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Fallon Clinic doctors and professional health care staff provide an unmatched level of quality and service in our area. In fact, according to Massachusetts Quality Health Partners (MHQP), Fallon Clinic leads central Massachusetts in quality of care, setting four national benchmarks in care standards and exceeding the national average in 16 of their 20 measures.*
That means you can rest assured that the care you receive at Fallon Clinic is some of the best care you can receive in our country. Our doctors prove this every day. A number of our doctors have won awards in recognition of the care they deliver to our patients. Others are involved in a variety of research projects, while others who are experts in their field are published in medical journals and health care publications.
Below you’ll find information on just some of the awards our doctors have earned, learn about their innovative initiatives and research projects, as well as their publications.
Physician Awards
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Dr. Trudel Named in Readers’ Choice Awards
Readers of The Landmark, a newspaper serving Holden, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland and Sterling, have voted Dr. John Trudel of Holden Family Practice their favorite Doctor/Primary Care in the 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards. Congratulations to Dr. Trudel on being the only Family Practice physician recognized in the Reader’s Choice awards!
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Dr. Cavanaugh - Fallon Clinic’s Dr. Robert Cavanaugh Named Community Clinician of the Year |
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Dr. Celona - 2004 Harvard School of Public Health Occupational and Environmental Medicine Teacher of the Year |
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Dr. Brian Downey, cardiologist, and Dr. Richard Rosiello, pulmonologist, were included in the "Most Influential Doctors" database, a resource created for USA Today by the medical information analyst firm Qforma.
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Dr. Seetharaman - Named Community Faculty Educator by UMass Medical School
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Dr. Stoker - 2004 Frederick J. McCready Teacher of the Year by UMass Medical School |
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Dr. Swotinsky - Occupational health services department receives nationally recognized award from Health Resources, Inc.
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Dr. Yood - Chief of Rheumatology receives prestigous Paulding Phelps Award for outstanding service. |
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Dr. Curuchi Anand (Gastroenterology)
Clnical experience with 100 consecutive patients consented for gastric electrical stimulation for drug refractory gastroparesis. Curuchi Anand, Amar Al-Juburi, Thomas Abell. Gastroenterology 2002; 122 (4) (1):A340.
CNS vascuptis associated with hepatitis C: treatment with PEG interferon and ribavarin. C. Anand, S. Bhargava, J.P. Raufman. AASLD single topic conference on hepatitis C. Chicago, April 2002.
Response to gastric electrical stimulation for drug refractory gastroparesis: comparison of cpnical outcome with duration. C. Anand, A. Al-Juburi, T. Abell. American Journal of Gastroenterology 2002: 97 (9):A853.
Cpnical subtypes do not have varying responses to gastric electrical stimulation for drug refractory gastroparesis. C. Anand, A. Al-Juburi, T. Abell. American Motipty Society, Galveston, 2002.
Even a very high concentration of CA 19-9 is not a repable marker of pancreatobipary mapgnancy. Curuchi Anand and Vivek Raj. American Journal of Gastroenterology 2002; 97 (9):A487.
Central nervous system and intestinal vascuptis associated with hepatitis C. Anand, S. Bhargava, V. Raj and J.P. Raufman. American Journal of Gastroenterology 2002; 97 (9): A491.
Response to Gastric Electrical Stimulation for drug refractory gastroparesis: does solid gastric emptying improve or not with time? C. Anand, A. Al-Juburi, B. Familoni, T. Abell. Gastroenterology 2003; 124 (4) (1): A675.
Comparison of sedation practices for ERCP by gastroenterologists and anesthesiologists: impact on outcomes. F. Oprescu, C. Anand, S. Bhargava, V. Raj. American Journal of Gastroenterology 2003; 98(9):A176.
Recurrent giant inflammatory polyposis of sigmoid colon associated with inflammatory bowel disease. C. Anand, J. Blackshear, D. Yadav. American Journal of Gastroenterology 2003; 98(9): A449.
Heart Block during Infliximab Infusion: a report of two cases. C.Anand, A.Al-Juburi, S. Bhargava. American Journal of Gastroenterology 2003; 98(9): A419.
Unsedated Peroral Small-Caliber Endoscopy for Screening of Cirrhotics for Esophageal Varices. C. Anand, J. Lindsey, F.Oprescu, T. Angtuaco, S.Bhargava, V. Raj. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2004; 59(5): AB 239.
Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) Amyloidosis in Plasma cell dyscrasias (PCD): A descriptive analysis at a large referral center. C. Anand, T. Giampaolo, G. Tricot, M. Fox, D. Yadav. Gastroenterology 2004; 126(4) (2): A 391.
Extramedullary Plasmacytomas (EMP) involving the Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) in Multiple Myeloma (MM): A descriptive analysis at a large referral center for MM C. Anand, T. Giampaolo, G. Tricot, M. Fox, D. Yadav. Gastroenterology 2004; 126(4) (2): A393.
Gastric Electrical Stimulation—A 10 Year Experience. Curuchi Anand, Amar Al-Juburi , Babajide Familoni, Hani Rashed, Kevin Blanchard, Anil Minocha, Thomas L Abell. Gastroenterology 2004; 126(4)(2): A605.
Dr. Paul Arcand (General & Vascular Surgery)
Riciardi, R., Islam, S., Canete, J. (UMMS), Arcand, P. (Fallon Clinic Surgical department), Stoker, M. , “Effectiveness and Long-Term Results of Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration.” Surgical Endoscopy. 2003;17:19-22.
Dr. Konstantino Avradopoulos (General & Vascular Surgery)
Kelly M, Luu T, Avradopoulos K, Case report: “portal gas embolism after hydrogen peroxide ingestion in an adult patient.” Annals of Emergency Medicine, 1992; 21 (11): 1391 – 1393.
Peters JH, Miller J, Nichols KE, Ollila D, Avradopoulos K, “Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients with acute biliary symptoms.” The American Journal of Surgery. Vol. 166, Sept. 1993, pp 300 – 303.
Avradopoulos K, Mehta S, Blackinton D, Wanebo HJ, “IL-10 as a possible mediator of Immunosuppressive effect inpatients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.” Annals of Surgical Oncology, 1997. pp 184 - 190.
Avradopoulos K, Vezeridis MP, Wanebo HJ, “Soft tissue sarcoma.” Rhode Island Medicine and Health. Vol. 80, January 1997, pp 15 – 18.
Chu, QD, Vezeridis MP, Avradopoulos K, Wanebo HJ, “Repeat Hepatic Resection for Recurrent Colorectal Cancer.” World Journal of Surgery. Vol. 21, 1997. pp 292 – 296.
Wanebo HJ, Chu QD, Avradopoulos K, Vezeridis MP, “Current Perspectives on Repeat Hepatic Resection for Colorectal Carcinoma.” A Review/Surgery. April 1996, 119 (4): 361 – 371.
Avradopoulos K, Vezeridis MP, Wanebo HJ, “Pelvic exenteration for recurrent rectal cancer.” Cameron JL, (ed.) Advances in Surgery, Vol. 29, 1996, St. Louis, Mosby-Year Book, pp 215 – 223.
Vezerdis MP, Avradopoulos K, “Biology of metastases.” Wanebo HJ, (ed.) Surgery for Gastrointestinal Cancer: A multidisciplinary Approach. (Philadelphia, Kippincott-Raven), pp 43 – 58.
Avradopoulos K, Wanebo HJ, Pappas SG, “Resection for Recurrent Colorectal Liver Metastases.” Cancer Treat Regional. 2001;109, pp 219 – 27
“Effect of Tumor Factors, Comorbidities and Treatment on Survival of Elderly Patients (>80) Diagnosed with Early Stage Breast Cancer.” Avradopoulos K, Sara S, Emaini S, Presented at Society of Surgical Oncology, March, 2007. Abstract Published.
Dr. Robert Black (Nephrology)
Andrade, SE, Gurwitz, J, Black, RM, et al: Hypertension Management: The Care Gap Between Clinical Guidelines and Clinical Practice. American Journal of Managed Care 10:481, 2004
Black, RM: Disorders of Acid-Base and Potassium Balance: ACS Surgery: Principles and Practice 7: 1, 2005
Black, RM: Pericarditis in renal failure. Up To Date, Inc. BD Rose (ed)., 2005, in press
Black, RM: Disorders of Sodium and Potassium Balance. Intensive Care Medicine, Lippincott-Raven Publishers, 2005, in press
Black, RM: Metabolic Acidosis and Metabolic Alkalosis. Intensive Care Medicine, Lippincott-Raven Publishers, 200, in press
Baginski P, Tandar A, Black, RM: Mesalamine- (5-ASA: Asacol) induced end-stage renal disease. J Am Soc Nephol 11:AO302, 2000.
