VOLUME 12

In This Issue Medical Executive Committee Approvals…………………….……....P 1

Doctor’s Day Celebration…………...P 2-3

Cardiology Update 2020…..………..P 4

Medical Staff Calendar....….….….....P 5

Welcome New Practitioners…..…....P 6

Physician/AHP Roster Updates……P 7

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Medical Executive Committee Approvals

Items approved at the last Medical Executive Committee meeting can be viewed by using this website link and selecting the particular month: http://www.torrancememorial.org/For_Physicians/Medical_Staff/MEC_Approval.aspx . If you have any questions, please contact the Medical Staff Services Department at (310) 517-4616.

Doctor’s Day Celebration

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History of Doctor’s Day

More than the application of science and technology, medicine is a special calling, and those who

have chosen this vocation in order to serve their fellowman understand the tremendous responsibil-ity it entails. Referring to the work of physicians, Dr. Elmer Hess, a former president of the American

Medical Association, once wrote: "There is no greater reward in our profession than the knowledge that God has entrusted us with the physical care of His people. The Almighty has reserved for Him-

self the power to create life, but He has assigned to a few of us the responsibility of keeping in good repair the bodies in which this life is sustained." Accordingly, reverence for human life and individual

dignity is both the hallmark of a good physician and the key to truly beneficial advances in medicine.

The day-to-day work of healing conducted by physicians throughout the United States has been shaped, in large part, by great pioneers in medical research. Many of those pioneers have been

Americans. Indeed, today we gratefully remember physicians such as Dr. Daniel Hale Williams and Dr. Charles Drew, who not only advanced their respective fields but also brought great honor and

pride to their fellow Black Americans. We pay tribute to doctors such as Albert Sabin and Jonas Salk, whose vaccines for poliomyelitis helped to overcome one of the world's most dread childhood

diseases. We also recall the far-reaching humanitarian efforts of Americans such as Dr. Thomas Dooley, as well as the forward-looking labors of pioneers such as members of the National Institutes

of Health, who are helping to lead the Nation's fight against AIDS, cancer, and other life-threatening diseases. These and other celebrated American physicians have enabled mankind to make significant

strides in the ongoing struggle against disease.

However, in addition to the doctors whose name we easily recognize, there are countless others who carry on the quite work of healing each day in communities throughout the United States -- indeed,

throughout the world. Common to the experience of each of them, from the specialist in research to the general practitioner, are hard work, stress, and sacrifice. All those Americans who serve as li-

censed physicians have engaged in years of study and training, often at great financial cost. Most en-dure long and unpredictable hours, and many must cope with the conflicting demands of work and

family life.

As we recognize our Nation's physicians for their leadership in the prevention and treatment of ill-ness and injury, it is fitting that we pay special tribute to those who serve as members of the Armed

Forces and Reserves and are now deployed in support of Operation Desert Storm. Whether they car-ry the tools of healing into the heat of battle or stand duty at medical facilities in the Persian Gulf

and elsewhere, these dedicated physicians -- along with thousands of nurses and other medical per-sonnel -- are ital to the success of our mission. We salute them for their courage and sacrifice, and

we pray for their safety. We also pray for all those who come in need of their care.

In honor of America's physicians, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 366 (Public Law 101-473), has designated March 30, 1991, as "National Doctors Day" and has authorized and requested

the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this day.

George Bush, President of the United States of America, proclaimed March 30, 1991, as National Doctors Day on February 21, 1991. Further, he encourage all Americans to observe this day with ap-

propriate programs and activities.

Doctor’s Day Celebration

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Cardiology Symposium 2020

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

3 12:30p Cardiology……...……WT-D

4 7:00a Cardiac PI……………...WT-D 12:30p Infectn Preventn/P&T....WT-D

5 7:00a CV Review Conf……….WT-D 12:30p CME Conference….HCC-1&2 12:30p Interdisciplinary Prac...HCC-3

6 7:00a Breast Tumor Board..WT-Aud 7:00a Surg Adv Comm……….WT-D 7:45a Gen Tumor Board.…..WT-Aud 12:30p Medical Staff PI…….….WT-D

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7:00a Lung TumorBoard..WT-Aud 7:00a Surgery Dept……....WT-C 7:30a IRB………………….WT-D

10 12:00p Burn & Wound Surg..HCC4 12:30p Credentials…….….....WT-B

11 12:30p Donor & Transfusion…..WT-C 6:00p Medical Executive……..WT-D

12 7:00a Anesthesia PI…..........WT-Aud 7:00a CV Review Conf……….WT-D

13 7:00a Breast Tumor Board..WT-Aud 7:45a GI Tumor Board…...WT-Aud

14 7:00a Lung TumorBoard..WT-Aud

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18 12:00p Radiology Dept…….....WT-A 12:30p EDIE Pt Care Comm…WT-B

19 7:00a CV Review Conf……….WT-D 7:00a Oncology CME Sub…...WT-B 12:30p CME Conference….HCC-1&2

