Brown Surgical Associates is proud to announce that another surgeon in the practice has been promoted at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Katherine A. Baysinger, MD, FACS from the Division of Colorectal Surgery has been promoted to Associate Professor of Surgery, Clinician Educator.
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Breast Cancer & Yoga: Expert Insights with Breast Cancer Surgeon Doreen Wiggins, MD
Dr. Doreen Wiggins is more than a surgeon at Brown Surgical Associates’ Center for Breast Care. She’s also a yoga instructor. She was recently a guest on Yoga Medicine’s podcast, discussing breast cancer risks and sharing some simple actions everyone can take to reduce that risk. She also explained what steps could help improve the…
Fellowship-Trained Trauma Surgeon, Researcher Brent Emigh, MD, Joins BSA
Brown Surgical Associates recently welcomed fellowship-trained trauma surgeon Brent Emigh, MD to the practice’s Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care. A trauma, burn, acute, and critical care surgeon, Dr. Emigh’s professional interests include research in trauma outcomes and value-based care in acute care surgery. “At Brown Surgical Associates, our goal is not only to…
Warren Alpert Medical School Promotes BSA Surgeons Adams and Slaiby
Brown Surgical Associates is proud to announce that two of the group’s surgeons have been promoted at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Charles Adams, MD, FACS, FCCM from the Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care has been promoted to Professor of Surgery, Teaching Scholar. Jeffrey Slaiby, MD, FACS, RPVI From the…
Dr. Tassanari on Podcast: Breast Cancer Screening is Vital
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness, Brown Surgical Associate’s Dr. Julia Tassanari and Dr. Stephanie Graff from Newport Hospital Monday appeared on WADK’s Newport Hospital Podcast to discuss the importance of breast cancer screenings. Listen to Podcast » Newport Hospital is home to the Lifespan Cancer Institute Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic, joining Miriam Hospital and…
Dr. Katz: Advances in Cancer Care, Immunotherapy ‘Extraordinary’
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Experienced in both the operating room and research lab, Brown Surgical Associates Steven C. Katz, M.D., FACS is a true innovator in his field. His clinical practice is focused on melanoma, sarcoma, and other complex, rare soft-tissue tumors. His laboratory research endeavors focus on developing novel immunotherapy approaches for liver and pancreas…
Hasbro Children’s Hospital verified as Level 1 pediatric trauma program
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Hasbro Children’s Hospital has been reverified as a Level 1 trauma center. Every three years, the American College of Surgeons reassesses this certification to make sure these institutions are meeting the criteria. “We have a lot of orthopedic trauma. Fortunately, we have some good pediatric orthopedic support. We have a good volume…
BSA’s Dr. Harrington, RI Hospital Help Woman Recover from Devastating Injury
Mary Wright was rushed to Rhode Island Hospital after she was hit by a car in a Seekonk parking lot on Jan. 2, 2020. There she ended up in the capable hands of Dr. David Harrington, director of the hospital’s burn center and a trauma surgeon with Brown Surgical Associates. Mary and Dr. Harrington spoke…
Warren Alpert Medical School Promotes BSA Surgeons Cloutier, Kheirbek, and Schechter
Brown Surgical Associates is proud to announce that several of the group’s surgeons have been promoted at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Dr. David Cloutier has been promoted to the rank of Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery effective July 1, 2022. This promotion recognizes Dr. Cloutier’s demonstrated high level of skill in…
With Comprehensive Approach, BSA’s Hernia Center Able to Take ‘Inoperable’ Cases
Stefanie Taylor’s hernia case was so complicated, that she couldn’t find help until she went to the Comprehensive Hernia Center at Brown Surgical Associates. “We’re seeing a lot of patients who’ve been evaluated for hernia surgery previously and been told that their hernia defect is too large for repair,” said Dr. Anderw Luhrs. Taylor, Dr….
