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CONTENTS

64 COVER FEATURE Top Doctors 2014

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OUT FOR BLOOD United Blood Services seeks donations in summer months.

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THE NEXT GENERATION Interlukin-2 immunotherapy program makes huge strides in cancer treatment.

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JUST A TAP AWAY Southwest Medical Associates finds innovative ways to use technology in health care.

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A FOCUS ON SENIORS Southern Hills Hospital offers senior programs.

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VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE Prepare for changing medical landscape with new building.

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THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY Sunrise Children’s Hospital is Nevada’s largest and most comprehensive children’s hospital.

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MEDICAL PROFILES Southern Nevada health care professionals are profiled in our medical advertising section.

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COMMUNITY 97

MAKING THE ROUNDS Southern Nevada health care events in pictures

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CALENDAR Upcoming events and classes

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THE LIST Skilled nursing facilities

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BY THE NUMBERS Health care facts and figures

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LOOKING BACK Valley Hospital paved way for growth of Valley Health System

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ADMINISTRATOR Jill Bernacki, Trauma Intervention Program of Southern Nevada

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TECHNOLOGY Raul Meoz, M.D., F.A.C.R., Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Southern Nevada

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WELLNESS Andrew M. Cash, M.D., Desert Institute of Spine Care

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REAL ESTATE Stacy Scheer, Colliers International Las Vegas

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HEALTH CARE LAW Kristin H. Cogburn, Cogburn Law Offices

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DOCTORS

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Samuel E. Green, M.D., F.A.C.C., Nevada Cardiology Associates

PATIENT SUCCESS PROFILE Jeff Thompson, Solutions Recovery

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NONPROFIT Q&A Nevada Health Care Association

DR. SEAN S. AMELI AND DR. BERGE J. DADOURIAN

93 COVER PHOTOGRAPH L.E. Baskow

DOCTOR Q&A Kelly S. Schmidt, M.D., Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center

OF THE AMELI HEART CENTER

Dr. Susan A. Reisinger, a practicing radiation oncologist for 29 years, is one of Las Vegas’ 2014 Top Doctors.

THE NOTES Notes from the health care community

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CONSUMER Q & A David Marlon, Solutions Recovery

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FROM THE EDITOR

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s a father of four, I’ve sat in more than my share of physician waiting rooms, urgent cares and hospitals over the years. That’s the way it is when you’re a father of some very active children.

Living in such a sports-minded household over the past 17 years — translation: four kids involved in various soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, track and field and basketball seasons — there have been trips to the doctor for more things than just immunizations, ear aches, strep throats and stomach viruses. And I won’t even mention the times Dad had his own set of “owies” from the softball diamond and then reconstructive ankle and leg surgeries last year.

In witnessing their births, having tubes inserted in a few of their ears, getting their tonsils and adenoids removed, authorizing a rotator cuff/torn labrum surgery, and watching them mend from a broken tibia plateau, an ACL replacement and a few broken digits, the Langrell household has managed to experience many of the health care industry’s specialties.

A magazine such as “Top Doctors” certainly would have come in handy over the years!

This is the fourth consecutive year that we’ve published this popular edition since the Las Vegas Life nameplate went on hiatus in 2007. This year, it’s back under the VEGAS INC name and as part of our Health Care Quarterly magazine.

As promised, you’ll find the current list of the top doctors in Southern Nevada inside. This year, we factored in several physician-rating services. VEGAS INC considers criteria such as years of experience, board certification, education, disciplinary history, training, professional achievement, industry recognition and awards. These ratings are regularly refreshed based on new information gleaned from doctors as well as from certifying, licensing and disciplinary boards.

We’ve listed top doctors in each of 36 specialties. All of that is book-ended in an issue full of health care news, columns, Q&As and features that you’ve grown familiar with in HCQ. You’ll also find our Medical Profiles section in this issue, a compilation of paid advertisements of bios of doctors who want to let you know what they offer in the local medical community.

There’s little question that selecting a doctor for your family can be difficult. Although it’s easy to scroll down the list of providers that your benefits provider hands out each year and find one convenient to your home, we all know that’s not an ideal solution. With our guide, you now can take a more educated approach.

Special thanks to our presenting sponsor: Comprehensive Cancer Cancers of Nevada and our cover sponsor for this issue of Health Care Quarterly: Nevada State Bank. We also appreciate the support from Tableau at Wynn Resort for hosting our celebration soiree.

We hope you find this special feature of Top Doctors in Health Care Quarterly useful in the coming year. Find a spot for it on your desk, your office or your coffee table at home, where it can be of service to your family.

Until next time,

Rob Langrell Editor of Custom Publications rob.langrell@gmgvegas.com

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FROM THE SPONSOR

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omprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN) is proud to sponsor the 2014 VEGAS INC Top Doctors publication and event, which recognizes the dedicated physicians who are leaders in their field and in the community. CCCN would like to congratulate all of this year’s honorees. We are honored to work with VEGAS INC to showcase the top medical professionals who are working together to provide quality health care in Southern Nevada.

For more than 35 years, CCCN has been a steadfast advocate for quality cancer care. Today, we offer 11 treatment centers and offices throughout the valley, focused on medical oncology, hematology, radiation oncology, breast surgery and research. Over the years, we’ve become affiliated with some of the most reputable cancer-fighting organizations in the world, including The US Oncology Network and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center at UCLA. Through our national affiliations and local community partners, we bring world-class treatment options to patients right here in Nevada. CCCN participates in more than 170 clinical research studies each year and our doctors have helped develop 49 FDA-approved cancer therapies, accounting for nearly one-third of all approved therapies to date.

While extremely proud of our accomplishments, we keep pushing forward to collaborate with other medical professionals, organizations and research institutions to offer the most modern and effective treatments for our patients.

Like Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada, more local medical groups, practices and hospitals are participating in research than ever before – all committed to bringing new treatments and technologies to our city. Our community’s top doctors are not only being recognized here in Southern Nevada, but across the globe as well. And that is something we can all be proud of.

To all of the Top Doctors: congratulations. We’d like to thank all of you for your outstanding service and unwavering dedication to your patients, our community and our profession.

Sincerely,

James Kilber, MBA Executive Director Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada

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• Graduate of the University of Southern California (USC) School of Medicine • Volunteer for Search and Rescue and Tactical Physician for the Metro Police SWAT division.

• Past Chief-of-Staff of two prominent hospitals • Current seated Gaming Member of Nevada Gaming Commission.

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Congratulations to Dr. Alamo on his 6th year as a “Top Doc”.

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Aaleiyah’s Story It was a long six-year journey for mom and dad to finally meet their beautiful girl Aaleiyah. After meeting with Dr. Littman in 2008, they began IVF treatments the following year. The couple was able to retrieve and freeze 10 embryos, and mom got pregnant on the first try. However, it wasn’t meant to be and she miscarried. The next try with a frozen embryo transfer the following year ended in a biochemical pregnancy (a very early miscarriage). With no possible causes found to reveal the reason for the miscarriages, mom and dad decided to take a break from trying. In 2013, they attempted another frozen embryo transfer. The transfer initially resulted in a twin pregnancy, however one of the babies stopped growing at six weeks. But not Aaleiyah. It was her time to enter this world. Mom and dad were ecstatic! Congratulations to mom, dad and our Baby of the Month, Aaleiyah, for not giving up on your long road to parenthood. Such an incredible story of hope and determination produced our gorgeous, well-deserved Baby of the Month.

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TRAUMA INTERVENTION PROGRAM ASSISTS FAMILIES, FRIENDS OF TRAGIC INCIDENTS

By Jill Bernacki

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magine a recent newsworthy tragic scene: a fatal multicar accident, a homicide or a drowning accident. Then, picture how many emergency responders need to be involved at that location in the immediate aftermath. Fire, paramedic and police will all be there, and perhaps the coroner’s office, CSI or detectives too, depending on the case.

All of these professionals serve a specific purpose whether it is to solve the crime, put out a fire, attempt to save a life or restore safety. While the emergency responders are hard at work, there are other individuals on these scenes as well – the victims. Imagine the panic, fear, shock and sadness these individuals may feel.

To support the victims, volunteers from the nonprofit organization Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Southern Nevada are there to provide the emotional and practical assistance that the victims might need in the immediate aftermath of tragedy.

TIP is a national nonprofit organization founded in Southern California in 1985 by mental health professional Wayne Fortin after he realized there was a desperate need for immediate, on-scene support during and after a tragedy. There are currently 13 active affiliates across the country, with one more in development.

TIP is built on four core principles: providing a caring presence on scenes of tragedy, being available for the community’s daily disasters, responding to emergency responders on-scene requests 24 hours a day and helping TIP volunteers become involved in the community and growing as individuals as a result.

For the Southern Nevada TIP affiliate, 2014 is a milestone year, marking 20 years of service in Clark County. Growth is measured by the number of “calls” that requested TIP volunteers, as well as the number of volunteers it retains.

In 2013, TIP was requested and responded to more than 1,200 scenes of tragedy. Eighty percent of requests for TIP volunteer presence are to support individuals after they have encountered a death in their home. They are most requested to be on scenes following “natural” deaths, however they also frequently are called to scenes of suicides, homicides, overdoses and accidental deaths.

The other 20 percent of on-scene requests range from

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motor vehicle accidents, robberies, fires and tragedies that occur in a public setting.

TIP volunteers respond to scenes of tragedy at the request of police, fire, paramedic, hospital, coroner’s office representatives and other emergency responders. Their primary focus is to provide support to those who are struggling to find the ground underneath them in the immediate aftermath of tragedy. TIP volunteers might find themselves supporting: an elderly woman who just became a widow, the driver of a vehicle who hit and killed a pedestrian or a child who happened to be at a convenience store with their parent during a robbery.

Although it is shocking to know individuals in Las Vegas and its surrounding communities encounter a large number of crisis situations, many have found it comforting to know that TIP is supporting these individuals in time of need.

Currently, TIP has 70 volunteers who have all completed an intensive training program that includes 35 hours of initial nationally certified training, a thorough application and screening process with background checks, three months of field training and monthly continuing education. Each volunteer commits to a minimum of 36 hours of volunteer work each month.

The work performed by TIP volunteers varies from call to call. They are taught to pay attention to the verbal and nonverbal cues “clients” give in order to determine what type of support is needed. TIP volunteers will most likely always begin with providing emotional support by simply being a caring presence to a person who is in shock or who is beginning the grieving process.

Volunteers are able to provide practical assistance by informing those on the scene of the process that is taking place amongst the emergency responders on the scene.

Volunteers also help those they are serving to prioritize all of the demands they are facing. Common questions TIP volunteers help answer include: • “How does one plan a funeral?”

• “What do we do with social security?”

• “How do I tell the children their sibling has died?”

• “What do we do next?”

TIP volunteers offer a 42-page resource guide to at least one person on each scene. The guide provides a comprehensive listing of community resources including support groups, counseling services, funeral homes and government agencies that might be helpful in the aftermath of tragedy. The guide also provides an explanation of the coroner office’s process as well as answers common questions individuals might have after a death. TIP’s website (TIPofLasVegas.org) also offers numerous resources specific to certain types of tragedy.

The success of TIP wouldn’t be possible without the relationships it has with all of the local emergency agencies.

“They are an extension of our office. Our job would be much more difficult without them,” said Clark County Assistant Coroner John Fudenberg.

Following each call, a survey is sent to the primary investigating officer, charge nurse or lead emergency personnel on scene. Access to these sensitive scenes requires that volunteers maintain the highest standards possible, and to ensure constant improvement, feedback is significant in retaining relationships. Police officers and firefighters often tell members of TIP, “I think of calling you before I do anything else,” and when on a tragic scene, this is a comment that TIP volunteers take great pride in.

TIP has three full-time staff members who manage the day-to-day operations of the organization, handling administrative functions, fundraising, recruiting and managing volunteers. The staff also provides education to the valley’s emergency responders regarding not only the volunteer program, but also emotional first aid for the emergency responders themselves.

TIP staff also rotates being on-call 24 hours a day, to respond to high-profile scenes, provide assistance to volunteers and handle calls for service when all volunteers are already assigned to other calls. Being

so hands on with the operational aspect of TIP keeps the mission in the forefront of staff members’ minds.

To say the work that TIP does is enjoyable would not be appropriate – as we all wish crisis didn’t happen. However, the harsh reality is that tragedy does happen every day. The work at times may be thankless, challenging, unpleasant or tough. However, the volunteers will not think twice to quickly come alongside someone during the worst moment of their life – often sitting next to them in the middle of a street, wiping their tears, holding their hands as they scream, or accompanying them to say goodbye to their deceased loved one for the final time.

These meeting don’t occur because someone is having a good day – but to say the TIP volunteers are honored to be with them during those difficult times is an understatement.

Jill Bernacki is the CEO of Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Southern Nevada.

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TECHNOLOGY

HDR, CYBERKNIFE ARE SOME OF THE NEWEST CANCER-FIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES HELPING IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR MANY PATIENTS

By Raul Meoz, M.D., F.A.C.R.

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edical technology is evolving and the treatment of cancer is no exception. Take a look at how the treatment of breast cancer has advanced in our lifetime.

Just 40 years ago, a breast cancer diagnosis essentially guaranteed a mastectomy, despite the size of the primary tumor. These days, lumpectomies, radiation therapy and contemporary medical technology provide patients with much more targeted treatment plans and are precise and less time-consuming experiences.

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN) has national affiliations with UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, the US Oncology Network and the Nevada Cancer Research Foundation, which allows the practice to collaborate with some of the field’s most respected authorities in cancer research and treatment. Through these affiliations, Southern Nevada is home to world-class medical technology and treatments that patients can access locally without the need to travel.

CCCN actively researches new cancer treatments and utilizes the latest in treatment technology, hosting more than 170 clinical research studies each year. These studies eventually lead to new therapies, drugs, treatments and medical techniques that are implemented and accepted in respected clinics across the country.

While each therapy has its own delivery methods, the traits of precision and time-effectiveness are becoming more and more prominent in today’s technology. A prime example is High Dose Rate brachytherapy (HDR).

eters. Then, a high dose of radiation is given to a limited area, sparing the surrounding normal tissue and reducing potential side effects.

HDR is utilized to treat a number of different types of cancers, including cervical, prostate and breast cancers. A treatment that once was reserved for gynecological malignancies and cervical cancer is being employed across the oncology spectrum.

This technology is not only helping patients, but radiation oncologists as well. HDR machinery is equipping oncologists with a much more user-friendly experience, allowing them to provide quicker results and faster plans for patients.

Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (APBI) involves treating the lumpectomy cavity in patients with early-stage breast cancer. Utilizing HDR, APBI can be completed within a five-day span, with treatments twice per day. While APBI has been an effective treatment for over a decade, the technology and outcomes surrounding it, HDR included, continues to improve.

HDR success stories For many patients, HDR is a personal choice as it not only can reduce treatment times, but it can also improve

High Dose Rate Brachytherapy Each High Dose Rate brachytherapy (HDR) treatment lasts only a few minutes, causes little discomfort and has a short recovery time. HDR uses a radioactive source that travels to the tumor site to be treated via specially designed cath-

High Dose Rate (HDR) brachytherapy treatment causes little discomfort and has a short recovery time.

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outcomes by minimizing the damage to surrounding healthy tissue. Locally, CCCN patient Ann Larson opted for accelerated partial breast irradiation therapy following a lumpectomy.

Looking forward to a trip of a lifetime, something Ann and her husband had been planning for years, she was leaving for an African safari 10 days after her scheduled treatment. Ann was able to complete her treatment in five days by receiving two 10-minute treatments per day, one in the morning and one six hours later.

“It was a good option for me because a week and half after I completed the treatment, we left on our safari,” Ann said. “It was well worth it to have the treatment go so quickly. I experienced no discomfort while on my trip and I had so much fun. It was wonderful.”

Exclusive to CCCN in Southern Nevada, CyberKnife is being used to target hard-to-reach cancers and tumor sites.

Taking on skin cancer According to the American Cancer Society, more than 81,220 Americans will be diagnosed with a form of skin cancer this year. CCCN will soon begin utilizing HDR technology to treat those with skin cancer and melanoma. This treatment will provide an alternative to soft X-ray machines being used at dermatology practices.

Using special applicators designed for skin cancer, HDR can be completed in just seven to eight treatments administered over a two- to three-week span, as opposed to alternative treatments given on a daily basis for a much longer time period. Additionally, no surgery is required and the HDR applicator targets cancer on the skin’s surface.

HDR and beyond Besides HDR, CCCN also offers a number of other medical technologies, including Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), ImageGuided Radiotherapty (IGRT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) and CyberKnife Radiosurgery.

CyberKnife is exclusive to CCCN in Southern Nevada and is utilized to treat brain tumors, head and neck tumors, lung tumors, liver lesions, prostate cancer, spine tumors, previously irradiated tumors and many other hard-to-reach tumor sites. Operated by CCCN’s own specially

trained radiation oncologists, CyberKnife can target and eradicate tumors anywhere on the body with incredible precision.

Traditional radiation treatment is radiotherapy, in which cancer cells and adjacent normal cells receive low doses of radiation.

The normal cells can repair themselves, but with unstable DNA, the cancer cells cannot. As a result, after as many as 40 treatments over time, the tumor shrinks and ultimately stops functioning.

Radiosurgery, like CyberKnife, delivers a much higher dose of radiation in as many as one to five treatments. To spare surrounding healthy tissue from exposure, radiosurgery relies on precision and accuracy. CyberKnife is highly useful as an adjunctive therapy. In many cases, it is used in combination with conventional radiation therapy or chemotherapy to maximize treatment efficacy.

It’s technology such as HDR, CyberKnife and the other treatment and research options available at CCCN that give doctors and patients much more hope. In 2014, nearly 14,000 Nevadans will be diagnosed with cancer. CCCN is armed with a research-driven approach and the modern equipment needed to take on cancer.

Dr. Raul Meoz is a radiation oncologist at Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada.

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WELLNESS

BOSSES WHO HAVE THEIR WORKERS’ ‘BACK’ MAY AVOID PAIN, INJURIES IN THE LONG RUN

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ack disorders are the most common form of ill health at work, and are often caused by ordinary work activities such as sitting in an office chair or heavy lifting. Both business owners and employees have a role in preventing workplace back injuries. For business owners, applying ergonomic principles can help prevent work-related back pain and back injury and help encourage workers to maintain a healthy back. For employees, learning the proper way to care for and strengthen their back is essential to preventing any condition.

For business owners, it is important to provide a healthy working environment by:

Training managers to perform ergonomic evaluations regularly Educate managers on proper ergonomics including looking at the way an employee sits, types, moves around their workspace and more. A simple evaluation can uncover areas of improvement that need to be addressed.

By training someone to perform these evaluations within the company, you’ll save on hiring a consultant and will always have someone readily available to ensure a healthy work environment is maintained.

Encouraging employees to request assistance if necessary Encourage employees to be proactive when it comes to their safety and health. Let employees know that you are open to suggestions regarding ergonomics and will efficiently address any concerns. Consider setting up evaluations for each employee every six months to a year to tackle any problems that could surface.

