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Well Respected Orthopaedic Practice Joins Dingmans’ Medical Community
Andover Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group Opens New Office in Dingmans Ferry, PA. - June 29, 2012 - Andover Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group
South Nassau Communities Hospital Surgeons Use da Vinci Robot to Perform Life-Saving Esophagus Cancer Surgery
A team of surgical, radiation, interventional and medical cancer physicians at South Nassau Communities Hospital led by Rajiv Datta, MD, FACS, and Shahriyour Andaz, MD, FACS, collaborated on the operation. - June 27, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons Names David A Westman as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) today announced that David A. Westman will assume the position of CNS Executive Director and CEO, effective July 9, 2012. Westman will succeed Regina Shupak, who has served as the CNS Interim Executive Director since October 2011. Westman brings more... - June 23, 2012 - Congress of Neurological Surgeons
New Advances in Silicone Breast Augmentation Now Available in Jacksonville - Local Plastic Surgeons Using Revolutionary Device to Improve Aesthetic Outcome
Board Certified Plastic Surgeons William A. Wallace, MD and Timothy E. Fee, MD, of Coastal Cosmetic Center, are now performing safer, more advanced silicone breast augmentations using the Keller Funnel™. - June 21, 2012 - Coastal Cosmetic Center
TransCorp Spine Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for the SpinePortTM Spinal Access System for Minimally-Invasive Access and Visualization of the Cervical Spine
TransCorp Spine announced today that it recevied FDA 510(k) clearance for its SpinePort Spinal Access System. The SpinePort System provides direct access and visualization to aide surgeons in treating cervical spine pathologies through a transcorporeal microdecompression procedure. The SpinePort System can also be used to harvest local autograft bone eliminating the need for a second inicision during cervical fusion procedures. - June 14, 2012 - TransCorp Spine
TransEnterix's Single-Incision SPIDER® Surgical System Used for First Time in UK
International renowned surgeon Dr. Michel Ganger performed gastric sleeve through patient's belly button. - May 31, 2012 - TransEnterix
Newport Beach Spine Surgeon Recognized as a World Leader in Robotic Spinal Surgery
Dr. Nitin Bhatia, a world renowned spine surgeon with offices in Orange County including Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, was recently recognized as a world leader in robotic spinal surgery by an independent source. - May 23, 2012 - Irvine Spine Center
Campanile Plastic Surgery Now Open in Denver
Campanile Plastic Surgery is now open offering breast augmentation in Denver. Dr. Frank Campanile is the recipient of several research awards in the field of plastic surgery and has been practicing his skills in a professional setting since 1994. - May 23, 2012 - Campanile Plastic Surgery
San Diego Plastic Surgeon Launches Spanish Language Website
San Diego Plastic Surgeon Dr. John Alexander, II, has launched a Spanish version of the website AlexanderSurgery.com to better service all of his Spanish-speaking patients. Dr. John and his father Dr. John Alexander, Sr., together have been serving the San Diego area since 1996. - May 21, 2012 - Alexander Cosmetic Surgery
Castle Connolly Neurosurgeon Named Director of Neurosurgery at South Nassau Communities Hospital
Dr. Onesti is a board certified neurosurgeon, specializing in spine surgery, and is a Castle Connolly top doctor. - May 05, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
CareOne to Participate in Accountable Care Organizations Selected for First Three Medicare-Approved ACOs in New Jersey
CareOne, a leading provider of nursing and rehabilitative care, assisted living, long-term care and clinical specialty programs, has been selected to participate in the first three Medicare-approved Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) in New Jersey. ACOs are groups of doctors, hospitals and... - April 24, 2012 - CareOne
bodySCULPT® Has Announced Its New Summer Hours
Hours have changed for the summer which remain in effect through July 31, 2012. - April 20, 2012 - bodySCULPT®
VersaSuite Releases VersaProspect, a Sales and Marketing Tool Within VersaSuite Practice Management
VersaSuite is proud to announce the release of its integrated prospecting and sales module, VersaProspect. This module will enable medical practices, such as elective surgery clinics, to actively manage, understand, analyze, and ultimately improve their sales and marketing results. Using these... - April 19, 2012 - VersaSuite
