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The American Biographical Institute Honors Dr. Krakovsky with Man of the Year 2012 Award
The International Aesthetic and Cosmetic Center (IACC) announced today that The American Biographical Institute honored Dr. Krakovsky with esteemed Man of the Year 2012 Award. This notable award recognizes Dr. Krakovsky for his achievements in the field of Medical Education. Dr. Krakovsky is a... - November 27, 2012 - International Aesthetic and Cosmetic Center
Life-Saving Surgery Performed by Dr. Krakovsky Restores Health, Confidence and Self-Esteem of a Man
Dr. Krakovsky of Penile Cosmetic Surgery Center in California has successfully removed penile silicone implant that caused discomfort, pain and embarrassment. In his post-surgical video testimonial, George opens up about the pain and embarrassment after the botched penile enlargement surgery. Even... - November 27, 2012 - Penile Cosmetic Ctr.
Dr. Krakovsky is Invited to Deliver a Keynote Speech at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. Krakovsky is invited to deliver a keynote speech at the 2013 annual scientific meeting for the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 29th annual scientific meeting will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 15-19, 2013. The prestigious meeting... - November 26, 2012 - International Phalloplasty Institute
Mexico Bariatric Center Acquires Two Top-Rated Bariatric Surgeons to Add to Their Staff
Mexico Bariatric Center, a provider of low-cost weight loss surgery, adds two top bariatric surgeons to its staff. - November 08, 2012 - Mexico Bariatric Center
Former Training Director of Restoration Robotics, ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplant System Joins The Lam Institute for Hair Restoration
Emina Karamanovski, the former national and international training director for Restoration Robotics, Inc., joins Dr. Samuel Lam, a premier Dallas hair transplant surgeon and founder of the Lam Institute for Hair Restoration, to offer robotic FUE hair transplant procedures using the ARTAS system. - November 06, 2012 - Lam Institute for Hair Restoration
Afton Medical Releases New Titanium Hormone Pellet Insertion Trocar
Afton Medical LLC, today announced the release of their new line of Titanium hormone pellet insertion trocars for use with Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). The Titanium trocars are available in two sizes to accommodate the most common pellets available on the market both 4.5mm-150mg-200mg pellets and 3.0mm, 6 mg-125mg pellets. - November 02, 2012 - Afton Medical LLC
Naples Physician First in Southwest Florida to Remove Gallbladder Through Single-Incision Procedure
Naples Physician First in Southwest Florida to Remove Gallbladder through Single-Incision Procedure - October 28, 2012 - 21st Century Oncology
Bestselling Manual on Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Now in an Updated Edition
“Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Third Edition,” recently published by Thieme, has been updated and expanded to include three new chapters on anatomy of the sphenoid, surgery of the craniocervical junction, and management of carotid artery and other major vessel injury. It includes online... - October 24, 2012 - Thieme Publishers
Dr. Mark Galland Releases Podcast on Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist Discusses Minimally Invasive, Non-Operative Treatment Process for Chronic Injuries - October 24, 2012 - Dr. Galland
Rottenstein Law Group Observes International DePuy Litigation, Beginning in Ireland
The Rottenstein Law Group, which represents clients with claims stemming from the failures of defective hip replacement devices manufactured and sold by various companies, is watching with interest the progress of the first lawsuit against DePuy Orthopaedics to be filed in Ireland. - October 19, 2012 - The Rottenstein Law Group
Captiva Spine’s TowerLOX™ Minimally Invasive Pedicle Screw System Receives Clearance from FDA
Captiva Spine, Inc., a medical device organization dedicated to developing and distributing spinal technologies (in the U.S. and globally), today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug administration (FDA) to market the TowerLOX™ Minimally Invasive Lumbar Surgery System. - October 18, 2012 - Captiva Spine, Inc
Dr. Wittock Introduces New Educational Resources for Patients
Ankle and Foot Institute provides patients with multiple educational resources for patients. - October 18, 2012 - Ankle and Foot Institute
Dr. Mark Galland Named Medical Director of Barton College Athletic Training Education Program
Galland to Serve as a Resource to Athletic Training Program Students and Faculty for Questions, Topics, Lectures and Courses Related to Musculoskeletal Medicine - October 17, 2012 - Dr. Galland
Linda Ann Myers, M.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Linda Ann Myers, M.D., of Washington, DC has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Linda Ann Myers Dr. Myers has over 20 years experience in the healthcare field. She is an... - October 11, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner Joins Las Vegas Neurosurgery Practice
Kristine Leavitt Now Affiliated with Dr. Aury Nagy at Las Vegas Neurosurgery & Spine Care. - October 04, 2012 - Nevada Brain & Spine Care
VersaSuite Receives CCHIT Emergency Department Certification
VersaSuite 8.0 achieves more 2011 CCHIT certifications than any other Hospital Information System (HIS) or Electronic Health Record (EHR) solution. - October 02, 2012 - VersaSuite
Jose Meza, MD Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Jose Meza, MD of Los Angeles, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Jose Meza, MD Dr. Meza has over 5 years experience in the education field. He is a Medical... - September 28, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dallas Hair Transplant Specialist Performs FUE Hair Transplants Using ARTAS Hair Restoration System by Restoration Robotics, Inc.
