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Encourage your patients to use MyNortonChart to keep track of their health

Through MyNortonChart (MyChart), your patients have the ability to manage their health online from their smart phone or computer. MyNortonChart makes health care a hassle no more. Your patients can skip the phone calls to schedule appointments, get their test results or request a prescription refill. MyNortonChart is also convenient if your patient needs to…

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Neuroscience, Sports Health

Sports neurology center, first of its kind in state

Norton Neuroscience Institute Sports Neurology Center treats sports-related concussions in a state-of-the-art facility Norton Neuroscience Institute Sports Neurology Center combines the expertise of nationally known sports concussion authority Tad D. Seifert, M.D., with a progressive and rehabilitative approach for treating athletes and getting them back in the game. About the center The center is the first…

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Orthopedics, Pediatric Services

Welcome Norton Children’s Orthopedics of Louisville surgeon, Kent L. Walker, D.O.

Kent L. Walker, D.O., pediatric orthopedic surgeon, has joined Norton Children’s Orthopedics of Louisville. Dr. Walker earned his undergraduate degree from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, and medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee. He completed his residency at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee, and a pediatric…

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Pediatric Services

Norton Children’s Urology physicians publish case report on rare condition, Lesch-Nyhan syndrome

Eran Rosenberg, M.D. and Dennis S. Peppas, M.D. with Norton Children’s Urology recently published a case study on Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, a rare inborn error of pure metabolism marked by a complete deficiency of the enzyme hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase (HPRT). Inherited as an X-linked recessive genetic disorder that primarily affects males, patients with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome exhibit severe…

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Heart & Vascular

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute purchases lifesaving equipment for patients with heart failure

Norton Healthcare is the first hospital system in the region to invest in the Remote Dielectric Sensing (ReDs) system. This equipment will add to the care available for patients in the community with heart failure. The device uses medical radar technology in a wearable vest system, allowing direct and actionable lung fluid measurement. Care providers…

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Heart & Vascular, Uncategorized

Ferenc Nagy, M.D., and Stephen B. Self, M.D., join Norton Vascular Surgery

Expanding our team to better serve the community Norton Vascular Surgery welcomes Ferenc Nagy, M.D., and Stephen B. Self, M.D., to our team of board-certified vascular surgeons. They bring with them the new minimally invasive transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) procedure, designed to reduce the risk of stroke during the insertion of a stent. Treatment Procedures…

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Pediatric Services, System

Electron microscopy aids in diagnosing unexplained bleeding

Norton Healthcare’s Special Coagulation Laboratory offers sophisticated testing for patients who present with unexplained bleeding. Among the tests available is electron microscopy to assess the number of dense granules in platelets. A lack of dense granules can indicate a rare disorder called delta storage pool deficiency. “If you have a paucity of dense granules, you…

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Cancer, Pulmonary

Lung screening program one of best in nation

Norton Cancer Institute established its Comprehensive Lung Center to focus on early detection, patient-centered care and advanced treatment for lung cancer patients. Led by a team of lung specialists, the center combines four comprehensive components — prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment — to ensure each eligible patient has access to state-of-the-art lung cancer screening, prompt…

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Weight Management

Norton Weight Management helps patients through weight loss surgery and medical weight loss management

Do you have a patient struggling with weight loss after no luck with traditional dieting and exercise?  Norton Weight Management can help him or her navigate their weight loss journey through surgery or medical weight loss management. Norton Weight Management offers the latest surgical and weight loss solutions, nutritional and behavioral counseling, personalized and group…

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Cancer

Norton Cancer Institute is pleased to welcome Adam D. Lye, M.D.

Adam D. Lye, M.D., is a medical oncologist/hematologist. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in Lexington, where he also completed his residency and fellowship. Dr. Lye is board certified in medical oncology and internal medicine. Dr. Lye’s clinical interests include lung cancer, general oncology and hematology. He has…

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Cancer, Heart & Vascular, Neuroscience, NMG, Orthopedics, Spine, System, Womens

Top Surgeons as voted by peers

Few things are more trusted than a doctor’s recommendation – which is why being named a Top Surgeon, according to fellow doctors, is so meaningful. To all the talented and dedicated Norton Medical Group surgeons who topped the list, congratulations from all your colleagues, friends and patients at Norton Healthcare. APPENDECTOMY R. Craig DeWeese, M.D….

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Pediatric Services, Womens

Maternal-fetal medicine physician leads fetal anemia procedures

Intrauterine transfusion is an essential treatment for severe fetal anemia. The procedure is performed between 18 and 35 weeks after fetal ultrasound is suggestive of fetal anemia or hydrops. In a sterile environment, fetal blood is obtained via percutaneous umbilical blood sampling. Transfusion is recommended for a fetal hematocrit less than 30 cc, which can…

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