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Yu-Po Lee, MD and spine surgery fellows Vincent Miseo, MD and Rafael Garcia de Oliveira, MD share their takeaways from last month's Spine by the Sea Symposium. Learn more about the UCI Health Comprehensive Spine Center here: https://lnkd.in/gfuw98AE

Last week, UCI Health celebrated the opening of the state-of-the-art Outpatient Imaging Center at the UCI Medical Center in Orange. The new 19,000-square-foot, two-story Outpatient Imaging Center is equipped with the latest imaging technologies and is designed to offer streamlined care in a welcoming environment. The facility's first floor is equipped with imaging technologies that will provide comprehensive diagnostic capabilities, ensuring precise and timely diagnoses for our patients. The advanced equipment includes X-ray, MRI, ultrasound, CT, PET/CT, and SPECT/CT, enabling UCI Health to offer the most comprehensive imaging services in the region. The second floor features a dedicated breast health clinic, offering specialized services including mammography, breast ultrasound, and bone density screening. This clinic is designed to provide unparalleled diagnostic and treatment services, with advanced imaging technology including automated breast ultrasound and mammography-guided biopsy systems. The multidisciplinary approach integrates a team of surgeons, oncologists, and imaging experts to deliver personalized patient care. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gKPSe74k

UCI Health spine surgeon Yu-Po Lee, MD was featured in Becker's Healthcare Spine Review responding to the question, "Early in your career, what was the first big lesson you learned as a spine surgeon?" His response: There are some truisms in medicine. One of which is "always listen to the patient" and another would be "if you did not chart it, then it did not happen." One that is not really mentioned is that "we are part of a community." Spine surgeons, like all physicians, are part of a very small community. It is important to keep in mind how important it is to be respectful and considerate to others in our community. As spine surgeons, we are often placed in an environment where we compete for patients, compete for better payors, and compete for hospital resources. In such a competitive environment, it is not always easy to be considerate to others. But it is important to keep in mind that we create the type of community that we live in. If we see a patient from another surgeon for a second opinion, we can influence how that patient perceives that other surgeon and that can have significant consequences. Early in my career, a patient to whom I had recommended surgery went to seek a second opinion from another local surgeon. The other surgeon explained to the patient that he agreed with my decision and expressed confidence in me. Because of that, the patient felt much more comfortable with me and it made the rest of my interactions with that patient much easier. I was very grateful to that other surgeon, even though I had never met him. We only knew of each other by reputation. But I was also very mindful of extending him the same courtesy whenever I saw any of his patients for a second opinion. One of the biggest lessons that I learned early on was that it is important to be respectful and courteous when speaking of other surgeons when you see their patients. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJvuEq9U

Join David King-Stephens, MD on Thursday, Aug. 8 from 12-1 p.m. PT for a one-hour presentation on epilepsy care at the UCI Health Comprehensive Epilepsy Program. During this webinar, video clips of patients monitored in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) will be presented highlighting different seizure semiologies. Additionally, we will discuss recently approved antiseizure medications and identify which neuromodulation device is recommended for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. As a Level 4 epilepsy center, the highest level designation given by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC). It means we diagnose and treat the most complicated forms of epilepsy with the highest quality care. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gBveqrit

Over the weekend, UCI Health hosted its Spine by the Sea Symposium in stunning Dana Point. The 3rd annual gathering brought together healthcare providers across Southern California to explore the latest advancements in diagnosing and treating spine-related disorders. As Orange County’s only academic medical center, UCI Health’s Departments of Neurological Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery showcased cutting-edge research, innovative treatment options, and leading-edge surgical techniques. A huge thank you to our partners, exhibitors, and participants for your active engagement and for supporting the hands-on education of future leaders in the field. Here’s to continued collaboration and innovation in spine care! #SpineCare #MedicalSymposium #HealthcareInnovation #OrthopaedicSurgery #NeurologicalSurgery

Last night, UCI Health welcomed community physicians to celebrate the opening of the all-new Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center & Ambulatory Care building in Irvine. As part of the $1.3 billion UCI Health — Irvine medical complex, the new building will effectively triple the health system's capacity to serve cancer patients and features leading-edge diagnostic and treatment capabilities.

We're excited to announce the Spine by the Sea Symposium on July 26-27, 2024. Join the UCI Health orthopaedic and neurological surgery teams for informative sessions led by renowned experts and keynote speaker Koichi Sairyo, MD, PhD, Professor & Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tokushima, Japan. Network, learn about cutting-edge spine care, and earn CME credits. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your practice and connect with peers. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gfKndsun

John G. Lee, MD, and Skandan Shanmugan, MD FACS FASCRS, have been appointed co-directors of the Chao Digestive Health Institute at UCI Health. Their expertise promises to redefine #digestivedisease treatment with cutting-edge research and compassionate care. Learn more about them and their appointment: https://lnkd.in/gDg6JXwh

Advances in prostatectomy technology and techniques have made it possible for urologists like David Lee, MD to perform these procedures with the smallest of incisions and unmatched precision. Learn more about robot-assisted prostatectomy at UCI Health: https://lnkd.in/gWgpgZp8

Don Park, MD Part 3: Outpatient spine surgery UCI Health is at the forefront of what is possible in the outpatient setting through cutting-edge, advanced endoscopic technology, a patient-centric model, and a multidisciplinary team of experts led by Park.