2011 News Archive
October 2011
Drs. Cosgrove and Doberstein Named Top Docs by U.S. News & World Report
Drs. G. Rees Cosgrove and Curtis E. Doberstein have been named “top doctors” by U.S. News & World Report. Cosgrove and Doberstein earned this distinction based on recommendations from their medical peers who view them as being “worthy of referral.”
Additionally, Dr. Cosgrove is among the top 1% in the nation in his specialties (Epilepsy; Seizure Disorders and Brain Tumors), with Dr. Doberstein named in the top 10% in this region in his specialties (Cerebral Aneurysm; Brain Tumors; Cerebrovascular Surgery).
October 1, 2011
Dr. Klinge Participates in Inaugural Continuing Medical Education Symposium
Dr. Petra Klinge participated in the Inaugural Continuing Medical Education Symposium, Surgery at Hasbro Children's Hospital - New Concepts, Therapies and Procedures: An Update for Pediatricians. The symposium was held at the new home of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, located at 222 Richmond Street, Providence, RI.
September 22, 2011
New institute merges study, practice of brain science
June 21, 2011
Residents Learn New Surgical Techniques in Mobile Lab
From left: Daniel Aghion, Sheri Dewan, Jonathan Grossberg, Heather Spader, and Christopher Demers
Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic residents in Providence got hands-on experience in the latest spinal surgery technologies using cadavers in a mobile training lab.
Medtronic's Satellite Training Center arrived at Conley's Wharf on Tuesday, June 21st and provided residents and faculty with a two-day training session. Inside, participants had the special privilege of operating on cadavers and training on new techniques before integrating these procedures into future practice.
These new approaches included the Direct Lateral Interbody Fusion (DLIF), posterior spinal instrumentation, and lateral thoracic approaches for corpectomies in tumors or trauma. Having access to this training lab gave residents an opportunity to train with some of the leading surgeons in the field.
"It gave me a chance to get my hands wet and only furthered my thrill and desire to practice spine surgery," said Daniel Aghion, PGY4 neurosurgery resident at Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital.
May 25, 2011
Concussion Expert Delivers Gelch Lecture
Dr. Richard G. Ellenbogen was the guest lecturer for the fifth annual Melvyn M. Gelch, MD lecture series. Dr. Ellenbogen's lecture was titled, "Concussion: Education & Advocacy," which he presented on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. in the George Auditorium, Rhode Island Hospital.
As co-director of the Seattle Sports Concussion Program for Seattle Children's Hospital, and professor and chairman of Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine, Dr. Ellenbogen is recognized as a national expert in the area of traumatic head injury. Recently named co-chair of the NFL Head, Neck and Spine Medicine Committee, he has been responsible for changes in the way the NFL deals with head injuries. Dr. Ellenbogen was formerly chief of neurosurgery and residency program director at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC, was deployed with the XVIII Airborne Corp in Desert Storm, and awarded a Bronze Star for his work with head-injured soldiers.
While in Providence, Dr. Ellenbogen spent time with residents reviewing difficult cases and also enjoyed the Gelch lecture dinner, meeting executives from Rhode Island Hospital as well as Mrs. Joan Gelch and members of the Gelch family.
May 17, 2011
Coverage on Dr. Petra Klinge and her patient
Dr. Petra Klinge joined her patient, Evan Huddon, as he was named the 2011 Rhode Island Champion by the Children's Network Hospitals, Walmart and Sam's Club. The program honors remarkable children who have triumphed despite severe medical challenges. One child per state and Washington, D.C. is recognized by the program. Evan was awarded an $500. Walmart gift card and will travel to Washington, D.C. and Orlando, FL in October to participate in the annual CMN celebration event.
Please click the link below for more details on the Warwick Beacon online site.
May 13, 2011
Interview with Dr. Cosgrove
Dr. Rees Cosgrove, was recently interviewed by WPRI Eyewitness News on the announcement that veteran actress, Mary Tyler Moore, will undergo neurosurgery for a meningioma tumor. Please click the link below for the full interview with Dr. Cosgrove.
http://www.wpri.com/dpp/health/ri-doc-stars-brain-tumor-rarely-fatal
