Our Cutting-Edge Department of Surgery

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1 IN THIS ISSUE 4Letter from the Surgery Department Chair 4Profiles of select surgical experts by specialty 4Map of new Health Center location in Southington PHYSICIAN DIRECTORY REAch out Dr. McFadden welcomes your feedback, questions, and concerns. Contact him directly at or Special Department of Surgery Issue CONSULTS News for physicians from the UCONN Health Center With more than 450 physicians, UConn has the largest multispecialty group in central Connecticut. We cover virtually every specialty and subspecialty in health care. Detailed, up-to-date information about our specialists is available in our online physician directory at uconndocs.uchc.edu. Our Cutting-Edge Department of Surgery A letter from David W. McFadden, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S., Department of Surgery Chair As the chair of the Department of Surgery, I have an intimate knowledge of and great appreciation for the depth and breadth of the interdisciplinary surgical services and patient-centered treatment options offered at the UConn Health Center. Our general treatment philosophy combines supreme, compassionate patient care; expert surgeons in their fields; state-of-the-art facilities and equipment; and the latest scientific research all of which creates an atmosphere in which patients and their families can be assured they are receiving the best surgical care possible. Health Center surgeons working in and across various specialties breast cancer/ surgical oncology, cardiothoracic surgery, general surgery, neurosurgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and vascular surgery, among others use today s most advanced technologies and methodologies to perform often-complex robotic and CONTINUED ON next PAGE

2 CONTINUED from COVEr PAGE other minimally invasive surgeries. The high caliber of recent faculty recruitments to our surgical ranks some of whom are profi led in this special issue of Consults underscores our ongoing commitment to strengthening the Health Center s surgical services and broadening our various teams. In short, we are committed to continually fi nding and hiring only the most talented surgeons in the country to serve our patients needs. We are the tertiary academic Department of Surgery for Connecticut. In addition to recruiting and retaining expert surgeons, we maintain a strong focus on research. In keeping with our standing as an academic department, at least one research component accompanies and informs every single related clinical activity in our department. Our surgeons take full advantage of the department s 10,000 square feet of facility space devoted exclusively to research and scientifi c study. What s more, our commitment to continuing knowledge is evidenced by our 40 full-time faculty members who actively participate in research and teach throughout the university. This university hospital model, which stresses research and scholarship along with exemplary patient care, is a big reason I chose to practice medicine here at the Health Center. But there were certainly other factors behind my decision: I originally came to UConn because I knew the Health Center was and is experiencing a time of promise, growth, innovation, and positive change and I knew I wanted to be at the forefront of that innovation, pushing for improvement in the surgical fi eld. And my time here since has shown me that UConn will always be driving innovation and change because that s what we do. I enjoy working somewhere where I can say, without any hesitation, that my colleagues in the state can be assured that they are referring their patients to the best surgeons in the region when they refer them to UConn Health Center. We will provide consultations for your patients within 24 hours of a request! In this special issue of Consults, you can learn more about our surgical services and specialists. We hope you will consider this information when making treatment decisions with your patients. We are committed, above all else, to working with you, our colleagues in the region, to provide the very best surgical care for all patients. Above is a rendering of the new ambulatory care center at uconn health center. the building is expected to be completed in early Below is a rendering of the new patient tower being built at uconn health center; its completion is expected in January of david W. mcfadden, m.d., m.b.a., F.a.c.s. Chair, Department of Surgery Surgeon-in-Chief

3 Our Surgical Services and Specialists At the UConn Health Center, we offer a vast array of surgical procedures and services. Our surgeons use the most advanced procedures, equipment, and techniques to ensure they are providing patients with superior medical care. The following pages highlight a sampling of our surgical services as well as the expert physicians who perform the treatments. The Department of Surgery includes: Cardiothoracic Surgery General Surgery Neurosurgery Ophthalmology Otolaryngology Pediatric Surgery (at CCMC) Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Surgical Oncology Surgical Research Urologic Surgery Vascular Surgery Accomplished, nationally recognized surgeons are also part of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Learn more at uchc.edu. Breast Cancer/ Surgical Oncology Christina Stevenson, M.D., a boardcertified surgeon specializing in surgical oncology, endocrine surgery, breast cancer, and breast health, serves as an assistant professor of surgery. Medical School: George Washington University Internship: Washington Hospital Center Residency: Hahnemann University Hospital; Washington Hospital Center Fellowship: Virginia Commonwealth University (surgical oncology); National Cancer Institute (surgical oncology) Bruce Brenner, M.D., F.A.C.S., associate professor of surgery and surgical director of the Colon Cancer Prevention Program, specializes in surgical oncology. His expertise is in colon and rectal cancers as well as other GI cancers. Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis Residency: New Jersey Medical School (general surgery) Fellowship: Roswell Park Cancer Institute (surgical oncology) Cardiothoracic Surgery Stephen J. Lahey, M.D., is a professor and the chief of cardiothoracic surgery at The Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center. Medical School: Tufts University Internship/Residency: Brigham and Women s Hospital (general surgery) Fellowship: Cornell Medical Center/ New York Hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital (thoracic surgery) 3 4Special Issue

