Cardiovascular

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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Cardiovascular

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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Oncology/Hematology, Pulmonology

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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Oncology/Hematology

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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Cardiovascular, Medical Group, Neuroscience, Obstetrics, Oncology/Hematology, Orthopedics, Spine, System

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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Obstetrics, Pediatric Services

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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Oncology/Hematology, 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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Cardiovascular

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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