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 […]
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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 […]
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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, [...]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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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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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 [...]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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How to diagnose and manage penile anomalies
Congenital conditions of the penis can be identified in a wide range of age groups but most often are diagnosed in infants or children. These conditions affect male genitalia and typically involve abnormal foreskin formation [...]
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Treating the most common pediatric sports overuse injuries
As more children are participating in organized sports at younger ages, often specializing in a single sport with high levels of competition, overuse injuries have become increasingly common among young athletes. It is important for [...]
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