Medical specialty

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Reinforces Importance of Physician Training and Credentials to Protect Patients

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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Arlington Heights, Ill., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the world's largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons, is reiterating its dedication to upholding the highest standards of patient safety and ethical practices after a Los Angeles Times article originally published March 31, "She died after liposuction by a pediatrician. Doctors warn of cosmetic surgery's 'Wild West.'"

Key Points: 
  • The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is committed to educating people on the importance of choosing board-certified plastic surgeons for cosmetic procedures.
  • ASPS commits significant resources to educating the public on the importance of selecting board-certified plastic surgeons.
  • Choosing an ASPS Member Surgeon helps patients select qualified, highly trained plastic surgeons committed to patient safety.
  • Patients should ask these critical questions of any surgeon before undergoing a cosmetic procedure:
    -Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?

The Inner Circle Junior R. King, DPM, acknowledges as a Most Trusted Healthcare Professional

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Junior R. King, DPM, is acknowledged as a Most Trusted Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Medical Field.

Key Points: 
  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Junior R. King, DPM, is acknowledged as a Most Trusted Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Medical Field.
  • He completed a residency at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY.
  • Known for his compassion and excellent care, Dr. King has volunteered in other countries needing medical help for many years.
  • Aside from his professional pursuits, Dr. King enjoys traveling in his spare time and recently returned from a trip to Europe.

Remission Medical Partners with Sentara Health to Expand Access to Rheumatology Care

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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RICHMOND, Va. , March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --Remission Medical announced a partnership with Sentara Health to increase access to Rheumatology care for adult patients.For 130 years, Sentara has pursued its mission - "we improve health every day."  Part of improving health is ensuring swift access to specialists, with maximum convenience including video visits.According to the CDC, one in four US adults have a rheumatic condition, especially arthritis, which is characterized by joint pain and stiffness.  Rheumatic disease can affect quality of life, both at home and work, and can be hard to diagnose, given there are some 150 disease varieties."The medical literature shows that the time to diagnosis and treatment matters for certain conditions in rheumatology such as rheumatoid arthritis," says Steven Pearman, MD, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Medical Specialties from Sentara Health. "Starting treatment with the right therapy can avoid the damage to joints that comes with these conditions. In addition, access to Rheumatology is limited by increasing demand and a dwindling supply of specialists. Telehealth is well-suited for rapid triage and timely access to care."

Key Points: 
  • RICHMOND, Va. , March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --Remission Medical announced a partnership with Sentara Health to increase access to Rheumatology care for adult patients.
  •  Part of improving health is ensuring swift access to specialists, with maximum convenience including video visits.
  • "The medical literature shows that the time to diagnosis and treatment matters for certain conditions in rheumatology such as rheumatoid arthritis," says Steven Pearman, MD, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Medical Specialties from Sentara Health.
  • "We're a Virginia company," said Blake Wehman, Founder & CEO of Remission Medical, "and we've witnessed how Sentara innovates in patient access, digital health and value-based care.

National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (NBPAS) Leads Groundswell of Support to Address Continuous Board Certification Monopoly

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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NBPAS reports overwhelming physician response to its call for action, noting the personal and moving stories of harm shared by many physicians.

Key Points: 
  • NBPAS reports overwhelming physician response to its call for action, noting the personal and moving stories of harm shared by many physicians.
  • Judith L. Bateman, MD, a practicing rheumatologist in southeastern Michigan, cited MOC as a direct cause for retirement.
  • NBPAS was started by physicians in response to the demand for a continuous certification pathway based on practice-relevant and specialty-specific Continuing Medical Education (CME).
  • Mid Coast is one of over 200 hospitals nationwide that support evidence-driven, clinically relevant CME by recognizing physicians certified through NBPAS.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Ricardo Revilla, MD as a Pinnacle Life Professional

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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KEY BISCAYNE, Fla., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Ricardo Revilla, MD, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Professional for his contributions to the Medical Field.

Key Points: 
  • KEY BISCAYNE, Fla., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Ricardo Revilla, MD, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Professional for his contributions to the Medical Field.
  • He completed residency in anesthesia at Ameijeiras Brothers Hospital in Havana; and a family medicine residency at the AHEC program in El Dorado, Arkansas.
  • Before moving to the United States, he practiced as an anesthesiologist in Cuba.
  • Board-certified as a family physician, Dr. Revilla is the owner and medical director at The Center for Wellness and Hormonal Balance.

Veradigm and American College of Cardiology Launch Influenza Vaccination Education Initiative to Improve Cardiovascular Health

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Veradigm Inc. (NASDAQ: MDRX), a leading provider of healthcare data and technology solutions announced today the launch of TRANSFORM VAX, an American College of Cardiology (ACC)-sponsored initiative aimed at improving cardiovascular health through increased influenza vaccination education.