Dr. Samuel Lam, a board-certified hair restoration surgeon in Dallas, Texas, is now performing follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair transplant procedures using the computer-assisted ARTAS hair restoration system. - September 24, 2012 - Lam Institute for Hair Restoration
"Global Market for Spinal Implants Will be Worth $16.0bn by 2022" Says Visiongain Report
The global spinal implants market is likely to be driven by a global aging population and the expected increase in demand for innovative spinal fusion and non-fusion technologies. A new report by visiongain, a London-based business information provider, predicts that the global market for spinal implants will be worth $16.0bn by 2022. The market generated sales of $7.4bn in 2011. - September 18, 2012 - visiongain
The Dangers of Going Overseas for “Low Cost” LASIK Surgery
There are excellent LASIK surgeons all around the world, but foreign countries generally have less strict licensing and certification requirements for medical professionals compared to the U.S. The laws governing the safety and quality of equipment are also different. It's important to understand the dangers before risking your eyesight on "low-cost" LASIK surgery overseas. - September 12, 2012 - 5th Avenue Eye Center | Ilan Cohen MD
K2M Strengthens Minimally Invasive Spine Portfolio with Announcement of Neuromonitoring Technology at 2012 WCMISST Conference
K2M, Inc. announced a partnership with Cadwell Laboratories, Inc. to provide a neuromonitoring solution for the company’s RAVINE® Lateral Access System. - August 17, 2012 - K2M, Inc.
LASIK Surgery is Not Always Free of Complications
Like any other surgical procedure, LASIK vision correction is not risk-free. Dr. Ilan Cohen, director of 5th Avenue Eye Center, hopes to educate people about its risks and potential complications, and encourages patients to look for an ethical and highly-qualified LASIK surgeon. - August 08, 2012 - 5th Avenue Eye Center | Ilan Cohen MD
Biologic Therapies Receives FDA Clearance for Bio-MACTM Bone Marrow Aspiration Catheter
Biologic Therapies, a medical device company specializing in the design and manufacturing of proprietary, groundbreaking medical components, has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to begin marketing its new Bio-MACTM Bone Marrow Aspiration Catheter. The Company’s... - August 08, 2012 - Biologic Therapies
Satori Global Transgender Program™ Partners with Renowned Serbian Gender Reassignment Surgeon
Satori to be exclusive company to coordinate North, Central and South American patients to the Belgrade Center for Genital Reconstructive Surgery. - August 03, 2012 - Satori World Medical
Dr. Ronald B. Joseph Brings His Talents in Orthopedic Medicine to Florida's West Coast
Dr. Ronald B. Joseph is an orthopedic surgeon at Sea Spine Orthopedic Institute where they specialize in personal injury. - July 18, 2012 - Sea Spine Orthopedic Institute
Rosellini Scientific, LLC Hires New Chief Medical Officer
Rosellini Scientific, LLC is pleased to announce the hiring of Barry Kraynack as Chief Medical Officer. Barry Kraynack is a board certified anesthesiologist who has more than 30 years as a preclinical and clinical researcher in translational medicine. Barry will be responsible for the identification of new technologies for commercialization, monetization or sales and distribution in the life science space, encompassing medical devices. - July 17, 2012 - Rosellini Scientific, LLC
TransEnterix Takes Minimally Invasive SPIDER Surgical System to India
Laparoscopic surgeon Dr. Michel Gagner headlines symposium in New Delhi's Max Institute. - July 12, 2012 - TransEnterix
Surgical Technologist Now Launched to Serve the Next Generation of Surgical Techs
With expected job growth increasing the demand for surgical technologists, Surgical Technologist Now provides the answers needed for people to make informed decisions on their path to becoming a surgical tech. - July 12, 2012 - Surgical Technologist Now
Axiom Adds Renowned Surgeon Dr. Christian Birkedal to Growing List of Clients