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Purchasing ergonomically conscious furniture Make the decision to spend a bit more on office furniture that is designed ergonomically correct. The return on investment and pain prevention will be worth it.

Getting employees moving Consider including office-friendly stretches in the company’s monthly employee newsletter and encourage employees to take breaks to walk and move around. Stretching has many benefits and relieves tension in muscles, making employees more aware of their posture in general.

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Taking regular breaks to get up, walk around and stretch

vent constantly looking down at your desk. Wrist rests for the keyboard and mouse can also be helpful.

Stay active and get your blood flowing throughout the day. Be sure to stretch and move around throughout the day, as sitting in an office chair for prolonged periods can cause discs to become compressed. Disc compression can cause pain, poor posture and may worsen over time.

Varying your tasks, so that you are trying to avoid the same movements for prolonged periods using the same part(s) of your body

Sitting up comfortably in a chair that supports your lower back Your office chair should swivel, provide lumbar support, have good padding, have an adjustable backrest and allow you to rest your feet comfortably on the floor. If your office chair is lacking any of these properties, you may want to ask your employer to replace it or spend the money to replace it yourself. Be sure that you adjust your chair height so your forearms are comfortably resting on the desk and your elbows are at the right angles.

Employ the principles of ergonomics to maintain good posture while you are working. Make sure your computer screen is eye level and maintain a viewing distance of 18-24 inches. Use a document holder to pre-

Remember to change your posture as often as possible. Sustained positioning can result soreness and pain in the back. Frequent short breaks are better for your back than fewer long ones – muscles have a chance to relax while others take the strain.

Maintaining a healthy diet, exercising, drinking plenty of water and not smoking Keeping yourself healthy is the answer to preventing many conditions. Take care of your body with healthy food, stay hydrated and avoid smoking. In addition, combine fitness activities, such as walking, biking or swimming, with targeted exercises to strengthen the muscles in your back and abdomen.

Dr. Andrew Cash is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon and the founder of the Desert Institute of Spine Care in Las Vegas.

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PULSE OF LAS VEGAS’ HEALTH CARE MARKET IS RETURNING, BUT PLAN FOR SOME CHANGES

By Stacy Scheer

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he numbers are in, and health care real estate in Las Vegas has taken a turn for the better so far in 2014, with positive net absorption of 45,362 square feet coupled with a healthy decrease in vacancy to 18.8 percent and a slight increase in asking rental rates over fourth quarter of 2013 to $2.11 per square foot on a full service gross basis.

Tenant confidence in the health care sector has begun to return, translating into longer-term leases, taking on more space and adding satellite locations. But with more than 1.2 million square feet of vacant medical space currently out in the market, until this sector experiences a significant increase in absorption of existing space, demand for new facilities will remain stagnant.

Notwithstanding recent on-campus expansions such as those at Mountain View Hospital and St. Rose Dominican Hospital’s Siena Campus, construction of ground up facilities off hospital campuses has remained non-existent since fourth quarter of 2011. However, just as the traditional office market is seeing a resurrection of its halted projects, such as the One Summerlin Tower at the Shops at Summerlin and The Gramercy (formerly Manhattan West); medical developments are also being revived.

The restart of the mixed-use Centennial Hills Center Medical Campus located south of Centennial Hills Hospital is well under way with phase one consisting of a two-story and seven single-story medical office buildings, totaling 113,500 square feet, scheduled for completion in mid-2014.

Phase two of the project would bring an additional 180,000 square feet of space, 45,000 square feet of which is retail.

Remodels of existing facilities are also on the rise as an economical alternative to new construction. There are multitude planned medical projects in the Valley, including several assisted-living, skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, such as the 300,000-square-foot mixed-use Citra Symphony Park Senior Living and Care Campus positioned between the Smith Center and the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center in downtown Las Vegas, and the $1.6 billion, 228-acre mixed-use Union Village health care complex planned in Henderson, demonstrating that growth is on the horizon.

Beyond the impact of the “Great Recession,” the recovery of the medical office market in Southern Nevada has taken multiple blows due to the implications of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Delivery of care is evolving and so are health care facilities in size, location, design and The planned Citra Symphony Park their acquisition and dispoSenior Living and Care Campus will sition strategy. be located between the Smith Center Consolidation is driving and the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo space needs. Health care Center in downtown Las Vegas. providers of all sizes are realizing the financial benefits of economy of scale by either aligning with the major health systems and universities or joining dominant medical groups. Larger practices require larger spaces that impact the real estate market in two ways: increased vacancy of smaller facilities and increased demand for large, contiguous spaces. Landlords with multi-tenant buildings will need to relocate smaller Continued on page 32

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tenants in order to amass the necessary square footage to house these larger medical groups.

Geographic diversification has become the new tool in capturing market share. Urgent cares, off-campus emergency departments, and primary care facilities are shifting to patient-centric, non-traditional locations in neighborhood retail centers strategically located in more affluent residential neighborhoods in high-traffic, high-visibility intersections, often near competing provider locations. Doing so provides name recognition for health systems and drives patient traffic back to their acute care facilities. This “retailization” effect helps alleviate retail vacancy, but will continue to hinder the medical office recovery.

Expect design to get a face-lift. The medical office of the future will focus on efficiency and patient experience. Multi-specialty medical groups are consolidating space needs by sharing common spaces, such as waiting rooms, break rooms and restrooms. Environments that were once dark and sterile will be replaced by colorful, more open, airy designs with extensive natural light. In addition, advances in technology are making physicians and nurses more mobile, eliminating the need for doctors’ offices, large nurses’ stations, and even file storage.

Cash is king. With declining reimbursements and increasing costs, mitigating a facilities’ real estate costs has become top priority. Nonrevenue generating functions such as administrative offices and billing are being moved off-campus or being outsourced to third-party vendors.

Health systems are monetizing non-core assets via sale-leaseback arrangements, freeing up capital to enhance their balance sheets and reinvest in infrastructure, technology, and renovate facilities. Leasing is becoming the preferred acquisition method for off-campus facilities to take advantage of low lease rates, free rent incentives, and tenant improvement allowances in order to offset extensive build-out costs. Providers are also utilizing an adaptive use strategy by repurposing former grocery stores and vacant inline and big box retail spaces to get to market faster and mitigate initial capital outlay for construction.

So what does all this mean for health care real estate in Southern Nevada? The health care real estate market – like health care – is going through a significant transition. Demand is trending upward but until the valley experiences a major uptick in job growth resulting in net absorption, lack of new construction and competition for tenants are expected to continue.

Stacy Scheer, CCIM, LEED Green is an associate at Colliers International – Las Vegas.

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PROTECT YOUR HEALTH AND RIGHTS AFTER AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT

By Kristin H. Cogburn

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utomobile accidents can often be a traumatic and confusing ordeal. Even if you have been in a prior accident, each accident is unique.

It may be difficult to know exactly what to do when you’re involved in a car accident. You, or the other party involved in the accident, may be injured or experiencing anxiety, fear and stress. All of these factors can hinder your ability to assess your physical condition and respond correctly, which may have detrimental consequences if you later pursue a personal injury claim.

Here are some helpful tips if you should ever be involved in an automobile accident:

After the auto accident

statement or accept liability. Sometimes your own insurance can become an adversarial party if the other driver doesn’t have adequate or valid insurance.

• Do not speak with the adverse insurance company or provide a statement. Your insurance can provide the details and speak with them on your behalf. This includes communications for property damage claims.

• If you feel you’re injured or have questions, contact an attorney immediately. If you retain an attorney, he or she will proceed with all communications with the insurance companies and it’s advisable that you not speak with the insurance companies once you hire an attorney. Many attorneys will handle your property damage claims in addition to any personal injury claims you may have.

• Directly after the accident, make sure that you and your passengers are not injured.

• If someone in your vehicle, or in the other vehicle involved, is injured call the police immediately. This is important to ensure that proper medical assistance arrives at the scene. It’s also important as the police will prepare a traffic accident report. This will help with any liability issues that may arise later.

• If the accident occurs in Henderson or North Las Vegas, contact the police so they will arrive at the scene and assist in determining liability. If the collision happens in Las Vegas and you are not aware of any immediate injuries, the police will not be dispatched pursuant to their new policy.

• They will arrive if someone does not provide insurance or if there was a hit and run driver involved. It’s critical that you document all evidence at the scene. Gather witness information (name, address, phone number). Take pictures of the vehicles, property damage, the surrounding areas and any injuries you or your passenger experiences.

Take pictures of the license plate, VIN number, insurance cards and licenses. Make sure to take notes of the surrounding area, road and weather conditions and any traffic signals that are present at the scene.

• Contact your insurance company to inform them you have been in an accident. Do not provide a recorded

• If you feel you may be injured, it’s important to seek medical attention right away. Many times the adrenaline and anxiety you experience after an accident may mask the full extent or presence of an injury.

• Even if you feel you’re not injured, you should be evaluated by a physician. You may feel sore or pain days or weeks later. If you feel an ER visit is not necessary, it is advisable to visit your primary care physician within a day or two of the accident.

• If you have health insurance you should provide the hospital this information. If you do not have health insurance, the hospital may work out a payment system with you.

• Make sure to describe the auto accident and all your injuries in detail to the doctors. Even if pain or injury appears minimal, make sure to disclose it so the doctor can make a note of it.

• If you’re told to have follow-up treatment, make sure to do as directed. If it’s recommended that you continue with treatment with another provider, make sure you schedule an appointment as soon as possible. Don’t wait to continue treatment. You want to avoid any gaps in treatment.

• Focus on healing and recuperating from your injuries and let your attorney do the rest.

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Kristin H. Cogburn is a co-founder and partner at Cogburn Law Offices in Las Vegas.

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“No other hospital in the country provides a comprehensive, personalized and integrative approach to treating cancer,” Joel Granick, MD, medical oncologist at CTCA explains. “We believe it is important to treat the whole person, not just the cancer. We also believe in providing the Mother Standard® of care in the delivery of that treatment.”

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions a patient and their caregivers will make in their journey with cancer. Each day, cancer patients from across the nation come to CTCA to receive care from a team of highly skilled clinicians and physicians with expertise in treating all forms of cancer, including complex and advanced-stage disease. The hospital’s travel program assists qualifying patients with expenses incurred while traveling for care. Upon arriving at CTCA, patients receive an individualized, comprehensive treatment plan developed by cancer experts across multiple disciplines who work together as a team.

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“Time is one element, but even more important are the value and quality of the communications and interactions with their care team,” Dr. Staren says. “When patients are provided clear and thorough information and an understanding of their condition, they are empowered to make educated decisions about their cancer care. We believe this will lead to improved quality of life.”

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whose life was saved because of the donation are slim, but that doesn’t stop people from taking time to donate blood and make a difference in someone’s life.

Now isn’t the time to get complacent, however. United Blood Services is always in need of all types of blood, especially blood types O-positive and O-negative. Summer is also coming, and the season of sun provides United Blood Services with a bevy of challenges come June, July and August. In those three months, UBS sees a decline in donors. It happens for a variety of reasons that go beyond the organization’s control.

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One blood donation can impact as many as three lives.

heat doesn’t only affect potential donors. Blood donation mobile units struggle to keep cool as well, making blood drives on mobile units an exercise in perseverance.

Then there is the challenge of one of the biggest donor groups not being easily available in the summer: high school students.

High school students, who make up 15 percent of the organization’s total donations for a year, are out of school and enjoying time away from the campus.

This causes UBS to miss out on up to 1,000 units a month when students are enjoying the three-month hiatus. Take into account

there are people who live in Las Vegas for only eight months out of the year before traveling back to cooler temperatures for the summer, and UBS loses a lot of its usual donors. That makes the summer months a difficult time for gathering blood donations.

That’s why it’s more important for those on the fence about donating blood to take a leap of faith and give blood at one of UBS’ three locations, or take part in one of the many blood drives that will be scheduled. Unfortunately, many people don’t consider giving blood until someone close to them is in need of a transfusion.

Now is the best time to be proactive. In those summer months when donations drop, first-time donors or those who haven’t donated in quite some time can help make up the shortfall.

UBS relies heavily on its community partnerships during these months. The community partners allow the organization to reward donors for their time. Giving our donors gifts provides incentive for them to make a day out of a donation by giving them

another activity to enjoy other than simply donating blood, such as seeing a show like “Raiding the Rock Vault,” attending a Las Vegas 51s baseball game or enjoying a free dinner.

UBS works endlessly to partner with local businesses to provide gifts for donors. Last year, the organization was able to reward a donor with a one-year lease for a new car among other things such as working with Penn & Teller for the annual event “13 Bloody Days of Christmas” in December.

Even with donor gifts from its partners, UBS still needs more help from the community. Aside from giving blood, businesses that aren’t partners with United Blood Services can get help by hosting blood drives on their properties, bringing the blood drives to their employees and making it easier to donate. Businesses can also help by providing UBS with gifts as a way to thank donors for their donation.

Every little bit helps, and UBS is grateful for everyone who donates regardless of the time of the year. UBS’ mission will always be about saving lives. United Blood Services is fortunate to have such generous donors from all around Southern Nevada, who make it possible to save lives when tragedy strikes. Without the donors, UBS could never fulfill its mission of providing blood to those who need it at critical times.

For more information on United Blood Services, visit its website unitedbloodservices.org/lv or call (702) 228-4483.

Paul Milakeve is the donor recruitment manager at United Blood Services in Las Vegas.

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THE NEXT GENERATION INTERLUKIN-2 IMMUNOTHERAPY PROGRAM MAKES HUGE STRIDES IN CANCER TREATMENT

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he incidence of melanoma has increased approximately two-fold over the last 20 years to approximately 76,000 new cases in 2013. Similarly, primary cancers of the kidney have also increased in frequency to 65,000 cases. While both cancers are surgically curable in their early stages, they are notorious among medical oncologists for being resistant to virtually all of the chemotherapy drugs used to treat the most common solid tumors. Despite the encouraging, although temporary tumor shrinkages seen with newer targeted chemotherapy such as vemurafenib in melanoma and sunitinib in kidney cancer, prolonged disease-free survival is seen in both cancers only with immunotherapy, specifically Interleukin-2.

Interleukin-2 is a naturally occurring, moderate-size protein with the primary purpose of activating lymphocytes as part of a person’s normal immune function. Because of genetic engineering, it’s now available in quantities much larger than what individuals are able to generate on their own.

Particular interest in this molecule arose in 1985 when Steven A. Rosenberg, M.D., Ph.D. and his colleagues at the National Cancer Institute reported that out of 25 patients with metastatic, incurable cancer, 11 experienced tumor shrinkage by at least 50 percent, with one patient with metastatic melanoma having all disease disappear. The other responding patients included those with kidney cancer, colon cancer, and non-small cell lung cancer.

Unlike cytotoxic chemotherapy, Interleukin-2 does not have any direct effect against cancer cells. Instead, Interleukin-2 binds to receptors on a patient’s lymphocytes, converting them into cancer killers. In light of the therapy’s success, Interleukin-2 was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1992 for use in metastatic kidney cancer and in 1997 for metastatic melanoma.

Today, with the application of Interleukin-2, approximately 6 to 7 percent of patients with metastatic kidney

cancer or metastatic melanoma will have their cancer disappear completely, and another 8 to 10 percent will have a decrease in tumor volume of 50 percent or more. Not to mention, these results have been seen to be long-lasting.

The majority of patients who received Interleukin-2 are still alive, showing no evidence of disease four-and-a-half years after they initially responded to the treatment.

Appropriate dosing remains a drawback to therapy. The approved schedule resembled that of the National Cancer Institute in which patients receive three intravenous doses per day for five consecutive days (up to 14 doses). Additionally, the most common side effects of immunotherapy (fever, rigors, nausea, fatigue), as well as a “capillary leak” syndrome, has led to fewer centers actively administering this therapy at the current time. Of those who do, many administer the treatment in the Intensive Care Unit and/or limit its use to patients younger than 50 years of age.

What that translates to, is that more than 50 percent of patients with metastatic melanoma or kidney cancer would never be considered for treatment with these dosing restrictions in place since the median age of both cancers is older than 60.

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Understanding these concerns, approximately 20 years ago, a group of investigators, of which I am one, sought to maintain the activity of intravenous Interleukin-2 therapy but reduce toxicity and allow for a wider age range of patients to receive this treatment. Dr. Malcolm S. Mitchell at the University of Southern California/Norris Cancer Center developed a “West Coast” regimen allowing for patients with melanoma, and subsequently with kidney cancer, to receive single intravenous doses of Interleukin-2 daily on Monday through Friday for two consecutive weeks.

Dr. Gross found that by giving about 20 to 33 percent of the standard chemotherapy dose of cyclophosphamide, immune function could be further enhanced without the severe toxicity noted in the inpatient studies. This treatment schedule could be repeated every 21 days, which then resulted in five percent of patients having their melanoma disappear completely, 18 percent having their tumor volume decrease by at least 50 percent, and 13 percent having their tumor volumes decreased by 25 to 49 percent. Additionally, patients up to 75 years of age could be treated.

While there have been amazing advances in Interleukin-2 therapy, this treatment is not suited for all patients with metastatic melanoma or kidney cancer. Parameters that are considered before recommending Interleukin-2 therapy include whether the patient has symptoms from their cancer, whether they are able to perform all of their own routine care, whether they have normal liver function, they also cannot have any current brain metastases, history of stroke, or a need for oxygen supplementation.

In preparation for the treatment, all patients must pass a lowlevel cardiac stress test as people with atherosclerotic heart disease would be at risk for heart attack, and as they begin the treatment regiment, all patients must have routine blood work done on the first day of each treatment cycle. The level of physician involvement, along with a dedicated, well-trained nursing team, is essential to the success of the Interleukin-2 immunotherapy program.

Cancer Treatment Centers of America patients are examined daily prior to the start of each treatment to ascertain any symptoms they may have experienced from the prior therapy and to determine if there are any clinical signs that would indicate a premedication is needed to reduce side effects.

Worst-case scenario, the day’s intended Interleukin-2 dose should be withheld. Patients are watched closely in the outpatient infusion center for common side effects including fever, rigors and nausea, which are reversible with post-therapy medication.

Vital signs are conducted at least hourly, and in the case of low blood pressure, they are treated with intravenous saline. The physician sees patients approximately midway through their observation stay and then again prior to discharge from the center.

Multiple physician visits allow for pre- and post-Interleukin-2 supportive care regimen adjustments for the next day’s therapy.

In the past last 20-plus years, the investigation of Interleukin-2 has led to the creation of variations to attempt to further increase the activity against melanoma and kidney cancer. Both cancers are, unfortunately, increasing in incidence, but we are making therapeutic advances in both diseases. Currently the opportunity for long-term, disease-free survival is best seen with the Interleukin-2 therapy.

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outhwest Medical Associates is the oldest and one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in Southern Nevada. One of the key differences between Southwest Medical and its competitors is its embrace of innovation and technology to strengthen customer service and maintain an ongoing competitive advantage.

Many of our baby boomer and senior patients are as computer savvy as their younger counterparts, and are active participants in their health care. Across the age spectrum, patients want secure access to their personal health record 24/7 from their computer or smart phone.

