Team: Our Team

Highlights

For over 20 years Ash has been a valued member of the pharmaceutical industry of Australia. As a community pharmacist, Ash strived to provide comfort and care for all the patients of his pharmacy through careful administration of treatments.

Additionally, he has served as highly acclaimed Pharmacology Lecturer at the University Of Sydney for the last 17 years and a teaching fellow at the University of Otago.

Ash Edwards has a strong belief that easy access to knowledge, world-class care and advanced technologies will revolutionise healthcare outcomes and reduce the incidences of chronic conditions worldwide.

Ash is extremely committed to educating patients on the effects that pharmacology has on the body and strongly believes in preventative healthcare models. He is up to date with the latest advancements in treatment methods for a huge variety of conditions.

Education

• University of Otago, B. Pharm, P G Cert. (Med. Management), Pharmacy 1998-2002
• University of Sydney, G Cert. Edu, Stud (Higher Ed), Higher Education 2010 – 2010

Overview

George graduated from the Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Pharmacy. He is a co-owner of Your Solution Compounding and the Managing Director of the Melbourne laboratory.

George’s areas of expertise are diverse, covering both general and sterile compounding. George has special interests in bio-identical hormone restoration therapy and analgesic compounding.

George is an expert on integrative therapies, collaborating with some of Australia’s leading researchers and physicians to formulate cutting-edge preparations. He firmly believes compounding to be the interface between pharmaceutics, pharmacology, chemistry, and pharmacy practice. 

Outside of the lab, George enjoys routinely presenting at universities and conferences.

Education

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Advisory Role

Dr. Anthony N. Hage MD is a highly experienced expert in the field of vascular and interventional radiology. 300 mg neurontin Interventional radiologists use x-rays, CT, MRI or other imaging guidance to navigate small instruments, like catheters and needles, through blood vessels and organs to treat a variety of diseases including vascular disease. Vascular diseases affect blood vessels and it has been identified as the cause of up to 50 – 70% of men that suffer from erectile dysfunction symptoms. Dr. Anthony Hage is a very valued member of our advisory team and assists in the following capacity;

• Assisting our doctors to create care plans for patients with vascular disease
• Researching the latest advances and treatment methods for erectile dysfunction patients.
• Creating educational and informational material on the importance of vascular health.
• Answering general questions about the effect of neurosurgery on sexual health.

Education

• Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI B.S., 2010 – 2014, Biomedical Science, Magna Cum Laude
• University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI M.D., 2014 – 2018
  

Postgraduate Training

• Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA Intern in General Surgery, 2018 – 2019
• Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA Resident in Interventional Radiology, 2019 – 2024 (Expected)

Membership

• Society of Interventional Radiology, 2017-present
• American College of Radiology, 2018-present
• American Roentgen Ray Society, 2018-present
• Society for Vascular Surgery, 2016-2019

