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New Device Catches Cancer Cells Deep In the Lungs
Minimally invasive lung biopsy detects cancer at earliest stages
Breast Milk Donor Program
This program can fill the gap — and a newborn's belly — when they need more milk than mom can provide
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91-Year-Old Back on Her Feet
Betty Burk got back on her feet after a fall with the help of the Swing Bed Program at TMC Bonham Hospital.
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For over five decades, Texoma Medical Center has continuously grown our services and updated technologies to better serve our region. As the physical, mental and emotional needs of our surrounding communities evolve, we adapt to meet them. TMC was recently awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology (ACC). We are proud to be one of 55 hospitals nationwide and one of six in Texas to have achieved this distinction.
In the past year, U.S. News & World Report recognized us in its Best Hospitals rankings for heart patients and named us a High Performing Hospital for COPD, Diabetes, Heart Failure, Kidney Disease and Stroke. We were also the first hospital in the region to achieve Cardiac Cath with PCI accreditation from ACC. Our neonatal intensive care unit achieved a Level III designation from the Texas Department of State Health Services, and we received The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification. We also earned The American Heart Association®/American Stroke Association® Get With The Guidelines®- Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Achievement awards. Please visit our website and social media channels for updates on our progress, and feel free to send me your questions and comments at texomamedicalcenter.net/ceo. We thank you for the opportunity to care for you and your family!
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This program can fill the gap — and a newborn's belly — when they need more milk than mom can provide.
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A parent’s own milk is the best possible food for an infant. Our Breast Milk Donor Program is designed to help ensure all newborns in our hospital receive the nourishment they need.
“Before Ion, the main way to screen for lung cancer was a CT-guided biopsy. The scan locates the abnormality, and then we put a needle through the chest to collect a sample to send for analysis,” Dr. Kable explains. “There is a 50% chance of lung collapse from the needle puncturing it, which could require a chest tube be inserted until the lung refills. For this reason, the procedure can only be used in cases near the chest wall.”
Thanks to Ion’s ability to reach previously unreachable parts of the lung, pulmonologists can now find cancerous cells sooner than before and improve patiets’ chances of a positive outcome. “More than half of lung cancer cases are found at stage four, which has a 9% survival rate.” Dr. Kable says. “Stage one cases have a 92% survival rate.” By accessing previously unreachable parts of the lungs, Ion allows pulmonologists to find cancerous cells sooner and greatly improve patient outcomes. “More than half of lung cancer cases are found at stage four, which has a 9% survival rate. Stage one cases have a 92% survival rate,” Dr. Kable explains. “Detected at an early stage, the cancer can be treated with lobectomy, which is essentially a cure,” she says. “Remission through radiation is possible at later stages, but it cannot cure the condition.” Dr. Kable urges high-risk patients, smokers or ex-smokers over 50 years old, to schedule routine, low-dose CT screenings to catch lung cancer at its earliest, curable stages so they can live longer with a better quality of life.
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According to the National Cancer Institute, lung cancer is the worldwide leading cause of cancer deaths and there will be an estimated 238,340 new cases of lung cancer in the United States in 2023. Of those, over half (127,070), will prove fatal. That makes up approximately 12% of new cancer cases and 21% of cancer deaths. One of the most effective methods to treat any form of cancer is catching it as early as possible. A major reason lung cancer has a low survival rate is many patients are diagnosed with it after it has spread beyond the initial tumor. This is known as a nonlocalized disease. To help detect lung cancer in its earliest stages, Texoma Medical Center performs lung biopsies using the Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy platform by Intuitive. Pulmonologist Sanober Kable, MD, breaks down how this new, minimally invasive form of lung biopsy differs from traditional methods.
Much like Ion, this screening option locates lesions by inserting a scope into the airway. However, traditional bronchoscopy uses a larger, more rigid scope than Ion’s highly maneuverable appendage, which easily reaches the upper nodes (the outer-third part of the lung) where cancerous cells often originate. “The airway starts as a big trunk and branches into increasingly smaller sections as it gets deeper into the lungs,” Dr. Kable says. “Because Ion is so flexible, it can get to spots as small as 5 millimeters wide, where it can detect smaller amounts of cancerous cells that may still be at stage one.”
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Using an ultra-thin, ultra-maneuverable catheter, Ion is inserted into the mouth to reach the airway with no incision required. It features 3D imaging that precisely maps the constantly changing shape of the lung to accurately locate the lesion, unlike CT-guided biopsy, which only approximates the location of lesions.
