|
Published: July 04, 2008 11:22 pm
PEOPLE PROFILE: Memorial has new head for stroke unit
By Mark Scheer E-mail Mark
Niagara Gazette
Dr. Nyathappa Anand has a rather simple approach to dealing with patients.
The neurologist and newest member of the staff at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center says he strives to make each patient feel as though they are receiving the sort of care and compassion they would get from a loved one, like a son or grandson perhaps.
“One philosophy I have is to treat every person like a family member,” Anand said. “That’s how I was trained.”
As the newest member of the family at NFMMC, Anand fills a vital need in the hospital’s division of neurology. He also will serve in a dual role as the facility’s new stroke medical director.
“I feel excited,” he said. “It’s challenging and I’m ready for it.”
Anand’s knowledge in the field will be a welcome asset at Memorial where hospital officials said the acting primary neurologist, Dr. Gunseli Sarpel, is contemplating retirement and has cut back her hours both at the hospital and in her private practice. Hospital officials said adding Anand to the staff will allow for greater flexibility in dealing with patients experiencing neurological problems, especially those visiting the emergency room during off hours.
“Dr. Sarpel has been trying very, very hard to slow down, but she can’t slow down because we have patients who need to see her,” said Dr. Vijay Bojedla, Memorial’s chief medical officer.
Memorial’s CEO Joseph Ruffolo said the hospital has been searching for help in its neurology department for several years now and is glad to have someone with Anand’s credentials on board. Ruffolo said, traditionally, Western New York struggles as a region in attracting qualified medical staff members to the area. Adding to the challenge, he said, was the fact that neurologists are in high demand nationwide.
In filling the position of stroke medical director, Ruffolo said the hospital will now be allowed to pursue designation from the state Health Department as the primary stroke care unit in the Niagara Region as part of the hospital’s affiliation with the Stroke Care Center at Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital in Buffalo.
As a result of its current staffing situation, Ruffolo said the hospital has been forced to direct patients seeking acute treatment for neurological disorders to facilities in Buffalo. With Anand on board, Ruffolo said the hospital will be in a better position to provide patients with primary care as well as more intensive rehabilitation services.
“It is going to improve the hospital’s continuity of care,” Ruffolo said.
Anand’s love of medicine started at an early age when he developed a keen interest in biology. He said he chose neurology as his primary field of study primarily due to the challenges faced by two of his uncles who suffered from epileptic seizures. Their conditions, he said, made him want to learn more about such disorders and methods for treating them.
“That is what kind of motivated me,” he said.
Anand is a graduate of National College in India and received his Bachelor’s of Medicine and Surgery from Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences, also in India. Anand performed his residency work in neurology at the University of Toledo Medical Center in Ohio and is currently working on a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
Anand visited Niagara Falls this week to get a feel for the area and meet with other members of the staff. He officially starts his new job in August.
“I’m looking to establish a very good stroke program,” he said.
Contact reporter Mark Scheer at 282-2311, ext. 2250.
|
|
|
Photos
|
|
|
|
|
 |
Echo Tech
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY TECHNICIAN, Full-time. Certification by ARDMS or registry eligible. Up to $7500 Sign On Bonus!; MEDICAL...>MORE
Job Fair
HUMAN SERVICES JOB FAIR For COMMUNITY MISSIONS
Program Locations/Job Opportunities working w/c...>MORE
FLOOR ASSISTANT
Floor asst. needed for approx. 30-35 hrs/wk in a podiatry office, no exp. nec., will train, call between 12-2:30 pm for ...>MORE
Assistant Director
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Alumni Relations (ft) sought by the Alumni Relations Department of Niagara University, a private...>MORE
Auditor/Accountant
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS EXAM DATE: 1/9/10 FILING PERIOD: 11/9/09 -11/25/09 Applicants for both exams mu...>MORE
Certified Pharmacy Tech's & Certified Medication Tech's
Certified Pharmacy Tech’s & Certified Medication Tech’s Competitive wages. Call Lisa McKensie Ransomville Manor 79...>MORE
Cook Manager
COOK /Manager full time exp. req. Call for appt. 297-2500 ask for general manager. ...>MORE
Service greeter
Service greeter wanted, PT entry level. Looking for someone with strong customer service skills to work in our fast grow...>MORE
Inventory Control
Inventory Control Carousel Pickers Order Pickers Receivers/Shippers Packers Pay: $10/hr Sh...>MORE
Facilities Director
Facilities Director Strategically manage commercial and residential portfolios onsite in US and Canada. Exe...>MORE
See all ads |
Dodge 2001 Neon
Dodge 2001 Neon 4 dr, auto, a/c, new tires, c/d no rust, inspected, $3900. white 860-2854...>MORE
Mercury 1999 Grand Marquis
Mercury ‘99 Grand Marquis 4 dr, leather, all options, 49k org mi., showroom cond. $6000. 860-2854, ...>MORE
Mazda 1995 Millenia
Mazda 1995 Millenia loaded, leather, only 26k mi. exc. cond. $2995. Best Offer 531-3548 or 297-1526...>MORE
VW 2001 Beetle
VW 2001 Beetle, loaded, GLX turbo, exc. cond, all service records, fun to drive, blue bk $5600, take best offer, 990-06...>MORE
Ford 1995 Crown Victoria
Ford 1995 Crown Victoria 4 dr, loaded, new tires must see & drive $3500. red. 860-2854...>MORE
Chevy 2007 Impala LT
CHEVY 2007 Impala LT 25,800 mi, ext. warranty Exc. Cond, $16,500 297-2199...>MORE
Buick 2005 LeSabre
BUICK 2005 Lesabre Custom, excellent condition, fully loaded, $6700 or best offer, 754-4540...>MORE
Chevy 2003 Impala
CHEVY 2003 Impala 25,600 miles, loaded Exc. Cond. $10,000/bo 297-2199...>MORE
Pontiac 1999 Montana
PONTIAC 1999 Montana 57,000 original miles, full options, like new, $3300, 694-0441...>MORE
Ford Windstar 1998
FORD 1998 Windstar $1000 or best offer. 298-5220...>MORE
See all ads |
|
 |
|