celebrity surgery gone wrong in regard to plastic surgery and outpatient services in general is appropriate given the nature of the industry but we would like to make it clear that the opinions expressed in this article don’t in any way consent to medical [more...]
Date: 2010-10-07 14:00:01
Surgery Job in Bread & Butter General Surgery with Scopes- Great ...
Full Time :: Surgery Bread & Butter General Surgery with Scopes- Great Location :: Kansas CompHealth Inc Job 661384 Bread & Butter General Surgery, Advanced Laps, and Scopes required. Hospital based employed practice opportunity in a College Town. Excellent income potential. Low managed care.Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified General SurgeryBread & Butter General Surgery, Advanced Laps, and Scopes required.Income is 90th Percentile for the Nation - College TownCall of 1-4Community college in town - agriculturally based economy - corn, wheat, stockyard and dairy.Low unemployment (2.5%) [more...]
Date: 2010-09-28 03:24:48
Physician-Surgeon, General (Virginia, MN)
Saint Mary's Duluth Clinic - Virginia, MN - Job Title: Physician-Surgeon, General (Virginia, MN) Profession: Medical -> Physician Job Posting... Title: Physician-Surgeon, General (Virginia, MN) City and State: Virginia, MN Department: SURGERY Go to vacancy Follow Jobs in Virginia on [more...]
Date: 2010-09-29 08:38:20
September 25 Kaiser Permanente to Host Free Surgery Saturday
Those patients will assemble with the medical team early Saturday morning at the nearby outpatient surgery center in Bellflower for a series of operations to remove gallstones, repair hernias, and perform other general surgery procedures. While the event may be a first for Downey Medical Center, it is actually the seventh “Free Surgery Day” Kaiser Permanente community benefit program has hosted as part of its partnership with Access OC (Orange County) since 2007. Access OC is a program designed to strengthen the safety net of healthcare services for lower-income residents. In the Inland [more...]
Date: 2010-09-24 13:31:16
Rantings and conspiracy theories on medical jargon - M.D. to be ...
This might happen, for example, if your doctor makes an error during a surgery that causes you to have major complications afterward. If you ever hear one of these three words, don’t be afraid to ask your physician questions! And in general, your doctor should not be using ridiculous medical jargon when explaining your condition. Readers, has this ever happened to you? Has your physician ever made the mistake of speaking Medicalese instead of English? I had a surgeon call me up and explain some peculiar findings after a CAT scan. I had no idea what she was telling me. I fixated on something [more...]
Date: 2010-10-07 15:49:52
General Surgery position-the basics
Therefore, the primary care physician will be subject to the patient to a specialist it general surgery in my area..How did you get in the middle of the year, you can run many operations, with most drops 20% [more...]
Date: 2010-10-02 15:24:33
Brook » An Introduction to Breast Augmentation
Breast implant surgery is the least difficult of the aesthetic breast surgery procedures. Many patients report a shorter operative, as well as recuperative time, and physicians generally observe less stress and trauma to the body as a result of this procedure. The surgeon makes the final decision Whichever implant you choose, it is inserted in the incisions the surgeon makes in and around the chest. The incisions are made based on the natural tissues and fats in your body, and in such a way that they give most improvement to the size of your breasts. While placing it under the breast tissue [more...]
Date: 2010-09-28 07:01:38
Q and A with Dr. Frank Lau - Premed Network (Beta)
About Dr. Frank Lau He is a resident in the Harvard Combined Plastic Surgery Residency Program and a clinical research fellow at the Massachusetts General Hospital. One of his greatest passions is teaching, which is a pursuit that’s engaged him since high school. He taught the MCAT during his undergraduate years at Yale, where he graduated in 3 years with a B.S. in Molecular Biochemistry & Biophysics. He also taught undergraduate-level genetics during medical school at the University of Michigan, from which he graduated with research honors. He is also Founder and Chief Medical Officer at [more...]
Date: 2010-10-06 22:57:50
Luxurious Looks: Manhattan Facelift Experts
Luxurious Looks: Manhattan Facelift Experts June 26, 2010 on 9:27 am | In eye surgeries | Park Avenue in New York City is the home of some of the most expensive real estate in the country. Luxurious high-rises offer clients the impression of unparalleled wealth and superiority. In some of these buildings, surgeons are waiting to consult with clients in preparation for a Manhattan facelift. A facelift is also known by the medical name rhytidectomy. This procedure involves tightening of loose, aging skin that develops around the jaws, eyebrows, mouth, and neck. These procedures may be done [more...]
