From lower costs and attentive care to a reduced risk of hospital-acquired infections and at-home recovery, there are many benefits for patients who have total joint replacements in the ambulatory
Blue Water Surgery Center Performs Its First Total Joint Procedure
Dr. Marwa Adi: Determination, Dreams and a Mother’s Love
The career paths of successful surgeons are not always the same. Marwa A. Adi, M.D., FACS had to work harder to complete her training in ophthalmology, but her unique path
Geetanjali Akerkar, M.D.: Female Physician Leader Providing Quality, Compassionate GI Care
Geetanjali Akerkar, M.D., AGAF, describes herself as a compassionate healer, lifelong learner and strong advocate for her patients. A gastroenterologist who specializes in liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease and irritable
Dr. Nathalie Rioux: Gender Equality and Innovative Glaucoma Care
Nathalie C. Rioux, M.D., FRCS, is passionate about improving diversity in medicine. “Women in Medicine Month means a great deal to me,” said Dr. Rioux, a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist with
Women in Medicine Month: Championing Women Physicians’ Contributions to Communities Across the U.S.
September is Women in Medicine Month, the American Medical Association’s annual celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of women physicians. In recognition, we are sharing the inspiring stories of some
Dr. Ken Beckman of the Columbus Eye Surgery Center Helps Teen with a Rare Eye Disease
Recently featured on TODAY, Dr. Ken Beckman of the Columbus Eye Surgery Center treated a teen with a rare eye condition after years of misdiagnosis. Charlie Diehl was diagnosed with
Americans Are Waiting Too Long To Start Colorectal Cancer Screening
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Last year, the American Cancer Society updated its colorectal cancer screening guidelines to recommend screening begin at 45 for people who are at average risk. Yet according
Orthopaedic Surgery Center of Ocala Performs 100th Total Joint Replacement Procedure
On Jan. 10, the Orthopaedic Surgery Center of Ocala completed a left total hip replacement. It was the center’s 100th total joint replacement (TJR) since it started providing them in
Short Hills Surgery Center Rallies Together During Winter Storms
Winter storms have impacted the Northeastern region of the country, including the patients and staff at the Short Hills Surgery Center (SHSC) in Millburn, New Jersey. In the midst of
AMSURG Center Leader Celebrates 30 Years of Dedicated Service
It is not common these days to meet an individual who has worked with the same company for 30 years. Cindy Sease, registered nurse, is not your common center leader.