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Several online services provided by Southwest Medical include My SMA Health Online, My SMA Health Online Mobile Internet and My SMA Mobile App, which take patients to the SMA Portal. Once in the portal, patients have access to a clinical visit summary that includes their list of active medical conditions, active medications and allergies and their plan of care.

Telemedicine is one aspect of these technological endeavors that Southwest Medical is pioneering to improve patient accessibility to care. It uses telecommunication and information technologies to provide clinical health care at a distance. It helps eliminate distance barriers and can improve access to medical services that would often not be consistently available either in distant communities, or with patients for whom transportation or scheduling may be an issue. Southwest Medical’s telemedicine program, known as NowClinic, is part of Southwest Medical’s concept of On-Demand Medicine, providing patients with access to medical care via a variety of venues, 24/7 and without an appointment. NowClinic is a Skypelike technology that meets regulatory and privacy compliance and allows patients using their computer or mobile device to have a virtual visit with Southwest Medical providers.

The scope of care through NowClinic is limited to nonurgent conditions, but nothing comes close to NowClinic in terms of convenience and access to medical care for our patients. It’s like having your doctor making a house call, yet virtually. NowClinic has surpassed 1,000 telemedicine visits since Southwest Medical launched the service on Jan. 1.

Another valuable use of the SMA Portal is the patient’s ability to send an e-visit to their clinicians. E-visits are essentially e-mails that patients may send to their clinicians and expect a response within 24 hours in a secure HIPAA-compliant environment. Like the NowClinic visits, patients may only send e-visits for nonurgent conditions.

In addition, they may request refills of their prescriptions that can be sent electronically to their local pharmacies or their Prescription Benefit Managers and they have the ability to check current wait times for the Urgent Care centers. They can also make referral requests; gain access to their medical records (e.g., laboratory or X-ray results) and have easy access to health and wellness educational materials and programs tailored to their needs, such

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as classes on diabetes, heart health, pregnancy, preventive health, smoking cessation and weight management. Another feature is called Health Risk Assessment (HRA), which identifies a patient’s health and lifestyle profile and provides personalized recommendations to improve their overall health.

TouchPoint, another health care technology effort of Southwest Medical, is a fast and convenient answer to scheduling and checking in for an appointment. Similar to the self-serve kiosks one might use when checking in at an airport, the TouchPoint kiosks are easy to use and add tremendous value to the patient experience. When a patient schedules an appointment online via the SMA Portal, the patient can pay their co-pay and print out a check-in pass, not unlike an airline boarding pass, allowing them to check-in and avoid waiting when they arrive for their appointment. The patient walks up to the TouchPoint kiosk next to the front desk, scans the check-in pass and is ready to be seen by the clinician.

When patients arrive for their appointment, if they haven’t used NowClinic is part of Express Check-In, Southwest Medical’s they can check-in telemedicine program at the TouchPoint and provides patients kiosk with their with access to driver’s license or medical care via a a health insurance variety of venues card. The co-pay 24/7 and without an can be made with a appointment. credit card. Southwest Medical is also reviewing the TouchPoint system and exploring opportunities to use the self-service kiosk as a tool for educational videos, gathering demographic data and printing medical forms.

For any business considering the merits of technology in client service, measurement is essential in documenting success. When I developed e-visits for use at Southwest Medical for my Masters thesis in 2010, Southwest Medical had only 6,184 e-visits for that year, with only the adult medicine department (internal medicine and family medicine) participating. By 2013, Southwest Medical had 30,613 e-visits from various departments, including pediatrics, OB/GYN, rheumatology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, podiatry, neurology, urgent care, convenient care, NowClinic and health and wellness.

Southwest Medical has been tracking Portal metrics since 2008.

For January 2014 alone, out of 58,854 log-ins there were 45,712 views for medical records, 54,587 views of test results and 12,842 referral inquiries. What’s more, of the total log-ins for the month of January, 21,769 were done using mobile devices.

The statistics are very convincing when it comes to baby boomers. Of the total e-visits sent, about 50 percent came from younger

commercial patients but a surprising 26 percent came from senior patients older than 65 years. Of these, 61 percent are females and 39 percent are males. For January 2014, there were 2,247 scheduled appointments online; 1,019 used the Portal to make payments, and 427 used Express Check-In. As a forward-thinking organization, Southwest Medical began implementing an enterprise-wide Electronic Medical Record system beginning in the early 2000s. For those who may be unfamiliar with the concept, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) – sometimes referred to as Electronic Health Records (EHR) – is a systematic collection of electronic health information about an individual patient or population. It is a record in digital format that is capable of being shared across different health care settings.

In some cases this sharing can occur by way of network-connected, enterprise-wide information systems and other information networks or exchanges. EMRs may include a range of data, including medical history, medication and allergies, immunization status, laboratory test results, radiology images, vital signs, personal statistics like age and weight and billing information.

Southwest Medical’s clinicians are well versed in the advantages of having an EMR system and patients reap the many benefits that an EMR system brings. These systems are designed to accurately capture the state of the patient at any given time. Its key benefit is that it allows for an entire patient history to be viewed without the need to track down the patient’s previous medical record volume, and assists in ensuring data is accurate, appropriate and legible.

It reduces the chances of data duplication, as there is only one file that can be modified, which means the file is constantly upto-date when viewed at a later date and eliminates the problem of lost forms or paperwork. Because all of the information is in a single file, it makes it much more effective when extracting medical data for the examination of possible trends and long term changes in the patient.

Another major initiative for Southwest Medical is actively participating and in engaging patients to opt-in for HealtHIE Nevada, a Health Information Exchange (HIE) initiative which is expected to dramatically improve a secure and timely exchange of medical information among many health care entities in Southern and Northern Nevada.

An HIE provides the capability to electronically move clinical information among disparate health care information systems with the goal of facilitating access to and retrieval of this data to provide safe, timely, efficient, effective and equitable patient-centered care. These systems are also useful to public health authorities in assisting in analyses of the health of the population.

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Increased access to these medical data would reduce duplication of unnecessary tests and reduce healthcare cost, improve quality of care and better manage the patient population – the “Triple Aim” that Southwest Medical is striving for.

It may seem that each day brings hundreds of new phone apps to the market. Southwest Medical keeps pace with these changes in order to enhance patient engagement with their own health care, sometimes referred to in the medical field as “patient activation.”

Patient activation means equipping patients to obtain the skills, knowledge and confidence necessary to take a proactive role in their health. Activated patients engage more in healthy behaviors such as healthy diet and regular exercise, self-management of their medical conditions, medication adherence and other behaviors linked to positive health outcomes.

Several apps are now available for patients that monitor their physical activities during the day and sleep patterns at night. I participated in a small-scale pilot when I enrolled a small number of senior patients to wear an accelerometer called Fitbit.

As a physician participant in the pilot, I wore one of these devices to encourage some of my patients to join, and I have been wearing the device even after the pilot program concluded. My personal goal is 10,000 steps daily. From the time I wake up in the

morning to the time I get home from work, I take roughly 4,000 steps, which means having to use the treadmill to walk or jog another 6,000 steps to meet my goal. The end result is that I am maintaining my weight without working too hard for it.

Fitbit is just one example of self-monitoring apps that encourage patient engagement and equip patients to become more proactive with their own preventive behaviors, and are a good step towards the patient-physician coach relationship that Southwest Medical strives to have.

Despite the advances – and advantages – of technology, the personal relationship between doctor and patient outweighs all other factors.

One of the best uses of medical technology in the present day is ready access to medical information. This also has potential risks, as people may access medical information from online sources that are not reputable or reliable. This is where a good doctorpatient relationship is of the utmost importance – it is simply irreplaceable. As patients become more knowledgeable and medically sophisticated, physicians and caregivers must be prepared to keep up with the vast volume of medical information available so that we are able to continue giving valuable medical advice and insight to patients.

Dr. Samuel Bauzon is medical director of clinical documentation and quality initiatives and director of informatics at Southwest Medical Associates.

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s the aging population grows in the Las Vegas Valley, Southern Hills Hospital recognizes that there many ways to address the needs of our senior citizen population in a healthcare setting. Most recently, Southern Hills Hospital identified and implemented programs and elements that specifically assist senior patients, in hopes that their experiences are the best that they can be during an especially vulnerable time.

The Senior Care Initiative at Southern Hills is aimed at accommodating senior patients and their families in various ways such as, but not limited to:

• Opened RISE (Respect, Inspire, Strengthen, Empower) Behav-

ioral Health, providing both inpatient and outpatient programs for ages 50 and older coping with behavioral health symptoms that interfere with their daily lives. Symptoms include, but are not limited to: depression and anxiety; loss of cognitive abilities; dealing with grief and loss; and more. For more information and/or an assessment, call 702.880.2415.

• Earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for its Alzheimer’s disease program. This certification award recognizes Southern Hills’ dedication to continuous compliance with the Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards.

• Became a NICHE [Nurse Improving Care for Healthsystem

Elders] certified hospital (only one of two hospitals in Las Vegas), enhancing the care and education of our nursing staff specifically focused on special care for senior patients.

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Added amenities in the Emergency Department such as painted door moldings to visually aid in depth perception while navigating in the ER; installed wall clocks with enlarged numbers for easier reading; and purchased senior-friendly furniture.

• Implemented animal-assisted therapy in the RISE Behavioral Health unit, with plans to expand pet therapy to additional units in the hospital.

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fatigue he felt every day.

Just as Goya began experiencing these symptoms, his father was laid

off and could no longer afford health insurance for his family. With progressively intensifying symptoms and no health care coverage, Goya thought he had nowhere to turn – until he found Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada.

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VMSN is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to providing uninsured Nevadans with access to preventative and comprehensive medical care. The physicians at VMSN found that he had a form of cancer known as Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a cancer that makes cells in the lymphatic system grow abnormally, compromising the body’s ability to fight infection and weakening the immune system. With the help of VMSN, Goya was able to undergo expensive tests needed to diagnose his condition and start on the path of effectively treating his illness.

Goya is only one of 2,500 Nevadans a year who have benefited from the services that VMSN provides at its clinic on Paradise Park at 4770 Harrison Drive, Las Vegas. The clinic offers preventive and wellness health care as well as treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.

Building plans for the new Volunteers in Medicine clinic located downtown on the corner of Martin Luther King and Madison Avenue.

In addition to primary and specialty care, VMSN offers diagnostic services and a medical dispensary that supplies approximately $2 million worth of free medications to patients who cannot shoulder the costs. At the Paradise Park clinic, Goya is able to undergo regular check-ups with volunteer physicians and obtain the prescription medications he needs to maintain his health.

The clinic at Paradise Park offers a wide variety of medical services to uninsured Nevadans, but it is only a beginning. VMSN plans to widen its reach by opening a second clinic in downtown Las Vegas.

In 2008, Strategic Solutions and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas conducted a feasibility study for VMSN, which found that the city’s downtown area had the highest poverty and lowest level of access to health care. This proposed location at Martin Luther King Boulevard and Madison Avenue will be readily accessible by public transportation. A downtown clinic will not only bring

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the services of the nonprofit closer to those who need it the most, but it will also allow the organization to more than quadruple its patient base, reaching more than 12,000 patients.

More than ever, Las Vegas needs a free clinic downtown to help care for the uninsured in our city. At the end of the first open enrollment period under the Affordable Care Act, an additional 120,000 Nevadans received coverage under Medicaid and another 29,000 enrolled in qualified health plans.

However, even with the implementation of the ACA and the expansion of Medicaid, there are still approximately 500,000 Nevadans who are left uninsured. VMSN serves as a safety net for this portion of the population, those who often get overlooked by government subsidized programs because of their income level but still cannot afford the costs of health insurance through the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange.

As the landscape of medicine changes, VMSN is ready to evolve and meet the needs of the Las Vegas community now and in the future. When Nevadans seek the help of VMSN, the nonprofit will work to connect patients with the programs under the ACA that are appropriate for them. VMSN will help those who are qualified to obtain coverage through Medicaid, and those who can afford insurance to enroll in a qualified health plan.

For others who fall through the cracks, VMSN will serve as a life raft, providing them with the health care services they need.

For most VMSN patients, the organization will serve as a temporary solution until, with their improved health, they are able to get back to work and are fully capable of taking care of themselves and their families. For some who may never be capable of becoming completely independent, VMSN will be there to care for them until they are eligible for Medicaid or Medicare.

At the planned downtown clinic, VMSN will offer expanded services desperately needed throughout Southern Nevada, such as dental, vision, and mental health care. Uninsured Nevadans will have access to free eye care through VMSN’s vision clinic.

With the addition of the dental wing, VMSN will be able to treat approximately 3,000 dental patients per year, aiding in the prevention of oral cancer and reduction of disparities in oral health.

Perhaps the most important expansion is the mental health program. Although often overlooked, mental illness is the No. 1 health problem in America and in Southern Nevada. When patients have the mental health and substance abuse services they need, the benefits of treatment extend far beyond the individuals to their families, their professional colleagues and their community at large.

VMSN has raised $1 million toward its goal of funding the downtown clinic at Martin Luther King Boulevard and Madison Avenue. The various permits have also been acquired and the architectural design has been completed. VMSN still needs approximately $1 million in additional funding to build this invaluable community resource that will provide comprehensive services for those who have nowhere else to turn for health care.

Besides monetary donations, VMSN is also in need of equipment to successfully run the clinic and provide the new services, including computers, dental chairs and vision equipment. As a volunteer-run organization, VMSN is always in need of generous people who are willing to donate their time and efforts to serve the needs of their neighbors.

In addition to physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists and medical students, VMSN is also in need of non-medical staff that can help with greeting patients, monitoring telephones, conducting eligibility screenings, housekeeping, landscaping and other important tasks. Volunteers are vital to the clinic’s success.

VMSN is an example of what a community can do when people come together to help neighbors in crisis. To learn more about the downtown clinic, and opportunities to donate or volunteer, visit vmsn.org.

Dr. Florence Jameson is founder and CEO of Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada.

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vive. Shondale was brought by helicopter to Sunrise Children’s Hospital where she underwent an emergency C-section.

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Gracie now joins thousands of children who are able to lead happy, healthy lives after being cared for at Sunrise Children’s Hospital. As Nevada’s largest, most comprehensive Children’s Hospital, Sunrise Children’s provides advanced pediatric and neonatal medicine to the residents of Southern Nevada and the surrounding region. In addition to pediatric cardiology, Sunrise Children’s also features Nevada’s largest, most comprehensive 72-Bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and 24bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

In partnership with the Children’s Heart Center of Nevada, the physicians and staff at Sunrise Children’s Hospital are able to perform complex cardiovascular procedures in Southern Nevada’s first Hybrid Operating Room. A Hybrid OR combines a traditional operating room with a cardiac catheterization lab.

This allows physicians to offer both interventional and surgical treatment options to patients in the same environment.

Sunrise Children’s is the only hospital in the region with the ability to perform pediatric open-heart surgery and pediatric electrophysiology (EP) studies. An EP study is a test that records the electrical activity and the electrical pathways of the heart.

This test is used to help determine the cause of a heart rhythm disturbance such as Atrial Fibrillation (Afib). During the EP study, a specially trained interventional cardiologist safely reproduces the abnormal heart rhythm.

By pinpointing the exact nature of the disturbance, physicians are able to appropriately treat the condition with medications or additional cardiac procedures. These EP studies are performed in a dedicated pediatric cardiac catheterization lab.

While the advanced technology at Sunrise Children’s Hospital is essential to providing excellent patient care, it is the people who have dedicated their careers to pediatric medicine that make the difference.

Sunrise Children’s Hospital has been a staple in the Southern Nevada community for generations. Long-time residents of the Las Vegas Valley who were born at Sunrise now have children and grandchildren who were also born there. New residents of Southern Nevada have also embraced Sunrise Children’s Hospital as their provider of choice.

“When you are caring for children, you are not just treating the patient,” said Todd P. Sklamberg, Chief Executive Officer at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center and Sunrise Children’s Hospital. “You are caring for the parents, grandparents, and siblings as well. No parent wants to think about their child in the hospital. But when hospitalization is needed, it is a relief for parents to know that their child can receive excellent care right here in our community.”

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Sunrise Children’s Hospital has a separate, dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department that cares for more than 30,000 patients each year. Designed with patients from babies to teens in mind, the Pediatric Emergency Department has Board Certified Physicians on staff in addition to equipment and technology that addresses the unique needs of patients ages newborn to 18.

Should additional care be required, Sunrise Children’s has expert pediatric sub-specialists on staff.

Sunrise Children’s Hospital cares for mothers as well as pediatric and neonatal patients. More women choose to deliver their baby at the Women’s Center at Sunrise Children’s Hospital than any other hospital in Nevada. Sunrise Children’s was the first hospital in the valley to implement a full-time Laborist Program.

Laborists, also known as Obstetric (OB) Hospitalists, are available at Sunrise Children’s Hospital 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

In a study conducted by Dr. Brian Iriye of the High Risk Pregnancy Center in conjunction with Sunrise Children’s Hospital, a full-time Laborist Program was associated with a 27 percent reduction in cesarean delivery (in contrast to no laborist). The study, which was published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, was compiled from data reviewed for three time periods from 2006 to 2011. Data from 6,206 women having their first baby were retrospectively reviewed.

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with a large reduction in cesarean delivery rates,” Iriye said.

“Our results may have important implications on care for delivering mothers and the future of laborist programs and obstetrics training within the United States.”

Cesarean delivery is major surgery associated with uncommon but increased risk of medical complications such as infection, bleeding, and blood clots that can occur in the lower extremities or lungs. These medical complications lead to increased financial costs in addition to the risks upon maternal health. Cesarean delivery also increases hospital stay for recovery leading to added costs even in uncomplicated cases when compared to vaginal delivery. The total cesarean section rate in the United States is 32.8 percent, which represents a 60 percent increase since 1996.

As the most advanced Level III NICU in the region, Sunrise Children’s Hospital serves critically ill newborns and premature infants who require medical or surgical intervention. Around 800 babies a year are cared for in this unit by a comprehensive team of clinical experts. Besides board-certified neonatologists, the newborn care team consists of specialty-trained nurses, neonatal nurse practitioners, charge nurses, respiratory practitioners, social workers, case managers, developmental specialists, lactation specialists and support staff. The NICU utilizes specialty infant beds designed for the safe monitoring and stable environment that high-risk infants require.

The hospital also has a 46-bed Pediatric Unit that specializes in caring for patients from babies to teens. As the region’s largest, most comprehensive pediatric hospital, Sunrise Children’s employs a multidisciplinary staff specifically trained in the

medical, emotional and developmental needs of children. The Pediatric Unit provides specialized equipment in a range of sizes and special technology and monitoring systems designed specifically for children. Sunrise Children’s Hospital is able to care for children with a wide variety of health care needs, from medical conditions and surgery to hematology and oncology.

Besides talented physicians and nurses, Sunrise Children’s Hospital also employs Child Life Specialists to assist children and their families during hospitalization, illness, injury, and treatment. Child Life Specialists work closely with the medical team to provide the best possible care for children and their families.

