(UPDATED April 17, 2020) During these ever-changing and stressful times, we would like to assure you that our organization remains open and committed, as always, with providing you with quality surgical care. Our organization has implemented the following changes to ensure we are prepared to handle your office visit in a clean and safe environment. …
Feature Stories
BSA’s Dr. Moreira reaches out to Cape Verde population during COVID-19 pandemic
A local surgeon hopes to better reach Cape Verdean community during this pandemic. Dr. Carla Moreira, with Brown Surgical Associates, came to this country from Cape Verde when she was 10. As a vascular surgeon, she is now dealing with a very high-risk population of patients. She spoke with WJAR’s Barbara Morse about her efforts….
With roots in Italy, BSA Surgeon Dr. Giorgi urges social distancing here
With the exception of his wife and children, Dr. Marcoandrea Giorgi’s entire family is still in Italy – which has been ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic. He spoke with WJAR’s Barbara Morse about what he’s hearing from family and colleagues in Italy and whether he thinks we’ll experience what Italians are experiencing. Read More
Colorectal cancer on the rise for patients under 50; More screening recommended
New numbers show colorectal cancer cases are down among patients 50 and older. But the news isn’t so good for those under the age of 50, those numbers are on the rise. Dr. Steven Schechter of Brown Surgical Associates spoke to WJAR’s Barbara Morse about the disturbing trend. “If you’re in your 20’s and 30’s…
National Burn Awareness Week
We had Dr. William Cioffi, the President of the Brown Surgical Association and current President of the American Burn Association to share his advice on this year’s topic of contact burns, and how to prevent and treat them. Learn More
Detection and treatment of thyroid conditions
Endocrine surgeons Dr. Peter Mazzaglia and Dr. Travis Cotton from Brown Surgical Associates joined WJAR Ch 10 couch to discuss the detection and treatment of thyroid conditions. Watch Now
Five Questions With: Dr. Carla C. Moreira
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Weight loss surgery is more effective at reversing serious health issues in teenagers than adults, according to a recent study. The study, which was published in the New England Journal of Medicine, showed both groups lost weight at about the same rate, but teenagers were more likely to shed complications from obesity,…
Carla Moreira: 19 Who Made a Difference in 2019
Dr. Carla Moreira is the ultimate Rhode Island success story. She is the Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, Chief of Vascular Surgery at the Providence VA Medical Center, and attending vascular surgeon at Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital. Learn more
The Miriam Hospital Wins National Honor
PROVIDENCE — National watchdog organization The Leapfrog Group has named The Miriam Hospital one of America’s top 120 hospitals, as rated for safety and quality of care. “The award offers recognition to the highest quality hospitals as identified through the Leapfrog Hospital Survey,” the organization said in announcing the selection. “Less than six percent of…
Brown Surgical Associates Featured in SO Rhode Island With Expansion into the West Bay
Good news for residents of Washington County: South County Trail in East Greenwich is emerging as a medical hub. These aren’t just ancillary, part-time offices to their Providence counterparts – they’re full-service facilities. No longer will you be forced to drive “all the way” to Providence, find and pay for a parking space at Rhode…
