www.montereycountyweekly.com FEBRUARY 16-22, 2023 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 9 In 2022, Montage Health Foundation awarded 18 local doctors $181,214 in grants to strengthen healthcare for our community and make a difference around the world. Learn more about how their grant-supported efforts are enhancing patient care. Physician scholars Congratulations Class of 2022 Physician Scholars and Clinical Volunteers Ryan Casserly, MD, an otolaryngologist, and Robert Keszler, MD, an anesthesiologist, were each awarded grants to visit New York University’s Langone Medical Center to learn an innovative, safer way to restore hearing for patients through cochlear implants using only local anesthesia. Montage Health will be proud to offer this new life-changing procedure. Lawrence Chen, MD, a podiatrist, was awarded a grant to complete an advanced course on treating complications from diabetes, where he learned new techniques to expand complex foot and ankle limb salvage options for diabetic patients at Community Hospital. Martha Douglas-Escobar, MD, a neonatologist, was awarded a grant to access comprehensive expertise from the American Association of Pediatrics on rare newborn illnesses, improving critical care for newborns and their families in our community. Anthony Filly, MD, a diagnostic radiologist, received a grant to develop a free online teaching site for healthcare practitioners to access world-renowned lectures on ultrasound techniques. The curriculum will be open to all specialties, including sonographers, physicians and mid-level providers worldwide. Lisa Kroopf, MD, a pain medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, received a grant to attend the North American Neuromodulation Society’s Annual meeting, showcasing the latest advances in the field of pain management. Stella Legarda, MD, a neurologist, was awarded a grant to finalize a research project on infra-low frequency neuro-modulation treatment response for persistent post-concussion syndrome. Daniel Luba, MD, a gastroenterologist, and Lulu Zhang, MD, an oncologist, both received grants to attend a conference at the University of Chicago covering the latest research in hereditary cancer and genetics. As co-directors of Community Hospital’s Cancer Genetic Risk Assessment Program, this conference will help doctors Luba and Zhang identify, screen and treat patients with hereditary cancer syndromes. Devi Mahendran, MD, an anesthesiologist, was awarded a grant to attend “Healthy Kitchens Healthy Lives” held in collaboration between the Harvard School of Public Health and the Culinary Institute of America. This course will help Dr. Mahendran expand Health and Wellness initiatives for physicians and patients. Srjuana Rallabandi, MD, a neonatologist, received a grant to attend the Society of Critical Care Medicine “Critical Care Ultrasound: Pediatric and Neonatal” training. Dr. Rallabandi intends to bring the skillset to Community Hospital’s neonatal team to significantly enhance our ability to care of fragile newborn infants. Jayme Rock-Willoughby, MD, a cardiologist received a grant to attend the Ohio State University's Master of Business and Operational Excellence (MBOE) program to achieve an MBA with a focus on operational excellence in healthcare. Jeremy Silk, MD, hyperbaric medicine, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and wound care received a grant to attend a symposium and present as a speaker on Advanced Wound Care. Sara Sorci Steele, PsyD, a psychologist, received a grant to attend a two-day training to receive her Components of Care Certificate and the Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy Training at Postpartum Support International. Douglas Sunde, MD, a hand surgeon and plastic and reconstructive surgeon, received a grant to support his mentorship of Stanford medical students, residents, and fellows at the Palo Alto Veterans Hospital. Clinical volunteers Richard Alexander, MD, obstetrician/gynecologist, received a grant to support his volunteer service with Westmont Bethel Hospital in Guatemala, where he provides medical care to impoverished communities. Graciela Wilcox, MD, pediatrician, received a grant to support her volunteerism with Extra Mile Pediatrics in Esquintla, Guatemala, providing wellness care and health education for communities with limited access to healthcare. To read more about our 2022 Physician Grantees visit montagehealth.org/classof2022 To make a gift to support local physicians, or one of Montage Health Foundation’s many other community health initiatives, visit montagehealth.org/donate
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