California Pacific Medical Center Speakers Bureau
California Pacific Medical Center is pleased to offer our Speakers Bureau as a service to your medical staff. The Speakers Bureau consists of physician sub-specialists who are on medical staff at California Pacific and who have capabilities not commonly found in Northern California.
Physicians are available to provide Grand Rounds lectures or consultations in your community.
To schedule a lecture or for information regarding the Speakers Bureau, please contact Christina Szeto at 415-600-7361 or by e-mail at Szetocw@sutterhealth.org
We look forward to working with you to meet your CME requirements.
Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery and Vascular Surgery
Steven C. Hao, M.D.
Topics:
State of the Art Approach to Syncope
Device Management for Congestive Heart Failure
Sudden Cardiac Death
Atrial Fibrilation
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Edward Kersh, M.D.
Topics:
Atrial Fibrillation
Hypertension: Treating High-Risk Populations
Management of Stable Angina
Screening for Coronary Disease
The Coronary Cocktail--Managing the Acute Coronary Syndrome
Hypertension: JNC7
Medical management of Coronary DiseaseJohn Long, M.D.Topics:
Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
What's New in Varicose Vein Treatments?
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Gastroenterology
Damian Augustyn, M.D.
Topics:
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Irritable Bowel Disease
Colon CancerMaurizio Bonacini, M.D. Topics:
Jaundice: Clinical Approach
Liver Test Interpretation
Alcoholism and Liver Disease
Update on Hepatitis C
How to Diagnose and Treat Hepatitis B
Liver Complications of HIV Infection
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
Prevention of Hepatitis A and B: Immunoglobulins and Vaccination Strategies
Liver TransplantationNatalie Bzowej, M.D.Topics:
Hepatitis B
Therapies for Hepatitis B
Update on Hepatitis C
Treatment Strategies for Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C and Co-infection with HIV
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Gastroenterology and Liver Disorders of Pregnancy
Viral Hepatitis
Update on Hepatitis in End-Stage Renal Disease
Fulminant Hepatic Failure
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Elevated Liver Enzymes
Fatty Liver
Endoscopic Management of Variceal Bleeding
Pharmacologic Management of Variceal Bleeding
TIPS and Surgical Shunts
Primary Prophylaxis of Variceal BleedingRobert Gish, M.D.Topics:
Liver Disease
Liver Transplantation
Hepatitis A-Z
Elevated Liver Tests
Liver Failure, Acute Chronic
Pancreatic Disease
Ascites
Encephalopathy
Hepatitis C - New Tests
Hepatitis C - Evaluation for Disease
Hepatitis C - Treatment 2000
Natural History of Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B and Liver CancerAdil "Ed" Wakil, M.D. Topics:
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C: An Overview (and/or Special Topics)
Fulminant Liver Failure
Hepatitis C and HIV Co-Infection
Liver Transplantation
Topics in Tropical Gastroenterology
The Role of T-Cells in Disease
Understanding Autoimmunity
Interpretation of Liver Tests
Acute Liver Disease
Chronic Liver Disease
Understanding Cytokine Therapies
The Immune System in Clinical Diseases
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General Surgery/Colon Rectal
Jeffrey Sternberg, M.D.
Topics:
The Contemporary Management of Rectal/Colon Cancer
Surgical Management of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Laparoscopic Colectomy, Laparoscopic Small Bowel Resection
Diverticulitis
Pilonidal DiseaseLaurence Yee, M.D.Topics:
Laparoscopic Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon and Rectal Cancer Surgery
Surgery for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery
Update in Anorectal Surgery
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Gynecology/Oncology
Jenta Shen, M.D.
Topics:
An Overview of Gynecologic Oncology
Current Management of Ovarian Cancer
Current Management of Endometrial Cancer
Current Management of Cervical Cancer
Current Management of Vulvar Cancer
Current Management of Abnormal Pap Smears
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Hematology/Oncology
Ari Baron, M.D.
Topics:
Breast Cancer Risk Reduction
Recent Update in Prostate Cancer
Hypercoagulability and Its treatments
Recent Update in Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
Multimodality Treatment of Lung Cancer
Hormonal Therapy for Breast Cancer
Antiangiogenesis Therapy in Colon Cancer and Other Malignancies
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Infectious Diseases
Lory Wiviott, M.D.