Jobinson Thomas, Black, RM, and L.V. Rao: Tolmetin-induced pseudoproteinuria: Observations and pathogenesis. J Am Soc Nephrol 13:678A, 2002.
Tandar A, George VS, Black, RM, et al: N-acetylcysteine in the prevention of radiocontrast-induced nephropathy in high risk patients undergoing urgent or emergent coronary angiography. Accepted for presentation: American Heart Association, New Orleans, November 2004.
Black, RM, et at: Parathyroid hormone levels and calciphylaxis. J Am Soc Nephrol (Abstract). J Am Soc Nephrol In press, Nov, 2005
Dr. Lawrence Garber (Internal Medicine)
Gurwitz JH, Garber LD, Bates DW, et al. Incidence and preventability of adverse drug events among older persons in the ambulatory setting. JAMA 2003;289:1107-1116
Field TS, Gurwitz JH, Garber LD, Bates DW, et al. Strategies for Detecting Adverse Drug Events among Older Persons in the Ambulatory Setting. JAMIA 2004;11(6):492-498
Dr. Natalie P. Higgins (Otolaryngology)
Please note that
many of Dr. Higgins' publications were published under her maiden name of Steele.
Mayorga O, Higgins N, Fried MP. Nasal Fracture Reduction. Emedicine.
Higgins NP, Smith RV, Fried MP. Virtual laryngoscopy. The Larynx, 3rd Edition.
Higgins NP. Book Review: Dallas Rhinoplasty: Nasal Surgery by the Masters. Annals of Otolaryngology. Dec 2007.
Steele NP, Tokayer A, Smith RV. Retrograde Endoscopic Dilation of Chemotherapy and Radiation Induced Esophageal Stenosis Under Direct Visualization. Am J Otolaryngol. 2007 Mar-Apr;28(2):98-102.
Steele NP, Wenig BM, Sessions RB. Benign Mixed Tumor of the Parotid Gland Metastasizing to the Contralateral Mediastinum. Am J Otolaryngol. 2007 Mar-Apr;28(2):130-3.
Steele NP, Vambutas A. Aberrant facial nerve. Ear Nose Throat J. 2006 Aug;85(8):472-473.
Madnani DD, Steele NP, de Vries E. Factors that predict the need for intubation in patients with smoke inhalation injury. Ear Nose Throat J. 2006 Apr;85(4):278-280.
Steele NP, Myssiorek DJ. West Nile Virus Induced Vocal Fold Paresis. Laryngoscope 2006 Mar;116(3):494-6.
Steele NP, Sampogna D, Sessions RB. Kaposi’s Sarcoma of an Intraparotid Lymph Node Leading to a Diagnosis of HIV. Laryngoscope 2005 May;115(5):861-863.
Steele NP, Myssiorek D, Zahtz GD, Diamond A. Pediatric Hemophilic Pseudotumor of the Paranasal Sinus.Laryngoscope 2004 Oct;114(10):1761-1763.
Levy WC, Steele NP, Leclerc KM, Stratton JR. Biomechanical efficiency is decreased in heart failure during low level steady state and maximal ramp exercise. Eur J Heart Fail. 2004 Dec;6(7):917-26.
Mitchell SH, Steele NP, Leclerc KM, Sullivan M, Levy WC. Oxygen Cost of Exercise Is Increased in Heart Failure After Accounting for Recovery Costs. Chest 2003 Aug;124(2):572-579.
Leclerc KM, Steele NP, Levy WC. The effect of acute norepinephrine infusion on oxygen consumption and efficiency during steady state exercise in congestive heart failure. Med Sci Sports 2000; 32: 2029-2034.
Steele NP, Leclerc KM, Levy WC. Effects of acute norepinephrine infusion on the exercise capacity of
congestive heart failure patients and normals. J Invest Med 1999; 47(2): p5A.
