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John H. Moore Jr., Md Clinical Professor Of Plastic Surgery And Former Alumni Association President
John H. Moore Jr., Md Clinical Professor Of Plastic Surgery And Former Alumni Association President
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John H. Moore Jr., MD, longtime clinical professor of plastic surgery at Jefferson and former president of the Jefferson Medical College (JMC) Alumni Association, died at home on September 26, 2011.
Born in Pittsburgh in 1953, Moore received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia, where he stayed on for his medical degree. After completing his internship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in 1980, he completed a general surgery residency. He then participated in a fellowship in hand surgery and microsurgery at Jefferson and completed a plastic surgery residency at the Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine.
In 1987, …
News In Brief
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Alejandro Perez, MD, has joined the Jefferson Vascular Center at Methodist Hospital with a dual faculty appointment in the Departments of Medicine and Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Perez completed his residency and fellowship training in vascular medicine at the Cleveland Clinic. He specializes in deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Ehyal Shweiki, MD, FACS, has joined the Division of Acute Care Surgery. Dr. Shweiki is fellowship-trained in both cardiothoracic surgery (University of Louisville) and surgical critical care (Washington University/Barnes Jewish Hospital). He also holds an MS in Bioethics. He will serve patients at our …
Zhi Ven Fong, Jmc ’12 Secretary, Gibbon Surgical Society
Zhi Ven Fong, Jmc ’12 Secretary, Gibbon Surgical Society
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Born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Zhi Ven Fong spent his first two years of medical school at the International Medical University (IMU) in Malaysia before coming to Philadelphia to study at Jefferson Medical College. And while medical school alone would be enough to keep most students busy, Zhi, 23, has seized every opportunity to build his skills and knowledge as a physician scientist.
“I aspire to be a leader in an academic field like surgery, so I realized I needed experience in research,” Zhi says. “After consulting with senior students, I reached out to Dr. Ernest Rosato, who …
Building A Legacy Of Hope Against Ovarian Cancer
Building A Legacy Of Hope Against Ovarian Cancer
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Cancer – let alone a rare form of ovarian cancer – wasn’t on Sandy Parvin’s radar when her 11-year-old daughter Sarah was nauseous and vomiting for a few days in the spring of 2005.
“Honestly, we thought she had the flu,” Sandy said. The virus had been going around so Sandy took her daughter to their family physician.
The doctor sent Sarah to the hospital to get some IV fluids. It quickly turned into a parent’s worst nightmare. Sarah was put on a heart monitor and four physicians were there asking questions. Her calcium levels were far too high.
“They …
Gerald A. Isenberg, Md, Facs
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As Professor of Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery; Director, Surgical Undergraduate Education, Jefferson Medical College (JMC); Program Director, Colorectal Residency Program, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital; and Chair, Curriculum Committee, JMC, Gerald A. Isenberg, MD, FACS, is equally focused on – and passionate about – clinical practice and medical education.
Indeed, as he reflects on his career at Jefferson, which spans nearly 25 years, Dr. Isenberg is appreciative of the opportunity to build a busy and vibrant colorectal surgery practice. But he clearly also values his experiences as an educator – particularly the many opportunities to lead and innovate.
In years …
Jefferson Researchers Identify Potential Diagnostic, Prognostic Tools For Pancreatic Cancer
Jefferson Researchers Identify Potential Diagnostic, Prognostic Tools For Pancreatic Cancer
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When it comes to diagnosing and treating cancer, early detection is important. While other cancers can be identified through routine screenings, pancreatic cancer has been notoriously difficult to diagnose early. After pancreatic cancer is diagnosed, the optimal course of treatment is not always clear.
Hwyda Arafat, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University and co-director of the Jefferson Pancreatic, Biliary and Related Cancers Center, and Jordan M. Winter, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, are working to change that.
Together with Mon-Li Chu, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Dr. Arafat …
Overview
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Charles J. Yeo, MD, FACS
Samuel D. Gross Professor and
Chair, Department of Surgery
In this issue, Surgical Solutions focuses on our trauma expertise, recent progress in bench research, the contributions of Dr. Gerald Isenberg, insights from medical student Zhi Ven Fong, and pays tribute to Dr. John Moore. A very busy issue!