“Our goal is to reduce the stress that can be caused by illness and hospitalization,” said Laura Gould, a child life specialist at Sunrise Children’s Hospital. “We work with our patients and their families to ensure that their development, emotional, and psychosocial needs are being met while they are with us.”

Child life specialists help prepare children for medical treatments and procedures, which are explained using teaching tools, special dolls, photographs, and medical equipment. They help determine each child’s level of understanding, including any misconceptions he or she may have about the hospital experience. Child life specialists also help children develop coping strategies like imagery, distraction and relaxation to reduce anxiety.

“When children have an accurate understanding of what to expect before, during, and after a procedure, they are less anxious and more willing to cooperate,” Gould said. “They also experience less difficulty at home after the procedure.”

Sunrise Children’s Hospital resides on the same medical campus as Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center – Nevada’s largest, most advanced acute care facility with 690 beds and specialty services in a number of areas including cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, neurosciences, Orthopedics, oncology, rehabilitation and robotic surgery.

Sunrise Children’s Hospital works closely with various organizations including Children’s Heart Center of Nevada, Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, March of Dimes, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas, and Familyto-Family Connection, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and other key community stakeholders to ensure that patients and their families have access to necessary resources and education.

Amanda Powell is associate vice president of marketing and communications at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center and Sunrise Children’s Hospital.

Photos courtesy of Eric Jamison of Studio J Inc.

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How were the 2014 Top Doctors selected?

Can physicians pay VEGAS INC to be listed?

Absolutely not!

If my doctor didn’t advertise, is that why he/she isn’t listed?

Again, no! A majority of the doctors listed in the next few pages are finding out for the first time that they earned this honor. Most didn’t know the results until reading it here for the first time. The only exceptions are the doctors we wrote short profiles about, who of course, were notified during the interview process.

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If my doctor doesn’t appear in the list, does it mean he/she isn’t a good doctor?

No. We realize that no process is a perfect process. However, we deem our methodology as quite reliable.

Why not ask the patients?

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This year, we used several physician-rating services. VEGAS INC considers criteria such as years of experience, board certification, education, disciplinary history, training, professional achievement, industry recognition and awards. These ratings are regularly refreshed based on new information gleaned from doctors as well as from certifying, licensing and disciplinary boards. While the list of the 205 doctors on the pages that follow is wide-ranging and carefully researched, many good physicians don’t appear on the list. This reference is best used as just one step in the careful journey toward finding the doctor who is right for you.

Good question. We have found that patients generally lack the knowledge and medical expertise to judge a particular doctor’s qualifications. If the rating were solely based on a physician’s bedside manner, that a patient survey would have been the best route to go.

Some of the Top Doctors have stories and photos of them in the section. Why?

It would be impossible for us to profile every one of the 205 “Top Doctors.” We simply chose a few of the top-rated doctors from a wide array of areas of medicine for a short “Question and Answer” session and photo. It was entirely random — no need to read more into it.

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ADDICTION MEDICINE Maurice D. Gregory 2020 Goldring Ave. Las Vegas 89106 702.822.1356

Joel M. Grisham 2075 E. Windmill Lane, Suite 150 Las Vegas 89123 702.432.2779

Miriam O. Adelson 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas 89109 702.733.5301

Michael S. Levy 4445 S. Jones Blvd.

Las Vegas 89103 702.873.7800

ADOLESCENT MEDICINE David H. Barton 1524 Pinto Lane Las Vegas 89106 702.383.3642

Rosemary Y. Hyun 7220 S. Cimarron Road, Suite 155 Las Vegas 89113 702.564.8556

Heath H. Hodapp 2350 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway Henderson 89052 702.564.8556

ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY Jim Christensen 4 Sunset Way, Suite A3 Henderson 89014 702.434.9690

Victor E. Cohen

Andrew S. McKnight 2485 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 100 Henderson 89052 702.212.5889

David H. Tottori

Paul V. Hereen 10105 Banburry Cross Drive, Suite 250 Las Vegas 89144 702.731.8224

Pamela A. Ivey

9020 W. Cheyenne Ave. Las Vegas 89129 702.240.4233

2865 Siena Heights Drive Henderson 89052 702.731.8224

BARIATRICS

Thomas L. Lambert

James D. Atkinson 3802 Meadows Lane Las Vegas 89107 702.313.8446

Erik P. Evensen 607 S. Decatur Blvd.

Las Vegas 89107 702.822.7400

Allan D. MacIntyre 8955 S. Pecos Road, Suite 1A Henderson 89074 702.724.1400

Darren W. Soong

3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 135 Las Vegas 89128 702.598.3999

CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY Michael L. Ciccolo 3006 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 690 Las Vegas 89109 702.732.1290

Neel V. Dhudshia 5320 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 282 Las Vegas 89118 702.737.3808

Nancy A. Donahoe

3802 Meadows Lane Las Vegas 89107 702.313.8446

5320 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 282 Las Vegas 89118 702.737.3808

Dana L. Trippi

J. Randall Feikes

607 S. Decatur Blvd.

Las Vegas 89107 702.822.7400

5320 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 282 Las Vegas 89118 702.737.3808

Thomas W. Umbach

Juan E. “Rick” Martin Jr.

3235 E. Warm Springs Rd., Suite 100, Bldg. 24 Las Vegas 89120 702.463.3300

CARDIOLOGY Sean S. Ameli 8689 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 105 Las Vegas 89117 702.906.1100

Berge J. Dadourian

4445 S. Eastern Ave., Suite A Las Vegas 89119 702.735.1556

8689 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 105 Las Vegas 89117 702.906.1100

Joel L. Katz

Samuel E. Green

2625 Box Canyon Drive Las Vegas 89128 702.360.6100

3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 460 Las Vegas 89128 702.233.1000

5320 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 282 Las Vegas 89118 702.737.3808

Robert G. Wiencek 2865 Siena Heights Drive, Suite 131 Henderson 89052 702.616.6580

DERMATOLOGY Alan J. Arnold 2685 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 200 Las Vegas 89146 702.365.5162

Miriam S. Bettencourt 1701 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 7B Henderson 89074 702.257.7546

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Lucius Blanchard 2650 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 208 Las Vegas 89128 702.360.2100

Douglas J. Fife 6460 Medical Center St., Suite 350 Las Vegas 89148 702.255.6647

Lionel J. Handler 10105 Banburry Cross Drive, Suite 350 Las Vegas 89144 702.243.6400

Gary S. Markewich 3196 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 409 Las Vegas 89109 702.892.0370

ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES AND METABOLISM Brian A. Berelowitz 653 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 315 Las Vegas 89144 702.804.9486

William Reid Litchfield 2415 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 100 Henderson 89052 702.434.8400

Quang T. Nguyen 700 Shadow Lane, Suite 400 Las Vegas 89106 702.431.7008

Freddie G. Toffel 2700 E. Sunset Road, Suite D-34 Las Vegas 89120 702.736.2021

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DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY

Troy P. Bertoli

Rajneesh Agrawal

3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 100 Las Vegas 89128 702.869.9200

2020 Palomino Lane, Suite 100 Las Vegas 89106 702.759.8600

Paul D. Bandt 2020 Palomino Lane, Suite 100 Las Vegas 89106 702.759.8600

Hong T. Dang 2020 Palomino Lane, Suite 100 Las Vegas 89106 702.759.8600

Whitney B. Edmister 2020 Palomino Lane, Suite 100 Las Vegas 89106 702.759.8600

Dianne Mazzu 2020 Palomino Lane, Suite 100 Las Vegas 89106 702.759.8600

Brian E. Schulz 2020 Palomino Lane, Suite 100 Las Vegas 89106 702.759.8600

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Dana M. Forte 9010 W. Cheyenne Ave. Las Vegas 89129 702.240.8646

Michael J. Gunter

GASTROENTEROLOGY Howard I. Baron 3196 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 309 Las Vegas 89109 702.791.0477

Gregory M. Kwok 3820 S. Hualapai Way Las Vegas 89147 702.796.0231

Frank J. Nemec 3820 S. Hualapai Way Las Vegas 89147 702.796.0231

Mohammed A. Shafi 1647 E. Windmill Lane, Suite 100 Las Vegas 89123 702.914.6555

Nicholas A. Tibaldi 2316 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 280 Las Vegas 89106 702.877.8330

Nicolae “Mickey” Weisz 7150 Smoke Ranch Road, Suite 110 Las Vegas 89128 702.804.1818

GENERAL SURGERY Terence G. Banich

7455 Washington Ave., Suite 445 Las Vegas 89128 702.804.5138

700 Shadow Lane, Suite 370 Las Vegas 89106 702.382.8222

Jeffrey P. Ng

Annabel E. Barber

2870 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 300 Las Vegas 89109 702.408.0471

Anjali A. Rege 4475 S. Eastern Ave. Las Vegas 89119 702.737.1880

Lara C. Wenner 3960 W. Craig Road, Suite 101 North Las Vegas 89032 702.473.8380

David H. Park 874 American Pacific Drive Henderson 89014 702.777.4809

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3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 112 Las Vegas 89128 702.562.1777

Souzan E. El-Eid 9280 W, Sunset Road, Suite 100 Las Vegas 89148 702.952.1251

Mark T. Hoepfner 700 Shadow Lane, Suite 335 Las Vegas 89106 702.382.6591

Ronald S. Hofflander 3201 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 601 Las Vegas 89109 702.894.4440

top doctor Dr. Sean S. Ameli specialty Cardiology in practice 24 years

Kiarash L. Mirkia 3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 550 Las Vegas 89128 702.496.7500

Francis W. Teng 3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 508 Las Vegas 89128 702.838.5888

Shawn T. Tsuda 1707 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 120 Las Vegas 89102 702.671.5150

GERIATRIC MEDICINE Mike Y. Jeong 5550 S. Jones Blvd.

Las Vegas 89118 702.870.0000

Alvin B. Lin 2410 Fire Mesa Street, Suite 180 Las Vegas 89128 702.992.6888

Lisa F. Rosenberg 874 American Pacific Drive Henderson 89014 702.777.4809

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY Camille A. Falkner 1397 Galleria Drive, Suite 203 Henderson 89014 702.476.3400

Robert J. Futoran 341 N. Buffalo Drive, Suite D Las Vegas 89145 702.410.5822

Nicola M. Spirtos 3131 La Canada Street, Suite 241 Las Vegas 89169 702.693.6870

HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY Heather J. Allen 3730 S. Eastern Ave. Las Vegas 89169 702.952.3400

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What colleges have you attended and where did you earn your medical degree(s)?

I received my Bachelor of Science in biology and cybernetics from UCLA and my medical degree in 1987 from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. The remainder of my education and training was completed at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. There, I did my internal medicine internship and residency as well as my cardiology fellowship. I also served additional years as both chief resident in internal medicine and chief fellow of cardiology. Prior to my move to Las Vegas, I served as full-time academic staff at Cedars Sinai.

Why did you choose this particular specialty and when did you know this was what you wanted to do?

While at Northwestern, I was on the road to become an obstetric gynecologist. Not only had I had personal exposure to the field growing up – as my mother was an OB/GYN physician – but I had done extensive research in it that resulted in my work published in medical literature. One day during my rotation in obstetrics, a patient required a cardiology consultation. It was that single interaction with and observation of the cardiologist with the patient that opened my eyes to the world of cardiology subspecialty. The consulting cardiologist, who spent quite some time with the patient, asking questions, listening, leading to more questions, likened to a detective – a medical Sherlock Holmes – made a diagnosis with simple yet sophisticated diagnostic evaluation tools as well as his knowledge. I felt that is where and what I wanted – to solve the puzzle of each patient, where each comes in with varied medical histories, and where I could make a rapid and substantial impact.

Subsequently while looking into this specialty, I realized that it is not only deals with the No. 1 killer of people around the world and especially the United States but also is making the most rapid progress in cutting edge basic

science and clinical advancements. While as a doctor in this field, I am able to maintain a relationship with each patient on long-term basis.

What is the most rewarding part of your job as a medical professional?

While there are many, probably the most rewarding moments are when I am able to recognize a problem, make a diagnosis and treat it not by sophisticated testing but by spending time with the patients and obtaining historically subtle and yet pertinent information that had gone unnoticed for some time.

What are some of the things in this field that have captured your attention?

The ability to bring together results of basic science to the bedside and apply the new findings has not only captured my attention, it is the single most effective means of eradicating or at least reducing suffering from cardiovascular diseases so effectively over the past 20 years.

My own exposure at Cedars Sinai while training and as a full time staff of a dynamic academic center was beyond exciting. My research work that I did at Cedars Sinai (in conjunction with the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm) is currently applied in clinical settings as a potential means of eradicating hardening of blood vessels.

What is the biggest problem you see in the health care industry?

The current state of medicine has fast become volume driven medicine. This affects the single most important aspect of the quality of care and patient-physician relationship: Time. The time necessary to communicate, discover, gather information, is a significant challenge that our current health care systems faces. It is crucial and fragile in light of the ever changing economy of medicine faced by the physicians and healthcare professionals and balancing the survival of a practice. This is a problem that I take personally and resist the changes it can make on the way I deliver care to my patients and the way in which I practice medicine and cardiology, despite it unfortunately, being a reality nationally and globally.

Finally the politicization of medicine also has distracted the focus of patient care from quality and prevention to just about any other not so significant topics.

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Fadi S. Braiteh

Jeffrey D. Fisch

3730 S. Eastern Ave. Las Vegas 89169 702.952.3400

2510 Wigwam Parkway, Suite 201 Henderson 89074 702.722.2229

Khoi M. Dao

Eva D. Littman

10001 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 108 Henderson 89052 702.952.3444

6410 Medical Center St., Suite A Las Vegas 89148 702.979.7475

Russell P. Gollard

Mark R. Severino

2460 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway Henderson 89052 702.822.2000

6410 Medical Center St., Suite A Las Vegas 89148 702.979.7475

Edwin C. Kingsley

Bruce S. Shapiro

3730 S. Eastern Ave. Las Vegas 89169 702.952.3400

8851 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100 Las Vegas 89117 702.254.1777

Wolfram E. Samlowski

Geoffrey Sher

9280 W. Sunset Road, Suite 100 Las Vegas 89148 702.952.1251

5320 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 300 Las Vegas 89118 702.892.9696

Nicholas J. Vogelzang 3730 S. Eastern Ave. Las Vegas 89169 702.952.3400

INFECTIOUS DISEASE Brian J. Lipman

2501 W. Charleston Blvd.

Las Vegas 89102 702.878.3235

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Theresa L. Steckler 653 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 306 Las Vegas 89144 702.243.7483

Bradley J. Thompson

Said T. Daneshmand 2769 Sunridge Heights Parkway, Suite 100 Henderson 89052 702.254.1777

600 Whitney Ranch Road, Suite B-11 Henderson 89014 702.818.9246

Neville Pokroy

Charles B. Bernick

William R. Shoemaker

Eugene L. Speck

Jessie Piceno

NEUROLOGY

2870 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 300.

Las Vegas 89109 702.735.0258

3006 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 780 Las Vegas 89109 702.737.0740

David A. Makil 1750 E. Desert Inn Road, Suite 200 Las Vegas 89169 702.732.2438

56 N. Pecos Road, Suite A Henderson 89074 702.456.4011

Michael J. Petruso

Ronald A. Shockley

500 S. Rancho Drive, Suite 12 Las Vegas 89106 702.877.1887

Antonio T. Alamo

3006 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 400 Las Vegas 89119 702.369.5582

3121 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 412 Las Vegas 89109 702.309.2311

Venugopal Botla

INTERNAL MEDICINE

7190 Cimarron Road1 Las Vegas 89113 702.675.3240

Sudhakar Mallela

Marvin J. Bernstein 500 S. Rancho Drive, Suite 12 Las Vegas 89106 702.877.1887

500 S. Rancho Drive, Suite 12 Las Vegas 89106 702.877.1887

Ethan M. Cruvant

10001 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 307 Henderson 89052 702.776.8300

NEPHROLOGY

3650 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 300 Las Vegas 89109 702.796.8036

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888 W. Bonneville Ave. Las Vegas 89106 702.483.6000

Jeffrey L. Cummings 888 W. Bonneville Ave. Las Vegas 89106 702.483.6000

David L. Ginsburg 1707 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 220 Las Vegas 89102 702.731.9110

Spencer O. Miller 4700 Las Vegas Blvd. North Nellis A.F.B. 89191 702.653.3244

Timothy W. West 888 W. Bonneville Ave. Las Vegas 89106 702.483.6000

Dylan P. Wint 888 W. Bonneville Ave. Las Vegas 89106 702.483.6000

top doctor Dr. Eva D. Littman specialty Infertility in practice 9 years

NEUROSURGERY John A. Anson 8530 W. Sunset Road, Suite 250 Las Vegas 89113 702.851.0792

Keith S. Blum 7271 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100 Las Vegas 89117 702.240.4090

Derek A. Duke 861 Coronado Center Drive, Suite 200 Henderson 89052 702.896.0940

Jason E. Garber 3061 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 200 Las Vegas 89109 702.737.1948

Stuart S. Kaplan 3061 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 200 Las Vegas 89109 702.737.1948

Randal R. Peoples 2865 Siena Heights Drive, Suite 131 Henderson 89052 702.616.6580

Kelly S. Schmidt 3006 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 765 Las Vegas 89109 702.948.9788

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY Geoffrey C. Hsieh 3131 La Canada Street, Suite 241 Las Vegas 89109 702.693.6870

Kelly R. Jackson-King 3196 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 303 Las Vegas 89169 702.255.3547

Florence Jameson 5281 S. Eastern Ave. Las Vegas 89119 702.262.9676

What colleges have you attended and where did you earn your medical degree(s)?

Duke University – Undergraduate Degree Duke University – Medical School and OB/GYN Residency Stanford University School of Medicine (Stanford University Medical Center) – Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship

Why did you choose this particular specialty and when did you know this was what you wanted to do?

I wanted to be a doctor since I was 4 years old because my dad was a very good doctor and I saw how his patients appreciated everything he did for them. After receiving my medical degree from Duke University, I started out training as an OB/ GYN. During my residency, I became interested in the infertility field because of all the new, constantly evolving discoveries in the field and the fact that it involves making a direct impact on the lives of so many people. I knew I had made the right choice the first time I helped a couple become pregnant and saw the joy on their faces.

Being a mother, I know the profound impact parents have on their children’s lives and vice versa. It’s absolutely an amazing feeling to help these couples achieve their dreams of becoming parents.

What are some of the things in this field that have captured your attention?

Egg freezing and preimplantation genetic screening are the hottest new topics in our field. Cryopreservation of eggs, also known as egg freezing, has come a long way since I started out in fertility therapy. When I was in fellowship training, egg freezing was considered experimental and was not

associated with very high success rates. In fact, the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) had released a statement announcing that egg freezing was not a recommended process to help women achieve pregnancy later in life. The ASRM recently revised that statement and is now encouraging women to freeze their eggs.

Preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) is a test that shows which embryos are chromosomally normal. Red Rock Fertility has incorporated PGS into all of our in vitro fertilization cycles, and we have found a significant increase in success rates with the addition of that test.

What is the most rewarding part of your job as a medical professional?

