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Maya Bitar, MD
GW MFA Ophthalmologist Maya Bitar, MD, Discusses Corneal Transplantation

Maya Bitar, MD, associate professor of ophthalmology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, explains the ins-and-outs of corneal transplantation and how technology has advanced.

Robert Zeman, MD
Robert Zeman, MD, Receives Prestigious American College of Radiology Award

Robert Zeman, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Radiology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, recently received the William T. Thorwarth Jr., MD, Award at the American College of Radiology’s (ACR) annual meeting in Washington, D.C., in April.…

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Telehealth grad programs, fellowships train providers in virtual care delivery (Fierce Healthcare)

Despite exploding in popularity during the pandemic, telehealth has been around in healthcare for years. But the sudden shift to virtual care in 2020 forced the pace of innovation in health tech to accelerate—and some providers have struggled to keep up.

Sam Moghtaderi, MD
GW MFA Orthopaedic Surgeon Sam Moghtaderi, MD, Leads Wide Awake Trend with In-Office Procedure

At the GW MFA, the “Wide Awake” procedure, known as WALANT (Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet) surgery, is performed in-office, with local anesthesia, and is significantly more efficient, particularly in terms of patient comfort, time, waste, and money.

Stephen Gray, MD
GW MFA Surgeon Stephen Gray, MD, Discusses Liver Transplantation

In late April 2022, the George Washington University (GW) Transplant Institute’s new Liver Transplant Program completed its first liver transplant, led by surgeons Stephen Gray, MD, a provider with Transplant Services at the GW Medical Faculty Associates (MFA) and associate professor of surgery…

Arnold Ravick, DPM
GW MFA Podiatrist Arnold Ravick, DPM, Discusses Foot Care, Injuries

Your feet are a critical part of your body; they help you stay active and balanced, yet it’s easy to take their health for granted. To maintain your well-being – and to keep your feet, the foundation of your body, strong ­– it’s important to heed the advice of professionals.

Pooja Sodha, MD
Cosmetic Dermatologist Pooja Sodha, MD, Explains Basics of Fraxel and Clear and Brilliant Laser Treatments

Your skin, more than any other part of your body, is a map of physical experiences: sunburns, scars, reactions to stressors, aging. To roll back damage, as well as to improve the appearance of your skin, lasers may be a powerful treatment option.

Vishal Patel, MD
Practical Dermatology® Names GW Physician, Vishal Patel, MD, New Interim Digital Practice Editor

Practical Dermatology® magazine is proud to announce that Vishal Anil Patel, MD will serve as interim editor of our Digital Practice column.

Keith Wroblewski, MD
GW MFA Ophthalmologist Keith Wroblewski, MD, Discusses Night Blindness

Night blindness, which occurs when people have trouble seeing in dim light, can have many causes – but also many solutions. Keith Wroblewski, MD, associate professor of ophthalmology at the George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, takes us through the whys of night blindness and…

Aspirin May Reduce Death In Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients

Researchers at the George Washington University published findings from the world’s largest cohort study showing that hospitalized patients with moderate COVID-19 who were given aspirin early on in their treatment had a lower risk of dying compared to patients who were not given aspirin.