First Robotic Guided Surgery for Cervical Spine in the United States Performed at UC Irvine Orthopedic Spine Center
Novel surgical approach to cervical surgery expands UCI’s spine program. - April 11, 2012 - Irvine Spine Center
Hart Rank Associates Announces the Formation of Med-Pulse and Licensing Agreement with Florida Institute of Technology for Skin Cancer Laser Detection Patented Technology
Hart Rank Associates Announces the formation of Med-Pulse and Licensing Agreement with Florida Institute of Technology for Skin Cancer Laser Detection Patented Technology. The technology enables the development of a laser-based system to be used in doctor’s offices and specialty imaging centers to detect the presence of skin cancer cells in a patient. The in office laser-based system will reduce and/or replace painful, costly & time-consuming biopsies. - April 10, 2012 - Hart Rank Associates
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, Columbia University Medical Center Partner to Provide Leading Edge Heart Care
The affiliation with Columbia’s Division of Cardiac Surgery, ranked sixth in the nation for cardiovascular care by U.S. News & World Report, gives Sarasota Memorial and its physicians 24/7 access to the cardiac surgery faculty and researchers at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons medical school for case consultation, as well as the latest teaching, research initiatives and clinical trials under way in the academic setting. - March 29, 2012 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Surgeons Using Collagen Fibre Sheets to Speed Healing & Decrease Bruising
The 100 percent freeze-dried Collagen Fibre Sheets supplied to skin salons by Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., through its Aesthetics Unique division, is being used by post-surgery patients to decrease bruising and swelling. The same Collagen sheets have been used for years to speed healing on... - March 27, 2012 - Reviva Labs
Custom Knee Replacement in India - Big Boon for Baby Boomers
Baby boomers seeking a knee replacement in India can now look forward to a superb result with custom knee replacements. Custom knee replacement gives a fit based on the individual's knee and thus improves the longevity of the implant. - March 25, 2012 - Knee & Shoulder Clinic of Chennai, India
Continuation of Care and Customer Service is the Foundation of The Satori Experience℠
Follow-up Video on Satori World Medical’s Hip Resurfacing Patient - March 23, 2012 - Satori World Medical
New Medical Tourism Research Study Released: 9 Out of 10 Medical Tourists Would do It Again
Major new survey reveals the latest trends in travelling overseas for surgery: most saved thousands on treatment, 90% would recommend it to others, Belgium is number 1 choice. (Full report available on request plus case studies for all major findings and also expert analysis) - March 19, 2012 - Intuition Communication
CareOne Introduces Innovative Orthopedic Rehabilitation Service
Concierge Approach Designed to Reduce Worries Surrounding Orthopedic Surgery - March 17, 2012 - CareOne
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta Speaks with PR.com About His New Novel Monday Mornings & Imperfect Medicine
CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, speaks candidly with PR.com Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, about writing his first novel and how surgeons handle medical mistakes. - March 12, 2012 - PR.com
K2M Expands Complex Spine Product Offering with 510(k) Clearance for SANTORINI™ Corpectomy Cage Systems
K2M, Inc. announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the SANTORINI™ Corpectomy Cage Systems. - March 03, 2012 - K2M, Inc.
TransEnterix to Unveil New SPIDER Surgical System Instruments at SAGES
Platform delivers smallest incision in single-site market while replicating triangulation of multi-port systems - March 02, 2012 - TransEnterix
FDA Evaluation Results for Eminent Spine
Eminent Spine shares results of FDA evaluation. - February 29, 2012 - Eminent Spine
Charles E. Cox Recently Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Charles E. Cox, of Tampa, Florida, has recently been recognized as a Featured Member in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Surgical Oncology. About Charles Cox Charles E. Cox, M.D. is a Professor of Surgery and... - February 24, 2012 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
NewProductHelp.com Designated as Official Marketing Representative of Water Blockage Invention
William K., Florida resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Water Blockage invention to potential licensees. An innovative new medical product designed to protect the tracheal area in a post-surgery period, the Water... - February 17, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.