20 7:00a Breast Tumor Board..WT-Aud 7:45a CNS Tumor Board...WT-Aud 9:00a Emergency Dept……...WT-D 12:30p Pediatric Dept……...WT-Aud 1:00p C-Section Comm……....WT-C

21 7:00a Lung TumorBoard..WT-Aud

24 12:30p Credentials……….....WT-C 4:00p Bariatric Surgery…....WT-C

25 12:30p OB/GYN PI….……….WT-Aud

26 7:00a Breast Program Subc...WT-C 7:00a CV Review Conf……….WT-D

27 7:00a Breast Tumor Board..WT-Aud 7:45a GI Tumor Board…...WT-Aud 8:00a Oncology Steering...WT-Aud 12:30p Stroke Comm.……...WT-D

28 7:00a Lung TumorBoard..WT-Aud

CME CONFERENCES Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. Hoffman Health Conference Center

Torrance Memorial Medical Center is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Torrance Memorial Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category I CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education. For up-to-the-minute conference information call (310) 784-8776 or visit: http://www.torrancememorial.org/For_Physicians/Wednesday_CME_Conferences.aspx

Medical Staff Calendar

February 2020

Wednesday, February 12, 2020 NO CONFERENCE

Wednesday, February 19, 2020 “Thyroid Cancer” Allen Ho, M.D. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Commercial Support: None

Wednesday, March 4, 2020 “Oral Cancer” Allen Ho, M.D. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Commercial Support: None

Wednesday, February 5, 2020 “Palliative Care” Eve Makoff, M.D. Torrance Memorial Medical Center Commercial Support: None

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 NO CONFERENCE

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020 “Clostridium Difficile Infection—C-Difficile” James McKinnell, M.D. Torrance Memorial Medical Center Commercial Support: None

Wednesday, February 26, 2020 NO CONFERENCE

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 NO CONFERENCE

Welcome New Practitioners

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Jason P. Alvarado, M.D. Family Medicine Torrance Memorial Physician Network—Carson 101 824 E Carson St. Ste 101 Carson, CA 90745 Phone: (310) 233-3203 Fax: (310) 549-7010

Jonathan J. Pirak, D.P.M. Surgery Redondo Beach Podiatry—Redondo 2850 Artesia Blvd Ste 204 Redondo Beach, CA 90278 Phone: (310) 793-1158 Fax: (310) 793-1161

Nina Argade, D.P.M. Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Precision Foot and Ankle Centers 3655 Lomita Blvd. 120 Torrance, CA 90505 Phone: (310) 791-1092 Fax: (310) 791-1087

Richard H. Roe, M.D. Surgery 1245 Wilshire Boulevard Ste 380 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: (213) 483-8810 Fax: (213) 975-9118

Hiva Bastanmehr, M.D. Medicine Torrance Memorial Physician Network—Palos Verdes 602 Deep Valley Drive Suite 300 RHE, CA 90274 Phone: (310) 517-4962 Fax: (310) 265-4780

Lauren W. Sundheimer, M.D. OB/GYN Southern California Reproductive Center 450 N. Roxbury Dr 500 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Phone: (310) 277-2393 Fax: (310) 274-5112

Tiffany L. Hsu, M.D. Medicine Torrance Memorial Hospitalist Associates 3330 Lomita Blvd. TMHA 1st Fl Torrance, CA 90505 Phone: (310) 891-6623 Fax: (310) 891-6673

Sadia S. Khan, M.D. Medicine Torrance Memorial Physician Network - 3400 3400 Lomita Blvd 104 Torrance, CA 90505 Phone: (310) 784-8000 Fax: (310) 784-8008

Shintau Lin, M.D. Family Medicine Torrance Memorial Physician Network - 2900 2900 Lomita Blvd. Torrance, CA 90505 Phone: (310) 257-7260 Fax: (310) 539-1322

Bugsu Ovunc, M.D. Pediatrics Pediatric Pulmonary Associates, Inc. 2801 Atlantic Avenue Long Beach, CA 90806 Phone: (562) 933-8749 Fax: (562) 933-8744

Address Change Donald B. Striplin, M.D. Surgery Torrance Memorial Physician Network—ORTHO Crenshaw 23560 Crenshaw Blvd. 102 Torrance, CA 90505 Phone: (310) 784-2355 Fax: (310) 517-1817 Aziz S. Ghaly, M.D. Surgery Torrance Memorial Cardiothoracic Surgery 2841 Lomita Blvd. 310 Torrance, CA 90505 Phone: (310) 784-6946 Fax: (310) 326-6005

The Medical Staff Newsletter ProgressNotes is published monthly for the Medical Staff of Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Vinh Cam, M.D. Chief of Staff Robin S. Camrin, CPMSM, CPCS Vice President, Medical Staff Services & Performance Improvement

Physician/AHP Roster Updates

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Phone/Fax Change Garrett S. Matsunaga, M.D. Surgery Fax: (310) 542-4652 Nagamani P. Nadella, M.D. OB GYN Fax: (310) 371-7812 Resignation Barbara A. Bruton, M.D. Medicine

Progress Notes Vol. 12 Issue 2 February 2020

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