Featured Posts
Genetic Testing For Breast Cancer: 7 Common Questions Answered
Sarah Ruppert, MS, CGC, is a certified genetic counselor. Genetic testing has become an important part of medicine, and new tests for cancer-related genes are developed every year. If you’re wondering whether you should get tested, the answers to these common questions might help. What can a genetic test tell me? Genetic testing isn’t a…
Read MorePap Smear Confusion? Understanding the New Guidelines for OBGYN Screening
Cedric A. Walls, MD, is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and has a special interest in providing compassionate, comprehensive women’s health care for all stages of life. As doctors and scientists learn more about women’s health, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has updated its guidelines about when and how to screen…
Read More6 breast cancer facts that might surprise you
Costanza Cocilovo, MD, FACS, D’Aniello Chair, Breast Surgery, is board certified in surgery and fellowship trained in breast surgery. She serves as the medical director of Inova Breast Surgery. Dr. Cocilovo has numerous publications in national journals and surgical textbooks, has presented nationally on topics in breast surgery and has been involved in numerous research projects.…
Read MoreConcussion Fast Facts: Protecting Your Child from Brain Injury
Board Certified Pediatric Emergency Physician Dr. Ronnie Waldrop, Lennis Klenk, NP and Erin Rovelli, RN, serve patients in the Children’s Emergency Room at Inova Loudoun Hospital – Loudoun County’s only emergency facility solely dedicated to caring for children and adolescents. All parents want to keep their children safe from head to toe – and one important way to…
Read MoreWhat is a Children’s ER? Choosing the Best Care for your Child
Board Certified Pediatric Emergency Physician Dr. Ronnie Waldrop and Erin Rovelli, RN serve patients at the Children’s Emergency Room at Inova Loudoun Hospital – Loudoun County’s only emergency facility solely dedicated to caring for children and adolescents. The facility was one of 11 ERs nationwide to receive the prestigious Lantern Award for exceptional practice and…
Read MoreNew Hope for Heart Patients: Inova Performs New Aortic Valve Replacement Procedure
Matthew W. Sherwood, MD, is board certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. He practices at the Inova Schar Heart and Vascular. Read Dr. Sherwood’s profile. On Wednesday, September 28, the structural heart disease team performed a novel technique to replace a diseased aortic valve in an 81-year-old man. The new technique, transcaval…
Read MoreOutside the Strike Zone: What Is a Flexor Mass Strain?
Robert G. Najarian, MD, is board certified in orthopaedic sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery. He is a member of Inova Sports Medicine, the official sports medicine partner of the Washington Nationals. He has particular interest in treating injuries and disorders of the knee, shoulder and elbow. Read Dr. Najarian’s profile. Every now and then, a…
Read MoreCiti Open Tournament: Inova Orthopedic Surgeon Has Cared For Tennis Pros For 25 Years
George C. Branche, III, MD, is board certified in orthopedic surgery with a focus on arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee. He is an avid tennis player and was once a ranked player who played in national tournaments. Today, he specializes in sports medicine and treats both amateur and professional athletes at the Anderson…
Read MoreA Dose of Prevention: Vaccination Fast Facts
Erin Rovelli, RN, is a nurse in the Children’s Emergency Room at Inova Loudoun Hospital. As a parent, you’ve probably heard conflicting and confusing things about vaccines. You might have questions about how vaccines work, what ingredients they contain and whether they’re safe. We all want what’s best for our kids, and learning the facts…
Read MoreWeighing the Evidence: Are Skin Cancer Screenings Worthwhile?
Patricia Lucey, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist at the Inova Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center. She has a special interest in using screenings and other tools to detect the disease at its earliest stages. Read Dr. Lucey’s profile. As a dermatologist with a history of melanoma in my family, I know how important it is…
Read More