Axiom Administrative Services recently added Dr. Christian Birkedal to its growing list of impressive clients. Dr. Birkedal is a highly-respected general surgeon with over 15 years of experience. His office is located at Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center, a state-of-the-art facility located... - June 30, 2012 - Axiom Administrative Services, LLC
Well Respected Orthopaedic Practice Joins Dingmans’ Medical Community
Andover Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group Opens New Office in Dingmans Ferry, PA. - June 29, 2012 - Andover Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group
South Nassau Communities Hospital Surgeons Use da Vinci Robot to Perform Life-Saving Esophagus Cancer Surgery
A team of surgical, radiation, interventional and medical cancer physicians at South Nassau Communities Hospital led by Rajiv Datta, MD, FACS, and Shahriyour Andaz, MD, FACS, collaborated on the operation. - June 27, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons Names David A Westman as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) today announced that David A. Westman will assume the position of CNS Executive Director and CEO, effective July 9, 2012. Westman will succeed Regina Shupak, who has served as the CNS Interim Executive Director since October 2011. Westman brings more... - June 23, 2012 - Congress of Neurological Surgeons
New Advances in Silicone Breast Augmentation Now Available in Jacksonville - Local Plastic Surgeons Using Revolutionary Device to Improve Aesthetic Outcome
Board Certified Plastic Surgeons William A. Wallace, MD and Timothy E. Fee, MD, of Coastal Cosmetic Center, are now performing safer, more advanced silicone breast augmentations using the Keller Funnel™. - June 21, 2012 - Coastal Cosmetic Center
TransCorp Spine Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for the SpinePortTM Spinal Access System for Minimally-Invasive Access and Visualization of the Cervical Spine
TransCorp Spine announced today that it recevied FDA 510(k) clearance for its SpinePort Spinal Access System. The SpinePort System provides direct access and visualization to aide surgeons in treating cervical spine pathologies through a transcorporeal microdecompression procedure. The SpinePort System can also be used to harvest local autograft bone eliminating the need for a second inicision during cervical fusion procedures. - June 14, 2012 - TransCorp Spine
TransEnterix's Single-Incision SPIDER® Surgical System Used for First Time in UK
International renowned surgeon Dr. Michel Ganger performed gastric sleeve through patient's belly button. - May 31, 2012 - TransEnterix
Newport Beach Spine Surgeon Recognized as a World Leader in Robotic Spinal Surgery
Dr. Nitin Bhatia, a world renowned spine surgeon with offices in Orange County including Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, was recently recognized as a world leader in robotic spinal surgery by an independent source. - May 23, 2012 - Irvine Spine Center
Campanile Plastic Surgery Now Open in Denver
Campanile Plastic Surgery is now open offering breast augmentation in Denver. Dr. Frank Campanile is the recipient of several research awards in the field of plastic surgery and has been practicing his skills in a professional setting since 1994. - May 23, 2012 - Campanile Plastic Surgery
San Diego Plastic Surgeon Launches Spanish Language Website
San Diego Plastic Surgeon Dr. John Alexander, II, has launched a Spanish version of the website AlexanderSurgery.com to better service all of his Spanish-speaking patients. Dr. John and his father Dr. John Alexander, Sr., together have been serving the San Diego area since 1996. - May 21, 2012 - Alexander Cosmetic Surgery
Castle Connolly Neurosurgeon Named Director of Neurosurgery at South Nassau Communities Hospital
Dr. Onesti is a board certified neurosurgeon, specializing in spine surgery, and is a Castle Connolly top doctor. - May 05, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
CareOne to Participate in Accountable Care Organizations Selected for First Three Medicare-Approved ACOs in New Jersey