Every year, Red Rock Fertility hosts an Easter picnic where all of the families we have helped with achieving pregnancy attend with their babies. Seeing all the little ones and how happy the parents are is definitely the best reward. It makes you realize that what we do is life changing.

Also, if patients can’t make it to the picnic, they usually stop by the office with their newborns and I get to hold them and see the smiles on the parents’ faces. That makes everything well worth it.

What is the biggest problem you see in the health care industry?

I have concerns about the degree to which some insurance companies can influence patients’ medical care. I have experienced scenarios where insurance policies instruct multiple times to give a patient treatment that isn’t indicated before I have been able to pursue treatment that is needed and indicated. This can be frustrating, as my top priority is my patients’ health. Unfortunately, these experiences with health insurance companies are a reality of the current state of health care. I hope to see the health care industry continue to reform so that patients’ needs always come first.

David E. Kartzinel 3196 Maryland Parkway, Suite 410 Las Vegas 89109 702.731.6000

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Steven F. Kramer 1934 E. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas 89104 702.369.5758

Nicole J. Moss 2931 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 204 Las Vegas 89128 702.233.2123

K. Warren Volker 9260 W. Sunset Road, Suite 100 Las Vegas 89148 702.255.3547

OPHTHALMOLOGY

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY Jeffrey P. Cichon 3570 E. Flamingo Road Las Vegas 89121 702.454.3400

Michael J. Crovetti 2779 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 200 Las Vegas 89052 702.990.2290

George M. Elkanich 2680 Crimson Canyon Drive Las Vegas 89128 702.228.7355

Nitin J. Engineer Jack Abrams 6450 Medical Center Street, Suite 100 Las Vegas 89148 702.304.9494

Peter W. DeBry 2575 Lindell Road Las Vegas 89146 702.362.3937

Weldon E. Havins Jr. 2575 Lindell Road Las Vegas 89146 702.362.3937

Rodney D. Hollifield 653 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 518 Las Vegas 89144 702.369.0200

Kenneth W. Houchin 2575 Lindell Road Las Vegas 89146 702.362.3937

Steven N. Montgomery 2100 N. Rampart Blvd.

Las Vegas 89128 702.731.2088

Helga F. Pizio

9975 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 110-B Las Vegas 89183 702.586.4684

Michael Miao 2800 E. Desert Inn Road, Suite 100 Las Vegas 89121 702.731.1616

Jason H. Nielson 1525 E. Windmill Lane, Suite 201 Las Vegas 89123 702.434.6920

Bernard C. Ong 8551 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 251 Las Vegas 89128 702.796.7979

David G. Stewart 1525 E. Windmill Lane, Suite 201 Las Vegas 89123 702.434.6920

William T. Stewart 2800 E. Desert Inn Road, Suite 100 Las Vegas 89121 702.731.1616

Timothy J. Trainor 8420 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 100 Las Vegas 89113 702.740.5327

Troy S. Watson

501 Rose St., Suite 150 Las Vegas 89105 702.485.5000

2800 E. Desert Inn Road, Suite 100 Las Vegas 89121 702.731.1616

Tushina A. Reddy

Randall E. Yee

2100 N. Rampart Blvd.

Las Vegas 89128 702.731.2088

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8420 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 100 Las Vegas 89113 702.740.5327

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OTOLARYNGOLOGY Daniel H. Kim 1905 McDaniel St. North Las Vegas 89030 702.838.9710

Sina C. Nasri 3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 575 Las Vegas 89128 702.804.4729

Walter R. Schroeder 8530 W. Sunset Road, Suite 230 Las Vegas 89113 702.792.6700

Robert J. Troell 7975 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 103 & 104 Las Vegas 89117 702.242.6488

Robert C. Wang 3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 112 Las Vegas 89128 702.562.1777

PAIN MANAGEMENT Marjorie E. Belsky 9333 W. Sunset Road, Suite A Las Vegas 89148 702.968.6259

Daniel L. Burkhead 9920 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 110 Las Vegas 89128 702.684.7246

Quan Haduong 7326 W. Cheyenne Ave. Las Vegas 89129 702.386.4700

Anthony C. Ruggeroli 6070 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 100 Las Vegas 89148 702.307.7700

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY Ruben J. Acherman 3006 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 690 Las Vegas 89109 702.732.1290

top doctor Dr. John J. Minoli specialty Plastic Surgery in practice 30 years

William J. Castillo 3006 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 690 Las Vegas 89109 702.732.1290

Alvaro Galindo 3006 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 690 Las Vegas 89109 702.732.1290

Gary A. Mayman 3006 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 690 Las Vegas 89109 702.732.1290

Abraham Rothman 3006 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 690 Las Vegas 89109 702.732.1290

PEDIATRICS Blair K. Duddy 3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 260 Las Vegas 89128 702.870.2099

Constantine George 6252 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 110 Las Vegas 89118 702.253.5410

Pamela L. Greenspon 10105 Banburry Cross Drive, Suite 370 Las Vegas 89144 702.260.4525

Kenneth E. Misch 2350 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway Henderson 89052 702.564.8556

Laura L. Weidenfeld 653 Town Center Drive, Suite 106 Las Vegas 89144 702.363.3000

PLASTIC SURGERY Goesel A. Anson 8530 W. Sunset Road, Suite 130 Las Vegas 89113 702.822.2100

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What colleges have you attended and where did you earn your medical degree(s)?

I am a native of Brooklyn, N.Y. While an undergraduate, I attended the University of Virginia and Fordham University, New York (Summa Cun Laude – Bachelor of Science, 1980). During my undergraduate education, I was funded by the U.S. Department of Energy to work at Oak Ridge Biomedical Laboratories in Tennessee. In 1984, I earned my medical degree with academic honors from SUNY-Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, N.Y. I then complete a one-year post-doctoral research fellowship in brain research at the same institution.

In 1991, I complete a six-year residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Washington University’s Barnes and Jewish hospitals in St. Louis. I then completed a oneyear advanced facial plastic surgery fellowship with Dr. Frank Kamer of Beverly Hills in association with the UCLA Medical Center. In 1996, I completed a two-year residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Texas, Southwestern with primary clinical work at Parkland Memorial Hospital and Baylor Hospital in Dallas. In addition, during the 1990s I was a clinical instructor of NYU plastic surgery residents and otolaryngology residents at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital.

All told, I have been in the private practice of plastic surgery for more than two decades.

Why did you choose this particular specialty and when did you know this was what you wanted to do?

My mother recently found a copy of a homework assignment that I prepared when I was about 7 years old. In it, I drew a simple illustration of a physician at an operating table, and I wrote in an early-school-age hand, “When I grow up I want to be a doctor surgeon. A surgeon operates. He helps people from dying.”

So my pursuit of medicine started in grammar school! But, it was through medical volunteerism during my teenage years and through an early interest in science that I steadily became

aware of my career choice. Once immersed in anatomic and clinical studies during medical school, I gravitated toward the creative field of plastic and reconstructive surgery – with particular interest in the nose, face and neck.

What are some of the things in this field that have captured your attention?

In plastic surgery, there seems to be an everevolving final word – always a new technique or a breakthrough product that pushes the cutting-edge envelope. Actually, it behooves the responsible surgeon to find the delicate balance between respecting the true-and-tried while prudently embracing new discoveries that may indeed evolve into the updated true-and-tried.

In this spirit since the 1980s, I have marveled at and eventually embraced the advances in liposuction, endoscopic plastic surgery, endoscopic nasal surgery, autologous fat grafting, injectable therapies such as fillers and Botox, and minimally-invasive surgical procedures, even in an office-based setting.

What is the most rewarding part of your job as a medical professional?

I am always moved when patients realize their goals through the work that we do together. There is something poignant about seeing someone through the entirety of a surgical cycle that has its alpha and omega, its beginning and end, from the original preoperative notion of a realistic outcome to its postoperative fulfillment and the happiness that follows.

What is the biggest problem you see in the health care industry?

The increase in bureaucracy in medicine is choking the healing arts. The march toward socialized medicine has heralded the decline of solo practitioners who were once the backbone of trusted and forged doctor-patient relations.

That dynamic was therapy in itself, and that is now fleeing the current scene, along with a number of doctors seeking early retirement to avoid the chokehold of increasing regulations.

Indeed, there are sizable shifts within the inner ranks of medicine now too, with doctors fleeing once-prized primary care specialties (due to the strain of the same centralizing, governmental, restrictive overtones) and seeking refuse on the shores of aesthetic medicine, so that field of cosmetic surgery has become so diluted with practitioners of varied experience, from the skilled expert to the dangerous neophyte.

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Arthur M. Cambeiro

Terry H. Leavitt

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68 N. Pecos Road, Suite A Henderson 89074 702.456.1441

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Terrence B. Higgins

3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 215 Las Vegas 89128 702.586.4600

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Christopher Khorsandi 2779 Sunridge Heights Parkway, Suite 100 Henderson 89052 702.509.7288

John M. Menezes 1707 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 190 Las Vegas 89102 702.671.5110

John J. Minoli 870 Seven Hills Drive, Suite 101 Henderson 89052 702.459.3223

Jeffrey J. Roth 9280 W. Sunset Road, Suite 236 Las Vegas 89148 702.450.0777

Lane F. Smith 8871 W. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas 89117 702.838.2455

William A. Zamboni 1707 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 190 Las Vegas 89102 702.671.5110

68 N. Pecos Road, Suite A Henderson 89074 702.456.1441

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Tam T. Nguyen 3006 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 100 Las Vegas 89109 702.894.5100

Lisa Ann Durette

Susan A. Reisinger

5516 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 100 Las Vegas 89148 702.646.0188

Norton A. Roitman 2340 Paseo Del Prado, Suite D-307 Las Vegas 89102 702.222.1812

Daniel Sussman 4205 Mont Blanc Way Mount Charleston 89124 702.493.5203

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Raul T. Meoz

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Peter J. Bregman

Eunah Hong

Brian D. Lawenda 3006 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 100 Las Vegas 89109 702.894.5100

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4840 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 101 Las Vegas 89148 702.362.2622

Danny L. Curtis 655 N. Town Center Drive Las Vegas 89144 702.233.2200

9280 W. Sunset Road, Suite 100 Las Vegas 89148 702.952.1251

3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 125 Las Vegas 89128 702.869.0855

3175 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 320 Henderson 89052 702.878.2455

George S. Tu

10300 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 13-342 Las Vegas 89135 702.728.4442

Ralph M. Nietrzeba 9280 W. Sunset Road, Suite 312 Las Vegas 89148 702.737.5864

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3006 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 100 Las Vegas 89109 702.894.5100

David A. Pomerantz 8285 W. Arby Ave., Suite 100-A Las Vegas 89113 702.735.7154

Beau J. Toy 624 S. Tonopah Drive Las Vegas 89106 702.463.9100

Paul K. Treadwell 3006 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 100 Las Vegas 89109 702.894.5100

RHEUMATOLOGY Michael E. Clifford 7151 Cascade Valley Court, Suite 103 Las Vegas 89128 702.944.5444

Mitchell D. Forman 874 American Pacific Drive Henderson 89014 702.777.4809

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Kenneth D. Grant 874 American Pacific Drive Henderson 89014 702.777.4809

Scott J. Harris 874 American Pacific Drive Henderson 89014 702.777.4809

Ewa Olech 1707 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 220 Las Vegas 89102 702.731.9110

Christianne M. Yung 2482 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 130 Henderson 89052 702.614.6868

UROLOGY Clare Close 2653 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 100 Henderson 89052 702.220.4006

Andrew H. Hwang 5701 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 201 Las Vegas 89146 702.877.0814

Mark E. Leo 56 N. Pecos Road, Suite B Henderson 89074 702.877.0814

Scott A. Slavis 3131 La Canada St., Suite 217 Las Vegas 89169 702.796.8669

VASCULAR SURGERY Earl D. Cottrell 7200 Cathedral Rock Drive, Suite 130 Las Vegas 89128 702.228.8600

Bruce J. Hirschfeld 7200 Cathedral Rock Drive, Suite 130 Las Vegas 9134 702.228.8600

What colleges have you attended and where did you earn your medical degree(s)?

Bachelor of Science – Chatham College, Pittsburgh

Medical Degree – Hahnemann University, Philadelphia Internship, Department of Surgery – Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Residency, Department of Radiation Oncology – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York

Why did you choose this particular specialty and when did you know this was what you wanted to do?

I first realized I wanted to be a radiation oncologist during medical school. Being able to treat life-threatening illnesses with stateof-the art-technology was very interesting to me and I truly enjoyed it. Also, I found that some female patients with certain diagnoses are more comfortable with a female physician. I take pride in providing personalized and compassionate care to our patients.

daily radiation delivery time takes only a few minutes and is usually performed at a time of the patient’s choosing at one of our conveniently located centers. There are minimal side effects associated with radiation therapy.

Sedation is not necessary, so patients can drive themselves to treatment sessions and get back to their lives right away. This is less of a burden on patients and their caregivers, letting them get back to a normal schedule.

What is the most rewarding part of your job as a medical professional?

After practicing medicine for more than 29 years, it is still rewarding to treat cancer patients in our local community using the latest, state-of-the-art technology. Our sites are equipped with advanced technology and same-day or next-day consult appointments are typically available. We have a staff of health care professionals dedicated to the care and management of patients and their families during this challenging time. I also take pride in working for a company that cares for every patient individually, regardless of their ability to pay.

What are some of the things in this field that have captured your attention?

High-quality cancer care is more readily available in local communities today. For example, in Las Vegas, we have four convenient locations around the valley and are able to provide personalized care in a timely manner.

Because radiation oncology treatments are continuous and can require daily treatment, care needs to be available closer to a patient’s home or work. 21st Century Oncology and other community providers like us have provided this solution on a national level.

Also, radiation therapy technologies have improved considerably in recent years. We are now able to treat skin cancers in six treatments and some prostate and breast cancers in as little as five days. The actual

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Dr. Arthur Cambeiro is a double boardcertified plastic surgeon and belongs to National Advisory Council for Leaders in Breast Aesthetics, a group of fewer than 100 plastic surgeons who are at the forefront of breast and facial surgery. He also serves on both the St. Rose Hospital Foundation Board of Directors and St. Rose Community Board of Directors.

As a native of Las Vegas, he graduated from Bishop Gorman Preparatory School and then received his degree from the University of Southern California with honors. He subsequently obtained his medical degree from the University of Colorado and continued his education in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the world famous Mayo Clinic.

Dr Cambeiro has been featured as a plastic surgeon in Glamour, Allure and Newsweek magazines. He has been voted one of Las Vegas’ top plastic surgeons by multiple publications including: Las Vegas Life, VEGAS INC, KNPR Desert Companion, Seven and a Guide to America Top Plastic Surgeon. He has also been honored with the 40 Under 40 award by VEGAS INC.

Dr. Timothy Trainor received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame where he graduated with honors. He received his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago where he was elected into the AOA medical honor society. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. After completing his residency, Dr. Trainor served as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy, providing orthopedic surgical care for our Armed Forces.

In 2004, Dr. Trainor was appointed to the teaching faculty of the Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he taught orthopedic sports medicine to orthopedic surgery residents.

He was Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Camp Ramadi, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, from February 2006 until September 2006. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is also board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is currently the Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center and is the consulting physician for the Nevada Athletic Commission.

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Dr. Randall Yee, a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon and founder of Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, has been providing care in the Las Vegas Valley for 10 years. Dr. Yee graduated Magna Cum Laude from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in 1996. He carried out his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at St. James Olympia Fields, receiving specialty training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and University of Chicago Medical Centers. Dr. Yee is Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine from Lake Tahoe Orthopedics, working closely with the U.S. Olympic Ski Team. In addition, he has provided care for a vast array of athletes ranging from high school stars to professional athletes around the world. Dr. Yee is an Associate Professor at Touro University, training medical students in preparation for their advanced residencies. He is the founder and chairman of the FIRST Orthopedic Residency Training Program in Nevada, educating new surgeons in the field of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Yee has been recognized locally and nationally as a “Top Doctor” in his area of medicine.

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Dr. Clark Jean, a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist at Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN), specializes in multidisciplinary management of cancer and serious blood disorders.

Prior to joining CCCN in 2003, Dr. Jean participated in research at Cornell University, Tufts University and at the Lincoln Medical Center in New York City. An honors graduate of Cornell University, Dr. Jean pursued his medical studies at Tufts University School of Medicine in 1997. He completed his internship in Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and his residency at the Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Conn. Dr. Jean completed his fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at UCLA Medical Center – San Fernando Valley. Dr. Jean is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

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Dr. Margaret Terhar, a board-certified breast surgeon at Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN), is driven by the relationships she builds with her patients and their families.

She has a passion for identifying her patients’ distinct diagnosis and building customized solutions that enhance their quality of life. In 1990, Dr. Terhar began private practice in general surgery with a heavy emphasis on breast care. She treated patients for 15 years before dedicating her practice solely to the care of breast-related diseases. She served as Medical Director of the Breast Center at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, and chair of the Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Treatment Planning Conference. Dr. Terhar moved to Las Vegas in 2005 and handles approximately 300 surgical cases each year. She continues to receive post-graduate training in breast care and is certified in breast ultrasound from the American Society of Breast Surgeons. She is a facilitator for the multidisciplinary breast cancer treatment planning conference at the Sunrise Breast Center and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Terhar is also a member of the Sunrise Breast Center Steering Committee, Clark County Medical Society and Nevada State Medical Association.

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Dr. Michael Anderson, a board-certified radiation oncologist at Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN), is an active member of the Southern Nevada medical community, always exploring research and innovative treatments for his patients. He is involved with the Sunrise Breast and GI conferences and sits on the Las Vegas CyberKnife tumor board. He is a local leader in High Dose Rate brachytherapy treatments for gynecological and breast cancers and was instrumental in the research phase of recently FDAapproved therapy for prostate cancer, Xofigo. Dr. Anderson received his medical degree from State University of New York in 1995. He completed his internship in internal medicine at the University of Nevada, Reno, and his residency in radiation oncology at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He served as the Community Outreach Coordinator for the Sunrise Hospital Cancer Committee from 2007-’09 and was a member of the Institutional Review Board Committee at University Medical Center from 2006 to 2009. Dr. Anderson is a member of the American College of Radiation Oncology, American Medical Association, American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology.

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Dr. Thomas Umbach is a fellowship-trained Las Vegas bariatric surgery specialist devoted 100 percent to bariatrics with more than seven years training in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. His memberships include Fellow of American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Fellow of American College of Surgeons and American Board of Surgery.

After starting up the laproscopic surgical weight loss program at Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco, which services all of northern California, Dr. Umbach then created a Center of Excellence program in Eugene, Ore., and rejuvenated the Bariatric Program at Desert Springs Hospital. His other achievements include being named America’s Top Surgeon in 2008, 2009 and 2010, and Newsweek’s 15 Leaders in Bariatric Surgery in 2011.

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Dr. Suzan Fu, D.D.S., has been recognized as a leading and top rated dentist throughout Southern Nevada and has more than 10 years of distinguished experience in the areas of general, cosmetic and pediatric dentistry.

