News
Dr Wood's article about the advances in surgery with robotic systems appears in "A Healthier Charlotte". Clck the link for the article!
http://www.ahealthiercharlotte.com/2011/11/scalpel-no-robotics-please/
Epic/Dimensions: Our practice is currently transitioning to a new computer system. This has been, and continues to be, a very time consuming and frustrating experience, BUT we now see a the light at the end of the tunnel! Please be patient with us as we work our way through this transition. The end product will be fantasitc! At some point in the future patients will be able to log into the system from their computer and review labs, make appointments, request refills, etc.!!!
We Welcome our New Physician: Dr. Kristina Leake. Dr. Leake received her bachelor’s degree from Clemson University and medical degree from the University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine. She completed her OBGYN residency training at Carolinas Medical Center here in Charlotte in 2011 where she served as co-administrative chief resident. Dr. Leake’s professional interests include minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, adolescent gynecology, as well as general and high-risk obstetrics. We will be updating our website soon.
Midtown Ob-Gyn at Discovery Place Makes YouTube http://youtu.be/b86JpsKyIwU
Check out Karen Garloch's Article in the Charlotte Observer!! http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/05/24/2320261/surgery-by-robot-will-be-on-display.html
Come "test drive" the DaVinci Robotic Surgical System at Discovery Place! We will be at Discovery Place in uptown Charlotte on Saturday May 28 from 10 AM until 6 PM to discuss minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and DaVinci Surgery in particular. Come on out and sit down at the console and give the robot a test drive!! See for yourself what a wonderful tool this is for your surgeon to be able to use to perform surgery with less pain. http://www.discoveryplace.org/blog/post/53/da-Vinci-Robot-at-Discovery-Place-on-May-28
Dr. James Hardy is interviewed in this Vibrant magazine article on menopause: http://www.vibrantlivingmagazine.com/2011/04/26/how-to-cope-when-hot-flashes-turn-up-the-heat/
A Patient Shares Her Experience with Endometriosis and DaVinci Surgery a patient relates her personal experience with Endometriosis and DaVinci Surgery (Da Vinci Hysterectomy). Click the following link for the story! endometriosis-daVinci-Surgery.pdf
Dr. Wood recently attended an advanced DaVinci surgery course taught by Dr.Arnold Advincula. Dr. Advincula is a nationally/internationally respected expert in DaVinci/robotic surgery. The course focused on complicated and advanced gynecologic procedures.
March of Dimes Walk for Babies was held on April 30th in uptown Charlotte. Thanks to all of our employees and friends that walked and/or donated to the cause.
Minimally Invasive Surgery Please join our physicians for a drop- in open house to discuss minimally invasive surgery options. Take a test drive on the DaVinci robot while you are there!. The date is April 5 and the location is the lobby of Presbyterian Hospital just outside of the cafeteria. We will see you there between 630AM and 2PM dropinreception.pdf
A Patient of Dr. Wood Shares Her Experience With a Screening Colonoscopy This patient shares her experience in hopes that others can overcome their fears of having this important test. Thanks to Dr. Wood (seen briefly about a minute into the video) and to Dr. Tom Gavigan for taking such good care of this patient. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYiBxvtJAyc
Feb 8&9. 2011 Dr. James Hardy and Dr. Greg Parker completed an Advanced Gynecologic Surgery course under the directorship of Dr. Arnold Advincula. Dr. Advincula is a nationally/internationally respected robotic gynecologic surgeon. This course was held at Celebration Hospital in Celebration, FL and had an emphasis on advanced and complicated robotic procedures.
1/18/2011 DaVinci Robot Test Drive 630-830 AM and 300-500 PM Novant Healthcare employees and physicians are invited to test drive the robot. We will be avaialble to answer questions regarding robotic surgery and give you an opportunity to perform a skills drill on the robot. Location is the Presbyterian Hospital Women's Center Conference Room.
12/15/2010 Welcome to our Newest Employees
We would like to welcome our two newest employees. Lynette Williamson is now Dr. Parker's medical assistant and Evelyn Charkaji is Dr. Hardy's medical assistant. These two always seems to have a smile on their face and are willing to help out in anyway they can!
12/4/2010 Patient discusses her da Vinci robotic hystectomy
One of our patients discusses her recent experience with a da Vinci hysterectomy. This article in the South Charlotte Weekly contains a lot of good info about robotic surgery as well. Click on the link below to read all about it!
10/25/2010 Dr. Wood and Dr. Hardy attended an Advanced Davinci Surgery course taught by Drs. Bang Giep and Hoang Giep. This course was held at the DaVinci Epicenter in Spartanburg, SC.
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