Dr. David Kim (Orthopedic & Plastic Surgery )
Chapter: Kienbock's Disease. Secrets of Plastic Surgery: 2nd edition, J. Weinzweig editor. Hanley & Belfus Inc. 2008, Philadelphia, PA, D Kim, D Lichtman.
Chapter: Kienbock's Disease. Hand & Wrist Surgery Secrets, J. Weinzweig editor. Hanley & Belfus Inc. 2000, Philadelphia, PA, D Kim, D Lichtman.
Chapter: Kienbock's Disease. Secrets of Plastic Surgery, J. Weinzweig editor. Hanley & Belfus Inc. 1999, Philadelphia, PA, D Kim, D Lichtman.
Chapter: The Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes of Ablative Procedures of the Distal Ulna: The Darrach Resection, The Hemiresection, the Matched Resection, and the SuaveKapandji.
Hand Clinics, Joseph Rusko editor, W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, PA, Volume 14, Number 2, 1998,
D Lichtman, K Ganocy, D Kim.
Management of Axillary Burn Contractures, D Kim, R Morris, S Wright, J Demos, Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery 11:3,209 ,2007.
Liposuction: A Case Report, D Kim, G Wingate, P Kim, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 113:4, 1296, 2004.
Technique for Isolating Ruptured Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon, D Kim, G Wingate, P Kim, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 107:2, 619, 2001.
Protecting Hand Splints, D Kim, G Wingate, P Kim, R Morris, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 106:5,1220, 2000.
Tissue Adhesives, D Kim, G Wingate, P Kim, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 106:5,1226, 2000.
Compartment Syndrome in a Patient with x-linked agammaglobulinemia and ecthyma gangrenosum. Case Report, D Kim, A Cresswell, A Mitra, Journal Plastic & Reconstructive Hand Surgery (Scan). Vol 34: 87-89, 2000.
Easy Pinning: A New Technique for Phalangeal Fixation, D Kim, R Morris, G Wingate, P Kim, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery: Vol 103(4); 1329-1330; 1999.
Ligament Reconstruction Tendon Interposition, D Kim, G Wingate, P Kim, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery: Vol 2; (2): 578; 1998.
Perception and Misconception of the Plastic Surgeon in Society, D Kim, S Kim, A Mitra, Annals of plastic Surgery: 38; 420; 1997.
Porcine Gastroepiploic Artery as an in vitro Model for Vasodilators in Microsurgery, D Kim, D Cheng, V Perrotta, C Harakal, W Wendling, A Mitra, Annals of Plastic Surgery 36: 502; 1996.
Pediatric Suturing Tips, D Kim, T Kim, Emergency Medicine 27 (7); 1995.
Hand Splints, D Kim, A Mitra, Emergency Medicine: 27(5): 1995.
Removal of Silicone from Breast Implants, D Kim, B Buinewcz, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 96 (6): 1486; 1995.
Training Model for Microvessel Anastomosis, D Kim, Z Niazi, P Hayward, W Morrison, Microsurgery 15 (11): 820, 1994.
Management of Burn Patients Who Refuse Blood Transfusions, D Kim, H Slater, IW Goldfarb, J Burn Care & Rehabilitation 14(5); 541, 1993.
Effect of Sixth Dorsal Compartment Disruption on Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tendon Stability at the Wrist Joint: An Anatomic Study, D Kim, F Buchinsky, A Mitra, Accepted for publication Annals of Plastic Surgery.
Management of Chronic Metacarpalphalangeal Dislocations in Pediatric Patients, D Kim, D Mazur, G Wingate, P Kim, Proceedings 71st American Society of Plastic Surgery Scientific Meeting, San Antonio, TX 2002.
Management of the Unstable Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tendon, D Kim, Morris R, Wingate G, Kim P, Proceedings 70th American Society of Plastic Surgery Scientific Meeting, Orlando FL 2001.
Rehabilitation of the Unstable Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tendon: Treatment Protocol, Morris R, D Kim, Proceedings: American Society for Hand Therapy Meeting, Nashville TN 2001.
Extensor Retinaculum Flap Repair of the Subluxating Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tendon: Long Term Results, D Kim, E Collins, G Wingate, P Kim, D Lichtman, Proceedings: 69th American Society of Plastic Surgery Scientific Meeting, Los Angeles, CA 2000 page 60.