She received her B.S. degree from University of Arizona, and postgraduate degree in dentistry from Loma Linda School of Dentistry, California. Board Certified in Arizona, California, Nevada and credentialed by the states of California and Nevada in conscious sedation, she additionally holds hospital privileges for outpatient general anesthesia services.

Dr. Fu was named America’s Top Dentist for 2009 (Consumer’s Research Council of America), and was a Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) Scholarship recipient and was awarded for her academic performance in all four years of dental school.

Dr. Fu is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the Southern Nevada Dental Society (SNDA), the American Dental Association (ADA), Nevada Dental Association (NDA), California Dental Association (CDA), Tri-County Dental Association (TCDA), and Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).

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Drs. Barry Nahin, Emily Peterson, Ethan Cruvant and Paul Emery joined the Dignity Health Medical Group. Nahin is a boardcertified family medicine physician, a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and Nevada Academy of Family Physicians, and was previously with K|E Medical Group. Peterson is a board-certified pediatrician, a member of and fellow for the American Academy of Pediatrics, and is formerly with Nevada Pediatric Specialists.

Cruvant is a board-certified internal medicine physician, a member of the American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine, American Medical Association, Clark County Medical Association and Nevada State Medical Association, and is formerly with K|E Medical Group. Nahin, Cruvant and Emery will practice at the primary care clinic at 8285 W. Arby Ave., Suite 231, Las Vegas, while Peterson will see patients at the primary care clinic at 10001 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 203, Henderson.

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Cortney Warren, a licensed clinical psychologist and associate professor of psychology at UNLV, joined the board of Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada.

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Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican’s San Martín Campus received Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care.

Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican made $336,894 in grant awards to nine nonprofit organizations in Henderson and Las Vegas. This is the 21st year St. Rose has made such funding available. Community recipients included: Dr. Joel & Carol Bower School-Based Health Center, $50,000; Shade Tree Stallman-Touro Clinic, $20,000; Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada, $50,000; Helping Kids Clinic: Health Access without Walls, $50,000; FirstMed Health & Wellness, $20,000; Saint Therese Center, $16,984; Nevada Diabetes Association, $15,000; Jewish Federation, $50,000; and UNLV Nevada Healthy Homes: $65,000.

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Healthier4U Vending of Las Vegas was ranked No. 17 among the Top 100 fastest-growing franchises for 2014 by Franchise Gator.

Nvision Laser Eye Centers purchased the two practices of Nevada Eye Care, which has a team of five board-certified physicians. Nvision has 15 locations in California in addition to the two Las Vegas centers.

Dr. Tony Chin is medical director of the Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican Hospitals, Rose EMERY de Lima Campus’ Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility. Chin has resided in Southern Nevada since 1994 and has been a medical director and rehabilitation director at various facilities locally. He holds a Doctor of Medicine from Albany (N.Y.) Medical College and completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

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Dr. Florence Jameson, founder and president of Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada, was named to the Silver State Health Exchange Board

by Gov. Brian Sandoval. She was recognized as a Queen of Hearts honoree for 2014, presented by the JAMESON Discovery Children’s Museum. Jameson was one of 10 Queen of Hearts honorees for her advocacy and efforts in providing free medical care for Southern Nevadans.

Coast Dental practices opened four locations in Southern Nevada: 2047 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 100, Las Vegas; 3163 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas; 8445 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas; and 2660 Windmill Parkway, Henderson.

Dr. James W. Dunnavant Jr., DDS, was awarded a fellowship in the American Society of Dental Surgeons.

Southern Hills Hospital earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for its Alzheimer’s disease program. Southern Hills is one of two hospitals in the country and the only hospital in Nevada to achieve this certification.

Jennifer Le is chief financial officer at Southern Hills Hospital. She was previously the associate CFO at MountainView Hospital, also part of the Sunrise Health System in Las Vegas.

Dr. Brian Lawenda, a board-certified radiation oncologist, was appointed as national director of integrative oncology and cancer survivorship at 21st Century Oncology. It has launched the Integrative Oncology Program, which is an approach to care with a focus on nutrition, exercise and stress reduction, for cancer patients in Southern Nevada. Also, Cindy Berry was promoted to vice president of Nevada operations.

Fifteen medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and breast surgeons from Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada were named Top Doctors by Castle Connolly. Drs. Nicholas Vogelzang and Wolfram Samlowski were chosen as national Top Doctors. Thirteen physicians at CCCN were named regional Top Doctors. They are: Drs. Mary Ann Allison; Fadi Braiteh; Dan Curtis; Khoi Dao; Souzan El-Eid; Farzaneh Farzin; Clark Jean; Edwin Kingsley; Raul Meoz; Paul Michael; Hamidreza Sanatinia; James Sanchez and Michael Sinopoli.

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Dr. Samir Bangalore passed his epilepsy specialty boards through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, making him the only board-certified epileptologist in Nevada.

He is the medical director at the Epilepsy Center at Sunrise Hospital.

Dr. Graham Linck is a physical therapist at Aliante Integrated Physical Medicine. He one of the first physical therapists to be Fellowship Certified in Chiropractic BioPhysics. Additionally, AIPM is undergoing a build-out for an additional LINCK 1,500 square feet of treatment space for physical therapy, physiotherapy, functional rehab/exercises and performance enhancement.

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MountainView Hospital CEO Chris Mowan joined the advisory board of directors at Goodwill of Southern Nevada.

Dr. Kelly Schmidt joined the Nevada Neurosciences Institute at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. Schmidt specializes in adult and pediatric neurosurgery.

MountainView Hospital’s Tim Foley, who works in the cardiovascular and thoracic surgery clinic, was the national Hospital Corporation of America winner in the “Quality and Patient Safety” category.

More than 1,500 ideas were submitted from across the country.

SCHMIDT Sunrise Health System of Hospitals, which includes Sunrise Hospital, MountainView Hospital and Southern Hills Hospital in the Las Vegas Valley, earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for re-certification as Primary Stroke Centers. Sunrise Health was the first system of Certified Primary Stroke Centers in Las Vegas.

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Community Ambulance, a locally owned and operated ambulance company, donated equipment to Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada.

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Benjamin Baumann is chief financial officer at MountainView Hospital. He previously was the CFO at Southern Hills Hospital.

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Karla Perez, regional vice president of seven hospitals in the Western region of Universal Health Services, joined Nevada State Bank’s board of directors.

PEREZ Southwest Medical Associates assisted the American Red Cross in its efforts to support the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Money was donated for each “like” on the SMA Facebook page. Employees from Health Plan of Nevada and SMA also collected 20 large boxes of new and used clothing, shoes and non-perishable food items.

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What’s new with you and your hospital?

What do you do after work?

At the Nevada Neurosciences Institute at Sunrise Hospital, we are dedicated to providing world-class neurological and neurosurgical care to the residents of Southern Nevada and the surrounding region. I care for both pediatric and adult patients by treating various conditions of the skull, brain, and spine. I treat patients from all over the Southwest region of the United States.

Other than spending time outside enjoying Southern Nevada’s natural wonders, I play soccer several times a week. I also like to see Vegas shows and try new restaurants around town.

What is the best advice you have received, and whom did it come from?

Describe your style as a doctor.

Blackberry, iPhone or Android? iPhone.

What’s the best part about living in Las Vegas?

I am very hands-on with my patients. Communication is the key to any physician/patient relationship. I like to spend time with my patients and make sure they fully understand their care, as well as listen and respond to all of their questions and concerns. Contemplating brain or spine surgery can be overwhelming for a patient – it is important that they feel like we are a team in the process.

The best part about living in Las Vegas is the weather. I love hiking at Red Rock and spending time at Mount Charleston or Lake Mead.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

The best piece of advice that I have ever received came from my mom.

Growing up, she would always tell me that if you work hard and put your mind to it, you can do or accomplish anything.

If you could change one thing about Las Vegas, what would it be?

The one thing that I wish I could change about Las Vegas is its transient nature. Many of my patients have been relocated to other parts of the country by their job or to be closer to family. While I know this is common in Las Vegas, it makes it very difficult to offer these patients continuity of care.

What are you reading right now?

As both an Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgeon, I try to keep up with my teenage patients and what they are paying attention to. I just finished the Divergent series, and am not too ashamed to admit that I also read the Twilight and Harry Potter books. I just saw the Divergent movie, and can tell you that the book is much better.

Practicing neurosurgery in Southern Nevada.

What is your dream job, outside of your current field?

If I had my dream job, I would be a wildlife photographer. I love to travel, and have a passion for photography and animals. Wildlife photography would bring all of these things together. Alternatively, I could be very happy as the general manager of the Denver Broncos.

What is something that people might not know about you?

I was president of my class at the George Washington University School of Medicine for four years. It was the first – and last time – that I have tried my hand at politics.

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SAMUEL E. GREEN, M.D., F.A.C.C. GENERAL CARDIOLOGY WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON NUCLEAR CARDIOLOGY AND TRANSESOPHAGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY NEVADA CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES

What’s new with you and your company?

What is exciting and new in my practice is that we are returning to a more traditional model of health care and trying to take a more “city wide” approach to quality. We decided to focus on three hospitals primarily, instead of six, now allowing us to see our patients where we usually are, and not spend time rushing from place to place. This lets us stay in one place, and be there when we’re need for an emergency or difficult case.

What is the best advice you have received, and whom did it come from?

The best advice I received was from my father in law, who once said “If your don’t talk to the patient, it does not matter what the X-ray says, you won’t know what’s going on.”

What challenges do you face in the health care industry here?

What are you reading right now?

I am actually listening to “Big History: The Big Bang, Life on Earth and the Rise of Humanity” by David Christian. It’s a course that Bill Gates recommended on his blog. Professor Christian gives a unique “larger” perspective about the Universe and man’s brief role in it, and the trends he points out are very revealing.

We now have a very interesting medical system here. Each insurance company has lists of preferred doctors and hospitals. Some of these lists are focused on cost savings and contracts. Geography, traditional referral patterns and prior relationships may not be the primary focus.

Our patients have to understand where to go, whom to see, and hope that the various parts of the system are communicating with each other so that they get the safe effective health care they need. Insurers need to know that they are getting high quality care and spending the patient’s money wisely.

What do you do after work?

What’s the best part about living in Las Vegas?

Blackberry, iPhone or Android?

I love the fact that in Las Vegas you can go out as late as you want and something is always open. I especially love that all the people are so friendly, as most people have just moved here from somewhere else and are eager to make new friends.

iPhone all the way, and I have had all three. I like the tight integration between my iPad, iPhone and Mac. I do not mind Apple’s closed app system, as there still seem to be many app choices. I don’t like Apple’s 1 year product cycle, and would love more phone hardware choices., especially a microSD card slot.

If you could change one thing about Las Vegas, |what would it be?

I would insist that Las Vegas get public transportation from the airport to the population centers. Most cities our sizes have some type of rail system or subway system. It’s definitely one of the obvious things we’re missing here.

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After work I talk to my wife and we share stories of the day. Unfortunately, I also usually do an hour of clinical notes every night because of electronic records. I usually try to find time to workout with a run or on the elliptical for an hour before the night’s over

Describe your style as a doctor.

I am very direct and straightforward. Every doctor wants to be the “smartest” or most skilled doctor, while the best doctors are also the “kindest.” Keeping this balance is always challenging, and as I grow older the latter seems just as important.

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Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Hopefully still in clinical cardiology, with better medicines and diagnostic tools. The growth in information technology and medical applications will make the field of medicine even more exciting. The other problems, like paperwork and Insurance hassles and universal coverage will one day be solved.

of your current field?

Working for Wired Magazine, testing new tech gadgets and toys.

Working for Wired Magazine, testing new tech gadgets and toys.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Magical expectations. I wish I could control the co-pay or deductible that the patient has or the insurance company has set up for the patients. Doctors have little control over the conditions insurance companies impose on patients or fees, other than not participating in the network.

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He promised he would stop using heroin on his 17th birthday.

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By the time police officers showed up at his door on his 18th birthday, Thompson was already years deep into his addiction, and he had turned to selling drugs to support his $250-a-day habit. On his first day as a legal adult, he had the most important decision of his life to make – go to prison for theft or go to rehab.

In July 2007, he entered Solutions Recovery, a Las Vegas-based drug and alcohol rehab center. A scared, strung out, 110-pound kid, Thompson was, in his own words, as “close to death as death could be.” He spent 30 days at Solutions Recovery and credits his counselor with single-handedly saving his life. Today, he uses his experience mixed with drive and creativity to help others escape addiction.

“I’m grateful I went through what I went through. There’s a deeper meaning to life when you’ve been through hell,” Thompson said. “I’m one of the lucky ones. I made it out. A lot of people don’t make it out. Putting the people you love through that sort of misery isn’t worth it. I’ve had a lot of friends not make it out.”

The key to unlock his sobriety was easier said than done – he had to want to stay sober more than he was afraid of what would happen if he used again. The road wasn’t an easy one, for he had years of addiction and fear to battle.

At age 12, he began using marijuana and alcohol, gateway drugs that opened and led Thompson down the path of an addict. As an underage youth, it was easier for him to score prescription pills such as Lortab and oxycodone – and later heroin – than it was to buy alcohol.

“It was cheaper, easier to get. I spent twice as much and got twice as bad twice as fast,” Thompson said of the prescription pills, which he believed to be “harmless” because they were prescription, not understanding oxycodone shared the same opiate base as heroin. “I didn’t think I could get addicted to the pills. The information wasn’t there like it is now.”

His teenage years were ruled by his addiction. He was kicked out of the Clark County School District and preceded to hurt anyone in close vicinity.

“I fell into that addiction, and I’d do whatever I had to,” Thompson said.

“I became a thief, a liar. I was a master manipulator. I became a sad soul. I was so far into my addiction it was hard to reach me.”

Today, it’s Thompson’s goal to reach those who are out of reach – through music or other efforts. After all, his first adult decision was afforded to him by friends who decided to not press charges.

Once he emerged from the fog, he was reintroduced to his creative side and re-familiarized himself with his passion for writing and music.

He took the moniker “Ekoh” and started his new life.

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Other than playing locally, he’s recorded in Good Charlotte’s recording studio in Southern California, released an EP and has performed with Wu-Tang Clan, Everlast and Kottonmouth Kings, artists he looked up to as a kid.

“I’m living the dream I thought about when I was using. It’s mind blowing,” he said. “The most important part is loving the life you live sober … the whole goal for the music was to make an impact on my younger self.

Make music I would’ve liked at 13, 14 years old. Be a message of hope, which is what I try to be.”

Instead of focusing his efforts strictly inward, Thompson donates his spare time to helping those in need – in need of recovery, in need of inspiration, in need of hope. His best friend was murdered three years ago, so he makes time to help friends and family of murder victims. He’s a sponsor for recovering addicts going through the 12-step program, feeds the homeless once a month and donates his talent to anti-bullying campaigns.

The time he has is precious, and he spends every second doing something positive, he said.

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Describe your organization.

The Nevada Health Care Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting public health and welfare for improved postacute care among health care providers in Nevada. With membership statewide, including most of the state’s skilled nursing facilities and a growing number of assisted living facilities, our members employ over 12,000 Nevadans.

As a nonprofit organization, NVHCA’s objectives are to: • Promote public health and welfare for better post-acute care among health care facilities in Nevada • Address common industry issues • Improve the ability of facilities to meet the long-term care needs in their areas • Consider the long-term care needs for the entire state of Nevada • Sponsor educational and grant funded projects to further objectives

What is your mission?

The mission of the NVHCA is to improve the quality of care in Nevada’s skilled nursing, assisted living and other post-acute care settings through advocacy and education.

Whom do you help?

The NVHCA improves the quality of care in Nevada’s skilled nursing, assisted living and other post-acute care settings in large part through the leadership, support and advocacy provided to its members while working with them and the broader health care community. This work ultimately helps the most fragile Nevadan’s we are charged with caring for.

What makes your organization unique?

Throughout its more than 40-year history, NVHCA has been serving

The most important aspect of our organization is our representation of Nevada’s post-acute care providers to state and federal government.

Medicare and Medicaid, as payers, make up the largest number of our customers. Through this work we can improve the lives of everyone who need our services.

What is the hardest part about operating your nonprofit?

The hardest part is getting people to change their mind about postacute care. There is a stigma associated with “nursing homes.” Over the last 20 years, skilled nursing has transformed to a higher acuity provider with shorter lengths of stay. Skilled nursing is an important part of the continuum of care, helping reduce hospital costs by being able to provide a safe discharge destination once the acute settings have established a course of treatment.

What is the best part about operating your nonprofit?

It’s hard to say what the best part is, since there are so many bright spots, but it’s rewarding to help our members provide quality care to the local people they serve. Helping the people in charge of delivering care in Nevada’s post-acute care facilities improve their performance is an important part of our mission. Our data has improved in accuracy and timeliness and covers 18 different quality measures.

We can customize education to each specific provider. I also like connecting with the families of those we care for to provide education and support. For example, one resident’s daughter is a registered nurse, and she advocated for physical restraints to keep her mother from falling. I met with her, and after discussing the issues brought on by these kinds of restraints, she changed her mind and now supports the plan of care for her mother. She now works with the facility and is even more satisfied with the services she has received.

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How can individuals and businesses help you?

Ideally, individuals and businesses interested in improving the level of post-acute care in Nevada can help by joining the NVHCA as a member or as an associate member. The NVHCA Perry Foundation is accepting tax-deductible donations that fund compliance reviews for post-acute providers. These mock surveys can help providers improve their quality measures in the delivery of care. Other services are director of nursing and MDS certifications for registered nurses.

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We have monthly educational opportunities available that are both face-to-face and virtual. Our annual conference in Lake Tahoe each August is included in all levels of associate membership, and our “Endeavors” recognition event (held for the first time this year) is an annual event recognizing the top-performing NVHCA members. At the same time, the program identifies and helps facilities that need it most, offering customized education and resources to improve performance.

Anything else to add about your nonprofit and the work you’re doing?

The NVHCA Perry Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that works together with the post-acute care community to build integrity, efficiency and service excellence for Nevada’s post-acute care consumers and providers. This is achieved through community awareness and donor support.

The NVHCA Perry Foundation is committed to providing evidencebased practice education to Nevada’s post-acute care provider and regulatory community. This education is essential to equip Nevada’s post-acute care community with the tools necessary to improve quality indicators, recruit quality personnel and support a career path for new health care professionals. Through this education, the foundation improves the quality of care and promotes consistency and professionalism in care delivery.

The NVHCA Perry Foundation has been offering courses in a classroom setting on a regular basis to professional caregivers in the skilled nursing and acute hospitals field since its inception.

In 2013, the Foundation integrated educational offerings for caregivers in the assisted living and residential facilities for group communities. In 2014, the Foundation is implementing an e-learning platform that will include live webinars and a webinar-on-demand format to give caregivers another choice for their educational delivery. All courses are approved for continuing education units by numerous licensing boards, depending on the course offered.

Another aspect of our work is the NVHCA Political Action Committee (PAC), a 501(c)(6) organization. It helps ensure our members have a strong voice when decisions are made that impact the delivery of health care. We work with elected officials and policymakers at all levels of government regarding post-acute care issues in Nevada in order to address deficiencies and improve the quality of care statewide.

