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Volume 3 Number 13 June 27, 2014

WHAT’Snew Pennsylvania Hospital

inSidEBrian S. Englander, MD Named Chair of Radiology ........2

Good Samaritan Award Recipient ....................... 2

PAH Doc Gary Dorshimer, MD, Official Physician of The Philly POPS® ............................................3

What’s Happening .........................4

The Truth about Safety .................4

` Shown here are neurosurgeon dr. John lee, Jonathan Haas and his wife Bethann.

When 28 year-old Jonathon Haas was too tired to go shopping with his wife last February, he had no idea what was about to follow. The Reading native had only been married for about four months and all was going well. But that day, his arm suddenly cramped up and he collapsed and began having seizures. He was taken to Reading Hospital, where he continued to have seizures, even dislocating his shoulder due to their severity. Tests revealed an epidermoid cyst – or a slow growing, non-

cancerous tumor – in his brain, right behind his eyes – that was creating pressure and triggering the seizures.

Upon seeing the tumor’s location, physicians in Reading recommended PAH neurosurgeon John Y.K. Lee, MD, medical director of the Penn Gamma Knife Center at PAH, and an assistant professor of Neurosurgery, the Perelman School of Medicine. Dr. Lee specializes in microscopic, minimally invasive techniques, which offer patients like Jonathan less invasive treatment options with a shorter recovery time than traditional brain surgeries.

Dr. Lee is among only a few physicians in country who specialize in removing brain tumors in difficult-to-access areas without performing a standard craniotomy. Instead, he operates via an incision-less technique using 3-D endoscopic techniques. Ten days after Jonathan’s first seizure, he was transferred to PAH for surgery. In

partnership with Jason Newman, MD, director, Head & Neck Surgery at PAH and assistant professor of Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Lee was able to remove the benign brain tumor without cutting open Jonathan’s skull. The surgery took eight hours, in large part because they used a rare, less-invasive approach through the Jonathan’s nose in order to preserve most of his sense of smell.

“What we can do to treat Jonathan’s tumor today is, instead of lifting the brain up and coming at it, we can take endoscopes and go in,” said Dr. Lee. Jonathan recovered well soon after surgery and does not have any permanent scars from the procedure. His story was featured on 6ABC’s “Action News.” To watch the segment and see Dr. Lee demonstrate the procedure, visit: 6abc.cm/1jC3bg.

Rare Incision-LessBrain Surgery At PAHGives Reading Man His Life Back

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Brian S. Englander, MD nAMED CHAIr of rADIoLoGY

Brian S. Englander, md, has been named Chair of the Department of radiology at Pennsylvania Hospital, effective July 1.

“Dr. Englander has served as the Interim Chair of radiology since September 2013. We are grateful to him for taking on this vital role over the past eight months and are confident he will continue to successfully lead the department,” said r. michael Buckley, md, executive director of PAH.

A valued member of the department of radiology for the past decade, Dr. Englander came to PAH when he was named Section Chief of Breast Imaging and Director of the Women’s Imaging Center in 2004. In 2005, he was named Director of Imaging of the Integrated Breast Center and was appointed a Clinical Assistant Professor of radiology in the Perelman School of Medicine of the university of Pennsylvania in 2006.

Board certified in radiology, Dr. Englander received his undergraduate degree from Yale university in 1994, and his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in 1998. He completed his internship in Internal Medicine at thomas Jefferson university Hospital in 1999, and a residency in Diagnostic radiology in 2003, serving as Chief resident from 2001-2002. In 2003, he completed a fellowship – also at Jefferson – in Women’s Imaging.

A popular clinical and medical education lecturer, Dr. Englander’s research interests focus primarily on the utilization of breast imaging modalities for the detection and diagnosis of breast cancer and treatment management.

An integral member of the PAH Cancer Committee and named a “Best Doctor” by Philadelphia Life Magazine, Dr. Englander is currently an active member of international, national and local professional and scientific societies including: the European Society of Breast Imaging, the American College of radiology, the Society of Breast Imaging, the American Society of Breast Disease, the Association of university radiologists, the Alliance of Medical Student Educators in radiology, the Philadelphia roentgen ray Society, and the Pennsylvania radiological Society.

nancy and robert S. Blank, Esq., Pennsylvania Hospital’s 2014 Good Samaritan Award recipients, were honored at a formal reception at PAH on May 14. Since its inception in 1985, the Good Samaritan Award has been given annually to an individual(s) who has provided exemplary volunteer leadership and support with a spirit of generosity and caring for PAH.

“Penn Medicine is only the latest community within Penn to benefit from nancy and Bob’s support,” said PAH Executive Director, r. michael Buckley, MD. “their generosity has long contributed to Penn’s status and we are so very grateful and appreciative of their continued work and support on behalf of the Penn Medicine and Pennsylvania Hospital.”

A graduate of Penn’s Law School, Mr. Blank is the son of and the father of Penn alumni. All three of the Blank’s children – and their spouses – are graduates of Penn. He is a Penn trustee emeritus, the recipient of Penn Law’s Distinguished Graduate and Alumni Achievement Awards, and has served as an overseer at the Law School and Wharton School.

Since 2005, Mr. Blank has served as a member of the Penn Medicine Board. A valued former member of the Executive Committee, he has acted in multiple roles on the Audit and Compliance Committee, including Chair.

the Blank’s latest significant philanthropic contribution is in memory and honor of their friend, cardiologist and long-time, beloved PAH physician and teacher, dr. Kenneth Kershbaum. the Blank’s generous contribution will support lifesaving innovations and disseminating new knowledge through the dedication of the Kenneth l. Kershbaum Hybrid Cardiac Catheterization laboratory at Pennsylvania Hospital.

