BSA Expands Access to World-Class Care With Addition of 7 Surgeons
| | |
With a commitment to cutting-edge, convenient care, the Department of Surgery of Brown Health Medical Group–formerly Brown Surgical Associates–is pleased to announce that seven additional surgeons have recently joined the practice.
“Patients shouldn’t have to travel out of state or wait months to receive high-caliber care,” said Dr. Aurora Pryor, President of Brown Surgical Associates. “We’re proud to continue expanding access to leading-edge surgical expertise right here in Rhode Island. The addition of these seven new providers across multiple sub-specialties strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional care close to home.”
Join us is welcoming the following providers:
| |
- Joshua Cohen, MD
- Konstantinos P. Economopoulos, MD, PhD, MEng
- Nicholas Gabinet, MD
- Jordan Hebert, DO, FACS, FASMBS
- Niel Page, MD
- Thach “Tuck” Pham, MD, MBA, FACS
- Holden Spivak, MD
| | LUNG CANCER AWARENESS: Early Detection Saves Lives | | |
Each November, we recognize Lung Cancer Awareness Month — a vital time to raise awareness about the nation’s leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women. At Brown Surgical Associates, our Thoracic Surgery team is dedicated to helping patients understand their risks and take proactive steps toward early detection through lung cancer screening.
Who Should Get a Lung Cancer Screening?
At Brown Surgical Associates, we follow U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines for low-dose CT lung cancer screening. You may qualify if you:
- Are 50 to 80 years old
- Are a current smoker or have quit within the past 15 years
- Have at least 20 “pack years” (for example, one pack a day for 20 years, 2 packs for 10 years, etc.)
Even if you feel healthy, screening can catch lung cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages.
Learn more about screening eligibility on our website →
| | | |
Guys, Take Charge of Your Health this No-Shave November
This No-Shave November, Brown Surgical Associates encourages men to focus on more than facial hair — prioritize your health. Learn how regular screenings and expert surgical care can help prevent and treat conditions like colorectal cancer, vascular disease, and more.
READ MORE »
| |  | |
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness: Know the Risks, Spot the Signs
Pancreatic cancer may be one of the most daunting cancer diagnoses, but awareness, timely evaluation, and surgical expertise can make a difference. This November, let's commit to knowing the risks, spotting the signs, and seeking expert care.
READ MORE »
| | | SURGERY SUCCESS: How Complex Hernia Surgery with Dr. Giorgi Saved James' Life | | |
After surviving emergency surgery for a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, James thought his toughest battle was over. But during his recovery, a massive abdominal hernia began to form — stretching his stomach to the point where it looked like a basketball was protruding from his abdomen.
“It looked like I was nine months pregnant,” James said. “The skin was so thin that anything could have punctured it.”
When other doctors told him his condition was too severe for repair — and that he might not survive — James refused to give up. That’s when his doctor referred him to Dr. Marcoandrea Giorgi, a complex hernia specialist at Brown Surgical Associates Comprehensive Hernia Center.
| |
MILESTONE: Celebrating 25 Years of the Fetal Treatment Program of New England | |
The Fetal Treatment Program of New England recently celebrated 25 years of advancing care for mothers and babies across the region.
For a quarter century, this unique partnership between Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, and Brown University Health has led the way in fetal diagnosis, therapy, and surgery—providing families with compassionate, cutting-edge care through seamless collaboration among specialists in medicine, surgery, and nursing.
The anniversary event at Rhode Island Hospital’s Gerry House highlighted the remarkable medical advancements and teamwork that have defined the program since its founding. BSA's Francois Luks, MD, and Julie Monteagudo, MD, were both featured presenters at the event.
| | Congressman Gabe Amo visited our Adult and Pediatric Trauma Centers at Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children's Hospital to discuss the ongoing challenges of reimbursement and overcrowding facing hospitals across Rhode Island. | |
BSA breast surgeon Dr. Doreen Wiggins was the featured speaker for the inaugural “Driven to Thrive” Audrain Hat Luncheon in Newport, benefitting the Women's Resource Center.
The topic? "The Luxury of Health & Wellness: Empowering Women to Live Their Best Life."
|
| |
In the Spirit
Halloween spirit was alive and well at our 195 Collyer Street location.
Our team brought plenty of creativity, costumes, and smiles to the office.
| | | | | | | |