I was moved by a recent editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine dated February 16, 2012. In the piece entitled “What We Talk About When We Talk About Health Care Costs”, Peter Neumann of Tufts University quotes from the American College of Physicians Ethics Manual, …
Surgeon Speaks
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Kris Kaulback, MD, FACS
Assistant Professor,
Division of Acute Care Surgery at Jefferson
Medical Director, Trauma Center at Paoli Hospital
Following a major, multisystem trauma, being seen by a trauma center within 60 minutes can mean the difference between life and death. Thanks to Paoli Hospital’s accredited Level II trauma center, which opened on October 1, 2010, more people in Chester County are receiving critical care within the “golden hour.”
As Kris Kaulback, MD, FACS, explains, Paoli earned accreditation by addressing the extensive standards outlined by the Pennsylvania State Trauma Foundation (PSTF). Accreditation reflects the resources available at Paoli around …
Download The Full Pdf Of Jefferson Surgical Solutions Fall 2011, Volume 6, Number 2
Download The Full Pdf Of Jefferson Surgical Solutions Fall 2011, Volume 6, Number 2
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Download the full PDF of Jefferson Surgical Solutions Fall 2011, Volume 6, Number 2.
Koniaris Heads Expanding Multi-Disciplinary Surgical Program At Methodist Hospital
Koniaris Heads Expanding Multi-Disciplinary Surgical Program At Methodist Hospital
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Leonidas Koniaris, MD, FACS, is the newly appointed Chief of Surgery at Methodist Hospital in South Philadelphia, an affiliate of Jefferson that now has the strongest presence of full-time Jefferson faculty surgeons to date. One of the oldest hospitals in the Philadelphia region, Methodist has been treating patients continuously since 1892. Professor of Surgery and Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery at Jefferson Medical College, Dr. Koniaris is leading the effort to help what he describes as “an already great local hospital become an even more essential and integral partof this vibrant community.” Dr. Koniaris replaces Melvin Moses, MD, …
The Surgeon Speaks: Leonidas Koniaris, Md, Facs
The Surgeon Speaks: Leonidas Koniaris, Md, Facs
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Leonidas Koniaris, MD, FACS Chief of Surgery, Methodist Hospital Vice Chair of Surgery, Jefferson Medical College
The professionalism and work ethic of the Methodist hospital staff are second-to none, and the dedication to superb patient care is a top priority. Over the next three to five years, our focus is to take this existing gem in the Jefferson brand and continue to develop it into a strong top-tier facility.
We have been fortunate to have the support of hospital leadership in meeting our goals and embracing change. Several initiatives – a new endovascular suite and multidisciplinary breast care clinic, coupled …
Overview
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The academic year 2011/2012 is now four months old, and we are off to a splendid start! We (a) have welcomed several new faculty members and a bolus of categorical interns (see below), (b) had a leadership transition at our Methodist Hospital, (c) are in growth mode at Methodist with initiatives in General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Wound Care and Surgical Oncology (see the cover story), and (d) with the leadership of Dr. Nicholas Cavarocchi have seen remarkable growth in our adult ECMO program with outstanding clinical results and several research projects brought to fruition. Exciting times again this year at …
Surgeon-Led Ecmo Treatment Improves Survival Rates In Surgical Cardiac Care Unit
Surgeon-Led Ecmo Treatment Improves Survival Rates In Surgical Cardiac Care Unit
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The Jefferson Surgical Cardiac Care Unit (SCCU), reorganized in July 2010, delivers the best survival rates in Pennsylvania for patients plagued by serious lung and/or heart dysfunction. Nicholas Cavarocchi, MD, FACS, FCCP, the SCCU Director and Associate Professor of Surgery, leads a highly trained team that uses extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (an ECMO machine) to provide respiratory and cardiac support to patients whose lungs and/or hearts cannot function on their own. Because of the excellent outcomes – 70 to 80 percent survival rates for patients with life-threatening situations, up from a previous zero-based survival rate – Dr. Cavarocchi believes the Jefferson …
Meet Our Surgical Interns
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We have welcomed an amazing new group of categorical interns, selected from over one thousand applicants to our program. These doctors, who recently matched with Jefferson Medical College (JMC), started on June 20, 2011. Just a few months into their Jefferson surgical residency, we have all noticed their dedication to patient care, their energy and their excitement in joining the Jefferson community.