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Is there a cure for addiction?

“Cure” is a funny way of talking about it. We may never know if there is a switch that can just be flipped like that. One thing I do know is that there are some very simple actions that will deeply impact how addiction dismantles someone’s life.

Being open and honest about addiction is important. Reaching out to professional therapists and doctors will greatly improve the chances of getting and staying sober.

What are the dangers of detoxing from alcohol without the supervision of a medical practitioner?

toxification, residential treatment, partial care, intensive in-patient and outpatient services. The addictions coverage for Medicaid is significantly more limited.

The way addiction is viewed both socially and professionally is changing for the better every day. More options for treatment will lead to a healthier population.

There’s a nationwide shortage of psychologists, which is contributing to the nationwide lack of adequate mental health services. How do you help fill that void locally?

Many people underestimate the dangers of self-managed or self-prescribed detox. Drinking heavy amounts of alcohol over a long period of time can alter the production of certain chemicals in the brain, such as dopamine and serotonin. When you suddenly remove alcohol from the equation, the brain goes into a sort of shock to regain balance.

The effects can range from heart palpitations and vomiting to delirium and seizures, which can be fatal. The health risk with alcohol detox is not worth it; seeking help to pull away from heavy drinking is highly advised.

I’m not sure if there is a lack of providers, but I do know that there is a lack of funding for mental health. Another problem is the directional flow of patients in the mental health sector. As we’re seeing in Las Vegas right now, mental health patients are heading to the ER with people who have broken limbs, the flu or have been in an accident. We need more facilities that can address their mental health.

The proper mental health system needs to address their meds and offer therapy with continued case management. But those things take money and some systematic restructuring.

I found pills in my child’s backpack. Now what do I do?

What are the most common signs of addiction?

Talk to your kids. Don’t be afraid to discuss substance abuse and addiction with your child; providing them with the necessary information about the dangers of drugs and alcohol could save their life.

Being open and honest with them has absolutely no down side. If you talk, they listen, simple as that.

There are many signs of addiction. Some common social signs that someone is addicted are a sudden drop in attendance or performance either at school or work, sudden changes in appetite or sleep patterns as well as sudden change in body weight and unexplained or sudden financial problems, which could lead to theft.

There are also quite a few physical signs that someone is addicted: bloodshot eyes, pinpoint or dilated pupils, lurred speech, impaired coordination and uncontrollable tremors.

Friends and loved ones know their behavior really well. They are always to first to see that there is a problem, and they are often to ones that reach out to us for help.

As a result of the Affordable Care Act, I now have health insurance. What addiction help is covered?

The Essential Benefit Plan and The Parity Act require coverage for addictions. The commercial plans through Nevada Health Link provide coverage for the full range of addiction treatment, including: inpatient de-

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You often see new trends in drugs before they hit the national news. What trends are you currently seeing?

Currently, we are seeing a large increase in the abuse and dependence on prescription medication and pills. Many teens and young adults think that because they come from a pill bottle, they are safe. A majority of pills taken recreationally are from friends, family or taken from the household, not bought on the streets or from doctors.

These pills are really powerful, the speed at which they can take control of your life is really scary.

How has mainstream stories of drug overdose and misuse, like that of Phillip Seymour Hoffman, helped or hindered the war on drugs?

The death of a household name like Phillip Seymour Hoffman strikes close to home for a lot of people. His death really highlighted the risk of relapse. He was sober for 20-plus years, and lost it all in a flash.

A death like that also affects people who know deep down that they have problem. They think to themselves, “Wow, this can happen to anyone.” Right after Hoffman’s death, Russell Brand was quoted as saying that, by dying, Hoffman probably saved 10 lives. We will never know for sure, but the idea is there.

Rehabilitation centers are normally clinical/physician-driven treatment environments. At a treatment center like Solutions, the program is focused on getting clean and sober and starting to find the root of the addiction in each person. Once a level of stability is found, our clients move on to a new environment.

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I think one of the first things we will see is more young people using marijuana, which will lead to other forms of substance abuse. And not necessarily in “gate-way” terms, but in more of a social behavioral way.

We are also already seeing crime go up in neighborhoods within close proximity of marijuana dispensaries across the country. I think there are many hidden or unknown impacts that will begin to surface in the coming months.

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By Dr. Victoria Guerra Farley

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ast summer, Nevada became the fourth state in the U.S. to ban indoor tanning for minors. This might seem inconvenient for teenagers who enjoy a bronze hue from ultra violet (UV) lights, but the law could make a significant difference in preventing cancer among state residents.

Although tanning has become engrained in American culture, especially among youth, many people are unaware that hours spent in tanning beds or under direct sunlight without protective sunscreen can dramatically heighten the risk of skin cancer.

Nevada’s new law only outlaws indoor tanning for individuals under 18, but dermatologists emphasize that no one of any age should tan. The purpose of the law prohibiting indoor tanning among teenagers is to prevent minors from adopting a habit early in life that is detrimental to their health, not unlike laws preventing children from smoking and drinking.

Tanning poses a serious health risk because UV radiation from tanning bed lamps and from the sun directly causes damage to the DNA in skin cells.

When cells can’t repair this damage, DNA can undergo cancerous mutations.

This is a prevalent health issue. The incidence of melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer – has increased significantly among middle-aged adults over the last four decades, according to a new study from the Mayo Clinic. Researchers largely attribute this increase to the use of tanning beds.

Skin cancer rates for men increased 4.5 fold, while skin cancer rates for women increased 24-fold.

According to the American Cancer Society, more than 3.5 million cases of basal and squamous-cell skin cancer are diagnosed each year in the U.S. In 2013, there were more than 76,600 cases of melanoma.

In particular, those who use tanning beds before the age of 30 increase their lifetime risk of melanoma by 75 percent, according to a report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a working group of the World Health Organization.

Tanning beds are considered more dangerous than sunbathing outdoors.

Although UV radiation also emanates from the sun, tanning beds offer the option of increasing the lamps’ intensity, escalating the amount of radiation an individual receives. In addition, people can utilize indoor tanning yearround, resulting in regular exposure to UV rays. Even in constantly sunny regions like Southern Nevada, most people will take a break from outdoor

tanning during chilly winter temperatures and intense summer heat, reducing their exposure to the sun’s harmful rays.

Routine exposure to the sun is still harmful to the skin, and it is important to take precautions before spending time outdoors. Preventing the skin from sunburns and tans is a simple matter of putting on sunscreen on any skin that isn’t covered by clothing. Health experts recommend using the highest SPF sunscreen available, as most people don’t put on enough sunscreen to achieve its full protective effect. People should apply one ounce of sunscreen before any prolonged exposure to the sun, including sitting in the car for a long commute while sunshine streams through the windshield.

For those who have already dedicated time to basking on beaches or inside tanning beds, there are simple ways to monitor for signs of skin cancer.

The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends everyone practice monthly headto-toe self-examinations to identify any new or changing lesions that might be cancerous or precancerous. Basic warning signs of skin cancer include a skin growth that increases in size, and that might appear pearly, black, brown or multicolored. People should also be on the lookout for a mole, birthmark, beauty mark or brown spot that alters in any way, including changing color, increasing in size or thickness, changing texture, becoming irregular in outline, growing larger than 6 millimeters, or appearing after age 21.

Other signs can include a spot or sore that continues to itch, hurt, scab and bleed, or an open sore that doesn’t heal within three weeks. When an individual recognizes these symptoms, it is important to see a dermatologist.

There are many reasons for people to reconsider tanning as a regular or even occasional practice. On top of the significant health risks, tanning has additional negative impacts. While some feel exposure to UV lights provides a healthy looking glow, the habit can also deteriorate an individual’s appearance over the long-term. Tanning accelerates the skin’s aging process, causing wrinkles, uneven skin tones and a rough texture much earlier in life.

As a HealthCare Partners’ dermatologist, I welcome any questions from patients about tanning and skin cancer, and I am always happy to discuss steps Nevadans can take to maintain and improve their skin health. Our skin is an important asset, and it is important to make efforts to protect it.

Dr. Victoria Guerra Farley is a dermatologist with HealthCare Partners Nevada. For more information about HealthCare Partners Nevada, visit www.hcpnv.com.

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By Dr. Lisa Miller

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ummertime represents a wide range of opportunities for children to play and exercise outdoors during their months off from school, but parents should be aware that there are many injuries and additional health issues children can experience throughout the season.

Children are vulnerable to common and even critical health issues during the summer, especially in Southern Nevada, where temperatures regularly hover around the three-digit range.

Some of these issues can be prevented with a balance of preparation and caution. When unexpected injuries or illnesses arise, however, it’s important to recognize when a child’s situation warrants a trip to an urgent care facility or the emergency room.

High temperatures and increased sun exposure are obviously the primary concerns during the summer. In many areas of the country, the rising level of thermometers is just uncomfortable, but the temperatures in Southern Nevada can be dangerous and even deadly, especially for children. Children and adolescents adjust more slowly than adults to changes in environmental heat, and they also produce more heat when they are active, making them more vulnerable to issues like heat-related illness.

Parents should be on the lookout for warning signs of their children experiencing heat exhaustion, which occurs after prolonged exposure to high temperatures and dehydration. Common symptoms include dizziness, fainting, muscle cramps and nausea, at which point children should drink plenty of fluids and take a cool shower or bath.

Without proper intervention, heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke, a very serious form of heat injury and a medical emergency. Heat stroke occurs when the core body temperature exceeds 105 degrees Fahrenheit, which can damage the brain and other vital organs and even lead to death. Signs of heat stroke include seizures, unconsciousness, nausea and vomiting. If children experience these symptoms, parents should transport them to the ER or call 9-1-1 immediately.

Intense outdoor temperatures also have a dangerous effect on surfaces where children play. When outdoor thermometers reach levels above 100 degrees, children who walk barefoot or fall on asphalt can potentially experience second-degree burns. Asphalt absorbs heat, and the material can reach up to 200 degrees during a Las Vegas summer. This same danger exists on the surfaces of outdoor playground equipment. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the weather doesn’t even have to be significantly hot to heat up playground equipment to a harmful level. If a piece of outdoor equipment is simply in direct sunlight for an extended period of time, there is a risk of children sustaining a thermal burn injury when coming in contact with it.

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coated metal equipment and dark-colored plastics and rubbers like swings.

Children 2 and younger are more at risk to be burned by a hot surface, according to the CPSC, because a young child’s skin is thinner and they have not yet learned to react by removing themselves from a hot surface.

Parents concerned about children’s minor burns that are no larger than 3 inches can visit an urgent care clinic. Children with severe burns, which include burns larger than 3 inches or any burn on sensitive areas such as the hands, feet, face or over a major joint, should receive immediate medical treatment at the ER. Swimming can also lead to summertime emergencies for children.

Drowning is the second-leading cause of accidental death among children 1 to 4 years old and children 10 to 14 years old, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Home swimming pools are the most common sites for drowning incidents involving young children.

There are several safety measures families can pursue to prevent pool drownings, such as installing a fence around the perimeter of a pool to protect toddlers from falling in. Parents must also take care to keep children within arm’s reach at all times when they are near water, and further designate a specific adult to supervise the children at all times. Families should teach children 2 and older to tread water and also guide children to never approach water without an adult present.

Families should also be aware of other swimming-related dangers, such as recreational water illnesses, (RWIs), which are caused by germs and chemicals found in swimming pools, lakes and water play areas. Chlorine does not kill all germs instantly, and RWIs result from swallowing or coming in contact with certain germs. RWIs include a wide variety of infections, such as skin, ear, respiratory and eye infections. Although anyone can contract RWIs, children are more likely than adults to suffer severe illness if infected.

To prevent RWIs, parents should teach their children to shower before and after swimming and to keep their mouths closed while swimming.

Families should visit an urgent care clinic if their kids experience symptoms of RWIs, including rashes, stomach cramps and diarrhea.

Dr. Lisa Miller is a physician at Good Night Pediatrics. Good Night Pediatrics, an all-night urgent care clinic in Henderson for children and teenagers, is open from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. , providing an accessible health care alternative for families when their children’s nighttime health issues don’t require a trip to the ER. For more information, visit www.goodnightpeds.com, or call (702) 9396800 during the clinic’s operating hours.

MAKING THE ROUNDS To include your photos in the next issue, contact Rob Langrell at rob.langrell@gmgvegas.com

Top: Last month, a group from Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican Hospitals’ San Martin campus participated in National Rebuilding Day with Rebuilding Together of Southern Nevada. RTSNV is a nonprofit organization that provides free home repairs and accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners. Since its inception in Las Vegas in 1994, RTSNV has been working with the community to preserve affordable homeownership by bringing volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners. RTSNV and its 1,200 community partners and volunteers have renovated and rehabilitated more than 6,500 homes, impacting the live of more than 14,000 of Southern Nevada’s most vulnerable homeowners and families.

Above: Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican Hospitals held an Open Forum event at UNLV’s Ham Hall to talk about its Hello humankindness campaign and other Dignity Health-specific initiatives. Dignity Health’s CEO Lloyd Dean spoke to the crowd of about 750 employees. Right: The Foothill High School marching band was outside when employees were leaving.

Open Forum photos courtesy of Exceed Photography

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DIGNITY HEALTH - ST. ROSE DOMINICAN SAN MARTIN CAMPUS NAMED SOUTHERN NEVADA’S FIRST BABY-FRIENDLY HOSPITAL

Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican Hospitals announces its San Martín campus received international recognition as an official Baby-Friendly Designated birth facility, the first in Southern Nevada. The designation is conferred by the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, a global program sponsored by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund, and implemented in the United States by Baby-Friendly USA. This initiative encourages and recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that offer an optimal level of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies.

“We are extremely proud of being named the first Baby-Friendly hospital in Southern Nevada,” said

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Vicky VanMeetren, president and CEO of the San Martín campus. “The practice of breastfeeding has always been an important part of what we do here at San Martín and this designation is significant to the community.”

There are more than 20,000 designated BabyFriendly hospitals and birth centers worldwide. Currently there are 175 active Baby-Friendly hospitals and birth centers in the United States.The BabyFriendly designation is given after a completion of a rigorous on-site survey. The award is maintained by continuing to practice the ten steps as demonstrated by quality processes.

PATRICK S. MCNULTY, M.D. TOP DOC 2014

American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons American Board of Spine Surgery SURGERY OF THE SPINE AND SPINAL DISORDERS

Dr. Patrick S. McNulty, M.D. is an accomplished, welltrained; double board-certified, experienced Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in Surgery of the Spine affiliated with Nevada Orthopedic and Spine Center. He has been in practice since 1993 specializing in Spinal Disorders. He has been in Las Vegas for 16 years.

His expertise includes the entire spine: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and the sacroiliac regions.

Dr. McNulty focuses his practice on Spinal Disorders in both adults and pediatrics, specializing in Complex Spinal Reconstruction, especially for deformity, such as scoliosis and loss of upright posture. He prides himself on keeping up on new, innovative techniques, but maintaining the perspective of well-established, successful time-proven methods. He is well-versed on minimally invasive techniques, using them appropriately so to not compromise ultimate structural success of the procedure. He is always willing to discuss and consider other approaches and let the patient make the informed decision.

Dr. McNulty graduated first in his class with his M.D. from the University of Miami. In addition, he also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering with majors in electrical engineering, chemistry, and computers, Magna Cum Laude from the University of Miami. He completed his Orthopedic Surgical Residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, affiliated with Texas Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital, in Dallas, Texas. Dr. McNulty then completed his Spine Fellowship at the Scoliosis and Spine Center, affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital, in Towson, Maryland.

After his Fellowship, Dr. McNulty was a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia for three and one half years. He was co-director of the Division of Spine Surgery and was involved full-time with orthopedic residency training.

Dr. McNulty’s dedication to the field of Orthopedics is reflected by his role as a valued member of many prestigious professional organizations. He is a Fellow

of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and a member of the North American Spine Society, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Tau Beta Pi Honor Society for Engineers, and the Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society for Electrical Engineers.

Dr. McNulty is also a member of the Scoliosis Research Society, which is a very prestigious society which requires 5 years of provisional membership before becoming a full active member. This society focuses on more complex issues of spine deformity, including spondylolithesis, scoliosis, and loss of upright posture. There are only three members of the Scoliosis Research Society in Nevada, and Dr. McNulty is the only one who treats both pediatric and adult patients.

Dr. McNulty is always committed to reasonable conservative methods prior to embarking upon surgical options. The goal is always to effectively move towards less pain, more function, and better health, with or without surgery. The goal is to start feeling better within 3 to 6 months. No matter who you are, significant pain that persists for longer than 3 to 6 months becomes much tougher to treat and succeed.

For many patients, they may need to address very important health issues before surgery. Dr. McNulty is committed to this because it will improve the patient’s outcome. He would much rather have you wait for surgery to be healthier. This means that important issues, such as smoking, obesity, chronic medication use, and deconditioning will be discussed in direct fashion because it is important to you, the patient. For some patients, addressing these very important health issues may eliminate the need for surgery all together. For others, it significantly improves the chance of getting the most out of your surgery and avoiding more surgery in the future.

Smokers especially can have technically successful surgery from a structural perspective, but not do well simply because they continue to smoke. Chronic narcotics are seldom an acceptable solution for pain and should be avoided if other options are available due to issues of tolerance and loss of effective pain relief over time.

702.258.3773 2560 N. TENAYA WAY, STE. 301 LAS VEGAS NV 89128 1505 WIGWAM PKWY., STE. 330 HENDERSON NV 89074

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Dr. McNulty has several recent awards and recognitions: America’s Top Orthopedists 2009 Presidential Who’s Who Among Business and Professional Achievers, 2011 Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2011 Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2012 Continental Who’s Who Pinnacle Professional of the Year 2012 Continental Who’s Who Lifetime Member Leading Physicians of the World 2013 Castle Connolly Recognized Top Doctors 2013 Dr. McNulty is Board-Certified by both the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and the American Board of Spine Surgery. He achieved the top percentile scores in the country on his board certification exams and maintains his current board certifications.

For more information about Dr. McNulty, please visit www.nevadaorthopedic.com

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Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health All educational programs are offered free of charge and are held at 888 W. Bonneville Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89106. For additional information, contact Susan Solorzano at 483.6055 or solorzs@ccf.org. Visit the patient and family services program calendar at www.keepmemoryalive.org/social services.

JUST WALK WITH A DOC PROGRAM First and third Saturdays of each month.

June 7, June 21, July 5, July 19 and Aug. 2, 8:30 a.m. Join Cleveland Clinic doctors for a talk and a walk through downtown Las Vegas. This community event combines a brief, informative talk by a Cleveland Clinic Nevada doctor followed by a casual 45-minute walk during which the participants can walk alongside the doctor and ask questions. Reservations not required.

CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART SERIES

Dynamic conversations about art through videoconferencing. All art education programs are held at the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. Event is open to the public and free. Contact Susan, 483-6055, solorzs@ccf.org for additional information.

LUNCH AND LEARN EDUCATIONAL SERIES Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m.

Bring your lunch, drinks and dessert provided. For more information, call Susan, 702-483-6055.

