News and Events of LJR Medical Group
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LJR Medical Group is committed to the health education of our community. We offer many events, lectures, and workshops to inform you of the latest in imaging and intervention in radiology.
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News and Announcements
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NEWS 2009:NEWS 2009: Congratulations to the following LJR radiologists who have been selected by their peers to receive the San Diego County Medical Society Top Doctors Award for 2009. They are: |
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| Lida Chaipat, M.D. Ross Christensen, M.D. Philip Hoang, M.D. Charles Liu, M.D. David Naugle, M.D. Trevor Nelson, M.D. |
Rahul Patel, M.D. Jerome Pierce, M.D. Brian Shore, M.D. Paul Rickards, M.D. Robert Varney, M.D. David Vu, M.D. |
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Event Listings for LJR Medical Group
Treating Fibroids without Surgery – Alternatives to Hysterectomy La Jolla
(See UFE Schedule Below)
Join us for a presentation on uterine fibroids and the latest innovative therapies. Learn about non-surgical approaches with our panel of experts: Dr. Ross Christensen, interventional radiologist; Dr. Catherine Marshall, gynecologist; and Seema Agarwal, licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbologist. Free at the Scripps Mende Well Being Center. Call 1-800-SCRIPPS (1-800-727-4777) to register.
Treating Fibroids without Surgery – Alternatives to Hysterectomy Encinitas
(See UFE Schedule Below)
Join us for a presentation on uterine fibroids and the latest innovative therapies. Learn about non-surgical approaches with our panel of experts: Dr. Ross Christensen, interventional radiologist; Dr. Angelica Zaid, gynecologist; and Seema Agarwal, licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbologist. Free at the Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Conference Center. Call 1-800-SCRIPPS (1-800-727-4777) to register.
Varicose Veins – Treatment Options La Jolla and Encinitas
(See Encinitas or La Jolla Vein Schedule Below)
If varicose veins interfere with your lifestyle, learn more about the types of varicose veins and the non-surgical treatment options. Join a LJR inverventional radiologist for a discussion about relief from the pain and appearance of varicose veins.
Free at the Scripps Mende Well Being Center. See Map. Call 1-800-SCRIPPS (1-800-727-4777) to register.
Free at the Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Conference Center. See Map. Call 1-800-SCRIPPS (1-800-727-4777) to register.
Vertebroplasty for Spinal Fractures
One of the complications of osteoporosis is a spinal compression fracture. Now there is relief from the pain by a non-surgical technique called vertebroplasty. Listen to interventional radiologist Dr. Brian Shore explain the benefits of this approach.
Free at the Scripps Mende Well Being Center. Call 1-800-SCRIPPS (1-800-727-4777) to register. See Map.
2010 Patient Lectures and Events
April 14th 2010 - Attend a Free Varicose Vein Screening and Open HouseVaricose veins are not only a cosmetic issue, but they can also be an indication of a serious medical condition. Minimally-invasive outpatient treatment is now available that offers a fast, mild recovery and is accepted by most insurance plans. Join interventional radiologist Sunil S. Rayan, MD. to learn more about this new procedure and to receive a free screening and risk assessment for varicose veins. Lecture takes place in conjunction with Scripps Health on: Wednesday, April 14 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
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April 24th 2010 -Attend a Free Varicose Vein Screening and Open HouseVaricose veins are not always a cosmetic issue. The underlying cause of varicose veins and heavy, painful legs can be a more serious medical issue. Now you can receive treatment in a doctor’s office using a new, minimally-invasive procedure that offers a fast, mild recovery and is accepted by most insurance plans. Attend a free varicose vein screening by board-certified interventional radiologist Paul J. Rickards, MD, to see if you suffer from venous insufficiency and are a candidate for treatment. Saturday, April 24, from 9 to 11 a.m. at:
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April 29th 2010 - Lifesaving, Minimally Invasive Treatments for Stroke & AneurysmsAccording to the American Heart Association, stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Fortunately, there are treatments that can increase survival rate and reduce the risk of complications, especially within the first three hours of symptoms. Join John D. Barr, MD, medical director of interventional neuroradiology at Scripps Health, to learn about the latest, minimally-invasive innovations available at Scripps to help restore blood flow to the brain during an acute stroke and repair brain aneurysms from within delicate blood vessels. Thursday, April 29, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
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SMH Encinitas Conference Center, 354 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas - See Map
Scripps Mende Well Being Center, 4305 La Jolla Village Drive #L-5, San Diego - See Map
Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute, 9894 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla - See Map
Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club, 17025 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe - See Map
