Q&A with Dr. Travis Terrell as he surpasses 1,000 da Vinci robotic cases
Q: You’ve now surpassed 1,000 Da Vinci robotic surgery cases. What does that milestone represent for you, your patients, and this community? A: It’s been a long road. I first started doing robotic surgery in Battle Creek back in 2008,... Read More: Q&A with Dr. Travis Terrell as he surpasses 1,000 da Vinci robotic cases
Upgraded Vascular imaging enhances patient safety, efficiency
Dr. Subhash Thakur of the Oaklawn Medical Group Heart & Vascular Institute (center, facing right) meets with members of the Oaklawn surgical team as well as a representative of General Electric to discuss procedures involving the hospital’s new General Electric... Read More: Upgraded Vascular imaging enhances patient safety, efficiency
Orthopedic surgeon Kimberly McLean joins expanding Oaklawn service
Orthopedic surgeon Kimberly McLean joins expanding Oaklawn service MARSHALL – Kimberly Grillo McLean was compelled from an early age to be active and involved in sports. As a result, she learned some significant lessons about life – and her future... Read More: Orthopedic surgeon Kimberly McLean joins expanding Oaklawn service
Oaklawn launches post-surgery program
MARSHALL — Oaklawn officials say surgical patients are going home more quickly, getting answers more immediately and experiencing fewer complications, just two months after the launch of a new internal process. “If patients prepare better before surgery, the evidence shows... Read More: Oaklawn launches post-surgery program
Grandfather's medical work helped to inspire Oaklawn's new general surgeon
When Andrew Worden was a boy growing up in Holt, his family would take him on annual visits to his paternal grandparents in Tennessee. “My grandfather was a doctor, an internist who would do house calls,” Worden recalled. “It seemed... Read More: Grandfather's medical work helped to inspire Oaklawn's new general surgeon
Oaklawn surgeon Dr. Theresa Klee hits two milestones
Pictured from left: Scott Martin, RNFA; Dr. Theresa Klee, General Surgeon; and Rachael Herrera, RN, BSN, Director of Surgical Services Read More: Oaklawn surgeon Dr. Theresa Klee hits two milestones
Oaklawn acquires the da Vinci 5 surgical robot
The newly-released da Vinci 5 surgical robot is the latest addition of the surgical devices utilized at Oaklawn. Oaklawn acquired the device in early February, and Dr. Catherine Burtrum was the first to use it. “Oaklawn getting the new da Vinci... Read More: Oaklawn acquires the da Vinci 5 surgical robot
Oaklawn’s Dr. Michael Sterrett to retire after 31 years
After 31 years with Oaklawn, Dr. Michael Sterrett will officially retire effective March 31, leaving behind a legacy of accomplishment and hundreds, if not thousands, of satisfied patients. In fact, Dr. Sterrett says that the last few months have been... Read More: Oaklawn’s Dr. Michael Sterrett to retire after 31 years
Anterior hip replacement surgery at Oaklawn helps patients heal faster
In the past year, Oaklawn Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Paul Aschmetat has been performing anterior hip replacement surgeries which allows the patient to experience less postoperative pain and less healing time. This surgery accesses the hip joint from the front of... Read More: Anterior hip replacement surgery at Oaklawn helps patients heal faster