To better serve our patients, Brown Surgical Associates is upgrading the phone system at our 2 Dudley, Suite 470 office in the Rhode Island Hospital Medical Office Center. This transition will require a brief phone outage, which is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2024. The phones are expected to be back up…
Feature Stories
Brown Surgical Associates Present A Festschrift for Dr. William Cioffi, Jr.
For the past 30 years, William G. Cioffi, Jr., MD, has played a pivotal role in training hundreds of surgical residents, many of whom have become leaders, innovators, top researchers, and expert clinicians in their fields. Brown Surgical Associates is hosting a festschrift in Dr. Cioffi’s honor on November 9, 2024, at the Warren Alpert…
Surgeon Richard Anthony Meena, MD Joins Brown Surgical Associates’ Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Division
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (November 7, 2024) — Brown Surgical Associates today announced that fellowship-trained surgeon Richard Anthony Meena, MD, RPVI has joined the practice’s Division of Vascular Surgery. Dr. Meena’s special interests include aortic disease (both abdominal and thoracic), cerebrovascular disease, end-stage renal disease, peripheral artery disease, mesenteric disease, and venous disease. “Ever committed to our…
Brown Surgical Associates’ Sean Monaghan, MD Tapped for Leadership Role in Warren Alpert Medical School’s Department of Surgery
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…
Dr. Pryor Appears on 12 News’ Community Focus
Dr. Aurora Pryor, Brown Surgical Associates’ new president and surgeon in chief and Rhode Island and The Miriam Hospitals, discussed her new role this week during an appearance on 12 News with anchor Kim Kalunian. Dr. Pryor said one of her goals is to further enhance the patient experience – which includes easier access to…
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…
Dr. Graves among 100+ helping ‘Paddle for Progress’ turn Wickford Harbor PINK
Looking to build on its successful inaugural event which raised $35,000 for breast cancer research in the state, Paddle for Progress Rhode Island hosted its 2nd Annual Fun Paddle last month, with more than 100 people showing up to help turn Wickford Harbor pink. Brown Surgical Associates’ Dr. Theresa Graves and Lifespan’s Dr. Stephanie Graff…
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…
