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Personalized Healthcare: The Key to Health at Every Age
David W. Gehring, MD, is board certified in internal medicine. At Inova, we take a personalized, patient-centered approach to primary healthcare. When we treat patients, we consider their medical needs, of course. But we also consider the behaviors that drive those health needs. One key to providing personalized healthcare is considering how a patient’s medical…
Read MoreNew Findings in Cancer Immunotherapy: Inova Experts Weigh In
Sekwon Jang, MD, is board certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine. He serves as Inova’s director of Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology Therapeutics and Research and director of quality at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. He has a special interest in melanoma and other skin cancers. Read Dr. Jang’s profile. Thomas P. Conrads, PhD, recently…
Read MoreInova Alexandria Hospital Emergency Room Launches Opioid Initiative to Reduce Prescription Painkiller Abuse and Overdose
Martin H. Brown, MD, FACEP, is chairman of the department of emergency medicine at Inova Alexandria Hospital. He is board certified in emergency medicine and internal medicine. Read Dr. Brown’s profile. At the Inova Alexandria Hospital emergency department, we’ve recently launched the Opioid Initiative, a program to minimize the risks of prescription drug misuse and…
Read MoreResearch Highlights New Directions for Lung Cancer Prevention and Treatment
Joan H. Schiller, MD, is internationally recognized for her work in lung cancer research and is founder and president of Free to Breathe, an advocacy organization dedicated to raising awareness of and funding for lung cancer. A new study by scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has found that certain types of…
Read MoreInova Alexandria Hospital First in U.S. To Treat Uterine Fibroids with New Fully Robotic Technology
Keith M. Sterling, MD, is chief of cardiovascular and interventional radiology at Inova Alexandria Hospital and an associate professor of radiology at George Washington University School of Medicine. He is board certified in diagnostic, vascular and interventional radiology and has particular clinical interest in peripheral vascular disease, pulmonary embolism, acute stroke and women’s intervention. Read…
Read MoreChief Judge of DC Superior Court Receives New Heart in ‘Nick of Time’, NBC Washington, February 25, 2016
Judge Lee Satterfield, the judge in charge of D.C. Superior Court, shares with NBC Washington how he has returned to work after receiving a life-saving heart transplant provided by Inova cardiac surgeon Dr. Linda Bogar. Watch more. TweetPinShare0 Shares
Read MoreInova Dermatologist Helps Local Students Win Sun-Shade Grant to Improve Sun Safety and Prevent Melanoma
Suraj S. Venna, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and director of the Inova Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center. He has a particular interest in the prevention, detection and treatment of melanoma. Read Dr. Venna’s profile. Running around outside is one of the best parts of being a kid. But when children don’t have a place…
Read MoreDavid Bowie and Liver Cancer: Bringing Awareness to the Disease and Promising New Treatments on the Horizon
Timothy L. Cannon, MD, is board certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine. His specialty is managing gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Cannon emphasizes personalized care for his patients and is interested in pharmacogenomics as well as using technology to improve patients’ access to care. Read Dr. Cannon’s profile. Entertainment legend David Bowie’s death from liver…
Read MoreThe Pandemic of Vitamin D Deficiency: How to Make Sure You’re Getting Enough
Patricia Lucey, MD, is board-certified in dermatology. She completed a fellowship in cutaneous oncology/melanoma, focusing on detecting and managing melanoma and other skin cancers. Dr. Lucey is especially interested in early detection of melanoma and providing thorough skin cancer screenings. She educates patients and families about the importance of regular screening and the dangers of…
Read MoreInova’s Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Program: Providing Hope and a Novel Multidisciplinary Approach to Care
At Inova, our team is committed to providing the highest level of care to the “greatest generation.” Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is an often misunderstood and misdiagnosed condition affecting the older population. With expert diagnosis and proper treatment, however, we can help patients with NPH live full, productive and independent lives. What is Normal Pressure…
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