Measurement of Bone Density of the Distal Radius with Computerized Quantitative Radiography, D Kim, M Antonacci, W Wong, P Noble, D Lichtman, Proceedings: 16th Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons Scientific Meeting 1999 page 65.
An Unnamed Fibrous band of the First Thoracic Rib as a Cause of Thoracic Outlet syndrome: An Anatomic Study, D Kim, J Spears, C Schneck, A Mitra, Proceedings: International Federation Surgery of the Hand Scientific Meeting, Vancouver, Canada Vol 1,16; 1998.
Intravenous Drug Abuse and Upper Extremity Infections: Social and Economic Impact, D Kim, C Hove, J Eby, A Mitra, Proceedings: 27th American Association of Hand Surgery Scientific Meeting, Boca Raton, FL 1997.
An Unnamed Fibrous band of the First Thoracic Rib as a Cause of Thoracic Outlet syndrome: An Anatomic Study, D Kim, J Spears, C Schneck, A Mitra, Proceedings: 66th American Society of Plastic Surgery Scientific Meeting, San Francisco, CA 1997.
Porcine Gastroepiploic Artery as an in vitro Model for Vasodilators in Microsurgery, D Kim, D Cheng, V Perrotta, C Harakal, W Wendling, A Mitra, Proceedings:13th Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons Scientific Meeting 1996.
Effect of Sixth Dorsal Compartment Disruption on Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tendon Stability at the Wrist Joint: An Anatomic Study, D Kim, F Buchinsky, A Mitra, Proceedings: 26th American Association for Hand Surgery Scientific Meeting, Palm Springs, CA 1996 page 65.
Management of Chronic Metacarpalphalangeal Dislocations in Pediatric Patients, D Kim, D Mazur, G Wingate, P Kim, 71st American Society of Plastic Surgery Scientific Meeting, San Antonio, TX 2002.
Management of the Unstable Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tendon, D Kim, Morris R, Wingate G, Kim P, 70th American Society of Plastic Surgery Scientific Meeting, Orlando FL 2001.
Rehabilitation of the Unstable Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tendon: Treatment Protocol, Morris R, D Kim, American Society for Hand Therapy Meeting, Nashville TN 2001.
Extensor Retinaculum Flap Repair of the Subluxating Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tendon: Long Term Results, D Kim, E Collins, G Wingate, P Kim, D Lichtman, 69th American Society of Plastic Surgeons Scientific Meeting, Los Angeles, CA 2000.
Measurement of Bone Density of the Distal Radius with Computerized Quantitative Radiography, D Kim, M Antonacci, W Wong, P Noble, D Lichtman, 16th Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons Scientific Meeting 1999.
An Unnamed Fibrous band of the First Thoracic Rib as a Cause of Thoracic Outlet syndrome: An Anatomic Study, D Kim, J Spears, C Schneck, A Mitra, International Federation Surgery of the Hand Scientific Meeting, Vancouver, Canada June 1998.
An Unnamed Fibrous band of the First Thoracic Rib as a Cause of Thoracic Outlet syndrome: An Anatomic Study, D Kim, J Spears, C Schneck, A Mitra, 66th American Society of Plastic Surgeons Scientific Meeting, San Francisco, CA 1997.
Intravenous Drug Abuse and Upper Extremity Infections: Social and Economic Impact, D Kim, C Hove, J Eby, A Mitra, 27th American Association of Hand Surgery Scientific Meeting, Boca Raton, FL 1997.
Porcine Gastroepiploic Artery as an in vitro Model for Vasodilators in Microsurgery, D Kim, D Cheng, V Perrotta, C Harakal, W Wendling, A Mitra, 13th Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons Scientific Meeting 1996.
Effect of Sixth Dorsal Compartment Disruption on Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tendon Stability at the Wrist Joint: An Anatomic Study, D Kim, F Buchinsky, A Mitra, 26th American Association for Hand Surgery Scientific Meeting, Palm Springs, CA 1996.
Porcine Gastroepiploic Artery as an in vitro Model for Vasodilators in Microsurgery, D Kim, D Cheng, V Perrotta, C Harakal, W Wendling, A Mitra, 11th American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Scientific Meeting, Tucson, AZ 1997.
An Unnamed Fibrous band of the First Thoracic Rib as a Cause of Thoracic Outlet syndrome: An Anatomic Study, D Kim, J Spears, C Schneck, A Mitra, 27th American Association of Hand Surgery Scientific Meeting, Boca Raton, FL 1997.