Topic:
Community Acquired Pneumonia
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Interventional Endoscopy
Kenneth Binmoeller, M.D.
Topics:
Endodoscopic Ultrasonography: Principles and Indications
Endoscopic Ultrasonography in Oncologic Disease
Endoscopic Treatment of Variceal Bleeding: Needles, Bands, Loops and Glues
The Jaundiced Patient: Role of Endoscopy
Diagnosis and Treatment of Bilio-pancreatic Disease: What the Endoscopist Has to Offer
Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction: An Overlooked Cause of Chronic Pain and Pancreatitis
Endoscopic Treatment of CBD Stones in the Era of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Endoscopic Treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis
Endoscopic Treatment of Pancreatic Pseudocysts
Endoscopic Treatment of GERD: Alternative to Fundoplication?
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection: A Chance to Cure Early Malignancy
New Endoscopic Modalities: Argon Plasma Coagulation, Hemoclips and Endoloops
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Laparoscopic Surgery
Paul Cirangle, M.D.
John Feng, M.D.
Gregg Jossart, M.D.
Topics:
Smaller is Better
Has the Scalpel become Obsolete? - How small incisions can be used to remove big organs (spleens, adrenals, kidneys, pancreas, liver)
OBESITY - The Epidemic of the Millennium? How can the medical community best deal with this dilemma?
Is Heartburn Really a Problem That Should Be Treated Over the Counter? - New insights and treatments for an old problem
Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery - Smoke and Mirrors or Standard of Care?
Laparoscopic Surgery for Cancer - A big incision is not necessarily better
Treatment of Achalasia - Are we in the midst of a paradigm shift?
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Neonatology
Steven Goldman
Terri Slagle, M.D.
Topics:
Group B Streptococcal Perinatal Infections
Twins: Neonatal Issues
Breast Milk Issues: The Benefits and Drugs
The Near Term Preterm
Birth Injuries
Stabilization of the Neonate for Transport
Cesarean Sections: The Babyâs Perspective
Infants of Diabetic Mothers
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Neurology and Neurosurgery
Jonathan Katz, M.D.
Updates in Neuromuscular Disease
Updates in the Treatment and Diagnosis of Neuropathy
Update in the Diseases of the Muscle
David King-Stephens, M.D.
Topics:
New Anti-convulsants for the Treatment of Epilepsy
Psychiatric Manifestations of EpilepsyDavid King-Stephens, M.D.Peter Weber, M.D.Topics:
New Medical and Surgical Treatments for Epilepsy
Epilepsy: An OverviewBruce McCormack, M.D.Topics:
Vertebroplasty: A New Technique for painful Osteoporotic Compression Fractures
New Spinal Procedures: IDET, Vertebroplasty and Cage Fusions
Kyphoplasty
Thorascopic Sympathectomy: New Treatment for Hyperhydrosis
Endoscopic Laser Discectomy for Low Back Pain
Nuts and Bolts of Spinal Surgery
Spinal Stenosis: Diagnosis and Management
Evaluation and Management of Spinal Fractures
Evaluation and Management of Spinal Sepsis
Low Back Pain: Surgical and Non-Surgical Management
Degenerative Disc Disease Cervical Stenosis: Radiocolopathy and MyelopathyRobert G. Miller, M.D.Updates in Neurmuscular Disease
New Treatments for ALS
Diseases of the Aging Brain
Marilyn Robertson, M.D.
Topic:
Updates in the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease (including Deep Brain Stimulation Techniques)Jeffrey Thomas, M.D.Topics:
Prevention and Treaatment of Cerebral Ischemia
Endovascular Alternatives for Cerebral Disease and StrokeDavid Tong, M.D.Topics:
Stroke: Acute Treatment, Prevention
Stroke: Thrombolytic Therapy
Peter Weber, M.D.
Topics:
Spinal Stenosis: The Epidemic
Spinal Fusions: Heavy Metal
Image Guided Surgery: Star Wars Technology
Human Memory - Implications for Epilepsy Surgery
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Ophthalmology
Everett Ai, M.D.