Published works

1. A. Jiao, V. Wadhwa, J.J. Bundy, A.N. Hage, R.N. Srinivasa, J.J. Gemmete, E. Lee, J.F.B. Chick: Scholarly Activities and Indices Among Academic Endovascular Specialists: A Comparative Analysis Between Interventional Radiologists and Vascular Surgeons. Current Problems in
   Diagnostic Radiology 10/2019; In Press. DOI:10.1067/j.cpradiol.2019.10.010
2. C.F. Gonsalves, D.J. Eschelman, R.D. Adamo, P.R. Anne, M.M. Orloff, M. Terai, A.N. Hage, M. Yi, I. Chervoneva, T. Sato: A Prospective Phase II Trial of Radioembolization for Treatment of Uveal Melanoma Hepatic Metastasis. Radiology 08/2019; 293(1):190199., DOI:10.1148/radiol.2019190199
3. J.J. Bundy, A.N. Hage, R.N. Srinivasa, J.J. Gemmete, E. Lee, J.S. Gross, T.L. Healey, A.O. Solberg, E.J. Monroe, J.F.B. Chick: Burnout among Interventional Radiologists. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology 07/2019;, DOI:10.1016/j.jvir.2019.06.002
4. J.F.B. Chick, N. Jairath, J.J. Bundy, A. Adapa, J.J. Shields, A.N. Hage, R.N. Srinivasa: The occlusion balloon reduction technique for de novo placement and salvage of malpositioned enteric tubes. Abdominal Radiology 05/2019;, DOI:10.1007/s00261-019-02029-9
5. J.M. Moriarty, R. Shah, A.N. Hage, R.N. Srinivasa, J.A. Aboulhosn: Back-table Modified Aortic Endograft Deployed via “Innominate Bounce” Technique for Management of a Zone 0 Ascending Aortic Pseudoaneurysm. Annals of Vascular Surgery 05/2019;, DOI:10.1016/j.avsg.2019.02.042
6. J.L. McDevitt, R.N. Srinivasa, J.J. Bundy, A.N. Hage, J.F.B. Chick: Interventional Radiology-Operated Choledochoscopic-Guided Radiofrequency Wire and Holmium Laser Ablations May Facilitate Treatment and Long-Term Patency of Benign Biliary Strictures. Journal
   of Vascular and Interventional Radiology 04/2019; 30(5)., DOI:10.1016/j.jvir.2018.09.024
7. J.L. Mcdevitt, R.N. Srinivasa, A.N. Hage, J.J. Bundy, J.J. Gemmete, R.N. Srinivasa, J.F.B. Chick: Total endovenous recanalization and stent reconstruction for naïve non-inferior vena cava filter-associated chronic iliocaval occlusive disease: Placement of 352 venous stents in 69 debilitated patients. Vascular Medicine 03/2019; 24(4)., DOI:10.1177/1358863X19834354
8. J.L. McDevitt, R.N. Srinivasa, A.N. Hage, J.J. Bundy, J.J. Gemmete, J.F.B. Chick: Lower extremity endovenous reconstruction for symptomatic occlusive disease in pediatric patients: techniques, clinical outcomes, and long-term stent patencies. Pediatric Radiology 03/2019; DOI:10.1007/s00247-019-04357-w
9. J.F.B. Chick, N. Jairath, J.J. Gemmete, A.N. Hage, J.J. Bundy, N.A. Patel, E.J. Johnson, M. Khayat, R.N. Srinivasa: Transnasal stent-assisted targeting technique for percutaneous jejunostomy placement in patients with hiatal hernias. Abdominal Radiology 02/2019; DOI:10.1007/s00261-019-01905-8
10. J.F.B. Chick, J.J. Gemmete, A.N. Hage, J.J. Bundy, C. Brewerton, J.B. Fenlon, S.D. Abramowitz, D.M. Coleman, R.N. Srinivasa, D.M. Williams: Stent Placement Across the Renal Vein Inflow in Patients Undergoing Venous Reconstruction Preserves Renal Function and Renal Vein Patency:
    Experience in 93 Patients. Journal of Endovascular Therapy 01/2019; 26(2):152660281880665., DOI:10.1177/1526602818806653
11. R.N. Srinivasa, R. Pampati, N. Patel, R.N. Srinivasa, A.N. Hage, J.F.B. Chick: Interventional Radiology-Operated Endoscopy: Indications, Implementation, and Innovation. Seminars in Interventional Radiology 12/2018;, DOI:10.1055/s-0038-1676327 2
12. A.N. Hage, J.L. McDevitt, V. Vadlamudi, J.F.B. Chick: Acute Limb Ischemia Therapies: When and How to Treat Endovascularly. Seminars in Interventional Radiology 12/2018;, DOI:10.1055/s-0038-1676321
13. J.L. McDevitt, R.N. Srinivasa, J.J. Gemmete, A.N. Hage, R.N. Srinivasa, J.J. Bundy, J.F.B Chick: Approach, Technical Success, Complications, and Stent Patency of Sharp Recanalization for the Treatment of Chronic Venous Occlusive Disease: Experience in 123 Patients. Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology 11/2018;, DOI:10.1007/s00270-018-2090-1
14. J.J. Bundy, R.N. Srinivasa, J.J. Gemmete, A.N. Hage, J.F.B. Chick: Vascular and lymphatic complications after thoracic duct cannulation. Journal of Vascular Surgery; Vascular and Lymphatic Disorders 11/2018; 6(6):730-736., DOI:10.1016/j.jvsv.2018.05.023
15. J.S. Ghannam, M.R. Cline, A.N. Hage, J.F.B. Chick, R.N. Srinivasa, N.L. Dasika, R.N. Srinivasa, J.J. Gemmete: Technical success and outcomes in pediatric patients undergoing transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt placement: a 20-year experience. Pediatric Radiology 10/2018;,