Human milk is unique in many ways. It boosts your baby’s infection-fighting potential and is the easiest food for your baby to digest. Milk also supports and manages your baby’s digestive system, offers active growth and development hormones not contained in formula, and supports the overall growth and development of your baby. Frequent servings of milk in the first few days of life provide the right amount of nutrition to most infants. However, some babies may need to have supplemental feedings. When this occurs, parents have a choice of using formula or donor milk. We encourage them to choose donor milk, as it allows a temporary supplement solution while your baby improves their breastfeeding skills. For this reason, the Birthplace at Texoma Medical Center offers a Breast Milk Donor Program. Our donor milk comes from the Mother’s Milk Bank of North Texas, donated by women who are producing milk and have enough extra to provide milk for babies in need. Donors are carefully screened to make sure they are healthy, free of illness or communicable disease, non-smoking and not taking dangerous medications or drugs.
We’ve long known the extensive benefits of breast milk for newborns, and all our NICU babies have access to donor milk since it’s especially crucial for sick and premature babies... There are certain immunological properties that cannot be replicated in formula. The risk of infection and prematurity complications are decreased by using human milk.
Natalie Hill
RNC, IBCLC, a lactation consultant at Texoma Medical Center, started the program in August 2022
Donor milk from the program is also made available in the hospital’s Newborn Nursery, for babies with low blood sugar, jaundice, excessive weight loss or other issues that may require supplementation. “For some mothers, especially with certain risk factors, it may take a few days for her milk supply to be established,” Hill explains. “We can offer their baby donor milk until her supply catches up.” Approximately 10 babies a month benefit from the Donor Milk Program. “The families who have participated in the program have been very appreciative knowing they have a backup plan until their milk supply is well established,” says Hill. “Many who receive donor milk for their baby decide to pass that benefit along and end up becoming donors themselves.” It takes roughly 900 donors a year to provide an adequate supply of human milk to North Texas. “We encourage any mother considering donating to reach out to their local milk bank. We have information packets that can show you how to start the process,” Hill says. “You can be a one-time donor or choose to donate during your entire breastfeeding journey.” Learn more about maternity services at Texoma Medical Center
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CARDIOLOGY Designated as a HeartCARE Center by the American College of Cardiology, making TMC one of only six hospitals in Texas and one of 55 hospitals in the U.S. to earn this national distinction.
MATERNITY CARE Awarded the Texas Department of State Health Services’ Maternal Designation as a Level ll (Specialty Care) Maternal Facility and as a Level III NICU.
ORTHOPEDICS Received The Joint Commission and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons’ Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification.
STROKE Awarded the American Heart Association®/American Stroke Association® Get With The Guidelines®- Stroke GOLD PLUS with Honor Roll Elite and Target Stroke: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Achievement Award.
See the complete list of awards and designations Texoma Medical Center has received.
Weight-Loss Surgery Fully accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Center of Excellence by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) and a Surgical Quality Partner by the American College of Surgeons.
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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein of the body, typically in the leg. In the most serious cases, a large part of the blood clot breaks off, travels to the lungs and blocks one of the pulmonary arteries. Known as pulmonary embolism (PE), the blockage prevents blood from reaching the lungs and can lead to death. According to the National Institutes of Health, DVT occurs in about one in 1,000 Americans every year, and between 1 and 5 percent of those affected by DVT die from complications. Although it is most common in adults over age 40, DVT can occur in any age group. Even when it’s non-life-threatening, DVT can take a toll on a person’s quality of life. “Clots in the leg can destroy the valves of the veins,” says TexomaCare interventional cardiologist Maziar Mahjoobi, DO, FACC, FSCAI. “This causes backflow and varicosity, which can lead to swelling and pain in the lower extremities. While not as serious as PE, it can cause major discomfort and affect quality of life.”
There is a higher risk of DVT for those with a sedentary lifestyle, recent surgery or trauma, coagulation abnormalities, limb trauma, childbirth within the last six months, history of birth control or oral contraceptive use, hormone therapy, history of miscarriage, obesity, tobacco use, family history of DVT or a previous or current cancer diagnosis. “Preventative options include being more active, not smoking and knowing the risk factors,” Dr. Mahjoobi says. “To reduce risk of a blood clot when traveling on a long plane or car ride, allow for frequent opportunities to get up and move around." Those who suffer from DVT may experience a combination of symptoms, including leg pain or tenderness, swelling of the leg, warm skin, visible surface veins, skin discoloration or redness and leg fatigue. “If you experience any of these symptoms, you should visit a provider that can perform an ultrasound of the legs, be it a primary care physician, urgent care or emergency room,” Dr. Mahjoobi says.