Topics:
Macular Degeneration: A Vision for the Future
Diabetic Retinopathy: Better Solutions
CMV Retinitis and AIDS
Hereditary Macular Dystrophies
Light Toxicity
Retinal Disease UpdateDevron Char, M.D.Topics:
Thyroid Eye Disease, Diagnosis and Management
Ocular Oncology and Orbital Tumors
Eyelid and Conjunctival Tumors
Intraocular Tumors
Uveitis Anne Fung, M.D.Topics:
All You Ever Wanted to Know about Glaucoma but Were Afraid to Ask
Should Grandpa be Driving? An Ophthalmologist's Perspective on Cataract, Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration
When Three Heads are Better than One: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Diabetic Eye Disease
"Doctor, I have a red eye." - How to Manage Basic Emergencies and When to Refer
In Case You were Sleleping during Ophthalmology 101...Some Tricks of the Trade
Eye Pearls for the Non-Ophthalmologist
Wayne Fung, M.D.
Topics:
Age Related Macular Degeneration Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
The Aging Eye: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Prevention and Treatment
Diabetes and the Eye: Diagnosis and Treatment
Modern Cataract Surgery: Timing and Techniques
Eye Emergencies: Diagnosis and Disposition
Presbyopia: Does Everyone Get It?
Flashes, Floaters and Other Visual Stimuli Daniel Goodman, M.D.Topics:
Laser Vision Correction Surgery
Advances in Corneal Transplant Surgery
Advances in Cataract SurgeryRobert Johnson, M.D.Topic:
Macular Degeneration: Where do We Stand Today
Eye TraumaMichael J. Jumper, M.D.Topic:
Uveitis: Medical and Surgical Management
Endophthalmitis Update
Retinopathy of Prematurity: Screening and Management
Retinal Vascular Disease
Age-Related Macular DegenerationH. Richard McDonald, M.D.Topic:
Massive Spontaneous Choroidal Hemorrhage
Complications of Vitreoretinal Surgery
Retinal Detachment
Pediatric Retinal DiseaseKaren Oxford, M.D.Topics:
Ophthalmology for the Internist
Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
Atypical Keratitis
Refractive Laser Surgery and ComplicationsAugust Reader, M.D.Topics:
Use of Nutrition and Herbal Medicine for Eye Disorders
Nutrition and Herbal Medicine for General Practice
Ophthalmic Complications of Alternative TherapiesGeorge Tanaka, M.D.Topics:
Angle Closure Glaucoma
Optic Nerve Imaging in Glaucoma
Glaucoma in San Francisco
Recent Developments in Glaucoma Surgery
State-of-the-Art Cataract Surgery Techniques
Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
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Organ Transplantation/Liver Disease Management
Maurizio Bonacini, M.D.
Topics:
Jaundice: Clinical Approach
Liver Test Interpretation
Alcoholism and Liver Disease
Update on Hepatitis C
How to Diagnose and Treat Hepatitis B
Liver Complications of HIV Infection
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
Prevention of Hepatitis A and B: Immunoglobulins and Vaccination Strategies
Liver TransplantationNatalie Bzowej, M.D.Topics:
Update on Hepatitis C
Treatment Strategies for Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C and Co-Infection with HIV
Fulminant Hepatic Failure
Hepatitis B
Therapies for Hepatitis B
Update on Hepatitis in End-Stage Renal Disease
Viral Hepatitis
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Elevated Liver Enzymes
GI and Liver Disorders of Pregnancy
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Fatty Liver
Endoscopic Management of Variceal Bleeding
Pharmacologic Management of Variceal Bleeding
TIPS and Surgical Shunts
Primary Prophylaxis of Variceal BleedingRobert Gish, M.D.Topics:
Liver Disease
Liver Transplantation: Update 2004
Hepatitis A-Z
Elevated Liver Tests
Liver Failure, Acute Chronic
Pancreatic Disease
Ascites
Encephalopathy
Hepatitis C - New Tests
Hepatitis C - Evaluation for Disease
Hepatitis C - Treatment 2004
Natural History of Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B and Liver CancerAssad Hassoun, M.D.Topics:
Pancreas Transplantation, Modalities and Outcome
Palliative Resection of Pancreas Tumor, Surgical Challenge and Long-term Result
Is Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy Safe and Beneficial?