    DOI:10.1007/s00247-018-4267-9
16. V. Wadhwa, R.N. Srinivasa, K.J. Cooper, A.N. Hage, J.J. Bundy, B. Spencer, V. Vadlamudi, J.F.B. Chick: Endovascular Therapy for Lower Extremity Chronic Deep Venous Occlusive Disease: State of Practice. Seminars in Interventional Radiology 10/2018; 35(04):333-341.,
    DOI:10.1055/s-0038-1669963
17. J.J. Bundy, A.N. Hage, R.N. Srinivasa, J.J. Gemmete, R.N. Srinivasa, N. Jairath, R. Anand, N. Dasika, E. Lee, J.F.B. Chick: Intra-arterial ampicillin and gentamicin and the incidence of splenic abscesses following splenic artery embolization: A 20-year case control study. Clinical Imaging
    10/2018; 54., DOI:10.1016/j.clinimag.2018.10.005
18. R. N. Srinivasa, J.F.B. Chick, J.J. Gemmete, B.S. Majdalany, A.N. Hage, A. Jo, R.N. Srinivasa: Prone transradial catheterization for combined single-session endovascular and percutaneous interventions: Approach, technical success, safety, and outcomes in 15 patients. Diagnostic and
    interventional radiology 09/2018; 24(5):276-282., DOI:10.5152/dir.2018.18050
19. A.N. Hage, N. Patel, J.J Gemmete, J.M. Meadows, R.N. Srinivasa, J.F.B. Chick: Chylothorax secondary to venous outflow obstruction treated with transcervical retrograde thoracic duct cannulation with embolization and venous reconstruction. Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and
    Innovative Techniques 09/2018; 4(3):193-196., DOI:10.1016/j.jvscit.2018.03.010
20. J.J. Bundy, R.N. Srinivasa, J.J. Gemmete, A.N. Hage, J.F.B. Chick: Regarding “Outcomes of endovascular reconstruction of the inferior vena cava with self-expanding nitinol stents”. 08/2018; 6(5)., DOI:10.1016/j.jvsv.2018.04.012
21. A.N. Hage, R.N. Srinivasa, J.J. Bundy, J.J. Gemmete, E.J. Johnson, R.N. Srinivasa, N. Patel, M. Khayat, D.M. Coleman, S.D. Abramowitz, J.F.B. Chick: #VascularSurgery. Annals of Vascular Surgery 07/2018; 53., DOI:10.1016/j.avsg.2018.06.001
22. J.J. Bundy, A.N. Hage, J.J. Gemmete, R.N. Srinivasa, E.J. Johnson, E. Christodoulou, R.N. Srinivasa, J.F.B. Chick: Contemporary Interventional Radiology Dosimetry: Analysis of 4,784 Discrete Procedures at a Single Institution. Journal of the American College of Radiology
    07/2018; 15(9)., DOI:10.1016/j.jacr.2018.06.004
23. J.J. Bundy, J.F.B. Chick, A.N. Hage, J.J. Gemmete, R.N. Srinivasa: Percutaneous Stone Removal. Annals of Surgery 05/2018;, DOI:10.1097/00000658-900000000-956043
24. J.J. Bundy, A.N. Hage, J.F.B. Chick, J.J. Gemmete, R.N. Srinivasa, E. Lee, E. Johnson, J. Hussain, M. Cline, N. Patel, R.N. Srinivasa: Trends in Interventional Radiology Publications Through the Eye of the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology: A 27-Year History. Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology 05/2018;, DOI:10.1067/j.cpradiol.2018.05.002
25. S.A. Jayasinghe, R.N. Srinivasa, A.N. Hage, J.J. Gemmete, B.S. Majdalany, J.F.B. Chick: Thoracic Duct Embolization: A Survey of Practice Patterns. Annals of Vascular Surgery 05/2018; 52., DOI:10.1016/j.avsg.2018.03.016
26. H. Hill, R.N. Srinivasa, J.J. Gemmete, A.N. Hage, J.J. Bundy, J.F.B. Chick: Endolymphatic Ethiodized Oil Intranodal Lymphangiography and Cyanoacrylate Glue Embolization for the Treatment of Postoperative Lymphatic Leak After Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Pelvic Resection.
    05/2018; 4(1):66-71., DOI:10.1089/cren.2018.0026
27. J.J. Bundy, J.F.B. Chick, A.N. Hage, J.J. Gemmete, R.N. Srinivasa: Percutaneous Stone Removal. Annals of Surgery 05/2018;, DOI:10.1097/SLA.0000000000002823
28. A.N. Hage, J.F.B. Chick, J.J. Gemmete, J.J. Grove, R.N. Srinivasa: Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of Osteoid Osteoma in Children and Adults: A Comparative Analysis in 92 Patients. CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology 04/2018;
    41(9)., DOI:10.1007/s00270-018-1947-7
29. J.J. Bundy, J.F.B. Chick, A.N. Hage, R.N. Srinivasa, N. Chaudhary, R.N. Srinivasa, V. Vadlamudi, J.J. Gemmete: #Stroke. Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery 04/2018; 10(12).,
    DOI:10.1136/neurintsurg-2018-013877
30. J.J. Bundy, A.N. Hage, J.F.B. Chick, R.N. Srinivasa, N. Patel, E. Johnson, J.J. Gemmete, R.N. Srinivasa: #Radiology: A 7-Year Analysis of Radiology-Associated Hashtags. Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology 04/2018; 47(5)., DOI:10.1067/j.cpradiol.2018.04.005
