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Advanced Surgical Care >>>>>

At the Institute for ADVANCED SURGERY & TECHNOLOGY, you

will find the latest surgical technology and techniques, as well as

the most highly skilled physicians in the area. By utilizing state-of-

the-art technology, including the da Vinci Si Robotic Surgery System,

our physicians are able to provide less invasive procedures that lead

to better outcomes, smaller incisions, less pain and scarring, shorter

hospital stays, and a quicker recovery. The Institute for Advanced

Surgery & Technology is composed of the following specialty centers:

• Heart Center

• Women’s Center

• Center for Vascular Surgery

• Center for Orthopedic & Sports Medicine

• Center for General Surgery

• Outpatient Surgery Center

HEART CENTER

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Every year, the cardiovascular experts at Denton Regional Medical

Center perform advanced surgeries and procedures that make

a difference in thousands of lives. We perform the most cardiac

procedures in the area, utilizing state-of-the-art technology,

techniques, and procedures to provide better outcomes and quicker

recoveries for our patients.

FiRST iN HEART

Denton Regional Medical Center has a long history of excellence in

cardiac care, and has led the way in Denton County by providing the

following firsts for our community:

• First Cardiac Catheterization Lab

• First Pacemaker Placement

• First Open Heart Surgery

• First Off-Pump Open Heart Surgery

• First Accredited Chest Pain Center

• First Minimally Invasive Cardiac Robotic Surgery

Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic

Surgery

The experts at Denton Regional Medical Center provide some of the

most advanced minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgeries in the area.

As pioneers in beating heart procedures, over 95% of our procedures

are performed off-pump, improving safety for our patients and

decreasing recovery times. We are also the first hospital in the area to

offer robot-assisted cardiothoracic surgery.

MiNiMALLY iNVASiVE CARDiOTHORACiC RObOTiC SURGERY

Denton Regional Medical Center is proud to introduce the new

DA VINCI SI SURGICAL SYSTEM, the latest advancement in

minimally invasive robotic surgery. This system provides several

patient benefits compared to traditional open surgery, including:

• Less invasive procedures requiring smaller incisions

• Less pain & scarring

• Reduced recovery times

• Less blood loss & need for transfusion

• Reduced risk of infection

• Shorter hospital stay

• Better patient outcomes

TUNG CAI, MDCardiothoracic SurgeryRobotic Surgery

Dr. Cai attended medical school at Albany Medical College in New York. Upon completion of his training in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dr. Cai became board certified in both surgical specialties.

Dr. Cai has extensive experience in minimally invasive surgical techniques, including robot-assisted cardiothoracic surgery, and performs open-heart procedures almost exclusively off-pump.

For more information, please contact his office at 940.381.2003.

TEA ACUFF, MDCardiothoracic Surgery

Dr. Acuff attended medical school at the University of Tennessee, graduating 2nd in his class. He completed his training in General and Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, after which he became board certified in both specialties.

Dr. Acuff is dedicated to the research and advancement of the cardiothoracic surgery field and is a Founding Member of the Cardiopulmonary Research Science and Technology Institute. Dr. Acuff has a special interest in minimally invasive heart and lung surgery, and performs open-heart procedures almost exclusively off-pump.

For more information, please contact his office at 940.381.2003.

Meet the Cardiothoracic Surgery Team

>>>>>DAVID ROSENBAUM, MD Cardiothoracic Surgery

Dr. Rosenbaum attended medical school at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed his residency training in General and Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Dr. Rosenbaum has a special interest in minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery and beating heart procedures.

For more information, please contact his office at 940.381.2003.

GEORGE JOHNSON, MD Cardiothoracic Surgery

Dr. Johnson attended medical school at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed his training in General and Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, after which he became board certified in both specialties.

Dr. Johnson has over 20 years experience in cardiothoracic surgery and has a special interest in minimally invasive surgery techniques.

For more information, please contact his office at 940.381.2199.

As Denton’s only Cycle III Accredited Chest Pain Center, no other hospital is better prepared in a cardiac emergency.

Our experts partner with local EMS units to share technology that allows them to transmit important diagnostic

information from the field to our facility. As a result, our “door-to-balloon” time (critical in opening blocked arteries)

is better than the national average.

INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY

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Meet the interventional Cardiology Team

DANIEL CALDWELL, MDInterventional CardiologySouthern University School of Medicine940.383.1279

GARY FAZIO, MDInterventional CardiologyNew York Medical College940.382.8080

WILLIAM GRAY, DOInterventional CardiologyTexas College of Osteopathic Medicine940.382.8080

RICKY HARRIS, DOInterventional CardiologyTexas College of Osteopathic Medicine940.382.8080

ATIF HUSSAIN, MDInterventional CardiologyUniversity of Toronto940.323.1988

HEMA KORLAKUNTA, MDInterventional CardiologyBaylor College of Medicine940.566.2358

BABU MAKKENA, MDInterventional CardiologyUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston940.566.2358

DAVID MAY, MDInterventional CardiologyUniversity of Louisville School of Medicine972.434.1988

CONRAD PARK, MDInterventional CardiologyUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical School940.382.8080

TANVEER QURESHI, MDInterventional CardiologyUniversity of Punjab940.566.2358

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The entire second floor of Denton Regional Medical Center is dedicated to Women’s Services, including 9 elegant

labor and delivery suites, 17 post-partum beds, a state-of-the-art special care nursery, and a sophisticated infant

security system. Every member of our labor and delivery staff is credentialed by the Association of Women’s Health,

Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) in fetal monitoring. In addition, we have 24/7 neonatology coverage for

babies born at Denton Regional.

