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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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Lessons from a 7 year old
Last week, I had the pleasure of taking care of a beautiful seven year old girl. During a planned sleepover at her grandmother’s, she was bit by the neighbor’s dog. I was the trauma surgeon that day and was asked to fix her up. This is an easy thing for me to do. However, […]
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How to Get the Most out of Your Doctors Appointment
Now that I’m back to seeing patients regularly, I have noticed some of the struggles patients have in getting the most out of their doctor’s appointments. This is really amplified when we are all wearing masks and social distancing. Patients are often nervous, forget their questions, and may feel disconnected as we are often clicking […]
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Staying Safe As We Open Back Up
I have to say, I am very happy to be seeing more patients again and doing what I love to do. I’ve missed connecting with people and the passion I have for surgery and teaching. Today, I had a patient who is in her 70’s, tell me that she was so afraid to do anything. […]
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Why should you continue to see your surgeon?
As hospitals begin to resume elective procedures, screenings and other visits, it’s time to prioritize your health and wellness. Like myself, many of you need to reschedule that dentist appointment, your haircut and car service. We are counting down the days to see our stylists for our hair, but we may not be too excited […]
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My procedure was cancelled, now what?
During the shelter in place order, not only have nonessential businesses shut down, but many healthcare procedures have been deemed nonessential. Of course, urgent or emergent care is being provided, but we have been asked to postpone “elective” procedures to conserve resources and help prevent the spread of the virus. In some areas of the […]
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