31. R.N. Srinivasa, R.N. Srinivasa, N. Kafity, M. Cline, A.N. Hage, J.J. Gemmete, J.F.B. Chick: Retrograde Endovenous Laser Therapy Facilitates Great Saphenous Vein Closure in the Setting of Severe Vasospasm. Annals of Vascular Surgery 04/2018; 51., DOI:10.1016/j.avsg.2018.02.013
32. J.S. Hussain, R.N. Srinivasa, A.N. Hage, R. Pampati, J.F.B. Chick: Bringing SASI back: Single session selective arterial secretin injection and transarterial embolization of intrahepatic pancreatic neuroendocrine metastasis in a MEN-1 patient. Radiology Case Reports 04/2018;
    13(2):333-335., DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2018.01.002
33. A. Reghunathan, J.F.B. Chick, J.J. Gemmete, A.N. Hage, J. Mahn, M.S. Khaja, R.N. Srinivasa: Endovascular retrieval of a CardioMEMS heart failure system. Radiology Case Reports 04/2018; 13(2):386-388., DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2018.01.013
34. J.J. Bundy, A.N. Hage, J.F.B. Chick, R.N. Srinivasa, J.J. Gemmete: Balloon and Coil Occlusion of a Superior Sagittal Sinus Cortical Vein Facilitates Percutaneous Supraorbital Venous Malformation Sclerotherapy. CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology 03/2018; 41(7).,
    DOI:10.1007/s00270-018-1948-6
35. R.N. Srinivasa, R.N. Srinivasa, J.J. Gemmete, A.N. Hage, W. Sherk, J.F.B. Chick: Laser Ablation Facilitates Closure of Chronic Enterocutaneous Fistulae. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology 03/2018; 29(3)., DOI:10.1016/j.jvir.2017.10.028 4
36. A.N. Hage, J.F.B. Chick, R.N. Srinivasa, K.W. Kuo, J.G. Kohne, A.D. Campbell, J.J. Gemmete: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation and Acute Liver Injury from Ethanol Embolization of an
    Arteriovenous Malformation. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology 03/2018; 5(3):118-123., DOI:10.1016/j.jvir.2017.09.021
37. A.N. Hage, R.N. Srinivasa, S.D. Abramowitz, K.J. Cooper, M.S. Khaja, G.D. Barnes, J.F.B. Chick: Endovascular iliocaval reconstruction for the treatment of iliocaval thrombosis: From imaging to intervention. Vascular Medicine 03/2018; 23(3):1358863X18754695.,
    DOI:10.1177/1358863X18754695
38. J.F.B. Chick, A.N. Hage, S.D. Abramowitz: Prelude To Venous Disease: Past, Present, And Future. Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology 03/2018; 21(2)., DOI:10.1053/j.tvir.2018.03.009
39. R.N. Srinivasa, J.F.B. Chick, J.J. Gemmete, A.N. Hage, R.N. Srinivasa: Endolymphatic Interventions for the Treatment of Chylothorax and Chylous Ascites in Neonates: Technical and Clinical Success and Complications. Annals of Vascular Surgery 03/2018; 50.,
    DOI:10.1016/j.avsg.2018.01.097
40. J.F.B. Chick, R.N. Srinivasa, K.J. Cooper, N. Jairath, A.N. Hage, B. Spencer, S.D. Abramowitz: Endovascular Iliocaval Reconstruction for Chronic Iliocaval Thrombosis: The Data, Where We Are, and How It′s Done. Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology 03/2018; 21(2).,
    DOI:10.1053/j.tvir.2018.03.005
41. A.N. Hage, J.F.B. Chick, R.N. Srinivasa, J.J. Bundy, N. R. Chauhan, M. Acord, J.J. Gemmete: Treatment of Venous Malformations: The Data, Where We Are, and How It Is Done. Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology 03/2018; 21(2)., DOI:10.1053/j.tvir.2018.03.001
42. H. Hill, J.F.B. Chick, A.N. Hage, R.N. Srinivasa: N-butyl cyanoacrylate embolotherapy: Techniques, complications, and management. Diagnostic and interventional radiology (Ankara, Turkey) 02/2018; 24(2)., DOI:10.5152/dir.2018.17432
43. A.N. Hage, R.N. Srinivasa, S.D. Abramowitz, J.J. Gemmete, S.N. Reddy, J.F.B. Chick: Endovascular Iliocaval Stent Reconstruction for Iliocaval Thrombosis: A Multi-Institutional International Practice Pattern Survey. Annals of Vascular Surgery 02/2018; 49.,
    DOI:10.1016/j.avsg.2018.01.076
44. R.N. Srinivasa, N. Patel, A.N. Hage, J.F.B. Chick: Interventional Radiology-Operated Cholecystoscopy and Cholecystolithotripsy: A Guide for Interventionalists. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology 02/2018; 29(4)., DOI:10.1016/j.jvir.2018.01.770
45. A.N. Hage, J.F.B. Chick, B. Jeffers, R.N. Srinivasa, J.J. Gemmete, R.N. Srinivasa: InterventionalRadiology. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology 02/2018; 29(5)., DOI:10.1016/j.jvir.2017.12.023
46. J. Peterson, A.N. Hage, S. Diljak, B.D. Long, D.P. Marcusa, J.M. Stribley, D.W. Brzezinski, J. Eliason: Incidental Anatomic Finding of Celiacomesenteric Trunk Associated with ‘Nutcracker Phenomenon,’ or Compression of the Left Renal Vein. American Journal of Case Reports
