Category Archives for Wellness
How to Improve Vascular Health – What You Need to Know
Do you know what it means to improve vascular health? The recent addition of a new vascular surgeon to our practice has revealed that many people aren’t clear on what vascular health is and likewise, the vital role vascular surgeons play in healthcare. When I began my training as a surgeon some thirty years ago, […]
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Four Reasons January is the Best Month to Have Surgery
January is the best month to have surgery. Why? Things dramatically change in January. The end-of-year rush in healthcare is over. People are getting back into a routine after the holidays. Things go back to business as usual. January is when we look to reset and get back on track with our health and well-being. […]
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Holiday Safety Tips to Stay Out of My Operating Room
After my dad died, my mom would call my brothers and ask for their help to bring up the Christmas decorations from the basement. They put up the tree for her and decorated all the high spots so she wouldn’t have to climb a ladder. My mom felt uncomfortable going up on ladders. Ladders are […]
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Just Throw the Party: Finding Connection Once Again
With our youngest ready to go to college next year, we decided it was the right time to downsize. We sold our house, and on Thanksgiving Day, no less. So, we’re moving and soon – right after Christmas. So, you could say I have a lot going on. It’s also the end of the year […]
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Robotic Surgery and the Fight Against the Opioid Epidemic
Dr. Cynthia Geocaris of Surgical Associates of Neenah was one of the earliest adopters ofrobotic surgery when she began performing these types of surgeries in 2004. She hasperformed thousands of surgeries and teaches robotic-assisted surgery across the country. Robotic-assisted surgery allows surgeons to perform complex surgeries in a minimally invasive fashion using small incisions and […]
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Breast Cancer Screenings
October is breast cancer awareness month and many people think October is the time to schedule an annual mammogram; however, it is important to set up your breast cancer screening whenever you are due. Studies show that women who delay their mammograms a few months are more likely to skip a year or two, leaving […]
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Providing Care Beyond the Mask
I like to think that I do a good job with my patients. I really try to ensure I’ve addressed all of their concerns, and that they have understood what I am explaining. A few weeks ago, I apparently got it wrong. What I had thought was an uneventful visit, surgery and follow up was […]
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Top Questions to Ask Your Surgeon
It’s the end of the year, your deductible is met and it’s time to have that procedure you have been putting off. The struggle is real. You need surgery, the office is packed, the surgeon may seem rushed, you don’t know if this is the right surgeon or if you should even do it. My […]
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Christmas Toy Troubles
You may wonder why I am writing about children’s toys. Well, it turns out that one of my many responsibilities on call is to remove them from children’s stomachs. When I relayed this to my family, they were fascinated by this. Children are naturally curious and tend to put objects in their mouths. Interestingly, about […]
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What really happens in the OR?
With all of the controversy around masks these days, people often assume that it’s pretty easy for me as I wear a mask in the OR most of the day. The truth is, I don’t think it’s easy for any of us to wear a mask all day. I’m pretty used to it though. […]
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