CareOne, a leading provider of nursing and rehabilitative care, assisted living, long-term care and clinical specialty programs, has been selected to participate in the first three Medicare-approved Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) in New Jersey. ACOs are groups of doctors, hospitals and... - April 24, 2012 - CareOne
bodySCULPT® Has Announced Its New Summer Hours
Hours have changed for the summer which remain in effect through July 31, 2012. - April 20, 2012 - bodySCULPT®
VersaSuite Releases VersaProspect, a Sales and Marketing Tool Within VersaSuite Practice Management
VersaSuite is proud to announce the release of its integrated prospecting and sales module, VersaProspect. This module will enable medical practices, such as elective surgery clinics, to actively manage, understand, analyze, and ultimately improve their sales and marketing results. Using these... - April 19, 2012 - VersaSuite
First Robotic Guided Surgery for Cervical Spine in the United States Performed at UC Irvine Orthopedic Spine Center
Novel surgical approach to cervical surgery expands UCI’s spine program. - April 11, 2012 - Irvine Spine Center
Hart Rank Associates Announces the Formation of Med-Pulse and Licensing Agreement with Florida Institute of Technology for Skin Cancer Laser Detection Patented Technology
Hart Rank Associates Announces the formation of Med-Pulse and Licensing Agreement with Florida Institute of Technology for Skin Cancer Laser Detection Patented Technology. The technology enables the development of a laser-based system to be used in doctor’s offices and specialty imaging centers to detect the presence of skin cancer cells in a patient. The in office laser-based system will reduce and/or replace painful, costly & time-consuming biopsies. - April 10, 2012 - Hart Rank Associates
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, Columbia University Medical Center Partner to Provide Leading Edge Heart Care
The affiliation with Columbia’s Division of Cardiac Surgery, ranked sixth in the nation for cardiovascular care by U.S. News & World Report, gives Sarasota Memorial and its physicians 24/7 access to the cardiac surgery faculty and researchers at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons medical school for case consultation, as well as the latest teaching, research initiatives and clinical trials under way in the academic setting. - March 29, 2012 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Surgeons Using Collagen Fibre Sheets to Speed Healing & Decrease Bruising
The 100 percent freeze-dried Collagen Fibre Sheets supplied to skin salons by Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., through its Aesthetics Unique division, is being used by post-surgery patients to decrease bruising and swelling. The same Collagen sheets have been used for years to speed healing on... - March 27, 2012 - Reviva Labs
Custom Knee Replacement in India - Big Boon for Baby Boomers
Baby boomers seeking a knee replacement in India can now look forward to a superb result with custom knee replacements. Custom knee replacement gives a fit based on the individual's knee and thus improves the longevity of the implant. - March 25, 2012 - Knee & Shoulder Clinic of Chennai, India
Continuation of Care and Customer Service is the Foundation of The Satori Experience℠
Follow-up Video on Satori World Medical’s Hip Resurfacing Patient - March 23, 2012 - Satori World Medical
New Medical Tourism Research Study Released: 9 Out of 10 Medical Tourists Would do It Again
Major new survey reveals the latest trends in travelling overseas for surgery: most saved thousands on treatment, 90% would recommend it to others, Belgium is number 1 choice. (Full report available on request plus case studies for all major findings and also expert analysis) - March 19, 2012 - Intuition Communication
CareOne Introduces Innovative Orthopedic Rehabilitation Service
Concierge Approach Designed to Reduce Worries Surrounding Orthopedic Surgery - March 17, 2012 - CareOne