Texoma Medical Center offers three DVT treatment methods. Medication management involves a clot-busting drug known as tPA. Administered through a catheter, tPA is dripped on the clot to dissolve it. “Because these drugs are very powerful, they can cause bleeding in other parts of the body,” Dr. Mahjoobi explains. “For that reason, we only use them in the ICU, where patients can be closely monitored for symptoms of bleeding.”
“We choose a treatment method based on the patient’s condition and the physician’s familiarity with each one,” Dr. Mahjoobi says. “Some methods are considered better than others, but it’s important to have options because not every case of DVT calls for the same solution. Fortunately, TMC has everything we need to make the best possible choice for our patients.”
Cardiovascular services at TMC: texomamedicalcenter.net/heart
The Clotriever System®, by Inari®, is a basket-like device placed above a newly formed clot via a catheter to trap and extract it from the vein. According to Dr. Mahjoobi, this minimally invasive procedure can completely remove a clot in a single one-hour session. “In my opinion, it’s the most precise option we have and also the one we’re most experienced using,” he says. The last option is suctioning the clot out with a surgical vacuum device. While medication management requires a day of bleeding monitoring, the Clotriever and vacuum methods typically allow patients to go home the same day as the procedure.
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The pelvic floor is composed of muscles and other tissues that form a sling from the pubic bone to the tailbone. They assist in supporting abdominal and pelvic organs and help to control bladder, bowel and sexual function. Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is a common condition that obstructs your ability to properly control or relax the muscles of your pelvic floor. This dysfunction often causes pain and limits a person’s ability to enjoy a normal, healthy lifestyle. There are many possible causes of PFD. These include advanced age, being overweight, history of cancer, overuse of pelvic muscles, having had pelvic or abdominal surgery, pregnancy and childbirth, prostate complications and traumatic injuries. Symptoms of PFD may include bowel or bladder incontinence; chronic hip or lower back pain; constipation or increased bowel frequency; intimacy dysfunction; leaking feces or urine during a cough, sneeze or exercise; musculoskeletal dysfunction during pregnancy and postpartum; pelvic floor and core weakness and pelvic or abdominal pain.
“This program is an excellent adjunct to women’s health. I refer my patients for all kinds of concerns, including acute and chronic pelvic pain, trauma after vaginal birth, pain during intercourse and often as postoperative recovery after hysterectomy or vaginal or cesarean birth,” she says. “It’s a great tool that also teaches patients about their pelvic anatomy and health.”
Karissa Cryer, DO, FACOG
TexomaCare OB/GYN
To help patients who suffer from this condition, we offer outpatient pelvic floor rehabilitation. This physical therapy program is tailored to meet an individual’s specific needs and deliver one-on-one, direct care in 60-minute sessions. Part of therapy includes education on their diagnosis, prescribed exercises and/or lifestyle changes that can help promote a return to proper function. TexomaCare OB/GYN Karissa Cryer, DO, FACOG, explains the many potential benefits of the program. “This program is an excellent adjunct to women’s health. I refer my patients for all kinds of concerns, including acute and chronic pelvic pain, trauma after vaginal birth, pain during intercourse and often as postoperative recovery after hysterectomy or vaginal or cesarean birth,” she says. “It’s a great tool that also teaches patients about their pelvic anatomy and health.” Treatment may include abdominal and core strengthening, biofeedback, bladder and bowel training, dietary modifications, postural awareness and safe body mechanics with daily activities. “The program is much more than just Kegel exercises. Your physical therapist will perform a thorough examination and teach you proper contraction and relaxation techniques for your pelvic floor muscles,” Dr. Cryer says. “Over a treatment course that’s typically six to twelve weeks, it can help lessen your symptoms and improve your quality of life.” If you or a loved one has a pelvic floor issue, Dr. Cryer encourages you to consider pelvic floor rehabilitation. “It’s minimally invasive and something I recommend often as a gynecologist,” she says. “I have seen great outcomes in patients who go to their treatments regularly and continue their exercises at home.”
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There are few things that evoke a sense of freedom like driving. To help people reclaim their driving ability, TMC Outpatient Therapy offers a Driver Rehabilitation Program. Occupational therapist Caity Craddock, who founded the program, explains its components and how it can help people get back behind the wheel.
The Driver Rehabilitation Program can be broken down into three sections: evaluation, behind-the-wheel assessment with the use of adaptive driving equipment, if needed, and recommendations for next steps. “The process starts with a doctor’s referral to the program,” Craddock says. “Then I do a comprehensive, in-office assessment of the patient’s cognitive, visual and physical skills. This helps me make recommendations, and if indicated, develop a plan of care specific to the patient’s strengths and weaknesses.”
