A global perspective , a personalized approach .
AHN Dr . Noah Rindos — a gynecological surgeon who specializes in treating patients with fibroids , pelvic pain , and endometriosis — knows no two patients are alike . “ Each one has a unique set of circumstances that we can ’ t predict based simply on their age or ultrasound findings ,” he said . “ It ’ s about listening to the narrative of what ’ s going on at that point in their life . Understanding what their goals are and what successful treatment is to them .” His approach to patient care is also shaped by the year he spent in Rwanda , teaching physicians how to do C-sections and administer obstetrical care on behalf of the nonprofit Partners In Health .
DR . NOAH RINDOS OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
“ So much of medicine is universal . While techniques and resources may be a little different , everyone is pursuing that same goal of a happy , healthy family and a high quality of life that ’ s as free of symptoms as possible ,” he said . “ We ’ re fortunate to live in a time when we have so many resources to offer our patients . It ’ s just a matter of making sure patients know what they are so they can make an informed decision .”
Coming soon : The Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center .
AHN West Penn Hospital will soon be home to a $ 14 million Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center that will provide state-of-the-art treatment in collaboration with the dermatology community . It will also be a research hub for therapies that are being developed and will be developed for skin cancers — including cellular therapy and CAR T-cell therapy .
“ The advances in cancer therapy are nothing short of dramatic , with massive advances in immunotherapy ,” said Dr . Howard Edington , a surgical oncologist at AHN who is also in charge of the development of the center . Edington ’ s vision , along with that of AHN Cancer Institute ChairDr . David Bartlett , means AHN is a clinical home for the bigger and more complex kinds of cancer treatment that involve many kinds of specialists including dermatologists , radiotherapists , medical oncologists , surgical oncologists , and social workers , among other specialists .
“ With our multidisciplinary management , we ’ ll be able to augment the level of care within the community for patients who require advanced , high-tech care ,” said Dr . Edington . “ We ’ ll have all the independent pieces of the puzzle available and put together in a cohesive way .”
The center is being funded in part by the West Penn Hospital Foundation .
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