Dr. Robert Kossack (Pediatrics)
Robert Kossack, MD; Traci Brooks, MD; Peggy Carey MD; John Kulig, MD MPH; Judy Shaw MPH; Lon Sherritt MPH, Shari Van Hook, MPH, and John R. Knight, MD. “Implementation of Substance Abuse Screening in a Busy Primary Care Office Practice: Analysis of Preliminary Data. Presentation: Ambulatory Pediatric Association, New England Chapter Regional Meeting, Sturbridge, MA. April 8, 2005.
Hinman, AR; Kossack, RE; et.al. “Principles and Core Functions of Integrated Child Health Systems.” J. Public Health Management and Practice: 2004 November (supplement) S52-S56.
An Approach to Upper Respiratory Illness in Children. A Collaboration between the Division of Medical Assistance (Massachusetts), REACH Mass., and the Antibiotic Recommendation Work Group. 2000
Dr. Steve Pezzella (Cardiology)
Menzin, J., Boulanger, L. (Boston Health Economics), Hauch, O. (AstraZeneca), Friedman, M. (Boston Health Economics), Marple, C., Wygant, (AstraZeneca) G., Hurley, J. (Lovelace Clinic), Pezzella, S. (Fallon Clinic Cardiology) & Kaatz, S (Henry Ford). “Quality of Anticoagulation Control and Costs of Monitoring Warfarin Therapy Among Patients with Atrial Fibrillation in Clinic Settings: A Multi-Site Managed Care Study.” The Annals of Pharmacotherapy. March 2005; (39): 446-451.
Goldberg, J, Spencer, F, Farmer, C, Meyer, T (UMMS), Pezzella, S (Fallon Clinic Cardiology). “Incidence and Hospital Death Rates Associated with Heart Failure: A Community-Wide Perspective.” The American Journal of Medicine. 2005; (118): 728-734.
Dr. Eddison Ramsaran (Cardiology)
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection associated with sexual intercourse. Schifferdecker B, Pacifico L, Ramsaran EK, Folland ED, Spodick DH, Weiner BH. Am J Cardiol.2004 May15;93 (10):1323-4
Electromechanical delay of the left atrium as a consequence of interatrial block. Ramsaran EK, Spodick DH. Am J Cardiol. 1996;77:1132-1134.
Images in cardiovascular medicine. Superior venal caval thrombosis. Matthew TC, Ramsaran EK, Aragam JA. Circulation 1996;93:1767
Sudden cardiac death due to primary coronary sinus thrombosis. Ramsaran EK, Sadigh M, Miller D, Piscatelli RL. South Med J 1996;89:531-533
Impending paradoxical embolism in a patient with acute pulmonary embolism: Prompt diagnosis by transesophageal echocardiography and effective treatment by emergent surgery. Matthew TC, Ramsaran EK. Am Heart J. 1995;129:826-827.
Pulmonary embolism. Matthew TC, Ramsaran EK, Benotti JR. Tex Heart Inst J.1995;22:350.
Exacerbated Tamponade. Deterioration of cardiac function by lowering excessive arterial pressure in hypertensive cardiac tamponade. Ramsaran EK, Benotti JR, Spodick DH. Cardiology 1995;86:77-79.
Isolated anomalous inferior vena cava with azygos drainage. Ramsaran EK, Filiberti AW, Spodick DH.. Cardiology 1995;86:257-258.
Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. Matthew TC, Ramsaran EK, Spodick DH. Tex Heart Inst J. 1995;22:274.
Dr. John. Reed (Rheumatology)
Lerner, D., Adler, D.A., Chang, H., Lapitsky, L., Hood, M.Y., Perissinotto, C., Rogers, W.H. (Tufts-New England Medical Center), Reed, J. (Fallon Clinic Rheumatology department), McLaughlin, T.J. (University of Massachusetts Medical School), Berndt, E.R. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), "Unemployment, job retention, and productivity loss among employees with depression." Psychiatric Services. December 2004; 55(12): 1371-1378.
