Adult Services, Orthopedics

Advances in total knee replacement technology

The goal of total knee replacement surgery has not changed in the 50 years since the procedure’s inception, but new technology available to surgeons allows for more precision and customization than traditional knee replacement. Advances in technology and surgical technique, along with enhanced perioperative pain control, also have driven a shift to outpatient total knee…

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Medical Group, Pediatric Services

December 2024 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Margaret T. Dorn, M.D. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Kaitlin B. Firquin, D.O. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Rachel D. King, M.D. Pediatrics Emergency Medicine JMichelle Talukder, M.D. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Megan Ferrell, PA-C Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Adult Services, Medical Group

December 2024 Norton Medical Group new providers

Joshua Day, M.D. General Surgery Jignesh Desai, M.D. Hospital Medicine Victoria Ghernautan, M.D. Endocrinology Adam L. Goble, M.D. Obstetrics/Gynecology Tyler Loche, D.O. Emergency Medicine Waqar A. Saleem, M.D. Hospital Medicine Kristina Grabova, PA-C Thoracic Surgery John Myers, APRN Thoracic Surgery Anh T. Nguyen, APRN Family Medicine Jessica Rizzo, APRN Cardiology Amy Thompson, APRN Medical Oncology…

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Adult Services, Cardiovascular

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute implants Louisville’s first dual chamber leadless pacemaker

The electrophysiology team at Norton Heart & Vascular Institute has implanted the city’s first dual chamber leadless pacemaker. What makes this device unique is its size, absence of leads that connect the device to a controller and ability to implant it with a minimally invasive procedure. The Aveir DR consists of two leadless pacemakers that are implanted into the…

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Adult Services, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Pediatric Services, Research

Meet Dr. Bala, world-renowned diabetes researcher now at Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s

A world-renowned diabetes researcher has joined Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, a part of Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s, with the goal of curing Type 1 diabetes. Balamurugan N. Appakalai, Ph.D., also known as Dr. Bala, is a leading researcher in islet cell transplants and is widely considered one of the most skilled islet isolation specialists…

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Adult Services, Gynecology, Oncology/Hematology

Monica H. Vetter, M.D., brings expertise in treating gynecologic malignancies and robotic-assisted surgery

Monica H. Vetter, M.D., board-certified gynecologic oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, brings not only expertise in treating all types of gynecologic malignancies through a variety of techniques, including surgery and chemotherapy, but a deeply rooted passion as well. Native Kentuckian passionate about serving women in her home state As a Louisville native, Dr….

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Nephrology, Pediatric Services

Pediatric hypertension treatment and management strategies

Hypertension in children is an increasingly prevalent health concern, especially due to the obesity epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 20% of children under 19 are considered obese. Early diagnosis and management of hypertension in the pediatric population is necessary to prevent long-term complications, with a potential to reverse…

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Medical Group, Pediatric Services

November 2024 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Allison E. Andrews, APRN Pediatric Emergency Medicine Shelby L. Mangeot, DNP, APRN Pediatric Cardiology Andrea Nicholson, D.O. Pediatrics Jessica Sokan, M.D. Pediatrics

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Adult Services, Medical Group

November 2024 Norton Medical Group new providers

Erika Banta, PA-C Cardiology Laura A. Esterle, APRN Gastroenterology Pamela V. Gambrell, APRN Vascular Sarah A. Mayfield, M.D. Internal Medicine Kathryn Melvin, APRN, CNM Obstetrics/Gynecology, Midwifery Jasmine Robbins, LCSW Social Work Ashlyn Spencer, PA-C Pulmonology

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Adult Services, Oncology/Hematology, Research

Phase 1 clinical trials update

Clinical research, including clinical trials, is a crucial component to advancing the discovery of cancer therapeutics. Norton Cancer Institute contributes to this advancement through participation in numerous  clinical trials every year. 4 phases of clinical trial There are four phases in a clinical trial, each with a different purpose. This helps researchers answer different questions…

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Medical Group, Pediatric Services

October 2024 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Kristen Belford, M.D. Pediatric Hospital Medicine James Franciosi, M.D., MSCE, FAAP Pediatric Gastroenterology Rose Hawkins, M.D. Pediatric Pulmonology Erica Mamauag, M.D. Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Lauren N. Swift, M.D. Pediatric Hospital Medicine Madeline L. Weber, M.D. Pediatric Palliative Medicine, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine James Casey Newman, LCSW Child Abuse Pediatrics Kelly Schroeder, Au.D. Pediatric Audiology Randy Simpkins,…

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Adult Services, Medical Group

October 2024 Norton Medical Group new providers

Alissa J. Doll, M.D. Breast Surgery Emma R. Ganshirt, M.D. Emergency Medicine Brock E. Kabat, M.D. Hospital Medicine Justin Mathew, M.D. Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery Melinda Ruberg, M.D. Hospital Medicine Dessi K. Slavova, M.D. Family Medicine Kamran Siddiqi, M.D. Hospital Medicine Julie F. Craven, APRN Orthopedic Surgery Kalyn N. Churchill, APRN Family Medicine Elizabeth Clark,…

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