PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Brown Surgical Associates today announced it is welcoming fellowship-trained surgeon Haley Leesley, MD, to the practice’s Division of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Leesley specializes in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, with a particular interest in the minimally invasive treatment of lung and esophageal cancers, as well as benign disease of the chest wall, foregut,…
Dr. Graves Explains the Role of Genetic Testing in Breast Cancer Care
Genetic testing is just one of the services The Center for Breast Care at Brown Surgical Associates provides. Dr. Theresa Graves explains the role of this testing and who may want to consider it.
Surgeon Emily Ortega Goddard, MD Joins BSA’s Division of Bariatric Surgery
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (April 21, 2023) —Brown Surgical Associates today announced that fellowship-trained surgeon Emily Ortega Goddard, MD has joined both the practice’s Division of Bariatric Surgery and its Division of General Surgery. Dr. Goddard, who will also serve as a surgeon at the Providence VA Medical Center, specializes in both bariatric and general surgery, with…
BSA’s Dr. Giorgi Explains Achalasia and Groundbreaking POEM Procedure
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — As Achalasia Awareness Month came to a close, Brown Surgical Associates surgeon Marcoandrea Giorgi, MD explained the condition, who’s most affected, and the different treatments – including POEM – an incision-free procedure offered in Rhode Island exclusively by Brown Surgical Associates. POEM, or per-oral endoscopic myotomy, treats achalasia – a rare disorder…
Mother-Daughter Duo Launch ‘Paddle for Progress’ After Shared Breast Cancer Battle
(WJAR) — “We were stunned and shocked,” said Deb Shapiro, recalling when her then 40-year-old daughter Daryl West was diagnosed with breast cancer. “And then 100 days later I go for my mammogram a little earlier than usual just because of what we’re dealing with and I’m diagnosed with breast cancer.” “Daryl had a much…
To benefit breast cancer research, Dr. Graves joins survivors’ ‘Paddle for Progress’
Within 100 days, Deb Shapiro and her daughter were diagnosed with breast cancer. After undergoing treatment at The Center for Breast Care at Brown Surgical Associates and Lifespan’s Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic, both women want to raise money for breast cancer research and increase awareness about the resources available right here in Rhode Island. They…
Warren Alpert Medical School Promotes Several BSA Surgeons
Brown Surgical Associates is proud to announce that several of the group’s surgeons who serve on the faculty of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University were promoted, effective July 1, 2023. Trauma surgeon Sean Monaghan, MD was awarded a promotion at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University as an Associate Professor…
What you need to know about skin cancer
Skin cancer is America’s most common cancer and it’s estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 8,000 people will die of melanoma in the U.S. this year. That’s why early detection and treatment of any type of skin cancer is so important. In…
Reknown Pediatric Surgeon Serves as DeLuca Lectureship Keynote Speaker
Brown Surgical Associates physicians were honored to have Dr. Thomas F. Tracy, Jr. serve as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Frank DeLuca, MD Distinguished Lectureship in Surgical Sciences. Dr. Tracy – the executive director of the American Pediatric Surgical Association and an adjunct professor of surgery and pediatrics at The Warren Alpert Medical School…
Brown Surgical Associates Expands World-Class Pediatric Surgical Team with Addition of 2 Fellowship-Trained Surgeons
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (April 21, 2023) — Brown Surgical Associates is thrilled to announce experienced surgeons Artur Chernoguz, MD, FACS, and Carl-Christian Jackson, MD, FACS, FAAP are now seeing patients in the practice’s Division of Pediatric Surgery. Both Dr. Chernoguz and Dr. Jackson are fellowship-trained in pediatric surgery and ECMO. ECMO stands for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation,…
