From the Editor
From the Editor
The Joy of Health Care After reading this month’s cover story on the Women’s Wellness Clinic, one gets the sense that obstetric gynecologists Andrea Lukes and Amy Stanfield reap considerable
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joy from their professional lives. The guiding principle of this women’s health care practice: “It is a privilege to care for women.” The genuine nature of this claim is reflected in everything from involvement in clinical research through Carolina Women’s Research and Wellness Clinic and the pursuit of clinical excellence in minimally invasive procedures to the myriad of women’s health services offered and even the flexible office hours. Dr. Stanfield’s expertise in integrative medicine enables the practice to advise on a wider range of medically appropriate treatment alternatives. These women also strive for balance. They have grown their practice, while staying independent, inviting and flexible, and while being fully engaged in raising their families. As proof of the latter, I called Dr. Lukes one snow day a couple of years ago and caught
Editor Heidi Ketler, APR
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Contributing Editors Douglas R. Dirschl, M.D. Andre C. Grant, M.D. Jack Inge, M.D. Amanda Kanaan Paul J. Pittman, C.F.P. Photography Mark Jacoby Creative Director Joseph Dally
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her sled riding with her kids!
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Also contributing to this issue of The Triangle Physician are gynecologist Jack Ing, who
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applauds marvelous advances possible with robotic surgery, and orthopedic surgeons Douglas Dirschl and Andre Grant. Dr. Dirschl discusses the need for physicians to embrace proper and ongoing management of patients who sustain fragility fractures. Dr. Grant reviews the evolution of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and the new definition of success brought on by long-term research findings. Marketing specialist Amanda Kanaan and certified financial planner Paul Pittman return this month with practice management advice. Ms. Kanaan discusses the value of a physician liaison as part of the health care team. Mr. Pittman weighs the pros and cons of converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. We always welcome news and information of interest to the Triangle medical community, as well as your advertising. If the Triangle medical community is your market, The Triangle Physician is your best medium. Get creative, run on a consistent basis and you’re likely to be overjoyed by the response. With great appreciation for all you do,
Heidi Ketler Editor
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