Date: 2010-06-26 17:27:51
Clothing blog – Henanzhengxingmeirongyiyuan ...
3. preoperative preparation for what to do? (1) the General knowledge, systemic No influenza, diarrhea, fever, etc. There is no drug allergies, scar Constitution. With and without hypertension, heart disease and diabetes. Usual oral medicines? deactivate anticoagulant 1 week after considering surgery. (2) of the menstrual period should not be operated on. (3) of the face, trunk lids, around a large abscesses are unfit for surgery. (4) examine the blood and urine, General. 4. the current common surgery better since there are several ways of speaking» åž‹? general surgery there are two [more...]
Date: 2010-10-07 20:15:37
UT Southwestern moving longtime director of doctors-in-training ...
Dr. Valentine received his M.D. degree from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, then came to UT Southwestern for his general surgery residency (1980-1985) followed by a fellowship in vascular surgery. He has been a faculty member at UT Southwestern practicing vascular surgery since 1986, ascending to Professor of Surgery with Tenure in 1999. Dr. Valentine has held a number of significant positions in national organizations and in the Department of Surgery. But his most meaningful contribution has been as the Director of the General Surgery Residency Program. In this position, which he has [more...]
Date: 2010-09-23 17:13:39
Surgeons Ratio Per 1000000 United States | Finance Ok
Physicians per 1000 people (most recent) by country. Claims of a Doctor Supply Crisis Not Supported by Facts. United States of America – IFMSA SCOPE Wiki. Specialization in General Surgery: I.*. Cousins and Bridenbaugh's Neural Blockade [more...]
Date: 2010-10-06 00:40:38
UT News » New trauma chief on duty at UT Medical Center
Williams is no stranger to the region, having completed his general training at Wayne State University in Detroit as the chief of administrative surgery resident. Born in Chicago, Williams is a native of the South Side. Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold, chancellor, executive vice president for biosciences and health affairs, and dean of the College of Medicine, said Williams will help further establish the excellence of the UTMC level one trauma center regionally and nationwide. “We are honored to have Dr. Williams join our staff at The University of Toledo Medical Center. He is a respected physician [more...]
Date: 2010-10-07 10:39:16
Sandra P Aguilar Jacksonville Florida | Auto Boom Info
21 Sandra Martinez of Ft. Worth, TX 22 Cammy P / In da Boonies, VT 28 Rhonda T of Jax, FL 28 Soule S of Charlotte, NC 28 Theresa P (Privette) of GA 20 Deborah Aguilar of Huntington Beach, CA 20 Miss Rhonda 20 Stacie S of CA Employer Services and Economic Development, Jacksonville, FL 32202, (904) 632- 5006 319 Avenue P Sw, Winter Haven, FL 33880, (863) 294-4121 . Fujita Sandra J Msw 7000 Sw 62nd Ave Ste 545, South Miami, FL 33143, (305) 669-6166 .. Hoyos Aguilar PA 757 Nw 27th Stuite Ave # 204, Miami, FL 33125, (305) 631- 8700. Bishop Kenny High School Class Of 1970 Alumni, Jacksonville, FL. [more...]
Date: 2010-10-05 03:59:18
San Jose physician James G. Hinsdale, M.D., elected CMA president
Hinsdale is currently assistant clinical professor of surgery at the Stanford University School of Medicine and has been the medical director of California Shock/Trauma Air Rescue for the past 23 years. He also maintains an active clinical practice in trauma and cancer surgery. Hinsdale received a medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He had his internship and residency at Stanford University Hospital from 1974 to 1980. He is a past president of the Santa Clara County Medical Association. The delegates also elected Encinitas family physician James Hay, M.D., [more...]
Date: 2010-10-05 16:00:00
Surgeon Job Description, Education and Training Requirements ...
Physicians wishing to pursue general surgery must complete a five year residency in surgery according to the requirements set down by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Throughout the surgery residency, residents are supervised at all levels of training by assisting on and then performing basic operations, such as the removal of an appendix. As the residency years continue, residents gain responsibility through teaching and supervisory duties. Eventually the residents are allowed to perform complex operations independently. Subspecialties require from one to three years [more...]