4 General Surgery The Division of General Surgery at the Health Center is equipped to treat a variety of conditions, including esophageal cancer, gallbladder cancer, rectal cancer, colon cancer, and pancreatic cancer. Surgeons at the Center also perform cutting-edge gastroenterological surgeries such as pancreatic, hepatobiliary, and colorectal surgery as well as a number of general and minimally invasive surgeries. David W. McFadden, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S., surgeon-in-chief, specializes in surgical oncology and gastrointestinal cancer, among other areas of focus. He also is interested in advanced minimally invasive techniques. Medical School: University of Virginia Internship/Residency: Johns Hopkins University (general surgery) Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University (hepatobiliary, critical care surgery) Brian D. Shames, M.D., the general surgery division chief, specializes in laparoscopic/minimally invasive surgery and hepatobiliary surgery. Medical School/Internship: University of Connecticut School of Medicine Residency: University of Colorado (NIH research, general surgery) Fellowship: University of Wisconsin (transplant research, clinical transplant) David Giles, M.D., specializes in general surgery and laparoscopic/minimally invasive surgery. Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina Residency: University Hospitals of Cleveland Fellowship: Hartford Hospital (surgical research, trauma, surgical critical care) Coming Soon Joy Liang, M.D., will join the Health Center as a general surgeon this summer. Her expertise is in general surgery and minimally invasive surgery. Medical School: University of California, Irvine Internship/Residency: University of Connecticut School of Medicine Neurosurgery Hilary C. Onyiuke, M.D., is associate professor and chief of the division of neurosurgery. He specializes in neurosurgery and spine surgery. Medical School: College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, University College Hospital Residency: Department of Surgery College of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan; Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery, University of Toronto Fellowship: Neurotrauma, Division of Neurosurgery, Sunnybrook Health Science Center (head trauma and spinal cord injury) Ryan A. Zengou, M.D., a neurosurgeon and assistant professor of surgery, holds a particular interest in skull base and tumor surgery and other cerebrovascular disease-related issues. Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine Residency: Rush University Medical Center (neurological surgery)

5 Reconstructive Surgery Rajiv Chandawarkar, M.D., is chief of plastic and reconstructive surgery and an associate professor. He specializes in cancer reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery. Medical School: University of Bombay Residency: University of Bombay (general, ENT, plastic surgery); Tata Memorial Hospital (surgical oncology); Akron General Medical Center (general surgery) Fellowship: Kurume University (surgical oncology); M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (microvascular, reconstructive surgery); Summa Health System/Northeastern Ohio University (plastic, reconstructive surgery); Tata Memorial Hospital (surgical oncology) Coming Soon Amir R. Nasir, M.D., will join the UConn plastic surgery team this summer. His expertise includes cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery, and plastic surgery. Medical School: University of Kansas Residency: University of Kansas Fellowship: Boston Medical Center (aesthetics and reconstructive surgery) Vascular Surgery Michael Dahn, M.D., Ph.D., director of the vascular fellowship, specializes in vascular surgery, peripheral arterial disease, endovascular intervention, and carotid stenting. Medical School: SUNY Buffalo (Ph.D. from Wayne State University) Residency: Boston University Medical Center Fellowship: St. Mary s Hospital (endovascular medicine) James O. Menzoian, M.D., a professor in the department of surgery, performs vascular, carotid, and abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery. Medical School: SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn Residency/Fellowship: Boston University Medical Center (surgery) Coming Soon Adam R. Cloud, M.D., will join the vascular team at the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center this summer. Medical School: University of Vermont Residency: SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine Fellowship: University of Connecticut School of Medicine Urology Erica Lambert, M.D., our newest addition, specializes in the treatment of kidney stones and minimally invasive and robotic urologic surgery. Medical School: Jefferson Medical College Residency: New York Presbyterian Medical Center, Columbia University (urology) Fellowship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (endourology, laparoscopic/robotic surgery) Stay connected For more information about these services or to refer a patient to one of these specialists, call CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 Special Issue 5

6 University of Connecticut Health Center 263 Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT HEALTH CENTER? CONTACT US uch-114 rick Daddario Physician Outreach manager or or CONTINUED from PAGE 5 Ophthalmology Featured expert Jeanine Suchecki, M.D., an associate professor of surgery, is board certifi ed in ophthalmology. Medical School/Residency: State University of New York Health Science Center Fellowship: University of Connecticut School of Medicine (cornea, external disease) Otolaryngology The Division of Otolaryngology provides comprehensive ENT care, including the region s only Voice and Speech Clinic. Featured expert Kourosh Parham, M.D., Ph.D., an ENT specialist, has expertise in transnasal esophagoscopy (TNE) and vagal nerve stimulator (VNS) implantation. Medical School/Internship: University of Connecticut School of Medicine (Ph.D. from Northern Illinois University) Residency: University of Connecticut (otolaryngology/head and neck surgery) Fellowship: University of Connecticut (research) New Location, New Services uconn health center opens new medical offices in Southington At our newest medical offi ce, located at 1115 West Street in Southington, surgeons specializing in ENT, plastics, colorectal, breast, general, vascular, urology, neurosurgery, and orthopaedics are now seeing patients. FInd more For details and a list of physicians at this location, call Main Campus, Hospital and Physicians Offices Physicians Offices special IssUE 6