WOMEN’S CENTER

For many gynecologic procedures, robot-assisted surgery with the

DA VINCI SI SURGICAL SYSTEM may be the most effective, least

invasive treatment option. Through tiny, 1-2 cm incisions, surgeons

can operate with greater precision and control, minimizing the pain and

risk associated with large incisions while providing a quicker recovery

and better patient outcomes.

Minimally Invasive

Robotic GynecologicSurgery

ANTONIO ASIS, MD, FACOGObstetrics & GynecologyRobotic Surgery

Antonio Asis MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Raised in Connecticut, he graduated from Brown University, The University of Rochester Medical School, and completed his residency training at Yale University.

Dr. Asis is a proctor for Intuitive Surgical, teaching other physicians robotic surgical techniques for gynecologic procedures. As a bilingual OB/Gyn, he takes pride in providing compassionate, comprehensive care to pregnant mothers and gynecologic patients. And as a robotic surgeon, he offers patients significant expertise in minimally invasive robotic surgery and pelvic floor surgery.

To schedule an appointment, please contact his office at 940.484.2747.

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The Center for Vascular Surgery provides some of the most advanced technology in minimally invasive vascular

surgery, including two state-of-the-art endovascular suites. Our specialists perform the most vascular procedures in

the region and offer numerous minimally invasive surgical options.

Center for VASCULAR SURGERY

Meet the Vascular Surgery Team

CARLOS CRUZ, MDVascular SurgeryUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston940.387.7588

ROBERT CONNAUGHTON, MDGeneral SurgerySpecial Interest: Vascular SurgeryUniversity of Texas at San Antonio940.387.7588

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At the Center for Orthopedic & Sports Medicine, we know the right team makes all the difference. Our experts

perform the most orthopedic procedures in the region and utilize some of the most advanced technology in North

Texas, providing you with better diagnosis and treatment.

Our team includes physicians board certified in Orthopedic or General Surgery and fellowship trained in Sports

Medicine, Hand Surgery, and Foot & Ankle Surgery. From diagnosis to rehabilitation, the orthopedic care team at

Denton Regional provides the expert care you need to get back to your life.

Center for ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS MEDICINE

Meet the Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Team

ERIC EIFLER, MDOrthopedic SurgeryFellowship: Sports MedicineUniversity of Texas Health Science Center 940.382.1577

CRAIG GLAUSER, MDOrthopedic SurgeryFellowship: Foot & Ankle SurgeryUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at Houston940.382.1577

STUART HILLIARD, MDGeneral SurgeryFellowship: Hand SurgeryOregon Health and Science University940.442.6760

MICHAEL HOUSE, MDOrthopedic SurgeryUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham940.382.1577

JOHN KRISTOFERSON, MD Orthopedic SurgeryUT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas940.382.6757

LYN WARD, MDOrthopedic SurgeryUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at Houston940.382.1577

STEPHEN WEINBERG, MDOrthopedic SurgeryUniversity of Cincinnati Medical School940.566.2440

Quick access to advanced trauma services can mean the difference between life and death in an emergency. As

Denton County’s only designated trauma center, Denton Regional is able to provide a higher level of emergency care

to our community, saving previous time by caring for critical emergencies right here at home.

As a designated trauma center, Denton Regional also provides the following benefits:

• 24/7 physician coverage across more than 25 specialties, including Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery.

• We are Careflite Air Ambulance’s base in this area, which provides the fastest possible transport to our ready

experts.

• Patients treated in a designated trauma center have lower mortality rates, fewer complications, and a shorter

length of stay.

TRAUMA CENTER

Meet the Trauma Surgery Team

JASON WEST, MDTrauma SurgeryUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical School940.243.7000

MARK JENKINS, MDTrauma SurgeryThe Medical College of Georgia940.243.7000

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The Center for General Surgery offers advanced surgical and subspecialty procedures from experts in their field.

This includes Denton’s only fellowship trained Endocrine Surgeon, as well as specialists in colorectal surgery,

bariatric surgery, and breast surgery.

Center for GENERAL SURGERY

Meet the General Surgery Team

F. Jeffrey Charney, MDGeneral SurgeryUniversity of Colorado Schoolof Medicine940.382.7321

Carolyn Garner, MDGeneral SurgeryFellowship: Endocrine SurgerySpecial Interest: Thyroid Surgery,Breast SurgeryUniversity of Texas Medical School at San Antonio940.380.8040

Stephen Lester, MDGeneral SurgeryUniversity of Texas Medical Branchat Galveston940.387.7588

Kerri Perry, MDGeneral SurgerySpecial Interest: Breast SurgeryUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical School940.243.9759

Eric Romanucci, MDGeneral SurgeryFellowship: Colon and Rectal SurgeryEastern Virginia Medical School940.382.7321

Daryl Stewart, MDGeneral SurgerySpecial Interest: Bariatric SurgeryUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio940.382.7321

DAY SURGERY CENTER

The Day Surgery Center provides advanced surgical options in a

convenient outpatient setting. Located across from Denton Regional

Medical Center, the Day Surgery Center offers surgical procedures in

the following specialties:

• General Surgery

• Colorectal Surgery

• Breast Surgery

• Endocrine Surgery

• Gastroenterology

• Ear, Nose, & Throat

• Gynecology

• Ophthalmology

• Pain Management

• Plastic Surgery

• Podiatric Surgery

• Urology

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