Date: 2010-09-26 16:02:32
Thermage skin tightening And A Laser Center Or Laser Clinic
Thermage treatments are ordinarily carried out by a physician supervised laser technician or medical esthetician. While technology employed for skin-tightening differ in method, all of them expect to achieve very similar improvements. Many treatments are often implemented through regular treatments and improvement could be observed step by step over a couple of months. Seeing as the progress is going to be gradual, it is a good idea that a client takes “before” photographs of the particular procedure area prior to the Thermage procedure, and each and every four week period thereafter with [more...]
Date: 2010-08-27 14:02:54
Thermage At Your Dermatologists Office Or Laser Center
Thermage skin tightening treatments are typically completed by a physician supervised medical assistant. Even though technology utilized for skin tightening deviate in approach, each will expect to realize parallel improvement. These kinds of treatments usually are implemented with regular treatments and effects can be witnessed gradually over a couple of months. Due to the fact your improvement will be gradual, it is ideal that the patient takes “before” photographs of the treatment locations just before the Thermage treatment, and each and every 30 days after that along with a finished [more...]
Date: 2010-08-26 13:58:34
Thermage skin tightening And Your Dermatologists Office Or Laser ...
Thermage skin tightening procedures are typically carried out by a MD supervised esthetician or laser technician. Although devices employed for RF skin tightening do deviate in technique, each will gain very similar effects. Most of these treatments are often carried out through once a month treatments and improvements might be seen progressively over several months. In view that any improvement can be gradual, it’s ideal that someone takes “before” images with the procedure area in advance of the treatment, and each four weeks after that along with a end improvements photo taken 4 [more...]
Date: 2010-08-26 13:29:37
Face Lift Seattle
A facelift forbearing's post-operative have can vary, but there is a systemic simulate of feat you can wait to obey. Most patients reason they are author or fewer indorse to their standard selves around a period after surgery, but few indorse effects can unalterable several weeks or flatbottomed months. Still, these yearner lasting effects should not cause a major mass of hurt. Succeeding rhytidoplasty surgery, your adulterate should offer you with a tip of impinging drawing for emergencies - if you believe your undiluted away. As would be foretold from any surgery, you present participate [more...]
Date: 2010-06-16 08:09:06
Thermage skin tightening At Your Skin Clinic Or Laser Center
Using Thermage or RF laser skin tightening devices, the particular source of power utilized to create injury to the dermis tends to be either radio waves, lasers or any sort of permutation . Typically the intent is to increase elevated collagen creation. In many cases, light wavelengths, specifically from the infrared spectrum, can be effectively used to promote tightening of the epidermis . It in turn triggers your body’s normal healing reaction. This kind of procedure is “selective thermal damage”. When the skin is damaged, the body begins to heal itself by stimulating further [more...]
Date: 2010-08-19 14:06:46
Thermage At Your Local Med Spa Or Laser Clinic
Using Thermage and other RF laser skin tightening systems, the power used to provide thermal damage to the skin might be either radio waves, infrared light, laser or any sort of blend . The exact purpose would be to stimulate elevated collagen creation. Many times, light waves, especially from the infrared spectrum, are used to shrink the epidermis . This triggers the bodys biological healing response. This type of therapy is referred to as “selective thermal damage”. When the skin is harmed, the body begins to repair itself by stimulating added collagen generation along with the [more...]
Date: 2010-08-21 13:32:36
Thermage treatments And A Plastic Surgeons Practice Or Laser Clinic
Using Thermage or radio frequency laser skin tightening units, the source of energy used to create thermal injury to the dermis could be either radio waves, infrared (IR) light, lower wavelength lasers or any combo . The particular goal is to try to induce increased collagen production. Many times, light waves, particularly inside the infrared spectrum, are successfully utilized to shrink the epidermis by heating the dermis. This in turn triggers your bodys healing reaction. This method of treatment is referred to as ” thermal damage”. Should the skin gets harmed, the body begins to fix [more...]
Date: 2010-08-28 14:09:05
Thermage skin tightening And A Local Plastic Surgeons Practice Or ...
