By Joel D. Stewart, MD: Complex, traumatic injuries to the foot and ankle can present some of the greatest challenges to an orthopaedic surgeon. Due to their unique weight bearing role, feet and/or ankles that sustain crush injuries/open fracture traumas may never regain normal functional strength and motion. As a surgeon, I understand my patients’ desire to have a somewhat … [Read more...] about Post-Traumatic Reconstruction of the Foot and Ankle
Spring 2020
John T. Sinacori, MD, FACS, Laryngology
Director of the Eastern Virginia Medical School Voice and Swallowing Center For the past 18 years, Dr. John Sinacori has led the development of a comprehensive center for Hampton Roads patients with voice, airway or swallowing issues. The EVMS program offers the latest medical, surgical and multidisciplinary therapies for simple to complex problems. … [Read more...] about John T. Sinacori, MD, FACS, Laryngology
How My Service Dog Saved My Life
How My Service Dog Saved My Life Help for Patients Suffering with PTSD Through K9s forWarriors By Andrew Davis I moved to Norfolk about six years ago after serving in the U.S. Army National Guard for 10 years. The adjustment wasn’t easy – the nights were the worst. My body knew I was exhausted, but my mind had other ideas. Every evening, I would go to bed knowing that in just … [Read more...] about How My Service Dog Saved My Life
Beach Health Clinic
BEACH HEALTH CLINIC Deepak R. Talreja,MD Sentara Cardiology Specialists Working with and volunteering at the Beach Health Clinic is a true joy for Dr. Deepak Talreja. His work with indigent patients at the free clinic reminds him exactly why he became a cardiologist – or simply a doctor in general. “We all love helping people and making a difference,” Dr. Talreja says. “It’s … [Read more...] about Beach Health Clinic
Lauren Labra, PA-C
Congratulations, it is an Honor to Feature Lauren Labra, PA-C Hampton Roads Orthopaedics Spine & Sports Medicine Despite seeing a huge variety of orthopaedic patients, Lauren Labra uses the same piece of equipment at almost every appointment: a desktop computer. For Labra, a Physician Assistant, the exam room computer is a place to show patients exactly what is going on … [Read more...] about Lauren Labra, PA-C
