A big focus at The Center for Breast Care at Brown Surgical Associates is to provide patients with compassionate, coordinated care. Our multidisciplinary coordinators play a big role in ensuring everyone on the care team is on the same page and that the patient is supported every step of the way. In recognition of National…
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Dr. Monaghan Discusses Revolutionary Technology in Battle Against Sepsis, Cancer
Rhode Island Hospital recently announced that it is the first hospital in North America to install the innovative QIAcuityDx machine. This cutting-edge, revolutionary technology will leverage RNA sequencing to transform clinical testing, offering highly precise quantitation of pathogen RNA targets. While marketed by Qiagen, the QIAcuityDx is set to enhance monitoring of cancer progression and…
Brown Surgical Associates’ Sean Monaghan, MD Tapped for Leadership Role in Warren Alpert Medical School’s Department of Surgery
Brown Surgical Associates is proud to announce Sean F. Monaghan, MD, FACS has been named Vice Chair of Research for the Department of Surgery at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Monaghan–a board-certified trauma/critical care surgeon at BSA and an associate professor at the medical school–has been conducting NIH-funded research into RNA biology…
Esteemed Surgeon and Respected Leader, Dr. Aurora Pryor Takes Helm of Brown Surgical Associates
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (October 2, 2024) — Brown Surgical Associates is pleased to announce a significant addition to both its executive and medical teams–naming Aurora Pryor, MD, MBA, FACS, FASMBS, as the practice’s new president. Additionally, Dr. Pryor takes on the role of Surgeon-in-Chief of Rhode Island and The Miriam Hospitals, and Chair of the Department…
Varicose Veins: Risk factors, prevention, and when to seek medical help
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — If you have varicose veins, you may be relieved that shorts season is ending. While they can be unsightly, varicose veins aren’t typically associated with major health conditions. However, if they progress they can cause pain or be associated with some superficial clots. If you’re experiencing significant symptoms or skin changes,…
How Per-Oral Pyloroplasty Helps Gastroparesis Sufferers Find Relief
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Gastroparesis is a chronic and debilitating gastrointestinal issue for which there is no cure. Fortunately, there are treatments that can help those with the condition find relief. One of those treatments is per-oral pyloroplasty–or POP for short. The incision-free procedure helps treat gastroparesis with a shorter hospital stay, quicker recovery, and a…
Surgeon Hana Ajouz, MD Joins Brown Surgical Associates’ Division of Thoracic Surgery
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (August 14, 2024) — Brown Surgical Associates today announced that fellowship-trained surgeon Hana Ajouz, MD has joined the practice’s Division of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Ajouz is trained in Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery for malignant and non-malignant lung diseases. Her special interests include anatomical lung resections. “We’re extremely excited to welcome a surgeon of…
Survivor Story: How Jeremy’s Winning the Battle Against Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
When Jeremy started to feel sick and bloated, he and his primary care doctor originally thought he was suffering from some sort of GI ailment. However, following a trip to the emergency room, Jeremy found out his condition was much worse than he feared. He was diagnosed with mucinous ascites and pseudomyxoma peritonei–a rare type…
Channel 10: Pediatric surgery center at Hasbro Children’s Hospital designated high performing
(WJAR) — The American College of Surgeons recently designated Hasbro Children’s Hospital as a verified surgical quality partner. Sixty centers throughout the nation received that high distinction, but only three in New England. Dr. Francois Luks, the pediatric surgeon in chief at Hasbro Children’s Hospital and chief of Pediatric Surgery here at Brown Surgical Associates, spoke to…
BSA Drs. Moreira, Monaghan Named Healthcare Research All-Stars
Two Brown Surgical Associates surgeons were recently included in Avant-Garde’s elite list of Healthcare Research All-Stars. Dr. Carla Moreira was ranked among the top 5% nationwide for vascular surgery research and Dr. Sean Monaghan ranked in the top 5% for general surgery research. According to Avant-Garde, The surgeons and hospitals named to the All-Star lists…