In the best-case scenario, a patient passes the evaluation and does not require adaptive equipment. In this instance, “I still have them drive for me to demonstrate proficiency, and then I take them to the local Department of Public Safety for a drive test to demonstrate to the state their level of driving fitness,” Craddock says.
Training is individualized based on the patient’s diagnosis, past medical history, driving history, deficits and whether they need adaptive driving equipment. “If someone can return to driving without vehicle modifications, we often will drive a few times in various environments to make sure they consistently demonstrate a proficient level of driving performance and safety,” Craddock says.
To those who may benefit from the Driver Rehabilitation Program, Craddock says, “Get a prescription from your doctor and come in for an evaluation. Together, we can explore if you should return to driving and if you need to use adaptive driving equipment or adaptive strategies to be successful. It may only be a few minor things keeping you from reclaiming your mobility. You’ll never know unless you try.” To learn more about the program, call 903-416-4241
Craddock may recommend using adaptive driving equipment and provides training on the use of the equipment during the plan of care. “If a patient has too many deficits across multiple domains, I often recommend they retire from driving, which is the hardest part of the job,” she says. “In these cases, I work with the patient to identify alternative means of transportation and develop a plan to help them stay mobile.”
For people who use a power wheelchair, the training happens in a minivan equipped with a wheelchair ramp and removable front seat. “I chose a minivan because it can accommodate the many different needs of my patients,” Craddock says. “Whether they drive a sedan or a truck, the minivan seems like a good middle ground that will feel familiar to them.”
For those who need adaptive driving equipment, such as gas and brake hand controls or a left-foot accelerator, training involves education on the equipment and driving in progressively more complex environments. “We start in an empty parking lot,” Craddock explains. “If the patient does well, we progress to a rural or suburban environment. We move up to urban driving, then multilane roads and finally highways.”
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The Swing Bed team wasted no time adapting their care to Burk’s specific needs, including accommodating her weight-bearing restriction that prevented her from starting full inpatient rehab for 27 days. Throughout her stay, they helped her with all her necessities and made sure her family was kept informed of her progress. Burke was discharged after 30 days in the program.
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When 91-year-old Betty Burk fell at a get-together with friends, she fractured her femur, snapped her collarbone and broke her hip in seven places. She was taken to the Emergency Department at Texoma Medical Center and later had surgery. Although the procedure was successful, she knew the road to recovery would be a difficult one. Burk and her family knew that beyond the physical challenges, post-surgical recovery at advanced age also has increased risks of infection and illness, such as pneumonia. After six days at TMC, she was moved to the Swing Bed Program at TMC Bonham Hospital. The Swing Bed Program is specially designed for patients who need extra time to recover their stamina after a serious illness or injury. It offers 24/7 care for individuals who may be ready to leave the hospital but are not yet ready to return home.
“They are very friendly. They checked in all the time,” says Burk’s daughter Ronda Fitzwater of the Swing Bed care providers. “Therapy helped her brush her teeth every day, and you don’t see that at other places. They don’t get the appreciation and gratitude they deserve. They go the extra mile.” After completing the Swing Bed Program, Burk progressed to outpatient therapy at TMC Bonham Hospital where she continued to improve her strength and regain her independence. She’s now back at home, driving herself and performing her daily activities.
Burk says she feels more independent and mobile than she was before her accident, and she credits that to TMC Bonham Hospital and a level of care she believes she wouldn’t have received anywhere else. She and her family are grateful to the therapists, nurses and everyone else who contributed to her recovery. “When you’re 91 and you can’t walk, you know your life is going to change dramatically,” Burk says. “I’m just thankful to be able to do what I can now. Burk said. It’s good that I can go shopping tomorrow!”