    12/2017; 18:1334-1342., DOI:10.12659/AJCR.906283
47. A. Ramamurthi, J.F.B. Chick, R.N. Srinivasa, A.N. Hage, J.J. Grove, J.J. Gemmete, Timothy D. Johnson, Ravi N. Srinivasa: Chest Radiograph Measurement Technique Facilitates Accurate 5
    Bedside Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Placement in Children. CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology 12/2017; 41(2)., DOI:10.1007/s00270-017-1857-0
48. M. Khayat, J.S. Hussain, J.F.B. Chick, A.N. Hage, R.N. Srinivasa: Percutaneous transgastrostomic interventional radiology-operated endoscopy facilitates foreign body removal using rigid endobronchial forceps. Diagnostic and interventional radiology (Ankara, Turkey)
    12/2017; 24(1)., DOI:10.5152/dir.2017.17431
49. R.N. Srinivasa, J.F.B. Chick, A.N. Hage, J.J. Gemmete, D.C. Murrey, R.N. Srinivasa: Endolymphatic Thoracic Duct Stent-Graft Reconstruction for Chylothorax: Approach, Technical Success, Safety, and Short-Term Outcomes. Annals of Vascular Surgery 12/2017; 48., DOI:10.1016/j.avsg.2017.11.031
50. A.N. Hage, J.L. Eliason, Y. Kanthi: Distal radial and ulnar artery thrombosis in a cancer patient with a history of chronic handgun use. Vascular Medicine 11/2017; 23(1):1358863X1774136., DOI:10.1177/1358863X17741360
51. A.N. Hage, R.N. Srinivasa, S.D. Abramowitz, J.F.B. Chick: Management and Treatment of Iliocaval Thrombosis Using Endovascular Recanalization, Stenting, and Reconstruction: What All Practitioners Should Know. Journal of Radiology Nursing 11/2017; 36(4)., DOI:10.1016/j.jradnu.2017.09.001
52. J.F.B. Chick, R.N. Srinivasa, E. Johnson, M.L. Osher, A.N. Hage, J.J. Gemmete: Epidural Balloon Placement for Protection of the Spinal Canal During Cryoablation of Paraspinal Lesions. CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology 10/2017; 41(1)., DOI:10.1007/s00270-017-1815-x
53. J.F.B. Chick, J.J. Shields, J.J. Gemmete, A.N. Hage, R.N. Srinivasa: Gastrojejunoscopy facilitates placement of a percutaneous transgastric jejunostomy in a patient with a pancreaticoduodenectomy and multiple-failed feeding tube placements. Radiology Case Reports 10/2017; 13(1):142-145., DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2017.09.004
54. R.N. Srinivasa, R.N. Srinivasa, J.F.B. Chick, A.N. Hage, W.A. Saad: Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Reduction Using the GORE VIATORR Controlled Expansion Endoprosthesis: Hemodynamics of Reducing an Established 10-mm TIPS to 8-mm in Diameter. CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology 10/2017; 41(5)., DOI:10.1007/s00270-017-1807-x
55. R.N. Srinivasa, J.F.B. Chick, A.N. Hage, J.J. Shields, W.E. Saad, B.S. Majdalany, R.N. Srinivasa: Transnasal Snare Technique for Retrograde Primary Jejunostomy Placement After Surgical Gastrojejunostomy. CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology 09/2017; 40(5).,
    DOI:10.1007/s00270-017-1777-z
56. R.N. Srinivasa, J.F.B. Chick, A.N. Hage, A. Ramamurthi, J.S. Wolf, J.J. Gemmete, C.A. Dauw: Erosion of Embolization Coils into the Renal Collecting System: Removal with Prone Transradial Renal Arteriography and Nephroscopy. Journal of Endourology 08/2017; 31(10).,
    DOI:10.1089/end.2017.0554
57. A.N. Hage, C. Capriccioso, J. Brennan, B. Heiden, A. Zheutlin, M.S. Sabel: Impact of neoadjuvant chemotherapy on surgical outcomes among patients with hormone receptor positive breast cancer. Journal of Surgical Oncology 07/2017; 116(6)., DOI:10.1002/jso.24721
58. J. Underhill, M.A. Sherman, R. Howard, A.N. Hage, A. Obi, L. Napolitano, D.M. Coleman: The natural history and outcomes of line-associated upper extremity deep venous thromboses in critically ill patients. Journal of Vascular Surgery 06/2017; 5(5)., DOI:10.1016/j.jvsv.2017.03.018 6
59. A.N. Hage, W. Krause, A. Mathues, L. Krasner, S. Kasten, J.L. Eliason, A. Ghosh: Comparing the Effects of Electronic Cigarette Vapor and Cigarette Smoke in a Novel In Vivo Exposure System. Journal of Visualized Experiments 05/2017; 2017(123)., DOI:10.3791/55672
60. J.M. Peterson, D.P. Marcusa, A.N. Hage, C.A. Vitale: Artists’ Statement: ADLs—Activities of “Disabled” Living. Academic Medicine 06/2016; 91(6):777., DOI:10.1097/ACM.0000000000001197
61. A.N. Hage, W. Krause, A. Pechota, A. Ghosh, J.L. Eliason: Electronic Cigarette and Cigarette Smoke Extract Exposure on Abdominal Aorta: A Histochemical Comparison. 04/2016; 1(1)., DOI:10.3998/mjm.13761231.0001.105

