Fred Pastore’s years-long wait for a new kidney recently came to an end. Amid the COVID-19 crisis, Fred got the call that he had a donor. The successful transplant was lead by Dr. Adena Osband of Brown Surgical Associates. Read more about Fred’s journey in The Providence Journal.
Dr. Wiggins shares how yoga helps patients move beyond cancer fear
Once cancer treatment for breast cancer has been completed, there is no guarantee of wholly successful treatment. That can lead patients into the territory of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR). In a recent article in Yoga Medicine, Dr. Doreen Wiggins discussed the role yoga can play in overcoming that fear. She says research has demonstrated…
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Moreira reaching out to Cape Verdean community
Dr. Carla C. Moreira, RPVI, a surgeon with Brown Surgical Associates, was recently featured in a Channel 12 story about minorities and COVID-19. Dr. Moreira has taken steps to help spread awareness among the Cape Verdean community, including making informative videos on the virus in Creole. Dr. Moreira says since most local and national press conferences…
5 Questions with Dr. Giorgi: BSA surgeon discusses COVID-19, impacts on Italy
In the Providence Business News, Dr. Marcoandrea Giorgi, a bariatric surgeon here at Brown Surgical Associates, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted his work, as well as his thoughts on the pandemic in hard-hit Italy. Giorgi, who has practiced in Providence for seven years and has a special interest in minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery, is…
Brown Surgical Associates remains committed to patients during COVID-19 pandemic
(UPDATED April 17, 2020) During these ever-changing and stressful times, we would like to assure you that our organization remains open and committed, as always, with providing you with quality surgical care. Our organization has implemented the following changes to ensure we are prepared to handle your office visit in a clean and safe environment. …
BSA’s Dr. Moreira reaches out to Cape Verde population during COVID-19 pandemic
A local surgeon hopes to better reach Cape Verdean community during this pandemic. Dr. Carla Moreira, with Brown Surgical Associates, came to this country from Cape Verde when she was 10. As a vascular surgeon, she is now dealing with a very high-risk population of patients. She spoke with WJAR’s Barbara Morse about her efforts….
With roots in Italy, BSA Surgeon Dr. Giorgi urges social distancing here
With the exception of his wife and children, Dr. Marcoandrea Giorgi’s entire family is still in Italy – which has been ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic. He spoke with WJAR’s Barbara Morse about what he’s hearing from family and colleagues in Italy and whether he thinks we’ll experience what Italians are experiencing. Read More
Colorectal cancer on the rise for patients under 50; More screening recommended
New numbers show colorectal cancer cases are down among patients 50 and older. But the news isn’t so good for those under the age of 50, those numbers are on the rise. Dr. Steven Schechter of Brown Surgical Associates spoke to WJAR’s Barbara Morse about the disturbing trend. “If you’re in your 20’s and 30’s…
