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…
Colorectal Surgery
BSA Drs. Schechter, Klipfel, Roth Honored at State House for Colorectal Cancer Work
For Brown Surgical Associates surgeons Steven Schechter, MD, Adam Klipfel, MD, and Leslie Roth, MD, as well as the entire colorectal surgery team, the battle against colorectal cancer is fought all year long, not just in March during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. That dedication and determination in eradicating this deadly disease is why these three…
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…
Colorectal Surgeon Rebecca Gologorsky, MD Joins Brown Surgical Associates
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Brown Surgical Associates today announced it is welcoming fellowship-trained surgeon Rebecca Gologorsky, MD to the practice’s Division of Colorectal Surgery. While Dr. Gologorsky enjoys all aspects of the field of colorectal surgery, her special interests include colorectal cancer, rectal prolapse, and colorectal considerations of gender surgery. “At a time when cases of…
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…
BSA Surgeons: Get Screened for Colon Cancer at 45
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer, but – thanks to screening – it’s one that’s actually preventable. Due to rising cases in younger adults, people at average risk for colorectal cancer are now advised to get screened starting at age 45. Brown Surgical Associates’ colorectal surgeons, Dr. Schechter and Dr….
Dr. Vrees’ Patient on Colorectal Cancer Screening: I Didn’t Think a Year Would Make a Difference
While the overall colorectal cancer rates are down, they have consistently gone up among younger patients. That’s why the guidelines have recently been changed to begin screening at 45 instead of 50. Christine Coffey of Warwick knows firsthand what can happen when you delay screening. She had her first colonoscopy at 51, only to find…
Fellowship-Trained Dr. Katherine Baysinger Joins Brown Surgical Associates’ Colorectal Surgery Division
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Brown Surgical Associates announced it’s expanding the practice’s Division of Colorectal Surgery with the addition of fellowship-trained surgeon Katherine A. Baysinger, M.D., FACS. Specializing in colorectal surgery, Dr. Baysinger has clinical interests in robotic surgery for the treatment of rectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease; pelvic floor disorders in women; quality improvement;…