Current Application of Immuno-Regulatory Medication in Organ Transplantation
Adult Living Donor Liver TransplantationâA Refined Surgical Necessity to Save LifeGarrett Hisatake, M.D.Topics:
Liver Cancer
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Liver TransplantationRobert Osorio, M.D.Topic:
Update on Liver TransplantationAdil "Ed" Wakil, M.D.Topics:
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C: An Overview (and/or Special Topics)
Fulminant Liver Failure
Hepatitis C and HIV Co-Infection
Liver Transplantation
Topics in Tropical Gastroenterology
The Role of T-Cells in Disease
Understanding Autoimmunity
Interpretation of Liver Tests
Acute Liver Disease
Chronic Liver Disease
Understanding Cytokine Therapies
The Immune System in Clinical Diseases
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Orthopedic Surgery/Hand Surgery
Kyle Bickel, M.D.
Topics:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Nerve Entrapments
Surgical Care for Osteoarthritis of the Basal Joint in the Thumb
Pediatric Hand Surgery
Treatment of Common Work-Related Injuries in the Upper Extremity
Wrist Ligament Injuries
Sports Injuries in the Hand and WristJohn Gray, M.D.Topics:
New Perspectives on the Evaluation and Treatment of Scoliosis in Pediatric and Adult Patients
Scoliosis Treatment in Children and Adults
Conservative Care of the Spine
Surgical Intervention of the Thoraco-Lumbar SpineJeffrey Halbrecht, M.D.Topics:
Elbow Arthroscopy
Chondral Defects of the Knee - Treatment Options
Rotator Cuff Impingement
Cartilage Transplantation
Shoulder Arthroscopy - Rotator Cuff Repair
Patella Dislocation - Arthroscopic Realignment
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Pediatric Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery
Michael Black, M.D.
Topics:
Diagnosis and Treatment of Congenital Heart Lesions (cyanotic children, shunt lesions, single ventricles) from Neonates to Adults
Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
Videoscopic Enhanced Heart Surgery
Neonatal and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Fetal Robotic Heart Surgery
Robotically Enhanced Heart Surgery
Brain Protection during Heart Surgery
Technological Advances in the Treatment of COngenital Heart Lesions in Children and Adults
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Pediatric Critical Care
Oded Herbsman, M.D. (Hospitalist)
Topic:
Pediatric In-patient Case Studies
Fever and Rash in Children--An In-patient Perspective
John Tsukahara, M.D.
Topics:
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Stabilization and Transport of Critically Ill Children
Severe Child Abuse
Respiratory Failure in Children
Management of Severe Asthma in Children
Principles of Pediatric Poisoning
Principles of Pediatric Sedation
Basics of Pediatric Medical Ethics
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Pediatric Endocrinology
Stephen Kaufman, M.D.
Topics:
Short Stature
Sexual Precocity: Too Much â Too Soon
Hypo and Hyperthyroid Disease in Children
Abnormalities of Sexual Differentiation
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Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition
Christine Nguyen, M.D.
Topics:
Allergic GI disease
Prebiotics and probiotics
Gastroesophageal reflux
Pediatric liver disease
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Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Lisa Goodman, M.D.
Louise Lo, M.D.
Sandra Luna-Fineman, M.D.
Topics:
Anemia: Symptoms and Signs
Childhood Leukemia: Symptoms, Treatment Plans, Complications, Survival & Long-term Effect
Childhood Solid Tumors: Diagnosis, Treatment Plan Options and Complications
Idiopathic (Immune) Thrombocytopenia Purpura
Treatments for Different Types of Anemia: Iron Deficiency, Megaloblastic and Hemolytic
Thrombocytopenia: ITP, Simple or Complex
Thrombocytopenia: Symptoms, Treatments and Unusual Diseases with Thrombocytopenia Presentation
Leucocytosis/leukopenia: Symptoms, Differential Diagnosis, Chemotherapy-related and Nonchemotherapy-related Neutropenia and Treatment Options
Bleeding Diathesis/thrombosis: Hemophilia, Von Willebrand Disease - Treatment Options and Factors of Transfusions (HIV risk) and Home Treatment
The Issues Surrounding Bone Marrow Transplantation
Cancer Patients: Long-term Follow-up Issues
Basic Hematology
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Pediatric Pulmonology
Edward Fong, M.D.
Karen Hardy, M.D.
Maria Ofreneo, M.D.