Meet Our Surgical Interns
Please welcome (from left to right):
- Christine Feldmeier, MD, JMC
- James Crawford, MD, New York University
- Kate Holoyda, MD, University of Wisconsin
- Vishen Sooppan, MD, SUNY Upstate - Syracuse
- Caitlyn Johnson, MD, JMC
- Jonathan …
National Transplantation Pregnancy Registry Celebrates 20th Anniversary
National Transplantation Pregnancy Registry Celebrates 20th Anniversary
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the National Transplantation Pregnancy Registry (NTPR). Established at Jefferson, this unique registry is a voluntary study, in which transplant recipients (both men and women) report their experiences with conception, pregnancy, childbirth, and the health of the recipient. The NTPR was founded by Principal Investigator Vincent Armenti, MD, PhD, a Jefferson alumnus and former transplant fellow with a dual faculty appointment as Professor in the Department of Surgery (Transplantation Division) and the Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology.
Dr. Armenti’s interest was sparked two decades ago when a transplant recipient told him she …
On The Job: Dr. Karen Chojnacki, Residency Program Director
On The Job: Dr. Karen Chojnacki, Residency Program Director
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Karen Chojnacki, MD, FACS, who has directed the General Surgery Residency Program for the past three years, was a resident at Jefferson from 1995 to 2000 – and loved it. Following a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at the University of Southern California and a brief stint in private practice, she returned to Jefferson in early 2002, jumping at the chance to capture her “dream job” and buoyed by memories of the institution’s camaraderie and professionalism. “Whoever said ‘You can’t go home again’ didn’t have a home like Jefferson,” she says. “I lead the program that helped make me the …
Alumni Support Jefferson Through Service And Giving
Alumni Support Jefferson Through Service And Giving
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On Wednesday, June 29th, the Department of Surgery hosted a reception to recognize Melvin Moses, MD, FACS, for his contributions and many years of service. Dr. Moses graduated from Jefferson Medical College (JMC) in 1962 and remained at Jefferson for his residency training and three separate clinical and research fellowships. He joined the hospital surgical staff in 1970 and became a JMC faculty member in 1982.
In 1990, Dr. Moses was named the Vice Chairman of the Department of Surgery, Methodist Hospital Division of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH), where he remained for the duration of his career- a career …
News In Brief
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Gurjyot Bajwa, MD, has joined the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. She is fellowship-trained in Adult Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Cardiac Surgery and General Thoracic Surgery. She also trained in complex adult cardiac surgery and minimally invasive and robotic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.
Patrick Greaney, MD, has joined the Division of Plastic Surgery. He completed his General Surgery residency at Jefferson in 2007, followed by a fellowship in burn reconstruction at the William Randolph Hearst Burn Center of the Weill Cornell / New York-Presbyterian Hospital, a plastic surgery residency and a fellowship in microsurgery. He will provide services at …
Download The Full Pdf Of Jefferson Surgical Solutions Spring 2011, Volume 6, Number 1
Download The Full Pdf Of Jefferson Surgical Solutions Spring 2011, Volume 6, Number 1
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Those Who Give: Making A Difference Now And Down The Road: The Howell Professorship In Pancreatic Cancer Research
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On The Job: Dr. Goldberg Spends Research Year Targeting Breast Cancer
On The Job: Dr. Goldberg Spends Research Year Targeting Breast Cancer
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Beekley’S Combat Experience Informs Research And Protocols At Home And Abroad
Beekley’S Combat Experience Informs Research And Protocols At Home And Abroad
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Resident Update: Lieutenant Commander Daniel R. Grabo
Resident Update: Lieutenant Commander Daniel R. Grabo
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Creating Second Chances For All Ages: The Live Donor Liver Transplant Program
Creating Second Chances For All Ages: The Live Donor Liver Transplant Program
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About The Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Program
About The Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Program
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From The Or To The Principal’S Office: Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Offers Faster Recovery
From The Or To The Principal’S Office: Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Offers Faster Recovery
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Download The Full Pdf Of Jefferson Surgical Solutions Fall 2010, Volume 5, Number 2
Download The Full Pdf Of Jefferson Surgical Solutions Fall 2010, Volume 5, Number 2
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News In Brief
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Alec C. Beekley, MD, FACS, has joined the Division of Acute Care Surgery. Until recently, Dr. Beekley served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Medical Corps stationed at Madigan Army Medical Center in Ft. Lewis, Washington. He served as a staff surgeon in both Afghanistan and Iraq. His focus will be acute care and bariatric surgery.
Jonathan Brody, PhD, has been named the Director of the Division of Surgical Research. His research focuses on pancreatic cancer and targeted therapies.
Nicholas Cavarocchi, MD, FACS, has joined the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Most recently, he served as Director of the …