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Doctor’s Day Celebration.……….....P 2-3

Young Professionals and Physicians Alliance……………………………….P 4 Very Important Clinical Updates.......P 5-7 Medical Executive Committee Approvals………………………….....P 8 Cardiology Update 2018…..……......P 8

Welcome New Practitioners………...P 9 Medical Staff Calendar....….….….....P 10

Physician/AHP Roster Updates.......P11-12

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Doctors’ Day Celebration

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Doctors’ 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

responsibility 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 Himself 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 ad-vances 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 dreaded 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 quiet 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 licensed physicians have engaged in years of study and training, often at great financial cost. Most

endure 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 carry 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 vital 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 encouraged all Americans to observe this day with

appropriate programs and activities.

Young Professionals and Physicians Alliance (YPPA)

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Very Important Clinical Update

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Very Important Clinical Update

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Very Important Clinical Update

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Medical Executive Committee Approvals

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Cardiology Update 2018

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.

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Robert M. Cole, M.D. Cardiology California Heart Foundation 8536 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 301 Beverly Hills CA 90211 Phone: (310) 248.8300 Fax: (310) 248.8333

Desiree A. Covey, N.P. Heart Failure Cedars-Sinai Hospital—Advanced Heart Failure 127 S. San Vicente Blvd. AHSP A6100 Los Angeles, CA 90048 Phone: (310) 423.2077 Fax: (310) 248.8252

Victor G. Krall, D.P.M Surgery 3528 Torrance Blvd. 100 Torrance, CA 90503 Phone: (310) 539.6120 Fax: (310) 539.6073

Welcome New Practitioners

CME CONFERENCES

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

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 7:00a Breast Tumor Board..WT-Aud 7:45a Gen Tumor Board…..WT-Aud 12:30p Medical Staff PI……..….WT-D

2 7:00a Lung TumorBoard..WT-Aud 7:30a IRB…………….……..WT-D 7:30a Lung Oncology…...WT-Aud

5 12:30p Cardiology……...……WT-D

6 7:30a Oncology Workgroup SubCommittee...……....WT-B 12:30p Donor & Transfusion…..WT-C 12:30p Infection Prev/P&T.....HCC-3

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

8 7:00a Breast Tumor Board..WT-Aud 7:45a GI Tumor Board….....WT-Aud 12:30p Pediatric PI……………..WT-B

9 7:00a Lung TumorBoard..WT-Aud 7 :00a Oncology…………....WT-D

12 12:30p Credentials………......WT-C

13 7:00a GI/Pancreatic Oncology Subcommittee………...WT-B 12:00p Medical Educ/Library...HCC-4 5:00p Quality & Patient Safety Committee……..……..WT-C 6:00p Medical Executive……..WT-D

14 7:00a Anesthesia Dept…….WT-Aud 7:00a CV Review Conf……….WT-D 12:00p Medicine Dept………….WT-D 12:30p CME Conference….HCC-1&2

15 7:00a Breast Tumor Board..WT-Aud 7:00a Cardiothoracic Surg…..WT-D 8:00a Oncology Steering….WT-Aud 9:00a Emergency Dept……….WT-D 12:30p Pediatric Dept……….WT-Aud

16 7:00a Lung TumorBoard..WT-Aud

19 12:00p Burn & Wound Surg...WT-C

20 11:30p Health Info Mgmt…....WT-B 12:30p Stroke ………..……...WT-D

21 7:00a CV Review Conf……….WT-D 12:15p Spine Surg Prog……….WT-D

22 7:00a Breast Tumor Board..WT-Aud 7:45a GI Tumor Board….....WT-Aud 12:30p Medical Staff IT Comm..WT-D

23 7:00a Lung TumorBoard..WT-Aud

26 4:00p Bariatric Surg Subc....WT-C

27 7:00a Practitioner Well Being..WT-C 12:30p OB/GYN Dept……….WT-Aud 12:30p Utilization Mgmt………..WT-D

28 7:00a CV Review Conf……….WT-D 12:30p Antibiotic Stewardship...WT-B 12:30p Bioethics………………..WT-C 3:00p Ortho COE……….........WT-B

29 7:00a Breast Tumor Board..WT-Aud 7:45a Gen Tumor Board…..WT-Aud 12:30p Credentials……….….....WT-C

30 7:00a Lung TumorBoard..WT-D 7:30a IRB………….……..WT-D 11:30a -1:30p Doctor’s Day Lunch…HCC-1&2

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. 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 March 2018

Wednesday, March 21, 2018 NO CONFERENCE

Wednesday, March 14, 2018 “Depression” Bruce Spring, M.D. USC School of Medicine Commercial Support: None

Wednesday, March 7, 2018 “Wound Management” Caesar Anderson, M.D. U.C. San Diego Medical Center Commercial Support: None

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018 NO CONFERENCE

Wednesday, April 11, 2018 “Physician & Good Samaritan Laws” Deborah Tropp, JD Mcneil, Tropp, Braun & Kennedy, LLP Commercial Support: None

Wednesday, April 4, 2018 “Headaches” Charles Flippen, M.D. UCLA School of Medicine Commercial Support: None

Doctor’s Day Celebration

Wednesday, March 28, 2018 NO CONFERENCE

Wednesday, April 25, 2018 NO CONFERENCE

Physician/AHP Roster Updates

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Address Change David Edelman, M.D. Medicine 4201 Torrance Blvd. Ste 735 Torrance CA 90503 Paz P. Eilat, M.D. 8610 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Ste 208 Los Angeles CA 90045 Phone: (310) 642.0100 Fax: (310) 642.0546 Raj A. Mittal, M.D. Surgery 3400 W/ Lomita Blvd. Ste 200 Torrance CA 90505 Phone: (310) 539.2630 Fax: (310) 539.9785 Nosrat A. Nabavi, M.D. Surgery The Institute of Brain and Spine Surgery 3400 Lomita Blvd. 104 Torrance, CA 90505 Phone: (310) 540.0965 Fax: (310) 540.6721

Wallace A. Olukemi, M.D. Medicine 2220 W. Manchester Blvd. Inglewood CA 90305 Phone: (310) 644.8600 Fax: (310) 644.8424

Phone/Fax Change David S. Chung, M.D. Medicine Fax: (310) 375.0981 James W. Dougher, M.D. Family Practice Phone: (310)214.5723 Fax: (310) 793.3756 Karl K. Fukunaga, M.D. Medicine Fax: (310) 375.0981 Thai Q. Ha, M.D. Medicine Fax: (310) 375.0981 Shahina Hakim, M.D. Medicine Fax: (310) 375.0981 Kenneth M. Holt, M.D. Medicine Fax: (310) 375.0981 Chirag P. Patel, M.D. Medicine Fax: (310) 375.0981 Azam S. Riyaz, M.D. Medicine Fax: (310) 375.0981 James A. Sattler, M.D. Medicine Fax: (310) 375.0981 Daniel S. Shue, M.D. Medicine Fax: (310) 375.0981 Timothy T. Tran, M.D. Medicine Fax: (310) 375.0981

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

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