Medical Group, Pediatric Services

August 2023 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Rebecca M. Callahan, D.O. ­ Pediatric Hospital Medicine Logan M. Eberly, M.D. Pediatric Cardiology Dominique C. Elmore, D.O. ­ Pediatric Emergency Medicine Allison N. Lyle, M.D. ­ Neonatology Aaron J. Samide, M.D. Pediatric Hospital Medicine Kathryn E. Weakley, M.D. Pediatric Infectious Diseases Mary E. Brehm, M.S., LPA Pediatric Psychology Breanna N. Bader, APRN Child Abuse…

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Adult Services, Medical Group

August 2023 Norton Medical Group new providers

Shawn W. Adams, M.D. Neurosurgery Megan M. Bertke, M.D. Emergency Medicine Samrath Bhimani, M.D. Hip Orthopedic Surgery Abhishek Bose, M.D. Electrophysiology Joshua H. Brandon, M.D. Family Medicine Rabia G. Buridi, M.D. Stroke Neurology Robert S. Butler, M.D. Emergency Medicine Stephen Cawood, M.D. Emergency Medicine Benjamin T. Cunningham, M.D. Emergency Medicine Daniel Frick, D.O. Emergency Medicine…

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Adult Services, Oncology/Hematology

Benefits of ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) can provide a timelier evaluation of neck masses than open biopsy, thus saving time, money and potentially improving health outcomes with earlier diagnosis and treatment. Fine needle aspiration for head and neck masses Masses felt by the clinician or detected with imaging scans often require further testing. Options for obtaining tissue…

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Adult Services, Oncology/Hematology, Research

Lutetium Lu 177 dotatate available for advanced neuroendocrine tumor treatment

Norton Cancer Institute is the only site in Louisville offering lutetium Lu 177 dotatate (Lutathera), a second-line treatment targeting advanced-stage neuroendocrine tumors in adult patients. The drug is indicated when a patient starts to lose response to the first-line therapies, lanreotide (Somatuline) and octreotide acetate (Sandostatin). Norton Cancer Institute To refer a patient to Norton…

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Adult Services, Orthopedics, Sports Health

Treating biceps tendinitis to keep athletes on the field and throwing

The shoulder joint is a complex combination of ligaments, muscles, bones and tendons. All these structures must function correctly to keep the joint in alignment, or the patient could experience pain, decreased range of motion, weakness and discomfort. Athletes in throwing sports must take special care to keep their shoulder healthy or risk developing conditions…

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Adult Services, Cardiovascular

Keith A. McLean, M.D., cardiologist, joins Norton King’s Daughters’ Health in Madison, Indiana

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute welcomes Keith A. McLean, M.D., cardiologist, to Norton King’s Daughters’ Health in Madison, Indiana. The office is located in the Norton King’s Daughters’ Health Downtown Medical Building at 630 N. Broadway. With the addition of Dr. McLean, the office will have three providers seeing patients Monday through Friday. Dr. McLean…

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Medical Group, Pediatric Services

July 2023 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Laura L. Voegele, M.D. ­ Pediatrics Sarah L. Simpson, APRN­ Neonatology ASara B Cochran, APRN ­ Pediatric Urology Soraya A Morris, APRN ­ Pediatric Emergency Medicine Andrew Thomas, LMFT Pediatric Endocrinology

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Maternal Fetal Medicine, Pediatric Services

Norton Children’s collaborates with patients’ providers for high-risk pregnancy care

If a congenital heart condition is expected for a high-risk pregnancy, referring providers still can  retain their patients through delivery by collaborating with Norton Children and Norton Healthcare. We use an integrated approach for collaborative care among obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) and fetal cardiology specialties. Referring providers will remain the primary contact for the patient,…

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Cardiovascular, Pediatric Services

Second opinion process for fetal cardiology patients

We know it’s a stressful time for parents when they learn their child will be born with a congenital heart condition, and it is normal for patients to want to seek a second opinion. Other providers may encourage a second opinion, and we welcome patients seeking second opinions at Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with…

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Adult Services, Orthopedics

Anterior vs. posterior hip replacement approaches

Patients who need a hip replacement often ask about anterior versus posterior hip replacement approaches. Both approaches work well over the long term, but the anterior approach has the advantage of a speedier recovery, according to Kevin J. Himschoot, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon and reconstructive surgery specialist with Norton Orthopedic Institute. Patients who have had a…

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Adult Services, Neuroscience

Long-term multiple sclerosis treatment: Understanding prognosis, effects and therapies

Early treatment for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) reduces the number and severity of flare-ups, delays disease progression and is associated with decreased long-term disability from neurological deficits compared with MS patients who did not begin treatment early. “Getting and staying on disease-modifying therapy is important, even when no symptoms are present, because the disease…

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Endocrinology, Pediatric Services

Timely diagnosis, effective treatment and follow-up are keys to managing congenital hypothyroidism

Successful management of congenital hypothyroidism requires timely confirmation of the diagnosis, accurate interpretation of thyroid function testing, effective treatment and consistent follow-up. “Severe intellectual impairment typically does not occur in patients who receive the diagnosis and are treated early and adequately,” said Kupper A. Wintergerst, M.D., chief, pediatric endocrinology and director of the Wendy Novak…

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