Advisory role

Dr. Ronald F. Young MD is a highly experienced neurosurgeon with over 55 years of experience in med. Dr. Young graduated from New York University School of Med. in 1965.

He plays an important role at Vityl men’s health in assisting our doctors in the treatment of patients with neurosurgical concerns and neurological conditions. His experience is invaluable in helping patients who have undergone recent brain or spinal surgery recover their sexual function.

His role includes;

• Assisting our doctors to create care plans for neurosurgical and neurological patients
• Researching the latest advances and treatment methods for neurosurgical and neurological patients.
• Creating educational and informational material
• Answering general questions about the effect of neurosurgery on sexual health

Highlights

In his long career as a neurosurgeon he specialized in surgical diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the peripheral and central nervous system, which affect the brain and spine, and the nerves that connect to them. They commonly treat brain tumors, stroke, vascular disorders, head trauma, infections of the spine or brain, spinal injuries, and nerve damage.

He often encountered men who as a result of their neurological illness or injury developed a sexual dysfunction and is on the Vityl board of advisors to assist with creating the most effective treatment methods for such complex cases.

Medical School & Residency

• SUNY Upstate Medical University: Residency , Neurological Surgery
• VA Long Beach Healthcare System: Residency , Neurological Surgery
• University of Minnesota: Internship , General Surgery
• University at Buffalo, School of Med. and Biomedical Sciences’ Medical School

Publications

• Deep brain stimulation for the treatment of various chronic pain syndromes. Rasche, D., Rinaldi, P.C., Young, R.F., Tronnier, V.M.
• Gamma knife radiosurgery as an alternative form of therapy for movement disorders. Young, R.F.
• Deep brain stimulation for the treatment of various chronic pain syndromes. Rasche, D., Rinaldi, P.C., Young, R.F., Tronnier, V.M.
• Gamma knife radiosurgery as an alternative form of therapy for movement disorders. Young, R.F.