Utilizing Thermage or other radio frequency skin tightening units, the actual source of power used to provide damage in the skin can be either radio waves, infrared light, lasers or just about any combo of the three. The particular purpose is always to encourage greater collagen generation. In many cases, light waves, especially within the infrared spectrum, are used to shrink the skin by heating the dermis. This triggers the body’s biological healing response. This kind of treatment is “selective thermal damage”. After the dermis is harmed, your body will start to fix itself by [more...]
Date: 2010-08-19 13:54:48
Thermage treatments At Your Medical Spa Or Laser Center
Using Thermage along with other RF skin tightening systems, the actual power employed to generate damage in the skin is usually either radio waves, infra-red, lasers or any kind of arrangement . The goal is to promote enhanced collagen production. Many times, light waves, especially in the infrared spectrum, are effectively used to shrink the skin . This initiates the body’s normal healing response. This method of therapy is known as ” thermal damage”. After the dermis becomes harmed, your system begins to fix itself by encouraging added collagen production and restructuring of the [more...]
Date: 2010-09-27 14:57:59
MEDICAL ASSISTANT Wanted For Plastic Surgery Center (Atlanta, GA)
OFFICE BASED COSMETIC SURGERY CENTER LOOKING FOR A MEDICAL ASSISTANT! Explosive growth has provided an exceptional opportunity for a Medical Assistant at our office in Atlanta (In The Galleria Area). If you have experience in your field, a proven successful track record of performance, effective interpersonal communication skills, and are looking for a rewarding career with a visionary organization that rewards outstanding performance, we want to hear from you! We offer a friendly environment and friendly coworkers. This position does not provide medical advice nor practices medicine. [more...]
Date: 2010-10-01 21:01:30
Cure skin cancer natural treatment
Depending on these factors, treatment may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and/or photodynamic therapy (uses drug and certain kind of laser light to kill cancer cells). For the best treatment options should be discussed with your physician. The goal of treating skin cancer is to destroy or remove the cancer completely with minimal scarring of your skin. Your treatment options for the disease depend on a number of factors, including the location of the lesion on the skin and the type and stage of the cancer (how far it has spread). Generally, the treatment for skin cancer will [more...]
Date: 2010-09-28 10:50:26
Solar Lighting Stories
As long as the area being treated involves only superficial loose skin – not loose fat or muscle – no area of the body should be off limits for a skin-tightening procedure.” The actual rate of visible results varies among patients. Some notice tighter skin immediately, while others notice improvement gradually over time. Dr. Goldberg said the results of the procedure generally last at least a year. The treatment of cellulite uses unipolar radiofrequency devices, which differ from those already discussed. In his presentation, Dr. Goldberg explained: “The best way to describe how this [more...]
Date: 2010-09-29 05:00:18
openPR.com - Press release - MEDIXSYSTEME SARL - Spashape, FUS ...
"The company's goal is to proposed non invasive technology that has made its long experience in plastic surgery and dermatology for therapeutic uses of focused ultrasound" Spashape system can deliver exposures ranging from high-power continuous sonications for pulsed sonications suitable for applications such as tissue lysis, vascular permeabilization and biostimulation. "We've designed the system to be flexible, so users have on the same platform a device set up with a diode laser 635nm." • Second generation of High Focalised Ultrasounds with dynamic energy. • Scanning 635 nm diodes [more...]
Date: 2010-09-16 08:18:00
Additional Orthopaedic Surgeon Joins Watson Clinic | Maddux Tampa ...
Dr. Guzman is board-eligible by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, as well as a candidate member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Florida Orthopaedic Society, and a member of the American Medical Association, Florida Medical Association and the Polk County Medical Association. Dr. Guzman received his fellowship training in adult hip and knee reconstructive surgery at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD, under the direction of internationally known adult reconstructive expert, Dr. Michael Mont. He completed a five-year orthopaedic residency program at Albany [more...]
Date: 2010-09-23 05:48:04
Laser Surgery For Treating Hemorrhoids – Does it Work? | RELIEF ...
If you have stage 3 (bleeding and an exposed prolapse) or stage 4 (bleeding and strangulated prolapse) discuss the efficacy of laser surgery with your physician. Most physicians prefer to treat less severe cases of hemorrhoids with more inexpensive treatments. Avoid painful hemorroid surgery and find out about new techniques and surgery procedures at [more...]