Specialty: Emergency Medicine Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ft. Worth, TX Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine Memberships: American Academy of Emergency Medicine
Specialty: Emergency Medicine (ER at Sherman) Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX Residency: John Peter Smith Hospital, Ft. Worth, TX (Family Medicine) Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine (Geriatrics), American Board of Emergency Medicine
Specialty: Obstetrician/Gynecologist Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX Residency: Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, IL Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Memberships: Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology; American Medical Association; American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine; International Academy of Pelvic Surgery
Specialty: Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Medical School: Texas Tech University School of Medicine, Lubbock, TX Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX Memberships: American Academy of Pediatrics
Specialty: Ophthalmology Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Residency: University of Texas at Houston, McGovern School of Medicine Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute (Glaucoma) Memberships: American Glaucoma Society, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association
Specialty: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Dental School: Southern Illinois School of Dental Medicine, Alton, IL Residency: Christiana Care OMFS, Wilmington/Newark, DE Memberships: American Dental Association, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Specialty: Pulmonology Medical School: Kasturba Medical College, India Residency: St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center, Columbia University Hospital of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, (Internal Medicine) Fellowship: Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY (Pulmonology & Critical Care Medicine) Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (IM, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine)
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine, Dallas, TX Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA Fellowship: University of Missouri, Columbia, MO (Trauma, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery) Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Specialty: Hospitalist Medical School: Chandka Medical College, Pakistan Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Queens Hospital Center Memberships: American College of Physicians
Specialty: Hospitalist Medical School: MGM Medical College, India Residency: University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD Memberships: Fellow, American College of Physicians; Society of Hospital Medicine; American Association of Physician Leadership; American College of Healthcare Executives
Specialty: Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center (Pediatrics) Certification: American Board of Pediatrics Memberships: Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
Specialty: Emergency Medicine (ER at Sherman) Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Parker, CO Residency: Comanche County Memorial Hospital, Lawton, OK (Emergency Medicine)
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Donor milk from the program is also made available in the hospital’s Newborn Nursery, for babies with low blood sugar, jaundice, excessive weight loss or other issues that may require supplementation. “For some mothers, especially with certain risk factors, it may take a few days for her milk supply to be established,” Hill explains. “We can offer their baby donor milk until her supply catches up.” Approximately 10 babies a month benefit from the Donor Milk Program. “The families who have participated in the program have been very appreciative knowing they have a backup plan until their milk supply is well established,” says Hill. “Many who receive donor milk for their baby decide to pass that benefit along and end up becoming donors themselves.” It takes roughly 900 donors a year to provide an adequate supply of human milk to North Texas. “We encourage any mother considering donating to reach out to their local milk bank. We have information packets that can show you how to start the process,” Hill says. “You can be a one-time donor or choose to donate during your entire breastfeeding journey.”
TIFFANY ALLISON, DO
JERRY BENNETT, MD, FACEP
KARISSA CRYER, DO, FACOG
DIVYA R. DHOOT, MD
RUPAK DHOOT, MD
ANDREW EVANS, DMD
PRAGYA GUPTA, MD
MARK G. HUBERT, MD
VIKI KUMAR, MD
JORDAN PRICE, DO
RAHULKUMAR SINGH, MD, FACP
TRACY WANG, MD, FAAP
MOHAMMED B. ALAM, MD
Specialty: Interventional Radiology Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, MO Internship: Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA (Internal Medicine) Residency: Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI (Integrated Interventional/Diagnostic Radiology) Certification: American Board of Radiology
AMMAR MALIK, MD
Specialty: Pulmonology Medical School: Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan Residency: Mercy Catholic Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA (Internal Medicine) Fellowship: University of California San Francisco, Fresno, CA (Pulmonology & Critical Care Medicine) Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (IM, Pulmonology)
RASHED A. ALFARRA, MD
Specialty: Critical Care Medicine Medical School: International American University College of Medicine, Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia Residency: Gwinnett Medical Center, Lawrenceville, GA (Internal Medicine) Fellowship: Vidant Medical Center/Eastern Carolina University, Greenville, NC Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (IM, Nephrology)
SHONDA BANEGAS, DO, FACOS
Specialty: Vascular Surgery Medical School: Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, Tulsa, OK Residency: Genesys Regional Medical Center, Grand Blanc, MI (General Surgery) Fellowship: Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital/Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, MI (Vascular Surgery) Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Vascular Surgery, American Osteopathic Board of General Surgery
ONPAN CHEUNG, MD, MPH
Specialty: Gastroenterology Medical School: State University of New York/Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY Residency: Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA (Internal Medicine) Fellowship: Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA (Gastroenterology/Hepatology) Certification: American College of Gastroenterology
AGBOOLA O. FATIREGUN, MD, FAAP
Specialty: Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA Residency: New York University Langone Hospital-Long Island, Mineola, NY Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
FARHA MAHVISH, MD
Specialty: Hospitalist Medical School: Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, India Residency: Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, Brooklyn, NY (Internal Medicine) Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine
MARK A. MITCHELL, DO, FACOEP-D, FACEP
Specialty: Emergency Medicine Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, WV Residency: Sun Coast Hospital, Largo, FL (Internal Medicine); Midwestern University, Chicago, IL (Emergency Medicine) Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine
