American Board of Anesthesiology

Milestone Scientific Commences Sales of CompuFlo® Epidural Disposables within Island Ambulatory Surgery Center in Brooklyn, New York

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

ROSELAND, N.J., Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Milestone Scientific Inc. (NYSE:MLSS), a leading developer of computerized drug delivery instruments that provide painless and precise injections, today announced that it has commenced sales of CompuFlo® Epidural disposables into Island Ambulatory Surgery Center, a multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center based in Brooklyn, New York with a focus on pain management, orthopedics and spine care, urology, podiatry and plastic surgery. Island Ambulatory Surgery Center is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS), which operates 19 hospitals across New York.

Key Points: 
  • Island Ambulatory Surgery Center is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS), which operates 19 hospitals across New York.
  • Sales to Island Ambulatory Surgery Center represent the Company’s first foray into the ambulatory surgery center market—an addressable market of more than 9,000 centers across the U.S.
  • Dr. Leon Reyfman was one of a team of four doctors who completed eighteen cases using the CompuFlo Epidural system at Island Ambulatory Surgery Center, in which they reported 100% success.
  • Based on the favorable response to our technology, we remain confident that the CompuFlo Epidural system will ultimately become the standard of care in epidural analgesia.”

Get Your Life Back! The Pain Experts of Arizona Opens State-of-the-Art Pain Management Office in Mesa, Arizona

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

The Pain Experts of Arizona, a leading interventional pain management practice, is excited to announce the grand opening of its second state-of-the-art facility in Mesa, Arizona.

Key Points: 
  • The Pain Experts of Arizona, a leading interventional pain management practice, is excited to announce the grand opening of its second state-of-the-art facility in Mesa, Arizona.
  • This expansion reinforces our unwavering dedication to delivering comprehensive pain management solutions to patients across the state of Arizona.
  • For individuals seeking a highly skilled interventional pain specialist and pain doctor in Mesa, Arizona, The Pain Experts of Arizona, under the expert guidance of Dr. Michael Wong, is ready to provide comprehensive pain management and pain treatment solutions.
  • About The Pain Experts of Arizona:
    The Pain Experts of Arizona is a premier provider of interventional pain management services in Arizona.

INTEGRATED PAIN SOLUTIONS WELCOMES DR. DAVID WALEGA, MD.

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Dr. Walega brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Integrated Pain Solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Walega brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Integrated Pain Solutions.
  • Additionally, he has an impressive background in treating various pain conditions, ranging from acute injuries to chronic pain syndromes.
  • Prior to joining Integrated Pain Solutions, Dr. Walega spent most of his career practicing at Northwestern University, participating in various research studies in the advancement of treating pain, specifically as it relates to non-surgical methods of treating knee pain, chronic low back pain, cancer pain and cancer survivorship related issues, and much more.
  • Integrated Pain Solutions, supported by American Pain Consortium, proudly serves Ohio with 3 clinics and 1 Ambulatory Surgical Center statewide and has been treating a wide range of acute and chronic pain conditions.

Hoag Welcomes Renowned Specialist to lead Pain Management Program

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoag is advancing the care and management of pain patients in Orange County with the addition of Charles De Mesa, D.O, M.P.H., who will serve as Chief of Interventional Pain, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the Hoag Spine Center.

Key Points: 
  • He joins the multidisciplinary, specialized team of spine care experts at Hoag to lead and develop the outpatient interventional pain management and rehabilitation services.
  • "His role will expand Hoag's commitment to comprehensive management and continuity of care for patients contending with pain."
  • Dr. De Mesa comes to Hoag from the University of California, Davis, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, where he served as the principal investigator in multiple pain management trials.
  • "Pain management is a critical component of what we do at the Hoag Spine Center," said Adam Kanter, M.D., associate executive medical director of the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Ronda Garcia as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for her contributions to the Anesthesiology Field

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

PONTEVEDRA, Fla., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Ronda Garcia is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for her contributions to the Anesthesiology Field.

Key Points: 
  • PONTEVEDRA, Fla., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Ronda Garcia is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for her contributions to the Anesthesiology Field.
  • Dr. Garcia began her educational journey at the University of Louisville where she earned an undergraduate and medical degree, and completed her residency in anesthesiology.
  • A medical specialty, anesthesiology is concerned with the total perioperative care of patients before, during, and after surgery.
  • A leader in the field, Dr. Garcia is the Director of Obstetric Anesthesia at North Florida Anesthesia Consultants in Jacksonville, Florida.