Date: 2010-10-07 12:24:36
Physician Assistant Jobs @ PAWorld.net: PA jobs Celebrate ...
Post Physician Assistant jobs, Post Nurse Practitioner Jobs, CRNA Jobs, Physician Assistant job opportunitiesPost Physician Assistant jobs, Post Nurse Practitioner Jobs, Physician Assistant job opportunities Physician Assistant-Associate Jobs, Employment & Career CenterAdvanced Practice Clinician, Advanced Practice Providers Post PA jobs & Rates Post NP jobs & Rates This is our standard job page that we email Mon-Sat to about 18,000+ PAs If you'd like to post a job here's our most recent Services and Rates. [more...]
Date: 2010-10-01 12:18:00
PA jobs NP jobs Advanced Practice Jobs
Post Physician Assistant jobs, Post Nurse Practitioner Jobs, CRNA Jobs, Physician Assistant job opportunitiesPost Physician Assistant jobs, Post Nurse Practitioner Jobs, Physician Assistant job opportunities Physician Assistant-Associate Jobs, Employment & Career CenterAdvanced Practice Clinician, Advanced Practice Providers Post PA jobs & Rates Post NP jobs & Rates This is our standard job page that we email Mon-Sat to about 18,000+ PAs If you'd like to post a job here's our most recent Services and Rates. [more...]
Date: 2010-10-04 21:35:00
FL General Surgery Need 45 min from Tampa
Registration is free, fast and super easy! Once registered, you will be able to search, view and inquire about jobs posted on MDJobSite.com. You can return anytime to update your saved [more...]
Date: 2010-09-09 18:48:50
Who Can Obtain Laser Eye Surgery?
Not too long ago, I have seen that many people and establishments are speaking in regards to the deserves and advantages of laser eye surgery. Laser surgery has been upgraded all the extra with the event of expertise in the industry. However, not all people are good candidates for this surgery. This surgery is suitable for individuals with certain eye problems. Subsequently, one is usually recommended to seek the advice of with an eye physician if he needs to get it. Laser surgery can cure quite a lot of widespread eye issues, like myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, etc. Or some critical eye [more...]
Date: 2010-09-27 19:03:05
NovaMed Adds Seven New Partners to Its Orlando Surgery Center
One of these physicians is an orthopedic surgeon and the other two are general surgeons. NovaMed now owns 62 percent of Downtown Surgery Center with the remaining 38 percent owned by seven physician-partners and a hospital-partner. "We are excited to welcome our new partners and look forward to working with each of them at our state-of-the-art surgery center," commented Thomas S. Hall, chairman, president and chief executive officer of NovaMed, Inc. "We opened Downtown Surgery Center in January 2009 with our partner, George White, MD, a highly respected orthopedic surgeon. Downtown Surgery [more...]
Date: 2010-09-29 22:22:00
General Surgery Practice Flashcards for iPhone download ...
General Surgery Practice Flashcards for iPhone 1.0 Now you can have access to the American Physician Institute library of board-style General Surg ... Users rating: Downloads:15 Developer: American Physician Institute | More apps Price:-- Date added:September 28, 2010 Version:1.0 File size:0.9 Mb Operating SystemiPhone OS 3.0+ License:Freeware Your vote: Send by YM | Send to a friend General Surgery Practice Flashcards for iPhone, text link code: General Surgery Practice Flashcards for iPhone Description Now you can have access to the American Physician Institute library of board-style [more...]
Date: 2010-09-28 20:13:58
A board certified plastic surgeon in Los Angeles - Join to Earn more!
(In some states it is legal for an unqualified physician to perform plastic surgery procedures in which they have received no training) A plastic Surgeon has to be qualified by the American Society for Plastic Surgeons. This is particularly important, because if you were to scourge through the web directories looking for plastic surgeons in Los Angeles, chances are you would find out that there are many doctors who actually haven't specialized in the field, yet, practice it. Having a doctor who has a board certification from ASPS means that this plastic surgeon has gone through at [more...]
Date: 2010-09-13 15:22:30
Learn What To Expect Before A Hemorrhoidectomy Surgery. | Acne ...
