Those of you who have either had or explored bariatric surgery with The Center for Bariatric Surgery at The Miriam Hospital have probably had contact with Kellie Armstrong, MSN, RN, CBN. But she’s not only the Program Manager. Kellie is also a bariatric patient, undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass 18 years ago. She recently shared her…
PBN: Dr. Abbas Helps Bring Cutting-Edge Ion Platform to RI to Aid Cancer Diagnosis
(PBN) — Rhode Island Hospital is the first and currently only hospital using the revolutionary Ion Platform – a robotic-assisted navigational bronchoscopy system that allows doctors to perform biopsies on small lung nodules. Dr. Abbas El-Sayed Abbas, Brown Surgical Associates and Lifespan Chief of Thoracic Surgery, was pivotal in bringing the platform to the state….
Dr. Baysinger: Colon Cancer Awareness Important All Year, Not Just March
(WJAR) – March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Katherine Baysinger appeared on WJAR’s Studio 10 to help spread the word about the importance of screening in order to detect, and even prevent colon cancer. While appearing with host Ben DeCastro, Dr. Baysinger explained that colonoscopy is the best screening option, because not only…
Advances in Cancer Care: Immunotherapy Explained
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Brown Surgical Associates Dr. Steven C. Katz explains the incredible advances being made in the treatment of cancer with immunotherapy, particularly in treating certain types of liver and pancreatic cancers. In this video, he explains how immunotherapy works, and why it offers hope to patients who have tumors that have been deemed…
Warren Alpert Medical School Promotes BSA Surgeon Katherine Baysinger
Brown Surgical Associates is proud to announce that another surgeon in the practice has been promoted at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Katherine A. Baysinger, MD, FACS from the Division of Colorectal Surgery has been promoted to Associate Professor of Surgery, Clinician Educator.
Breast Cancer & Yoga: Expert Insights with Breast Cancer Surgeon Doreen Wiggins, MD
Dr. Doreen Wiggins is more than a surgeon at Brown Surgical Associates’ Center for Breast Care. She’s also a yoga instructor. She was recently a guest on Yoga Medicine’s podcast, discussing breast cancer risks and sharing some simple actions everyone can take to reduce that risk. She also explained what steps could help improve the…
Trauma Surgeon, Researcher Brent Emigh, MD, Joins BSA
Brown Surgical Associates recently welcomed fellowship-trained trauma surgeon Brent Emigh, MD to the practice’s Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care. A trauma, burn, acute, and critical care surgeon, Dr. Emigh’s professional interests include research in trauma outcomes and value-based care in acute care surgery. “At Brown Surgical Associates, our goal is not only to…
Warren Alpert Medical School Promotes BSA Surgeons Adams and Slaiby
Brown Surgical Associates is proud to announce that two of the group’s surgeons have been promoted at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Charles Adams, MD, FACS, FCCM from the Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care has been promoted to Professor of Surgery, Teaching Scholar. Jeffrey Slaiby, MD, FACS, RPVI From the…
Surgeon, Researcher Timothy Murtha, MD Joining Brown Surgical Associates’ Division of Surgical Oncology
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (September 2022) — Brown Surgical Associates today announced it is welcoming fellowship-trained surgeon Timothy D. Murtha, MD, MPH to the practice’s Division of Surgical Oncology. Specialized in the field of surgical oncology in both the research laboratory and the clinical setting, Dr. Murtha has a particular interest in improving the diagnosis and treatment…
5 Questions with Vascular Surgeon Katherine MacCallum, MD
Dr. Katherine MacCallum is the latest addition to the surgeons at Brown Surgical Associates. A native New Englander, MacCallum completed her fellowship in vascular surgery at Medstar Washington Hospital Center and Georgetown University. She specializes in vascular surgery, focusing on critical limb ischemia and limb salvage, surgical education, and vascular sequelae in diabetes. In Providence…
