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…
New Screening Offers Hope in Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer
Six months. It goes by in the blink of an eye. But, within that short time, a pancreatic tumor can quickly go from operable to inoperable. Unfortunately, the disease is often asymptomatic and isn’t detected until the very late stages. “Pancreatic cancer is a really insidious, dangerous disease,” Dr. Rachel Beard, a specialist in pancreatic…
Found by BSA Patients, ‘Paddle for Progress’ Nearly Doubles Amount Raised for Breast Cancer Research in RI
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Brown Surgical Associates’ Dr. Theresa Graves joined Paddle for Progress Rhode Island recently when the charity presented a check totaling more than $64,400 to the Brown University Health Cancer Institute. The money, raised during Paddle for Progress’ second annual event on September 22, 2024, will help support breast cancer research in Rhode…
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…
NOTICE: Phone Upgrade to Cause Brief Service Disruption at 2 Dudley, Suite 470 Office
To better serve our patients, Brown Surgical Associates is upgrading the phone system at our 2 Dudley, Suite 470 office in the Rhode Island Hospital Medical Office Center. This transition will require a brief phone outage, which is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2024. The phones are expected to be back up…
Brown Surgical Associates Present A Festschrift for Dr. William Cioffi, Jr.
For the past 30 years, William G. Cioffi, Jr., MD, has played a pivotal role in training hundreds of surgical residents, many of whom have become leaders, innovators, top researchers, and expert clinicians in their fields. Brown Surgical Associates is hosting a festschrift in Dr. Cioffi’s honor on November 9, 2024, at the Warren Alpert…
Surgeon Richard Anthony Meena, MD Joins Brown Surgical Associates’ Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Division
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (November 7, 2024) — Brown Surgical Associates today announced that fellowship-trained surgeon Richard Anthony Meena, MD, RPVI has joined the practice’s Division of Vascular Surgery. Dr. Meena’s special interests include aortic disease (both abdominal and thoracic), cerebrovascular disease, end-stage renal disease, peripheral artery disease, mesenteric disease, and venous disease. “Ever committed to our…
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…
Dr. Pryor Appears on 12 News’ Community Focus
Dr. Aurora Pryor, Brown Surgical Associates’ new president and surgeon in chief and Rhode Island and The Miriam Hospitals, discussed her new role this week during an appearance on 12 News with anchor Kim Kalunian. Dr. Pryor said one of her goals is to further enhance the patient experience – which includes easier access to…
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…