Licences and Certifications

• Neurological Surgeon, Issuing authority: American Board of Neurological SurgeryIssued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or license Issued 1976 No Expiration Date
• The Medical Board of California Physician and Surgeon, Issuing authority: The Medical Board of California Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or license Issued Jan 2019 Expires Jan 2021 Credential Identifier Credential ID G13272

Special interests: couples motivational interviewing, EFT, mindfulness-based counseling, and Attachment Theory.

Overview

Dr Margarida’s experience as a clinical and research psychologist spans across a number of settings, across the USA and Portugal. She has experience in both Organisational and Clinical psychology, spanning both private and public practice.

In a clinical setting, Dr Margarida has worked with patients from a variety of backgrounds including; at-risk children and adolescents from a low socio-economic status, patients with chronic pain (including spinal cord injuries), counseling for couples, and adults presenting with mental health challenges.

Dr. Margarida has also volunteered with a number of organisations including as an Emergency Assistance Provider at New Moms, a non-profit organisation that provides emergency services to homeless mothers; Common Ground Relief Organisation, working with trauma survivors post-Hurricane Katrina; and Milwaukee Art Museum, an organisation that encourages nursing home residents to express themselves creatively through art projects while maintaining a sense of community and culture.

As a research psychologist, Dr. Margarida works alongside a team of medical doctors, naturopaths, clinical psychologists, and nurse practitioners to develop empirically validated content for the Vityl Men’s Sexual Dysfunction Program, as well as other Vityl treatment programs.

Education

• Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada, Portugal [B. Psychology] – 2009
• Carroll University, Wisconsin USA [Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology] – 2012
• Adler University, Illinois, USA [Doctor of Psychology, Clinical Psychology] – 2017

Dr. Garg is the Vityl Medical resident information management officer and a licenced medical doctor. She is an expert in end-to-end implementation of enterprise-level healthcare projects through knowledge and expertise in med., informatics and project management.

Dr. Garg spent 22 years as a highly esteemed healthcare administrator in the Armed Forces wherein her most significant role has been in comprehensively leveraging IT for medical support of one of the world’s most advanced technical forces.

Over a period of seven years, Dr. Garg has been instrumental in planning, execution, implementation and monitoring of various healthcare informatics projects spanning over 120 medical establishments of the Air Force. She has high-level expertise and experience in the practice of med., informatics and clinical processes and has been able to document and implement the clinical processes and ‘Vityl Cycles of Care’ at Vityl Medical and the various divisions to be in line with world standards.

KEY SKILLS

• Project management (certified PMP)

• Health Informatics: Formulation of User and Software Requirement Specifications, Business Process Analysis and Re-engineering, User Acceptance Testing, Training, standardisation of Masters and IT hardware templates, change management, project monitoring during the post Go-live phase, web administration.

• Med.: Domain expert for healthcare related projects, HR management, medical logistics, preventive health, inventory management, health statistics compilation, disaster preparedness, providing aerospace med. related care, and comprehensive preventive, curative and rehabilitative clinical care at primary and secondary level healthcare facilities as a general physician.

• Soft Skills: High situational awareness and adaptability; excellent communication, leadership and team building skills, effective decision making, exceptional time management and ability to innovate.

PROJECTS HANDLED

• Project manager for the implementation of the ‘Vityl Cycles of Care’ system within Vityl medical and it’s divisions.
• Project manager and domain expert for MEDNET – an Enterprise level web-based primary healthcare software implemented at over 120 medical and dental centres of the Air Force.
• Project manager and domain expert for Enterprise level web-based Hospital Information System at 12 Air Force hospitals.
• Implemented a real-time Online Testing System for assessment of medical staff of the Air Force.
• Designed and implemented an Online Patient Safety Reporting System for the Air Force based on WHO recommendations.
• Developed and implemented HEALTHEX – an Excel-based Tool for standardised objective assessment of healthcare facilities of the Air Force, based on Key Performance Indicators.
• Web administrator for the Medical Website and Interactive forum of the Director General of Medical Services (Air).

Special interests: assisting people in managing and adjusting to chronic health conditions, with a particular emphasis on men’s emotional and physical health challenges.

Overview

Stephen is an experienced New Zealand-trained and registered Psychologist. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Psychology, a Masters of Science in Psychology with First Class Honours, and a Bachelor of Science from The University of Auckland. He is a member of the New Zealand Psychological Society and holds a current practising licence.