Yood, R.A., Reed, J.(Fallon Clinic Rheumatology department), Emani, S. (Fallon Clinic Research department), Lewis, B.E. and Lydick, E. (Astra-Zeneca), Charpentier, M. (Fallon Clinic Research department), “Compliance with Pharmacologic Therapy for Osteoporosis.” Osteoporosis Int. 2003; 14: 965-968.
Lerner, D., Adler, D. (Tufts New England Medical Center & Tufts School of Medicine), Chang, H. (Tufts New England Medical Center), Berndt, E. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Irish, J., Lapitsky, L., Hood, M. (Tufts New England Medical Center), Reed, J. (Fallon Clinic Rheumatology department), Rogers, W. (Tufts New England Medical Center), “Identifying the Clinical and Occupational Correlates of Work Productivity Loss Among Patients with Depression.” The Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Accepted for publication.
Dr. Mark Stoker (General & Vascular Surgery)
Riciardi, R., Islam, S., Canete, J. (UMMS), Arcand, P., Stoker, M. (Fallon Clinic Surgical department), “Effectiveness and Long-Term Results of Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration.” Surgical Endoscopy. 2003;17:19-22.
Harmon, J. (Hahnemann Hospital, Philadelphia PA ), Parulkar, B. (formerly with FC Urology), Haleblian, G. & Stoker, M. (Fallon Clinic Surgical department), Greenstein, M. and Rukstalis, D. (Hahnemann Hospital) “Long-Term Outcomes of Renal Cryoablation.” Journal of Urology. Vol. 169 (4) supplement, April 28 2003.
Matous S, Stoker, M., Silan D, Sabel P., "The Benefits of Glucagon in Routine Laparoscopic Intraoperative Cholangiography." Surgical Endoscopy, 1996; 10:246.
Kelly J, Stoker, M., Maini B., "Outpatient Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Safety, Cost and Patient Satisfaction." Surgical Endoscopy, 1996; 10:196.
Stoker, M. et. al., "Laparoscopic Adrenal Surgery." Surgical Endoscopy, 1995; 9:387-391.
Stoker, M., "Common Bile Duct Exploration in the Era of Laparoscopic Surgery." Archives of Surgery, 1995; 130:265-269.
Ghellai A, Islam S, Stoker, M., "Laparoscopic Repair of Postoperative Perineal Hernia." Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques (accepted for publication in press).
Dr. Robert Swotinsky (Occupational Medicine)
Swotinsky RB, Smith DS. Medical Review Officer Manual, Beverly, MA: OEM Press. 1999 (1st ed), 2002 (2nd ed), 2005 (3rd ed).
Swotinsky RB. Confidentiality and Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Exams. CDME Review, July/August 2001.
Swotinsky RB. Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Transportation Industry. In: Hartenbaum N (ed), Clinics in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2:1; 2002.
Swotinsky RB. Editor, MRO Update (newsletter). American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 1994 - present.
Dr. Robert Yood (Rheumatology)
Harrold LR, Yood RA, Andrade SE, Reed JI, Cernieux J, Straus W, Weeks M, Lewis B, Gurwitz JH. Evaluating the predictive value of osteoarthritis diagnoses in an administrative database. Arthritis Rheum 2000; 43: 1881-1885.
Harrold LR, Gurwitz JH, Field TS, Andrade SE, Fish LS, Jarry PD, Yood RA. The diffusion of a novel therapy into clinical practice: the case of sildenafil. Arch Intern Med 2000; 160: 3401-3405.
Yood RA, Harrold LR, Fish L, Cernieux J, Emani S, Conboy E, Gurwitz JH. Prevention of gluocorticoid-induced osteoporosis. Experience in a managed care setting. Arch Intern Med 2001; 161: 1322-1327.
American College of Rheumatology Subcommittee on rheumatoid arthritis guidelines (Kwoh CK, Anderson LG, Greene JM, Johnson DA, O'Dell JR, Robbins ML, Roberts, WN, Simms RW, Yood RA). Guidelines for the management of rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis Rheum 2002; 46:328-346.
Harrold LR, Yood RA, Strauss W, Andrade SE, Reed JI, Cernieux J, Lewis BE, Gurwitz JH. The challenges of estimating health service utilization for osteoarthritis patients in a population level. J Rheumatol 2002 (in press).
Mazor KM, Blauser BE, Field T, Yood RA, Gurwitz JH. A demonstration of the impact of response bias on the results of patient surveys. Health Services Res 2002;37:1403-1417 .
