Healthcare and Medical News for Atlanta Physicians

Archives for September 2009

CT Scans for Early Lung Cancer Detection

September, 2009 By Shannon Wilder In Georgia alone, according to figures from the Georgia Cancer Coalition, every year between 1992 and 2002, some 5,200 lung cancers were reported. During that same period, 4,000 Georgians died from lung cancer. "The problem with lung cancer is that it grows in asymptomatic patients," says William Mayfield, M.D., Chief Surgical ... Continue Reading

Incisionless Surgery to Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux

Casey J. Graybeal, MD performed the new Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication procedure, or TIF®, using the EsophyX® device for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Graybeal is a general and thoracic surgeon with expertise in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease and is a physician with Northeast Georgia Surgical Associates, "The TIF ... Continue Reading

New Medical Association of Atlanta Officers

The Medical Association of Atlanta new officers and board members will be sworn in at the annual meeting held September 24, 2009 at Anthony's. Rutledge Forney, M.D. President Matthews Gwynn, M.D. President Elect Michael Hilton, M.D. Treasurer Rob Schreiner Secretary Steve Walsh, M.D. ... Continue Reading

Keel Named CEO of North Fulton Regional

Deborah Keel recently joined North Fulton Regional Hospital as President and Chief Executive Officer. Keel has served as CEO of Kenner Regional Medical Center in Louisiana and Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center in California savoir plus. While at Fountain Valley, Keel was instrumental in establishing a neurosurgical program at the hospital. She received a ... Continue Reading

Martin Joins Piedmont Heart

Piedmont Heart Institute (PHI) welcomed Randy Martin, M.D., well-known television health expert and cardiovascular specialist, to its family of physicians. Dr. Martin joined PHI as director of clinical education and physician development in September. Randy Martin, M.D. At the Piedmont Heart Institute, Dr. Martin helps coordinate growth of the PHI prevention center ... Continue Reading

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