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Robin West, MD, heads up new Inova Sports Medicine Program
Sports Medicine News Inova has started a Sports Medicine Program, and has recruited orthopedic surgeon Robin West, MD, former assistant team physician for the Pittsburgh Steelers and former head physician for teams at Carnegie Mellon and University of Pittsburgh, to be the program’s Medical Director. “I’ve watched the development of the facility at the University…
Read MoreState-of-the-art ankle replacement returns a champion golfer to form
Back in the Swing Winning golf tournaments is part of Mimi Hoffman’s DNA. But debilitating ankle pain threatened to derail her success. When she competed in the 2013 USGA Senior Women’s Amateur Championship, the pain was so severe she could barely walk the course. “I realized if I didn’t do something, my golf career was…
Read MoreTimely, cutting-edge care helps a local stroke patient defy the odds
Not a Second Lost Barbara Detrich knew something was terribly wrong. Her 84-year-old mother Sophie, who’d been cheerfully answering TV game show questions, suddenly went quiet. Her eyes were frozen open and her mouth vibrated. At first, Barbara thought her mother was choking, but when paramedics arrived, they recognized she was having a stroke. Sophie…
Read MoreInova opens new Melanoma & Skin Cancer Center
Skin Care Experts Inova Fairfax Hospital has opened the Inova Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center, the region’s only multispecialty skin cancer program. “Inova is a great place for my team and I to offer our specific training in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of skin cancer,” says Suraj Venna, MD, a board-certified dermatologist…
Read MoreShoulder replacements can restore quality of life
Reach High If you’re experiencing severe pain in your shoulder and you haven’t found relief through nonsurgical treatments like medications or physical therapy, then shoulder replacement surgery may be an option to consider. “Shoulder replacement is a very effective procedure,” says Jeffrey Lovallo, MD, Surgical Director, Inova Shoulder Replacement Program. “The doctors in our program…
Read MoreInova Alexandria Hospital welcomes a family (and premature newborn) for 10 weeks in the NICU
Saving Baby Jack In May 2014, Jordan and Molly Rogers arrived in Virginia from Salt Lake City, Utah, to attend Jordan’s brother’s law school graduation. The first night they were here, Molly, who was 24 weeks pregnant, noticed that she was bleeding a little bit, and before she knew it, she was in labor. Eventually…
Read MoreInova Alexandria Hospital earns ‘Top Performer’ recognition from The Joint Commission
We are TOPS! The Joint Commission has recognized Inova Alexandria Hospital as a 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®. The hospital has been recognized for its excellence in accountability measure performance shown to improve care for certain conditions and is one of only 1,224 hospitals in the United States to achieve the distinction as…
Read MoreInova’s Dr. Narian Rajan Shares Tips on How Reduce Risk for Heart Disease on WUSA 9, February 18, 2015
Inova’s Dr. Narian Rajan, Medical Director of the Cardiac Cath Lab at Inova Alexandria Hospital, spoke about ways to reduce risk of heart disease on WUSA 9 on February 18, 2015.
Read MoreInova’s Dr. Bryan Raybuck Shares How New Cath Labs are Reducing Radiation Exposure with WUSA 9 , February 18, 2015
Inova’s Dr. Bryan Raybuck, interventional cardiologist with Inova, shared with WUSA 9 how new cath labs are reducing radiation exposure to patients on February 18, 2015.
Read MoreInova’s Dr. Subash Bazaz Shares How to Minimize Your Risk for Cardiovascular Disease with WUSA 9, February 17, 2015
Inova’s Dr. Subash B. Bazaz, cardiologist at Inova Loudoun Hospital, shared tips on how to reduce risk for heart disease with WUSA 9 on February 17, 2015.
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