Robert C. G. Martin II, M.D., Ph.D., has published research in Annals of Surgical Oncology, in a paper titled “Evaluating the Regulatory Immunomodulation Effect of Irreversible Electroporation (IRE) in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma.” Dr. Martin is a surgical oncologist in multidisciplinary collaboration between Norton Cancer Institute and the University of Louisville. This study evaluated an institutional review…
Endovascular neurosurgeons at Norton Neuroscience Institute are among a handful of physicians in the country accessing the brain through the radial artery rather than the femoral artery to treat aneurysm or stroke. The radial approach allows patients of Mahan Ghiassi, M.D., endovascular neurosurgeon with Norton Neuroscience Institute, to recover faster because general anesthesia isn’t necessary….
Episode three of the “MedChat” podcast is now available. This episode of the podcast, titled “Streetwise: Drugs in Kentucky,” addresses the prevalence of illegal drugs and seeks to help physicians and providers better understand the culture around illegal drugs. As legal prescribing decreases and controls tighten, addicted patients may seek drugs from illegal sources. Moderator…
When a patient needs diagnostic testing or imaging, what are the factors you weigh to determine where to refer them? Here are some things to consider about the benefits of referring to Norton Healthcare’s imaging services. Appointment options to fit any schedule: With three facilities that are open 24/7, 365 days a year, and other…
Donald R. Neel, M.D. Norton Children’s Medical Associates Tracy Kuzma, APRN Norton Children’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine Noelle Lang, APRN Norton Children’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine Laurel A. Robinson, APRN, DNP Norton Immediate Care Centers Kara E. Saling, APRN, DNP Norton Immediate Care Centers Nathalie Weis, APRN, DNP Norton Immediate Care Centers Sunita…
By Rebecca Hall The orthopedic spine surgeons at Norton Leatherman Spine are internationally recognized for their expertise in spine care. So, it’s no surprise that they receive referrals for complex spine conditions from physicians throughout the region. Because of their experience in determining which patients need surgery and which patients do not, many referring physicians…
Diabetes, cancer and heart disease can affect African American patients in Kentucky and Indiana at higher rates than the general population. Recognizing the unique needs of these patients and the critical role a primary care provider plays in addressing them is critical to improving health outcomes in the African American community. Giavonne D. Rondo-Hillman, M.D.,…
Norton Audubon Hospital, Norton Brownsboro Hospital and Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital have each been awarded an A from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The Safety Grade assigns an A, B, C, D or F grade to adult-service hospitals across the country, based on their performance in preventing medical errors, injuries,…
Nyagon G. Duany, M.D., is the newest orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with Norton Orthopedic Institute. Dr. Duany earned her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis. She completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Howard University, Washington, D.C., and a sports medicine fellowship with the University of Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Duany has…
Tiger Woods’ back surgery (Anterior lumbar interbody fusion – ALIF) was performed just less than two years before his comeback victory in the 2019 Masters. The procedure is a less invasive way to repair the L5/S1 – lowest disc in the spine at the pelvis. Tiger had three previous surgeries to relieve pain in the…
Episode two of the new “MedChat” podcast is now available; the podcast provides an option for convenient continuing medical education for physicians. This episode of the “MedChat” podcast addresses chronic pain management through complementary and integrative medicine, and is geared toward specialists in internal medicine, family medicine and other specialties that treat patients with chronic…
Jean O’Nan Bramer, M.D. Norton OB/GYN Associates – Downtown Medical degree: University of Kentucky College of Medicine Residency: University of Kentucky Medical Center Sarah K. Bray, APRN Norton Community Medical Associates – St. Matthews Degree: Bellarmine University Amanda Brown, APRN, DNP Norton Immediate Care Centers Degree: University of Kentucky Nicole M. Cirincione,…