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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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Navigating the End-of-Year Rush in Healthcare with Patience
Recently, a patient’s loved one lashed out at me after I had given them a devastating cancer diagnosis. While it’s never easy to be on the receiving end, I have experienced similar outbursts when I lost my parents and I know these emotions are a result of immense fear, stress, and love. As if the […]
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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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