Skin Care Treatments For Acne, Blemishes, Scars & Rosacea In this write up you’ll learn all you need to know about a hemorrhoidectomy surgery. Hemorrhoidectomy surgery refers to the removal of the inflamed veins or swollen hemorrhoids surrounding the anus. A word of foresight, do not get hemorrhoidectomy surgery not having actually undertaking your homework looking at every alternative to surgery. General Points On The Hemorrhoidectomy Surgery: During a hemorrhoidectomy surgery the surgeon will typically use stitches to seal up the incision. The really great thing about a hemorrhoidectomy [more...]
Date: 2010-08-20 12:39:19
Outsource Strategies International Blog » Blog Archive » General ...
The General Surgery Coding and Reimbursement Conference held by The Coding Institute will be held at San Antonio, Texas from March 16-18, 2008. Pre-conference workshop will be held on the first day Sunday the 16th of March followed by two days of conference. Here is a list of topics that will be presented at the conference / pre-conference workshop. Pre Conference Workshop Topic/Presenter Dissecting the Op Note: Essentials Every Coding Professional Needs to Know Presenter: Kathleen A Mueller, RN, CPC, CCS-P, CMSCS Day 1 Topics/Presenter Strain-Free Hernia Repair Coding Presenter: John Bishop, [more...]
Date: 2008-01-23 02:01:00
Outpatient Surgery's Financial Advantage - Mississippi Valley ...
“The MVSC and Mississippi Valley Health Network of practices keeps health care costs down because our training emphasizes minimally invasive procedures that promote faster healing; and the surgery center’s outpatient services ensure you recover at home and avoid expensive hospital stays,” adds Dr. Dooley. Home the Same Day: Back to Life the Next Cost effective? Convenient? Faster Recovery? Just ask Coal Valley resident Dennis Gooch. As an avid hobbyist with radio-controlled airplanes, he has to run around quite a bit when he’s flying one of the 40 or so planes in his collection. The [more...]
Date: 2010-07-12 05:25:49
First in Southwest Florida to Perform da Vinci TransOral Robotic ...
Physicians Regional Healthcare System CEO Joe D. Pinion announced that the hospital is the first in southwest Florida to perform da Vinci TransOral Robotic Surgery (TORS), a surgical procedure to treat throat cancer. The surgery was successfully performed by Otolaryngologist Jay Roberts, M.D., chief of surgery at Physicians Regional. “We are very pleased to expand our robotics program to an even broader base of patients,” said Pinion. “It’s truly a testament to the quality of physicians on staff at Physicians Regional; Dr. Roberts is a highly regarded surgeon and the people of our [more...]
Date: 2010-09-23 19:58:40
online articles » Cosmetic Surgery Procedures among men (Dr Jay ...
Did you know that a plastic surgery can be performed by any physician in Beverly Hills who has undergone training for surgery? That‘s the reason many doctors advertise about them being a member of the board. But careful examination of their curriculum vitae would tell you that they are not a member of the American Board of Plastic Surgeons. Being a member of his board means, that your plastic surgeon has undergone 2 years of specialized training on plastic surgery in addition to the three to 5 years of training on general surgery that he has undergone. He has to continually update himself [more...]
Date: 2010-10-01 16:31:14
Dr. Gary Purdue, nationally known burn surgeon at UT Southwestern ...
Dr. Purdue received his M.D. from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia in 1976 and completed his general surgery residency at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh in 1981. Following a fellowship in burn surgery at UT Southwestern, he joined the faculty in July 1982 as an assistant professor and was promoted to professor in September 1994. He became chief of the burn section in 1994. He also was director of the Surgical Network Information Processing System (SNIPS) for the department. “Gary Purdue was not only an excellent burn surgeon, but he also was a superb educator who was recognized [more...]
Date: 2010-10-04 16:55:12
Thermage treatments And Your Local Medspa Or Laser Center
Thermage treatments treatments are generally carried out by a MD directed esthetician or laser technician. Even when devices used for skin-tightening do differ in methodology, each will realize very similar benefits. These treatments usually are completed through regular treatments and benefits could be found progressively over a couple of months. Seeing that any improvement will be slow, it is preferred that a client takes “before” shots of the precise procedure zones in advance of the Thermage treatment, and just about every month thereafter along with a end effects shot taken 30 days [more...]
Date: 2010-08-22 13:46:53