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Austin, Texas-based Advanced Pain Care announced that Ajay Suman, MD, has joined its team of physicians.
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Surgeons from Curtis National Hand Center at MedStar Union Hospital in Baltimore recently performed a double arm transplant for Iraq war veteran Brendan Marrocco.
Steven Raikin, MD, performed foot surgery on Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Hartnell, according to a report from The Tribune.
Tanika M. Pinn, MD, has opened a new practice in family and sports medicine clinic Essentials Wellness Center in Pulaski, Tenn., according to a WKSR report.
St. Louis-based Mercy has inked a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals to become the official medical provider for the team.
Edward Khalfayan, MD, team physician for the Seattle Seahawks, performed elbow surgery on right tackle Breno Giacomini, according to an NBC Sports report.