Topics:
Cystic Fibrosis: What the Primary Caregiver Needs to Know
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: The Changing Perspective
Radiology Rounds: Challenging Cases for Fun and Learning
Bronchoscopy in Children: A Video Foray into the Airways
Coughs and Wheezes: An Audio Diagnostic Trip
Pediatric Asthma: The Skills and Facts You Need to Know
Stridor
Upper Airway Obstruction
Pulmonary Function Testing: The Basics
Pediatric Apnea: A Review of Diagnoses and Testing
Bent Backs and Weak Muscles: The Pulmonary Perspective
Non-Invasive Ventilation
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Pediatric Surgery
Hanmin Lee, M.D.
Topics:
Pediatric Surgery
Fetal Surgery
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Perinatal Diagnosis and Genetics
Denise Main, M.D.
Topics:
Cystic Fibrosis Screening in Pregnancy Genetics of Breast Cancer
Hereditary Non Polypoid Colon and Endometrial Cancer: Update and Genetic Testing
Understanding Less Common Chromosomal Abnormalities Detected by Amniocentesis
Carl Otto, M.D.
Topics:
Detection of Fetal Anemia in Utero
Elevated Maternal Serum AFP
Fetal Echocardiography
Rh Disease in Pregnancy
Sonographic Detection of Congenital Anomalies
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Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery
Stephen Daane, M.D.
Topics:
Breast Reduction
Skin Sparing Mastectomy
Fire in the OR
Lasers in Plastic Surgery
Psychological Issues in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
Dog Bites in Oakland, CA (brief)
Mandible Fractures
Hand Fractures/Flexor Tendons
Rhinoplasty
Leeches - Used in Plastic Surgery
Biomaterials in Plastic Surgery
Multimedia in Medical EducationJohn Griffin, M.D.Topics:
Nasal Reconstruction: Beyond Aesthetic Subunits
Otoplasty and Ear Reconstruction
Congenital Hand Surgery: Overviews I and II
Pediatric Plastic Surgery: An Overview
Nasal Reconstruction and Reconstructive Rhinoplasty
Rhinophyma
Lower Extremity Reconstruction
Body Contouring for Weight Loss Patients
Roy Kim, M.D.
Topics:
Breast Reconstruction - Implants or TRAM?
Cosmetic Surgery - New Technologies and Options
Liposuction: New Options and Technologies
Facial Plastic Surgery: Facelifts, Eyelift, Browlift, and New Choices in Facial Rejuvenation
Body ContouringCharles K. Lee, M.D.Topics:
General Plastic Surgery Reconstruction
Microsurgery
Hand & Lower Extremity Reconstruction
Breast Reconstruction-Microsurgical-DIEP, SIEA
Head and Neck Reconstruction
Pressure Sore Reconstruction
Blepharoplasty-Asian
Rhinoplasty
Bryant Toth, M.D.
Topics:
Cosmetic Facial Surgery
Blepharoplasty
Body Contouring
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Radiation Oncology
John Lee, M.D.
Topics:
Brachytherapy
Prostate Brachytherapy
Lung Cancer
Gynecological Cancers
Brain Tumors
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Rheumatology
Neal Birnbaum, M.D.
Topics:
New Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoarthritis â A New Look at an Old Disease
Osteoporosis â Diagnosis and Management Options
Sjogren's Syndrome
New Treatments for Ankylosing Spondylitis and Psoriatic Arthritis
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Thoracic Surgery
Anne-Marie Regal, M.D.
Topics:
Tracheobronchial Surgery and Reconstruction
Photodynamic Therapy for Endobronchial Lesions
Laser Therapy for Trachea/Bronchus (Nd-YAG; CO2)
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Urology
Raymond Fay, M.D.
Topics:
Current Treatment of Men with Symptomatic Benign Prosthetic Hypertrophy with Thermal Therapy
Best Practice Office Model: The Digital OfficeRobert Kahn, M.D.Topics:
Laparoscopic Alternatives to Standard Urologic Surgery: the Pros and Cons
Minimally Invasive Therapy for Renal and Ureteral Calculi
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Weight Management/Bariatric Surgery
Paul Cirangle, M.D.
John Feng, M.D.
Gregg Jossart, M.D.
Topic:
Laparoscopic Surgery for Morbid Obesity Joan Saxton, M.D.Topics:
Weight Loss is Not the Cure for Obesity
Update on Weight Management
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