` Shown from L to r: robert Blank, Esq.; dr. michael Buckley, nancy Blank, and Thomas Sharbaugh.

Nancy and Robert S. Blank, Esq. 2014 Good Samaritan Award recipients

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From Gridirons and Ice Rinks to the Orchestra Pit: PAH Doc Gary Dorshimer, MD, Official Physician of The Philly POPS®

This spring, Frank Giordano, president and CEO of The Philly POPS, announced that Gary W. Dorshimer, MD, FACP, was named the Official Physician of The Philly POPS. Accustomed to the role of being a medical resource for high profile Philadelphia organizations, Dr. Dorshimer is also head team physician for the Philadelphia Flyers and team internist for the Philadelphia Eagles. Using his knowledge of caring for unique professionals, Dr. Dorshimer will treat the injuries and illnesses of the POPS team of musicians.

“Knowing Gary’s excellent reputation, as well as his commitment to our orchestra, we are thrilled to have his participation as our team physician,” said Giordano.

“I have always loved the music of The Philly POPS and it is an honor to have this close association with them,” said Dr. Dorshimer. “Ironically, the physician who gave me my first job after my residency at PAH was Edward D. Viner, MD, who served in a similar capacity for the Philadelphia Orchestra as well as the Philadelphia Flyers, so I come to this work naturally.”

Board certified in internal medicine and sports medicine, Dr. Dorshimer is the section chief of General Internal Medicine, PAH; a clinical associate professor of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania; and assistant program director, Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He received his medical degree from Penn.

In addition to his current team physician responsibilities, Dorshimer serves currently as the secretary/treasurer of the National Hockey League Team Physicians Society and has previously served as an executive committee member of the NFL Physician Society. He has been involved with the Olympics since 1998, most recently serving as the NHL Consulting Internist at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. He also served at the Winter Olympics in 2010 in Vancouver, 2002 in Salt Lake City, and 1998 in Nagano, Japan.

Completing its 35th anniversary season, the Philly POPS is the largest stand-alone POPS orchestra in America, performing in Verizon Hall at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, in Philadelphia, and around the tri-state region, entertaining audiences with an eclectic mix of musical genres.

` dr. Gary dorshimer shown here with frank Giordano of the Philly PoPS

In recent years, cardiologists and heart surgeons have begun to collaborate on innovative procedures to repair hearts that are far less invasive than open-heart surgery. for the many heart disease patients too frail for surgery, these new options are lifesaving, extending the lives of individuals whose disease would otherwise be untreatable.

the Blank’s support will allow real-time visual transmission of the work taking place in the Kershbaum Hybrid Cardiac Catheterization Lab, which will enable PAH to train many more students, early-career doctors, and colleagues in interventional cardiac procedures. It will also support technological enhancements that will give students and physicians the opportunity to learn from PAH cardiology specialists.

the Blank’s generous contribution will also endow the Kershbaum memorial lectureship and Award for Humanism and Professionalism in Cardiology, in memory and honor of Dr. Kershbaum, perpetuating the tradition of compassion, dedication and humanistic care that was characteristic of Dr. Kershbaum’s practice of medicine.

“nancy and Bob have dedicated their lives to taking responsibility for the world around them by working hard and giving of themselves to help make it a better place,” said Thomas Sharbaugh, chair of the PAH Board of Manager. “through their dedication of time and effort and philanthropic support, they are living examples of those who live to help make life less difficult for others.”

The historic basis for the Good Samaritan Award is found in the parable of the Good Samaritan from the Book of Luke in the Bible, 10:25-37:

A traveler was attacked by thieves who robbed him and left him

injured and dying by the side of the road. Two different holy men

passed by, leaving him dying, but then a stranger, a Samaritan, stopped and bound his

wounds and took him to a nearby inn to recover. The stranger gave the innkeeper some money for the man’s care and told the innkeeper, “Take care of him and I will repay thee.”

In 1751, PAH founding fathers Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Thomas Bond chose the lesson of the Good Samaritan as the theme for the seal of our hospital – just one of the iconic images synonymous with PAH.

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for complete events listing, please visit What’s New on the Inside Penn Medicine web site at: http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside

Spring-Summer 2014Penn Program for Mindfulness & Special Events

June 30Deadline for Mandatory Employee HIPAA Privacy training

July 14-17uPenn Baseball Summer Youth Camp

August 12-17national Veterans Wheelchair Games

September 21Penn’s 3rd Annual 5K for the IoA & Memory Mile Walk

September 27-2834th Bike MS City to Shore ride 4th Annual team uPHS/Penn

October 11-12ride to Conquer Cancer©

The Truth about Safety

Question: What do you think is the most reported crime on all our Penn Medicine campuses? Assault? robbery? Burglary? Answer: none of the above.

The majority of all thefts on Penn medicine properties are due to unattended property. Serious consequences are associated with theft of personal items. Besides the loss of personal property, theft is inconvenient and may result in the loss of things that are of substantial emotional and professional significance.

unattended and improperly secured items put you at greater risk of theft, which can result in:• Identity theft• Loss of all your phone contact information• Loss of other items such as jewelry, credit cards, cell phones and tablets, etc.• Loss of irreplaceable photos• Loss of important or HIPAA - protected works, such as patient information or research analysis

to play it safe, be sure to:• Secure your doors at all times• use a u-Lock for bicycles – Do not use cable locks• Report suspicious activity• Take your property with you

Before you walk away from your property, stop, think and secure!

report any suspicious activity immediately to Security:

PAH: 215-829-3333Penn medicine rittenhouse and Tuttleman: 215-893-2677(CoPS)

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