Trauma Surgeon
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.
Trauma Surgeons in Easley, SC
Vascular Surgeon
Ms. Elena D. Brown is a Vascular Surgeon in Easley, SC
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the vascular system.
As a Vascular Surgeon, Elena D. Brown performs
diagnostic tests and surgical procedures to diagnose and treat vascular disease. Vascular Surgery is
a medical specialty centered on diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases and disorders of blood vessels, arteries, and veins. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Vascular Surgeons include aneurysm, atherosclerosis, carotid and peripheral artery disease, deep vein thrombosis, spider veins, varicose veins, venous ulcers, dialysis access, diabetic wounds, and thoracic outlet syndrome .
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Vascular Surgeons
include x-ray, MRI, ultrasound, and CT imaging, catheter ablation, angioplasty, artery stenting, compression therapy, sclerotherapy, and surgical procedures to correct diseases and disorders related to the circulatory system.
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.
Vascular Surgeons in Easley, SC
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Surgeon
A surgeon with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Hospice And Palliative Medicine Surgeons in Easley, SC
Surgical Oncologist
Ms. Elena D. Brown is a Surgical Oncologist in Easley, SC
with special training and skill in treating cancer surgically.
As a Surgical Oncologist, Elena D. Brown performs
surgical cancer procedures, tissue biopsy, and patient education. Surgical Oncology is
a medical specialty centered on treating a wide variety of cancers using surgical diagnostic methods and surgical techniques. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Surgical Oncologists include cancer of the colon, prostate, breast, lung, stomach, pancreas, throat, thyroid, gallbladder, liver, blood, brain, and ovaries.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Surgical Oncologists
include x-ray, MRI, and CT imaging, tissue and tumor biopsy, surgical removal of tumors, creating treatment plans for cancer patients, providing patient education, developing patient nutrition plans, and providing post-operative patient care.
A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
Surgical Oncologists in Easley, SC
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeon - Urologist
Ms. Elena D. Brown is a Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeon - Urologist in Easley, SC
with special training and skill in gynecology and urology, including endoscopic and open surgery.
As a Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeon - Urologist, Elena D. Brown performs
comprehensive management and consultation services for women with pelvic floor disorders. Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery - Urology is
also known as female urology, and is the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pelvic floor disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeons - Urologists include overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, pelvic pain, urinary tract infections, fistulas, and pelvic organ prolapse.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeons - Urologists
include cystourethroscopy, antibiotics, pessary fitting and removal, periurethral injections, vesicovaginal fistula repair, vaginal mesh insertion, ureteroneocystostomy, hysterectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and uterine suspension.
A subspecialist in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery is a physician in Urology or Obstetrics and Gynecology who, by virtue of education and training, is prepared to provide consultation and comprehensive management of women with complex benign pelvic conditions, lower urinary tract disorders, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Comprehensive management includes those diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary for the total care of the patient with these conditions and complications resulting from them.
Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgeons Urologists in Easley, SC
Thoracic Surgeon (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgeon)
Ms. Elena D. Brown is a Thoracic Surgeon (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgeon) in Easley, SC
with special training and skill in diagnosing and surgically treating vascular disorders of the chest cavity.
As a Thoracic Surgeon (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgeon), Elena D. Brown performs
thoracic surgery, cancer treatment, disorder assessment, and post-operative patient care. Thoracic / Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery is
a medical specialty focused on surgically treating vascular conditions of the chest. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Thoracic / Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgeons include ischemic heart disease, cardiac arrest, coronary artery bypass surgery, aortic valve disease, mitral valve disease, atrial septal defect, esophageal cancer, and lung cancer.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Thoracic / Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgeons
include x-ray, ultrasound, MRI, and CT imaging, tissue biopsy, surgical repair of thoracic arteries and blood vessels, heart transplant, emergency heart surgery, medication prescription, patient education, and post-operative care.
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Thoracic Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgeons in Easley, SC
