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Welcome new members of our Medical Staff 6 Michael Arvanitis, MD RADIOLOGY 25001 Emery Road, #100 Beachwood, OH 44122 216-831-9786 William Biggers, MD EMERGENCY MEDICINE Parma Hospital 7007 Powers Boulevard Parma, OH 44129 Brennan Cribbins, PA EMERGENCY MEDICINE Parma Hospital 7007 Powers Boulevard Parma, OH 44129 Thomas Klosterman, MD FAMILY PRACTICE 5500 Ridge Road, #237 Parma, OH 44129 440-886-4000 Brent Reyburn, DO NEONATOLOGY 11100 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106 216-844-3387 Mary Elizabeth Vadera, MD FAMILY PRACTICE 5500 Ridge Road, #237 Parma, OH 44129 440-886-4000 Andrew Wagner, MD EMERGENCY MEDICINE Parma Hospital 7007 Powers Boulevard Parma, OH 44129 Austin Wellock, MD EMERGENCY MEDICINE Parma Hospital 7007 Powers Boulevard Parma, OH 44129 Looking for a physician? Go to www.parmahospital.org/PhysicianDirectory or call 440-743-4900 for a referral to one of the more than 500 members of Parma Hospital’s Medical Staff. The changes in Shirley Harnest’s 89-year-old father were subtle. But his inexplicable mental confusion and suddenly shaky health status were enough for an attentive daughter to notice. Cases like Bill Masek’s are the specialty of the Geriatric Assessment program at Parma Hospital. A physician-led team of professionals provides a thorough evaluation of older patients to establish a baseline of daily functionality. Then they refer families to support services and appropriate medical care. “He would have moments of being really clear and then lapse into this fog,” said Harnest. “He wasn’t eating properly or taking his pills like he should. I wanted to get him evaluated by a geriatric specialist to see if there were underlying problems.” A detailed assessment covers the patient’s physical, mental and social wellness. Blood work and other tests may be ordered. The geriatric team, including the doctor, nurse and social worker, then meets with the family to discuss their findings. Referrals may be made to other programs and services, including the Beyond Driving with Dignity driver evaluation program through Parma Elvira L. Bailey, LISW-S, Lois Biagiola, Mary Gorjanc, MD and Sue Owen, RN, BSN Evaluating elderly loved ones Hospital’s ElderCenter. In Masek’s case, a medication he was taking contributed to his compromised state. He is now under the care of Dr. Gorjanc, an internal medicine doctor with a focus on geriatrics. He passed his driving evaluation and has returned to his Parma home, aided by a medical alert system that will notify his family and a response team in case of emergency. Reasons for a geriatric assessment may include but are not limited to: Decline in physical abilities Unexplained changes in behavior Falls and trouble with balance Signs of memory loss Depression or anxiety Medication concerns . Concerns about driving safety “Everybody was very nice, helpful and caring towards an older person,” said Harnest. “It’s a great program that can provide you with a lot of information and resources. It makes me feel a little more comfortable that we’re doing the right thing.” To schedule a Geriatric Assessment, call 440-743-2888
Trust your heart to the top Beverly Bennett knew in her heart she was in the best hospital in Cuyahoga County. Parma Hospital has been recognized as the top hospital in the county for coronary interventions and cardiology services by HealthGrades, the nation’s leading quality rankings firm. In fact, for two years in a row HealthGrades has named Parma Hospital among the 100 Best Hospitals in the nation – and among the Top Five in Ohio for the past five years – for coronary intervention. Parma Hospital also ranked among the top hospitals in the state for overall cardiac services. “It’s just an ideal location,” said Bennett, a Cleveland resident whose cardiac condition has been monitored regularly by cardiologist James Sechler, MD at Cardiovascular Clinic, a large cardiology practice with an office in Parma Hospital’s Medical Arts Center 3. When Bennett’s valve disease required surgery, she chose cardiothoracic surgeon Joseph Lahorra, MD, who replaced her aortic valve and repaired a leaking mitral valve. She recovered in Parma Hospital’s Heart Center, where patients stay in the same unit from surgery through discharge. There are many reasons to choose Parma Hospital’s Heart Center, including excellent intraoperative and post-operative outcomes and lower complication rates than national benchmarks. “All the people were just great,” said Bennett, who enjoyed visits during her stay in the Heart Center from her daughter and son-in-law, who are legally blind, and their seeing-eye dog. “They made you feel comfortable and they made you feel at home. You couldn’t get better care.” Beverly Bennett, pictured here with Heart Center Manager Michelle Adams, RN, said the staff felt like family. Ask the Doctor Robotic GYN Surgery Paul Hudock, MD Department OF OB-GYN What is special about robotic surgery? Parma Hospital has the latest version of the surgical platform for robotic surgery. Robotic surgery is a tool to provide the best minimally invasive options that translate into shorter hospital stays, less pain, less blood loss and lower risk of infection. What types of gynecologic surgeries can be performed? Most procedures, particularly hysterectomies (removal of the uterus), oophorectomies (removal of ovaries) and myomectomies (surgical removal of fibroid tumors that leaves the uterus intact), are now being performed robotically. We can also perform robotic surgery for endometriosis, pelvic organ prolapse and tubal ligation. Remember, the surgeon is still doing the surgery, but they operate by controlling the robot. Does it improve my recovery in any way? Recovery is quite a bit faster for patients who choose this minimally invasive option. The incisions are tiny and less tissue is disrupted, making the healing process smoother. All of my da Vinci patients have successfully been discharged without needing any narcotic pain medication. Patients leave the hospital sooner, which translates into a quicker return to normal activities. Are there cases when robotic surgery is not advisable? Cases that involve severe pelvic adhesions or particularly large tumors are not recommended to be done robotically. Talk to your doctor about your specific case. Two gynecologists are trained in robotic surgery. Call to make an appointment. Paul Hudock, MD 440-887-9140 Kristine Pelagalli, MD 440-717-2000 7
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