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…
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Fellowship-Trained 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…
BSA Colorectal Care: Your Lighthouse In the Storm
One of the first things you will notice if you ever have the occasion to visit the Clinic for Colorectal Care at Brown Surgical Associates is the recurring theme of lighthouses. One may think it’s because they’re pretty to look at, or because we’re in New England, but they’d be mistaken. The original purpose of…
BSA Drs. Schechter, Klipfel, Roth Honored at State House for Colorectal Cancer Work
For Brown Surgical Associates surgeons Steven Schechter, MD, Adam Klipfel, MD, and Leslie Roth, MD, as well as the entire colorectal surgery team, the battle against colorectal cancer is fought all year long, not just in March during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. That dedication and determination in eradicating this deadly disease is why these three…
45 is the New 50: Dr. Gray Explains Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines
In observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Bradford Gray wrote a very informative piece for The Newport Daily News about the disease, its symptoms, and why it is vital to begin screening beginning at the age of 45 if you’re at average risk, or earlier if you have risk factors. If you’ve been paying…
Survivor: As Colorectal Cancer Cases Increase in Younger Population, Don’t Ignore Signs
When it comes to colorectal cancer rates, there’s some good and some bad news. The good news? Rates are going down among people 50 and older. However, for those under 50, rates have been steadily increasing. Because of this, the recommended age to begin screening for colorectal cancer changed from 50 to 45. But for…
PBN 5 Questions: Dr. Rebecca Gologorsky Discusses New Role at Brown Surgical Associates
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — After hearing the news that fellowship-trained surgeon Rebecca Gologorsky, MD has joined Brown Surgical Associates‘ Division of Colorectal Surgery the Providence Business News invited her to take part in their weekly “5 Questions” series. She discussed her priorities in her new role here at BSA and as a member of the clinical…
