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…
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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…
Varicose Veins: Risk factors, prevention, and when to seek medical help
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — If you have varicose veins, you may be relieved that shorts season is ending. While they can be unsightly, varicose veins aren’t typically associated with major health conditions. However, if they progress they can cause pain or be associated with some superficial clots. If you’re experiencing significant symptoms or skin changes,…
How Per-Oral Pyloroplasty Helps Gastroparesis Sufferers Find Relief
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Gastroparesis is a chronic and debilitating gastrointestinal issue for which there is no cure. Fortunately, there are treatments that can help those with the condition find relief. One of those treatments is per-oral pyloroplasty–or POP for short. The incision-free procedure helps treat gastroparesis with a shorter hospital stay, quicker recovery, and a…
Surgeon Hana Ajouz, MD Joins Brown Surgical Associates’ Division of Thoracic Surgery
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (August 14, 2024) — Brown Surgical Associates today announced that fellowship-trained surgeon Hana Ajouz, MD has joined the practice’s Division of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Ajouz is trained in Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery for malignant and non-malignant lung diseases. Her special interests include anatomical lung resections. “We’re extremely excited to welcome a surgeon of…
Survivor Story: How Jeremy’s Winning the Battle Against Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
When Jeremy started to feel sick and bloated, he and his primary care doctor originally thought he was suffering from some sort of GI ailment. However, following a trip to the emergency room, Jeremy found out his condition was much worse than he feared. He was diagnosed with mucinous ascites and pseudomyxoma peritonei–a rare type…
Channel 10: Pediatric surgery center at Hasbro Children’s Hospital designated high performing
(WJAR) — The American College of Surgeons recently designated Hasbro Children’s Hospital as a verified surgical quality partner. Sixty centers throughout the nation received that high distinction, but only three in New England. Dr. Francois Luks, the pediatric surgeon in chief at Hasbro Children’s Hospital and chief of Pediatric Surgery here at Brown Surgical Associates, spoke to…
BSA Drs. Moreira, Monaghan Named Healthcare Research All-Stars
Two Brown Surgical Associates surgeons were recently included in Avant-Garde’s elite list of Healthcare Research All-Stars. Dr. Carla Moreira was ranked among the top 5% nationwide for vascular surgery research and Dr. Sean Monaghan ranked in the top 5% for general surgery research. According to Avant-Garde, The surgeons and hospitals named to the All-Star lists…
BSA Colorectal Care: Your Lighthouse In the Storm
One of the first things you will notice if you ever have the occasion to visit the Clinic for Colorectal Care at Brown Surgical Associates is the recurring theme of lighthouses. One may think it’s because they’re pretty to look at, or because we’re in New England, but they’d be mistaken. The original purpose of…
PBN 5 Questions: Dr. Rebecca Gologorsky Discusses New Role at Brown Surgical Associates
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — After hearing the news that fellowship-trained surgeon Rebecca Gologorsky, MD has joined Brown Surgical Associates‘ Division of Colorectal Surgery the Providence Business News invited her to take part in their weekly “5 Questions” series. She discussed her priorities in her new role here at BSA and as a member of the clinical…