Reinig M, Arcand P, Soto H, Yood RA. An unusual case of ischemic bowel. Ann Intern Med 2003;139:604-605.
Yood RA, Emani S, Reed JI, Lewis BE, Charpentier M, Lydick E. Compliance with pharmacologic therapy for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis Int 2003; 14:965-968.
Reinig M, Arcand P, Soto H, Yood RA. An unusual case of ischemic bowel. Ann Intern Med 2003;139:604-605.
Mazor KM, Simon SR, Yood RA, Martinson BC, Gunter MJ, Reed GW, Gurwitz JH. Health plan members’ views regarding disclosure of medical errors. Ann Intern Med 2004;140:409-418.
Banerjee S, Nason FG, Yood RA.. Isolated vasculitis of the cervix presenting as vaginal discharge. J Clin Rheum 2004; 10: 89-91
Major KM, Simon SR, Yood RA, Martins BC, Gunta MJ, Reed GW, Gurwitz JH. Health plan members’ views on forgiving medical errors. American Journal of Managed Care 2005; 11: 49-52
Harrold LR, Andrade SE, Go AS, Buist AS, Eisner M, Vollmer, WM, Chan KA, Frazier EA, Weller PF, Wechsler ME, Yood RA, Davis KJ, Platt R. Incidence of Churg-Strauss syndrome in asthma drug users: a population-based perspective. J Rheumatology 2005; 32: 1076-1080
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Dr. Natalie P. Higgins (Otolaryngology)
Please note that
many of Dr. Higgins' publications were published under her maiden name of Steele.
Steele NP, Kawachi N, Adrien LR, Brandwein-Gensler M, Prystowsky MB, Childs G, Belbin TJ and Smith RV. Analysis of Differential Gene Expression in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Following Treatment. Presented at the New York Head and Neck Society March 2006.
Steele NP, Kawachi N, Adrien LR, Brandwein-Gensler M, Prystowsky MB, Childs G, Belbin TJ and Smith RV. Analysis of Differential Gene Expression in Recurrence of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Presented at the Triologic Society Eastern Section Meeting, January 2006.
Parikh SR, Aroniadis OC, Steele NP. Combined Tongue and Pharyngeal Rotational Flaps: A Novel Technique for the Management of Severe Nasopharyngeal Stenosis and Oropharyngeal Stenosis Obviating the Need for Stenting. Presented at the Triologic Society Eastern Section Meeting, January 2006.
Steele NP, Myssiorek DM. West Nile Virus Induced Vocal Fold Paresis. Presented at Triologic Society Annual Meeting, May 2005.
Steele NP, Wenig BM, Sessions RB. Benign Mixed Tumor of the Parotid Gland Metastasizing to the Contralateral Mediastinum. Presented at Triologic Eastern Section Meeting, January 2005.
Steele NP, Sampogna D, Sessions RB. Kaposi’s Sarcoma of an Intraparotid Lymph Node Leading to a Diagnosis of HIV. Presented at Triologic Eastern Section Meeting, January 2005.
Steele NP, Bassila M. Cervical Thymic Cyst: A Case Report. Presented at the Society for Ear, Nose, and Throat Advances in Children Annual Meeting, December 2004.
Lee JJ, Steele NP, Zimbler M. Topical Anesthesia for Staged Incisional Interface Dermabrasion: Aesthetic Refinements in Mohs Reconstructive Surgery. Presented at the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fall Meeting 2004.
Steele NP, Tokayer A, Smith RV. Retrograde Endoscopic Dilation of Chemotherapy and Radiation Induced Esophageal Stenosis Under Direct Visualization. Presented at the 6th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer, August 2004.
Steele NP, Myssiorek D, Zahtz GD, Diamond A. Pediatric Hemophilic Pseudotumor of the Paranasal Sinus. Presented at the Triologic Society Eastern Section Meeting, January 2004.
Madnani D, Steele NP, de Vries E. The Role of Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy in Smoke Inhalation Injury. Presented at the Triologic Society Eastern Section Meeting, January 2004.
Mitchell SH, Steele NP, Leclerc KM, Sullivan M, Levy WC. The oxygen cost/watt of exercise is increased in heart failure. Presented at the European Society of Cardiology- Heart Failure 2001 meeting.
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