Key Points: 
  • Veradigm Inc. (NASDAQ: MDRX), a leading provider of healthcare data and technology solutions announced today the launch of TRANSFORM VAX, an American College of Cardiology (ACC)-sponsored initiative aimed at improving cardiovascular health through increased influenza vaccination education.
  • Influenza vaccination is associated with a lower risk for adverse cardiovascular events, with an overall 34% lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events and a 45% lower risk among individuals with recent acute coronary syndrome (ACS).1 As part of this quality improvement initiative, Veradigm is delivering ACC-sponsored vaccination education messaging to a subset of cardiology practices using the Practice Fusion EHR (a Veradigm Network solution).
  • The messages appear as banner advertisements in an in-frame window adjacent to the EHR workflow that is separate and distinguishable from the clinical and practice management workflow within the EHR.
  • “Veradigm is proud to be working with the ACC to apply our real-world data in combination with our messaging capabilities to improve rates of recommended vaccinations for adults with cardiovascular disease,” said Stuart Green, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Veradigm.

Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, Honored Among the Best Plastic Surgeons in the United States in Castle Connolly's Top Doctors Program

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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DALLAS, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dallas plastic surgeon and rhinoplasty specialist, Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, has been honored by his peers as one of the best plastic surgeons in the United States by Castle Connolly's Top Doctor program.

Key Points: 
  • Dallas plastic surgeon, Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, has been recognized as one of the best plastic surgeons in the country by Castle Connolly's peer review program identifying top plastic surgeons in the United States.
  • DALLAS, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dallas plastic surgeon and rhinoplasty specialist, Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, has been honored by his peers as one of the best plastic surgeons in the United States by Castle Connolly's Top Doctor program.
  • During the nomination process, Castle Connolly contacts more than 50,000 licensed healthcare professionals nationwide to obtain nominations and feedback about the best doctors practicing in the United States today.
  • He has been ranked as the best rhinoplasty surgeon in the United States as well as the best facelift surgeon by Newsweek magazine.

Dr. Samuel Lin Continues Partnership With Haute Beauty Network

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Samuel Lin is a double board certified Plastic Surgeon and Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School who practices in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lin received his Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern University and was enrolled in the Honors Program for Medical Education at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois. He then completed a five-year-residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery followed by a three-year-residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. This was followed by a one-year fellowship appointment in Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery at the world-renowned University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Throughout the course of his training, Dr. Lin gained state-of-the-art skills in a multitude of reconstructive and cosmetic procedures with his background in Head and Neck Surgery providing him with additional expertise in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has also been named a Top Influencer in #PlasticSurgery.

Key Points: 
  • Nose Expert from Boston, Dr. Samuel Lin, continues his partnership with Haute Beauty Network, now in his sixth year.
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Samuel Lin is a double board certified Plastic Surgeon and Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School who practices in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Dr. Lin is board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
  • Dr. Lin, his team, and his collaborators regularly publish scientific papers in the literature to further knowledge about plastic surgery and other topics.

Dallas Plastic Surgeon Dr. Rod J. Rohrich Honored as Texas Monthly SuperDoctor

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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DALLAS, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dallas plastic surgeon and rhinoplasty specialist, Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, has been recognized as one of the best plastic surgeons in Texas for 2023 by Texas Monthly's annual list of outstanding physicians.

Key Points: 
  • For the 19th consecutive year, Dallas plastic surgeon and rhinoplasty specialist Dr. Rod J. Rohrich has been selected as a Texas Monthly SuperDoctor.
  • DALLAS, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dallas plastic surgeon and rhinoplasty specialist , Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, has been recognized as one of the best plastic surgeons in Texas for 2023 by Texas Monthly's annual list of outstanding physicians.
  • "Surgeon selection is the single most influential factor for ensuring a successful outcome in plastic surgery."
  • "The single most important factor in all of plastic surgery is who you select as your surgeon," says Dr. Rohrich.

New Report Indicates Record Number of US Physicians and Medical Specialists are ABMS Member Board Certified

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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CHICAGO, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a newly released report, a record number of physicians and medical specialists are certified by an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Member Board. ABMS board certification provides an independent evaluation of a physician or medical specialist's knowledge and skills to practice safely and effectively; serving as a trusted credential patients can rely upon when selecting a provider for their health care needs.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a newly released report, a record number of physicians and medical specialists are certified by an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Member Board.
  • The newly-released 2022-2023 ABMS Board Certification Report shows that a record 988,737 physicians and medical specialists (diplomates) are actively certified by an ABMS Member Board.
  • Distribution of board certified physicians and medical specialists by ABMS Member Board, specialty, and state.
  • The ABMS Guide to Medical Specialties is a valuable resource regarding the medical areas where physicians and medical specialists can be certified, descriptions of each specialty and subspecialty as well as the types of conditions commonly treated.