Dr. Jeffrey Todd Smith is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. J. Todd Smith is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic spine surgery. Having completed his training in spine surgery during his residency with Dr. Steven Tice, Dr. Smith obtained his board certification (spine tract) from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. - February 05, 2012 - St. Vincent's Orthopedics
FDA Grants Eden Spine 510(K) Clearance for Its New Vertebral Body Replacement
Eden Spine launches in the United States its proprietary Vertebral Body Replacement (VBR), the GIZA™. - February 02, 2012 - Eden Spine, LLC
First Ever Endoluminal Bariatric Operation in South Asia is Performed in Chennai, India at Abscon 2012
On January 22, 2012, at the 3rd Annual Apollo Bariatric Surgery Conference (ABSCON 2012) in Chennai, India, the first ever incision-free endoluminal bariatric surgery procedure was performed in South Asia. Incidentally, this is the first ever known endoluminal revision of a prior sleeve gastrectomy... - January 25, 2012 - Prime Source
William R. Higgs, M.D. Recently Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
William R. Higgs, M.D. of Fairhope, Alabama, has recently been included in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About William R. Higgs Dr. William R. Higgs is a Cardiovascular Surgeon at Cardiovascular... - January 21, 2012 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Magnatek Enterprises Participated in METASURG 2012
Magnatek Enterprises has participated in METASURG 2012, International Conference on Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery held at Poona Hospital, Pune, India from Jan 7-8, 2012. Magnatek Enterprises has displayed its Bariatric range of operation Theater Tables and other products which has seen a overwhelming response from participating Bariatric surgeons from all over India and abroad. - January 11, 2012 - Magnatek Enterprises
Frederick Charles Flandry Has Recently Been Recognized by The Global Directory of Who’s Who Publication
Frederick Charles Flandry, of Columbus, Georgia, has recently been recognized by The Global Directory of Who's Who for outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. About Frederick Charles Flandry Frederick Charles Flandry received his MD from Tulane University,... - January 03, 2012 - Global Directory of Who's Who
Charles Cox Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Charles Cox, of Tampa, Florida, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Surgical Oncology. About Charles Cox Charles Cox, M.D. is a Professor of Surgery and the... - January 01, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Laser Spine Institute Announces January 2012 Seminars
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Offers Complimentary Back Pain Presentations and Treatment Options. - December 30, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Laser Spine Institute Director of Physician Relations Named Finalist for Best in Business Awards
Clint Borm Among Business Buddies Tampa Young Professionals of the Year - December 29, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Apollo Hospitals Surgeons Visit New York to Learn New Technique in Incision Free Bariatric Surgery: Will be Pioneers in This Field in South Asia
Drs. PK Reddy, Arun Prasad and Rajkumar Palaniappan, three experienced bariatric surgeons from India’s premier private healthcare group, Apollo Hospitals, recently visited New York to learn cutting edge endoluminal techniques in bariatric surgery. They all attended a one-day animal laboratory... - December 23, 2011 - Prime Source
Laser Spine Institute Provides Ergonomic Holiday Tips for Preventing Injury
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Provides Tips to Prevent Injury During Cleaning, Decorating and Gift Wrapping This Holiday Season. - December 23, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Laser Spine Institute Includes Community in Holiday "Choose Your Charity" Facebook Campaign
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Contributes $7,000 to Six Separate Charities with Social Media Fan Involvement. - December 21, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
TransEnterix Closes $15M in Equity Financing
Second tranche of Series B to accelerate development and commercialization of new flexible surgical tools - December 18, 2011 - TransEnterix
Laser Spine Institute Employees Support Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Contributes to National Charity. - December 16, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Vail, Colorado Orthopedic Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon, Dr. Peter J. Millett, Named Chair for the ASES 2013 Annual Meeting
Dr. Peter Millett, orthopedic shoulder surgeon and sports medicine specialist for The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, will join other orthopedic surgeons during the annual ASES 2013 meeting to discuss new techniques and procedures in the field of orthopedic elbow and shoulder surgery. - December 13, 2011 - Dr. Peter J. Millett
Laser Spine Institute Chairman of Surgery to Serve on GE Healthcare Pain Management Medical Advisory Board
Dr. Michael C. Weiss Joins GE Healthcare Pain Management Medical Advisory Board. - December 11, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
New Jersey Bariatric Center Welcomes Its Newest Team Member Leigh Montes, MD
The addition of Dr. Montes allows the New Jersey Bariatric Center to offer patients the knowledge and expertise of four surgeons specially trained in laparoscopic weight loss surgery procedures. - December 08, 2011 - New Jersey Bariatric Center
Laser Spine Institute Announces December Seminars
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Offers Complimentary Medical Presentations and Treatment Options - December 04, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Laser Spine Institute Supports Metropolitan Ministries with a Thanksgiving Box of Hope Food Drive
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Donates Food to Local Tampa Community Residents - December 02, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Pioneering Dallas Surgeon Debuts Groundbreaking Procedure
Dr. Todd McCarty, of Lakewood Weight Loss & Wellness Clinic, successfully performs first natural orifice bariatric surgery. - November 30, 2011 - Lakewood Wellness & Weight Loss
UW Prosthetic Sensing Array Gives “Feeling” to Artificial Limbs
The Fringing Field Sensor Array (FFSA) is a collection of high-resolution pressure sensors that can accurately measure sheer stress, pressure, and other characteristics at the limb-prosthetic interface. - November 28, 2011 - SEAL
Laser Spine Institute Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Completes 3,000th Surgery
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Honors Dr. Zoltan Bereczki on Achievement. - November 19, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Philip Bresnahan, DPM, Achieves Master HyProCure® Surgeon Credential
Surgeon with practice in Souderton, PA, recognized for meeting the standards set by The Graham International Implant Institute in the use of the HyProCure® Internal, Extra-Osseous, Extra-Articular, TaloTarsal Fixation Device. - November 18, 2011 - Graham International Implant Institute