PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Brown Surgical Associates takes pride in that all of its providers are also educators at Brown University’s Warren Alpert School of Medicine, and even more pleased several of them were recently honored with Excellence in Teaching Awards. The Dean’s Excellence Awards in Teaching, Advising, and Mentoring recognize the dedicated campus-based faculty, hospital-based…
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Pandemic Not the Only Risk: Stroke, Carotid Artery Disease Remain Deadly Concern
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (January 26, 2021) — Even as a huge spotlight remains on COVID-19, every 40 seconds someone in the United States suffers a stroke which can lead to debilitation or death. However, fears about the pandemic have kept many patients from seeking the life-saving medical attention they need to treat a major cause of…
Turkey carving, fire pits can pose holiday dangers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — With many people cooking a Thanksgiving dinner for the first time, Director of the Rhode Island Burn Center Dr. David Harrington discussed with Channel 12’s Kim Kalunian about some common Thanksgiving injuries you should be aware of and how to stay safe.
Orientation to Your Weight Loss Journey
If you’ve ever considered weight loss surgery but didn’t know where to start – our entire surgical team has put together the below virtual orientation that covers your different options. After watching the video, if you think surgery may be the right choice for you, be sure to take the online quiz. Once that step…
BSA’s Drs. Roth, Stephen promoted to associate professor at Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School
Two of Brown Surgical Associates surgeons have been promoted to Associate Professor of Surgery, Clinician Educator at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University effective July 1, 2020. In addition to her excellent teaching skills, Leslie A. Roth, M.D. has taken a special interest in career mentoring residents and fellows and is especially helpful…
Dr. Moreira continues to keep finger on pulse of her community
Until the age of 10, Dr. Carla Moreira lived in Cape Verde, where her mother worked at a free clinic. Sometimes she made house calls, traversing the rocky terrain to see patients who had no access to the facility, and occasionally she took her daughter along with her. As Moreira observed the connection her mother made with the…
Dr. Graves: Breast care safe, vital during pandemic
Breast cancer won’t wait for the pandemic to subside. As part of the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation’s “Virtual Passport to Survivorship,” Brown Surgical Associates’ Dr. Theresa Graves discusses what we’re doing to make sure screenings and treatment are safe. https://youtu.be/3FrmbLCWz9A
RI man runs marathon in honor of late wife who battled cancer
NEWPORT, R.I. (WJAR) — For Portsmouth’s Dana Gilmour, running is an outlet. “Trying to move from, you know, missing Amy, being such a sad part to reflecting on the positive things,” Gilmour said. Gilmour’s wife, Amy, died after a battle with metastatic breast cancer in February. On Sunday, the Navy veteran ran 26.2 miles in her…
BSA’s Dr. Lueckel promoted to associate professor at Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School
Brown Surgical Associates’ Dr. Stephanie Lueckel has been promoted to Associate Professor of Surgery, Clinician Educator at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University effective July 1, 2020. This major accomplishment recognizes Dr. Lueckel’s excellent teaching, supervision, and mentorship of the Department of Surgery medical students and residents and her regional and national reputation…
Meet Rachel Beard, M.D.
Rachel E. Beard, MD, is fellowship-trained in surgical oncology and in surgery of the liver, pancreas, and biliary tract. She is an assistant professor of surgery at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Her research focuses on minimally invasive approaches to liver and pancreas surgery and immunotherapy for the treatment of widespread malignancies….
