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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Cancer, Pediatric Services

Introducing the Norton Eye Cancer Program

Norton Children’s offers one of the country’s few programs dedicated to treating retinoblastoma. A rare cancer in the eye, retinoblastoma affects the retina, which detects light and color. The disease often reveals itself as a white glow in the pupil that shows up in photographs. Eye drifting is another symptom. Retinoblastoma usually affects children younger…

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Infectious Disease, System

Norton Infectious Disease specialist leads presentation on LGBTQ health

Paul S. Schulz, M.D. with Norton Infectious Disease Specialists led a Norton Healthcare system-wide presentation last month on the staggering statistics related to the health of LGBTQ individuals, in an effort to continuously educate providers on the health risks associated with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Dr. Schulz summarized five points of keeping healthy…

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Heart & Vascular

Welcome new Norton Heart & Vascular Institute providers

Arpit Agrawal, M.D. Norton Heart Specialists Specialty: Cardiology Dr. Agrawal earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency with Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri. He completed his cardiovascular medicine clinical fellowship with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Agrawal…

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Infectious Disease

Infectious Disease specialists available through Norton Healthcare

Norton Infectious Disease specialists are committed to providing quality health care. All of the specialists in the practice are specially trained in infectious diseases. The physicians also provide inpatient and outpatient care at Norton Brownsboro Hospital and Norton Hospital. Norton Infectious Disease specialists are skilled in managing a wide range of infectious disease including: Bone…

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Heart & Vascular

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute nationally recognized for severe heart attack quality measures

Three Norton Healthcare facilities recently received national recognition for their heart care. Norton Audubon Hospital and Norton Brownsboro Hospital received the Mission: Lifeline® Gold Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks. In addition, Norton Hospital received the…

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Cancer, Womens

David Doering, M.D., completes 1,000 da Vinci procedures – and counting

Dr. Doering views robotic-assisted procedure as better for patient, surgeonDavid L. Doering, M.D., gynecologic oncologist, Norton Cancer Institute, recently performed his 1,000th gynecologic procedure using the da Vinci Surgical System. He is one of only two gynecologists in this area who have done that many of the robotic-assisted procedures, which range from tubal ligations to…

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Womens

MOST Program available for pregnant mothers with substance use disorders

Norton Women’s Care launched the MOST (Maternal Opiate Substance Treatment) Program as a resource for pregnant women who suffer from substance use disorders. Treatment services designed specifically for pregnant women dependent on drugs or alcohol are hard to find. Many programs are reluctant to accept pregnant women, partly due to the lack of knowledge about…

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Pediatric Services

Welcome new Norton Children’s providers

Jamil T. Elfarra, M.D. Norton Children’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialty: Maternal-Fetal Medicine Dr. Elfarra earned his medical degree from King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He completed his internship with King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh. He completed obstetrics and gynecology residencies with King Fahad National Guard Hospital, Riyadh; St. Vincent’s Hospital/New York Medical College; and The…

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Pediatric Services

Child neurologist uses acupuncture to treat migraines

Elizabeth S. Doll, M.D., was recently featured in MD Update about her use of acupuncture to treat children with migraines. An accomplished child neurologist, she also spent hundreds of hours at Harvard University, training in the art of acupuncture. She offers acupuncture as a way to help with migraines and severe headaches in teens and children…

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Heart & Vascular

American College of Cardiology recognizes A-fib program

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Norton Audubon Hospital and Norton Hospital for their demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with A-fib. Both facilities were awarded Atrial Fibrillation with Electrophysiology Services (EPS) accreditation based on rigorous on-site evaluation of staff ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with A-fib. Facilities earning Atrial…

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