Milestone Scientific Commences Sales of CompuFlo® Epidural Disposables within The Pain and Rehabilitation Medical Group in Torrance, California

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

ROSELAND, N.J., May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Milestone Scientific Inc. (NYSE:MLSS), a leading developer of computerized drug delivery systems that provide painless and precise injections, today announced that it has commenced sales of CompuFlo ® Epidural disposables into The Pain and Rehabilitation Medical Group in Torrance, California.

Key Points: 
  • ROSELAND, N.J., May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Milestone Scientific Inc. (NYSE:MLSS), a leading developer of computerized drug delivery systems that provide painless and precise injections, today announced that it has commenced sales of CompuFlo ® Epidural disposables into The Pain and Rehabilitation Medical Group in Torrance, California.
  • Dr. Proano initially conducted eight cases using the CompuFlo Epidural system, in which he reported 100% success.
  • The evaluation included Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI) procedures within the lumbar, thoracic and cervical thoracic junction of the spine.
  • Dr. Proano also completed an advanced specialty fellowship in Interventional and Multidisciplinary Pain Management at UCLA Medical Center.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Rany T. Abdallah, MD, Ph.D., MBA, as a Most Trusted Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Medical Field

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Rany T. Abdallah, MD, Ph.D., MBA, is acknowledged as a Most Trusted Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Medical Field.

Key Points: 
  • WILMINGTON, Del., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Rany T. Abdallah, MD, Ph.D., MBA, is acknowledged as a Most Trusted Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Medical Field.
  • Dr. Abdallah began his educational journey at the Medical University of South Carolina where he earned a Medical Degree and Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.).
  • He then completed his residency in anesthesiology at Rush University in Chicago and his fellowship in pain medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, where he served as Chief Fellow.
  • As a pain management specialist, his focus is on pain medicine, evaluation, treatment, and prevention of pain.

American Board of Medical Specialties Officially Recognizes Health Care Administration, Leadership, and Management As a Subspecialty

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

CHICAGO, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) officially approved Health Care Administration, Leadership, and Management (HALM) as a subspecialty at its February 2023 Board of Directors meeting. The American Board of Anesthesiology, American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), American Board of Family Medicine, and American Board of Preventive Medicine co-sponsored the application for the subspecialty certificate, allowing physicians certified by 13 of the 24 ABMS Member Boards to apply for the new certificate.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) officially approved Health Care Administration, Leadership, and Management (HALM) as a subspecialty at its February 2023 Board of Directors meeting.
  • The American Board of Anesthesiology, American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), American Board of Family Medicine, and American Board of Preventive Medicine co-sponsored the application for the subspecialty certificate, allowing physicians certified by 13 of the 24 ABMS Member Boards to apply for the new certificate.
  • "The establishment of the HALM subspeciality is in direct response to requests from both the physician and medical specialists' community as well as health care systems alike."
  • The HALM subspecialty encompasses and integrates experience from clinical medicine and health systems science, including quality improvement, patient safety, health care economics, public health, communication, informatics, and other related disciplines into a singular subspecialty certificate.

Baudax Bio to Host Key Opinion Leader Webinar to Discuss Results of Phase 2 BX1000 Trial

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Monday, April 24, 2023

The BX1000 Phase 2 surgery trial is a randomized, double-blind, active-controlled clinical trial comparing three different doses of BX1000 to a standard dose of 0.6mg/kg rocuronium in a planned trial of 80 adult patients undergoing elective surgery utilizing total intravenous anesthesia.

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  • The BX1000 Phase 2 surgery trial is a randomized, double-blind, active-controlled clinical trial comparing three different doses of BX1000 to a standard dose of 0.6mg/kg rocuronium in a planned trial of 80 adult patients undergoing elective surgery utilizing total intravenous anesthesia.
  • A live question and answer session will follow the formal presentations.
  • Todd M Bertoch, MD, is a diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology.
  • After receiving his Fellowship in the Faculty of Anesthesiologists in South Africa, he relocated to the Texas Medical Center in Houston.

NAPA Appoints Dr. Rafael Cartagena as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, January 30, 2023

MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- North American Partners in Anesthesia ("NAPA"), the largest anesthesia and pain management company in the U.S., today announced the appointment of Rafael Cartagena, MD, as the company's new Chief Executive Officer ("CEO").

Key Points: 
  • MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- North American Partners in Anesthesia ("NAPA"), the largest anesthesia and pain management company in the U.S., today announced the appointment of Rafael Cartagena, MD, as the company's new Chief Executive Officer ("CEO").
  • Dr. Cartagena, a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology, most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for NAPA.
  • As its new CEO, Dr. Cartagena will assume day-to-day leadership of the company effective January 30, 2023.
  • "I am honored and excited to lead NAPA in its next phase of growth," said Dr. Cartagena.