May 28: Explanations & Examples for Different Kinds of Brain Images – Dylan Wint, MD, Director, Fellowship in Cognitive Disorders; Director, Education in Neurodegeneration, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

What do different neuroimaging techniques, such as MRI, PET, CT, angiograms show doctors? See examples of brain imaging and discover what doctors use them for.

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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS COUNSELING SERVICES

Individual, couples and family therapy is available to address a range of issues related to mood, adjustment to diagnosis, relationships and care giving. Open to the community, free. Contact Joanne, 483-6006, fairchj@ccf.org for additional information.

HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUPS 4th Tuesday of every month from noon-1 p.m.

The group is held for gene positive individuals (asymptomatic and early stage) and adult family members. Interested individuals can contact Donna, 702-4836035 or municd@ccf.org.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP 1st Thursday of every month from noon-1 p.m.

Group for adult family members of individuals with MS. Open to the community, free of charge. Contact Joanne, 483-6006, fairchj@ccf.org for additional information.

MEMORY LOSS CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Wednesdays from 1:15-2:45 p.m.

This weekly group is held for adult family members who provide care and/or support for loved ones with memory loss.

Facilitated by Donna Munic-Miller, PhD at CCLRCBH, 888 W. Bonneville Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89106. For additional information, email municd@ccf.org or call 702-483-6035.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP 2nd Tuesday of every month from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

This group is held for early stage individuals and adult family members who provide care and/or support for loved ones with Parkinson’s disease. Separate groups meet at the same time. Phone screening for new early stage participants is required. For additional information contact Jenna 702-483-6054 or cliffoj@ccf.org.

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MOUNTAINVIEW HOSPITAL All programs are subject to change. MountainView Hospital is located at 3100 N. Tenaya Way, Las Vegas. For more information, visit SunriseHealthInfo.com and click Community Info/H2U. Call 233.5300 to register at least 48 hours in advance. Registration is required for all events.

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m.

H2U MountainView Office, 3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 114, Las Vegas MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS IN-BALANCE EXERCISE CLASS Thursdays, 2-3 p.m.

H2U MountainView Office, 3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 114, Las Vegas

The class provides circulation to the

body while keeping all muscles working. All aspects of the exercises are planned and provide the work to keep the body strong. Class is FREE for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis or $5 for others.

FREE MATERNITY UNIT TOUR Wednesday, May 28, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Mark Howard Classroom, 3100 N. Tenaya Way, Las Vegas

The Maternity Unit Tour gives expectant parents and family an opportunity to view the private birthing suites, nurseries and post-partum rooms. A brief explanation of MountainView’s delivery procedures, visitor rules, and items to bring are included.

LUNCH AND LEARN STROKE SERIES: STROKE AND YOU Wednesday, May 28, noon-1:30 p.m.

H2U MountainView Office, 3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 114, Las Vegas

Join Dr. Azin Azma, Neurologist for MountainView Hospital for an informational lecture on signs and symptoms of stroke. Free.

“Thank you Southern Nevada for 15 amazing years!� ~ Dr. Michael J. Crovetti, Jr.

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Location Abbreviations FTF Family to Family Connection, Henderson HEND WomensCare Center, Henderson MAC Siena Campus - MacDonald Room, Henderson RAN Rose de Lima Campus - Annex,

Henderson SAN San Martín Campus, Las Vegas WEST WomensCare Center, Las Vegas DINNER WITH A DOC Wednesday, June 4, 6-7 p.m. SAN.

Seating limited

New concepts in treating neuropathy pain with Peter Bregman, DPM, licensed podiatrist.

Tuesday, June 17, 6-7 p.m. SAN.

Seating limited

Alternatives to surgery for the treatment of knee arthritis with Jeff Grondel, M.D., licensed orthopedic surgeon.

Wednesday, July 16, 6-7 p.m. SAN.

Seating limited

Women’s Cancers - reducing the risks with Camille Falkner, M.D., licensed OB/GYN. STANFORD DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Thursdays, June 5 through July 10,

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Heritage Park Senior

Facility, 300 S. Racetrack Road.

Fridays, July 11 through Aug. 15,

9:30 a.m.-noon. HEND

Regain control of your life with this 6-week program, which offers support plus healthy eating, medication management and communication skills. Designed to complement your current medical treatment. Call 267-2950.

MEDICARE ABCD’S Tuesday, June 10 or July 8, 9-10 a.m. HEND, free.

Learn to decipher the Medicare maze and maximize Medicare benefits.

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BECOMING MEDICINE WISE Wednesday, June 11, 9 a.m.-noon HEND.

free, appointment needed Wednesday, July 23, 9 a.m.-noon WEST.

free, appointment needed

Meet individually with licensed pharmacist, Dr. Krystal Riccio, to learn how to take your prescription and over-the-counter medications so they work correctly with minimal side effects.

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT CLUB Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

4th Wednesdays – May 28, June 25 & July 30, 5:30-6:30 p.m. HEND, free.

Weekly weight management group with St. Rose Dominican registered dietitians STROLLER STRIDES Weds, 4-5 p.m. HEND, 10 classes for $110

Get a total body workout while engaging baby through songs and activities. Register at lasvegas.fit4mom.com.

COMMUNICATION THROUGH SIGN LANGUAGE Fridays, June 6, 20, 27, 3:30-5 p.m. HEND, free.

Fridays. July 11, 18, 25, 3:30-5 p.m. WEST, free.

Learn basic signs to increase communication in this 3-week workshop for adults.

SUNRISE HOSPITAL AND SUNRISE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL All programs are subject to change.

Sunrise Hospital is located at 3186 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas. For more information, visit SunriseHealthInfo.com. Call 233.5300 to register at least 48 hours in advance.

Registration is required for all events.

FREE MATERNITY UNIT TOUR Sundays, 2 -3 p.m.

Get to know the team and tour the Labor and Delivery suites and Level III NICU. Tours meet in the Sunrise Children’s Hospital Lobby. Park in the south parking lot and follow the signs to Sunrise Children’s Hospital.

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University Medical Center / Children’s Hospital of Nevada Classes held in the Family Resource Center, 1120 Shadow Lane, Las Vegas. Call 702.383.2229 for more information.

Walk With a Doc Thursdays, June 19, July 17 and Aug. 21, 7 a.m.

Lorenzi Park, 3333 W. Washington Ave. Meet in front of tennis courts.

This monthly event focuses on getting people moving, interested and engaged in their health. Each 30- to 45-minute walk opens with a 3- to 5-minute health talk and is facilitated by volunteer physicians who answer questions throughout the walk. Walks occur the 3rd Thursday of each month at Lorenzi Park. Free and open to the public.

Infant and Child CPR Saturday, June 7, 9 a.m-noon

This course is ideal for schools and students, new parents, grandparents, babysitters and others interested in learning how to save a life. Requires a $10 deposit, refunded when you attend the class.

Childbirth Class Thursdays, June 12, 19 and 26, 6-9 p.m.

This is a three-part class designed to teach parents about the birth process, including breathing techniques, comfort measures and relaxation. You should complete your Childbirth class in your 7th or 8th month of pregnancy. If you are delivering at another hospital there is $35 fee.

Breastfeeding Preparation Tuesday, June 17, 6-8:30 p.m.

One of our certified lactation specialist leads this discussion on the benefits of breastfeeding and provides expectant and new mothers with the skills they may need to successfully breastfeed. Birth partners and other family members are welcome to attend. Class should be completed prior to delivery.

Adults only. Free.

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• Multiple well-known medical tenants • High visibility on St. Rose Parkway • Strategic medical corridor location

Shared Equity - Building ownership the easy way 8880 West Sunset Road, Third Floor Las Vegas, NV, 89148 Call Jennifer Dittebrandt at (702) 735-5532 for leasing opportunities

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Skilled Nursing Facilities Ranked by number of certified beds as of January 31, 2014

Rank

Center

1

Lake Mead Health & Rehabilitation Ctr.

2

TLC Care Center

3

Delmar Gardens of Green Valley

4

Mission Pines Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Certified beds

Medicare Five-star rating

Program Participation

Councils

Year est. locally

266

1

Medicare, Medicaid

resident

2014

Donald Abdouch administrator

255

2

Medicare, Medicaid

resident

1999

David Campbell administrator

242

3

Medicare, Medicaid

resident

1988

Michelle Stenslie administrator

240

4

Medicaid

resident

1999

Troy Maldoven administrator

239

2

Medicare, Medicaid

resident, family

1993

Clarissa Dewese administrator

225

4

Medicare, Medicaid

resident, family

1999

Joe Ann Cole administrator

190

3

Medicare, Medicaid

resident

2005

Tracy Brantley administrator

188

1

Medicare, Medicaid

resident

1999

Matthew Pool administrator

182

1

Medicare, Medicaid

resident

1980

Michael Fleming administrator

180

4

Medicare, Medicaid

resident, family

2002

Frank Bellinger administrator

151

5

Medicare, Medicaid

resident

1998

Kerry Laviolette CEO

148

3

Medicare, Medicaid

resident

1999

Joshua Roberts administrator

144

3

Medicare, Medicaid

resident

1969

James Toomey president

1180 E. Lake Mead Parkway Henderson 89015 565-8555 1500 W. Warm Springs Road Henderson 89014 547-6700 • TLCCareCenter.com 100 Delmar Gardens Drive Henderson 89074 361-6111 • DelMarGardens.com

Top executive

2860 E. Cheyenne Ave. North Las Vegas 89030 644-7777 • MissionPines.com

5

Life Care Center of Las Vegas

6

Royal Springs Healthcare and Rehab

7

The Heights of Summerlin

8

Marquis Care Plaza Regency

9

North Las Vegas Care Center

10

Nevada State Veterans HomeBoulder City

6151 Vegas Drive Las Vegas 89108 648-4900 • LCCA.com 8501 Del Webb Blvd.

Las Vegas 89134 804-3000 10550 Park Run Drive Las Vegas 89144 515-6200 • TheHeightsLV.com 6021 W. Cheyenne Ave. Las Vegas 89108 396-1401 • MarquisCompanies.com 3215 E. Cheyenne Ave. North Las Vegas 89030 649-7800

100 Veterans Memorial Drive Boulder City 89005 332-6864 • Veterans.NV.gov

11

Silver Hills Health Care Center

12

Silver Ridge Health Care Center

13

El Jen Convalescent Hospital & Retirement Home

3450 N. Buffalo Drive Las Vegas 89129 952-2273 • SilverHillsHealthCareCenter.com 1151 Torrey Pines Drive Las Vegas 89146 938-8333 • SilverRidgeHealthCareCenter.com

5538 W. Duncan Drive Las Vegas 89130 645-2606 • ElJenHealthCare.com

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Rank

14

Center

Horizon Health and Rehabilitation Center

Certified beds

Medicare Five-star rating

Program Participation

Councils

Year est. locally

138

1

Medicare, Medicaid

resident

1970

Herald McBride administrator

120

4

Medicare, Medicaid

resident, family

2000

Bina Hribik-Portello administrator

120

4

Medicare, Medicaid

resident

2010

Jordan Costanzo administrator

108

3

Medicare, Medicaid

resident

2009

Esteban Duran-Ballen administrator

100

3

Medicare, Medicaid

resident

1973

Edmond Morache administrator

100

4

Medicare, Medicaid

resident

1988

Deana Schoenbein administrator

Top executive

660 Desert Lane Las Vegas 89106 382-5580 • HorizonHealthAndRehab.com

15a

Life Care Center of Paradise Valley

15b

Marquis Care at Centennial Hills

2325 E. Harmon Ave. Las Vegas 89119 798-7990 • LCCA.com 6351 N. Fort Apache Road.

Las Vegas 89149 515-3000 • MarquisCompanies.com

17

Kindred Hospital Flamingo

18a

Southern Nevada Medical & Rehabilitation Center

2250 E. Flamingo Road Las Vegas 89119 784-4369 • KindredHealthCare.com

2945 Casa Vegas St. Las Vegas 89109 735-7179

18b

St. Joseph Transitional Rehab Center 2035 W. Charleston Blvd.

Las Vegas 89102 386-7980 • SkilledHealthCare.com

Sources: Nevada Health Division Bureau of Licensure and Certification, Medicare gov and VEGAS INC research.

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Number of primary care physicians in Nevada per 100,000 members of the population in 2012. The Silver State’s average is significantly lower than the national average of 46.1, according the Centers for Disease Control.

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Estimated number of children under 18 who suffer some form of arthritis or rheumatic condition, which amounts to one in every 250 U.S. children.

67 million

Number of U.S. adults who have high blood pressure. According to data gathered from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, of those individuals, only 47 percent have the condition under control.

3.1 percent

Percentage of adult population in Nevada that has suffered a stroke.

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Average annual medical costs as of 2005 for Medicaid-enrolled children with autism spectrum disorder.

5.8

Number of deaths per 100,000 members of the Nevada population attributed to stomach cancer in 2010.

44 percent

Percentage of adults with disabilities who received a physical activity recommendation while visiting their doctor in the last year.

1.1 million

Number of people in the United States living with the HIV infection. Of these individuals, about one in six are unaware of their affliction.

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Percentage of U.S. routine prenatal care visits in 2009-’10 during which women saw a health care provider whose specialty was not obstetrics and gynecology.

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Number of U.S. deaths attributed to heart disease in 2010. The No. 1 cause of death among Americans, heart disease killed 193.6 people per 100,000 members of the population.

I hold water to a higher standard.

The Superstar Standard.

My name is Matt, and my job at the Southern Nevada Water Authority is to make sure water delivered to your home meets or surpasses all state and federal drinking-water standards.

At home, my job is to make sure my family drinks plenty of clean, healthy water.

At the SNWA, we keep a very close eye on water quality, conducting hundreds of thousands of analyses every year to verify the quality of our drinking water. And that makes both of my jobs a lot easier.

We know that some customers use additional home water treatment devices and want to help you make informed decisions. If you have questions or would like objective information about supplemental water treatment systems, visit snwa.com or call 702-258-3930.

The SNWA is a not-for-profit public agency.

LOOKING BACK

VALLEY HOSPITAL PAVED WAY FOR GROWTH OF VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM

By Rebecca Clifford-Cruz Dedicated on Jan. 30, 1972, Valley Hospital opened as Southern Nevada’s third-largest hospital with 269 beds. In the mid-1970s, it was the first hospital in the state to implement the IV Additive Program, a process for the preparation of intravenous medication that resulted in greater safety for patients.

On July 31, 1979, the hospital was purchased by Universal Health Services, the health care parent company that now operates five hospitals under the Valley Health System umbrella.

Those facilities include Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center, Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center, Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Summerlin Hospital Medical Center and Valley Hospital Medical Center.

With growth and expansion during the past four decades, the hospital’s patient capacity nearly doubled with 409 beds at its peak. Since the closure of the Women’s Center earlier this year, the facility is licensed for 301 beds.

Above: The Valley Hospital marquee and emergency services sign shown on Dec. 28, 1981.

Right top: Valley Hospital’s new graduate program shown on June 7, 1981.

Bottom: Youngsters line up at the Valley X-ray clinic to have their Halloween candy tested for foreign objects on Nov. 1, 1981.

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Congratulations to the HealthCare Partners doctors who were honored as 2014 HealthCare Quarterly Top Doctors. We are proud to have you on our team and applaud you for delivering quality care to our patients each and every day.

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The physicians at Innovative Pain Care Center are proud to provide quality care to chronic pain patients in the Las Vegas area. With offices in Summerlin, Las Vegas and Henderson, as well as a state-of-the-art, freestanding Ambulatory Surgical Center, our team has succeeded in making the overall experience in our clinic as pleasant, safe, and convenient as possible.

Innovative Pain Care Center is pleased to be awarded as one of the Top Docs for Pain Management in Vegas Inc, the original and most authoritative list for top physicians in Nevada. In addition to this prestigious award, the doctors at IPCC have also won the Patient Choice Award for over four years running.

Daniel L. Burkhead, M.D.

Ho V. Dzung, M.D.

Edward M. Outlaw, M.D.

Willis Y. Wu, M.D.

Dr. Daniel L. Burkhead, M.D. founded

Dr. Ho V. Dzung, M.D. joined

Dr. Edward M. Outlaw earned his

Dr. Willis Wu received his

with the vision of offering high-tech,

2011. He attended Georgetown

Biology from Central State University

engineering from Duke University

the Innovative Pain Care Center in 2001 affordable, and compassionate care with a patient-centered approach.

Following his undergraduate training at The University of Michigan, Dr.

Burkhead received his Medical Degree in 1994 from Wayne State University, in Detroit, Michigan. He then moved to Seattle, WA to undergo residency

training in anesthesia at the prestigious Virginia Mason Medical Center, after which he completed his fellowship in Pain Management at the University

of Washington, known for having the nation’s first Pain Clinic. He now has

over 13 years’ experience in providing

pain care to the Las Vegas community.

He also has a focus on education as an

Adjunct Professor at Touro University.

Dr. Burkhead has given lectures to

local law enforcement and the DEA, regarding physicians’ perspective of prescription drug abuse.

Innovative Pain Care Center in

University as an undergraduate and later graduated from the Medical College of Virginia in 2004. His

studies took him to New York where

he immersed himself in anesthesiology at SUNY Downstate. Dr. Dzung then continued his education in

interventional pain management at the University of Buffalo. He also spent

time learning advanced interventional pain management at Roswell Cancer

Institute. Dr. Dzung believes in IPCC’s philosophy of providing honest, quality and advanced care to patients who

Bachelor of Science degree cum laude in in Wilberforce, OH. He earned his

medical degree from Drew/UCLA in

Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Outlaw then did

an internship, first in surgery at HarborUCLA in Torrance, CA and then, in Internal Medicine at Tulane

School of Medicine in New Orleans,

LA. He attended a Physical medicine and Rehabilitation residency at UT

Southwestern and went on to a post

graduate fellowship in Musculoskeletal

Medicine/ Pain at LSU Medical Center in New Orleans.

are suffering from chronic pain. He

Board Certified in Pain Medicine

lives by treating their pain symptoms

and Rehabilitation. Dr. Outlaw has

enjoys returning patients back to their and reducing the need for pain medications.

undergraduate degree of biomedical with a minor in chemistry. He went to

Drexel University College of Medicine for his medical degree after a year of working in medical research at

University of California at Irvine.

After completing one year of internal medicine internship, he pursued his

residency training in anesthesiology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. Subsequently and finally, he completed his fellowship training as an interventional pain specialist at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

(ABA board) and Physical Medicine

He is specialized in the interventional

been a physician in Las Vegas since

including ultrasound-guided

September 2003.

approach of pain management

injections. He is a firm believer of a multi-modal approach to pain

management combining injection

therapy with conventional medication/ physical therapy treatment.

Innovative Pain Care Center specializes in numerous high-tech, state of-the-art pain management techniques including Fluoroscopic Guided Injections, Radiofrequency Rhizotomy and Spinal Cord Stimulation. We are pleased to announce the addition of Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy to our clinic. Utilizing our new fully accredited Medicare-certified Ambulatory Surgery Center, we can provide cutting edge treatments in the safest, most comfortable manner.

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