Stephen has a broad range of experience and has worked with people from varied backgrounds. Some key areas of focus include; low and depressed mood, worry and anxiety, stress, motivational issues, men’s issues, the struggles and challenges of everyday life, and chronic health issues.

Approach

Stephen works with his patients in a holistic way and incorporates strategies from various psychological frameworks. Some of the strategies Stephen uses in his therapy and treatment include; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT).

Stephen works in a goal-focused manner to help his patients gain mastery and peace with the issues they are facing. He hopes the time he spends with his clients will result in them adjusting to the challenges life can present and ultimately, leading a more rewarding fulfilling life. 

Special interests: assisting people in managing and adjusting to chronic health conditions, especially the mental and emotional impact chronic conditions can have on a person’s sense of identity.

Overview

Natalie is a registered psychologist with an interest in helping people to improve their lives and adjust to living with ongoing health conditions. Natalie has a particular interest in the mental and emotional impact that chronic health conditions can have on a person’s sense of who they are.

Natalie is an experienced New Zealand-trained psychologist who holds a Masters in Social Science with first-class honors and a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Practice. She is a member of the New Zealand Psychological Society and holds a current practicing certificate. Natalie has worked in a range of fields and has experience providing group and individual therapy. Her key areas of interest are chronic health conditions and their psychological impact, chronic pain, trauma, low mood, and anxiety as well as dealing with the challenges of Covid restrictions.

Approach

Natalie has a very holistic approach in her practice and uses a range of psychological frameworks. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural therapy, DBT informed approaches, emotion-focused therapy, and schema therapy.

Professional Associations and Memberships

• New Zealand Psychological Society (Member)
• American Psychological Society (APA)
• Institute of Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology
• International Association for the Study of Pain
• New Zealand Pain Society

Education

• University of Waikato Hamilton, Waikato NZ, [Bachelor of Social Science: Psychology and History, Member of Golden Key], 2005
• University of Waikato Hamilton, Waikato NZ, [Bachelor of Social Science: (Honours) Psychology], 2006
• University of Waikato Hamilton, Waikato NZ, [Master of Arts: Psychology], 2007
• Massey University, Auckland, NZ, [Postgraduate Diploma: Psychology]
• Massey University, Palmerston North, NZ, [Postgraduate Diploma of psychological Practice: Psychology], 2015
• University of Otago, NZ, [Postgraduate Diploma of Medicine: Pain], 2018/19

Harriet is a Psychotherapist and Yoga Practitioner, integrating psychological therapies with mindfulness, breathwork, and movement to treat chronic health conditions.

Harriet has extensive experience working with adolescents in school, community, and private settings, as well as over a decade’s experience in a support & advisory role in a Higher Education setting, including as a Research Associate at St. George’s, University of London, and Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine in Singapore. Harriet’s work centres around offering practical strategies to support her patient’s mental and physical health through evidence-based techniques.

Over the past 10 years, Harriet has trained with some of the most experienced and highly-regarded yoga teachers in Australia as a Yoga Practitioner. Harriet uses evidence-based techniques to suit the individual needs of each patient, drawing on her background in compassionate, trauma-informed, and person-centred therapy, as well as in mindfulness, stress, and cognition research.

Education

• University of Sydney, Australia [Bachelor of Arts, Psychology: Political Economy], 2009
• University of Western Sydney, Australia [Postgraduate Diploma, Psychology], 2010
• University of Surrey, U.K., [Master of Science (MSc), Health Psychology], 2015

Alexia Gene, MSc Neuroscience, B Psych, is a Psychotherapist based in Ontario, Canada.

Special interests: mental health struggles including anxiety, depression, stress, and psychosexual difficulties.

Overview

Alexia is a dedicated psychotherapist with a background in both psychology and neuroscience. She has also had experience in physically and emotionally assisting people with neurodevelopmental disabilities navigate their everyday lives.

Alexia is extremely passionate about understanding the intricate complexities of each individual and helping them along their specific path to recovery and success. Growing up she has dealt firsthand with family and friends who have experienced a variety of mental health struggles, such as addiction, anxiety, suicide, depression, stress, and psychosexual difficulties. This has motivated her to become active in listening and trying to help people understand more about their physical and emotional well-being.

Alexia firmly believes that seeking help or treatment is the first step to recovery and living a healthier life. Through conscientious decision-making and empathetic support, everyone can begin to improve their quality of life.

Education

• University of Guelph, Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) – 2019
• McGill University, Master of Science (Neuroscience) – current