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Jorge Villafuerte MD
Chief of Orthopedics
VA Boston health care
Phone: 857-364-4720
Dr. Jorge Villafuerte is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery, Section Chief of Orthopedic Surgery. Assistant Professor at the Boston University School of Medicine.
Medical School: University of Costa Rica 1995
Residency: University of Costa Rica 1999
Fellowship: University of Sheffield: Leg lengthening and limb reconstruction fellowship 2000.
Brigham and Women's Hospital. Harvard Medical school: Sports Medicine 2001.
Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Villafuerte clinical interests include joint replacement surgery, hip, knee and revision arthroplasty.
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Courtney Dawson MD
Associate Chief Orthopedics
VA Boston health care
Phone: 857-364-4720
Dr. Courtney Dawson [she/her/hers] is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery, Associate Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Assistant Professor at Boston University School of Medicine, and Clinical Instructor at Harvard Medical School
Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine, MD, 2005
Residency: Harvard Combined Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program, 2010
Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, 2011
Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Dawson's clinical interests include meniscus tears, ACL tears, rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, knee and shoulder arthritis, tendon tears, and fractures, with a special interest in sports-related injuries. In the surgeon's spare time, Dr. Dawson enjoys spending time with her family, cycling, cooking, and traveling.
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Dina Galvin MD
Surgeon-Orthopedics
VA Boston health care
Phone: 857-364-4720
Dr. Dina H. Galvinis Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery, Clinical Instructor at Harvard Medical School.
Medical School: Dartmouth Medical School
Residency: Brown University/ Rhode Island Hospital
Fellowship: Harvard Hand Fellowship, Brigham &Women's, Hand & Upper Extremity 2000
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons:
Dr. Galvin's clinical interests include nerve compressions, dupuytren's disease, ligament injuries, and hand arthritis with a special interest in nerve surgery. In her spare time, Dr. Galvin enjoys travelling, playing tennis, and photography.
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Joseph Marchese MD, MPH
Surgeon-Orthopedics
VA Boston health care
Phone: 857-364-4720
Dr. Joseph W. Marchese is a staff orthopedic surgeon
Graduate School: University of Utah 2009
Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, MD, 2013
Residency: University of Connecticut Health Center, Orthopedic Surgery, 2018
Fellowship: New England Baptist Hospital, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, 2019
Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Marchese's clinical interests include rotator cuff tears, meniscus and knee ligament injuries, nerve compression syndromes of the elbow and hand, and osteoarthritis of the shoulder, hip and knee, with a special interest in shoulder replacement surgery. In Dr. Marchese's spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing tennis, skiing, and playing piano.
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Prabhudev Prasad Purudappa MD
Surgeon-Orthopedics
VA Boston health care
Phone: 857-364-4720
Dr. Prabhudev Prasad Purudappa [he / him / his / himself] is an Assistant Professor at the Boston University School of Medicine.
Medical School: Mysore Medical College, Mysore, India 2001
Residency: Postgraduate Institute of medical education and research (PGIMER) , Chandigarh, India
Fellowship: Mass General Hospital, Boston. University of Minnesota Medical center, Minneapolis. TRIA Orthopedic center, Minneapolis
Dr. Purudappa's clinical interests include primary and revision joint replacement surgeries of the Knee, Hip and Shoulder and also arthroscopic surgeries of the knee and shoulder.
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Meet our Advanced practice practitioners
Paul Desillier PA-C, MPAS
Physician Assistant-Orthopedics
VA Boston health care
Phone: 857-364-4270
Mr. Paul S. Desillier is a Physician Assistant in Orthopedics
Board Certification: NCCPA Certified
Undergraduate School: University of Nebraska Medical Center
PA School: University of Nebraska Medical Center - PA Program
Fellowship: Fellowship Trained in Orthopedics - USAF
Mr. Desillier’s clinical interests are general orthopedics, Injection therapy, ultrasound guided injections. total joints, hand, sports.
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Nicolas Desjardins PA-C, MPAS
Physician Assistant-Orthopedics
VA Boston health care
Phone: 857-364-4720
Nicolas J. Desjardins is a physician assistant in Orthopedics
Undergraduate: Merrimack College
PA School: MCPHS University
Certification:PA-C NCCPA
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Jessica Fougere MSN, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner-Orthopedics
VA Boston health care
Phone: 857-364-4720
Jessica Fougere is a nurse practitioner in Orthopedics
Undergraduate School: University of Maine, ASN, 2012; University of Phoenix, BSN, 2014
Nursing or PA School: Walden University, MSN, 2019
Board Certification: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners: Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP-C)
Jessica started with VA Boston in 2015. She has worked with veterans since 2008. Veterans are her favorite patient population. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, travel, and caring for animals.
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Alexandra Jureller PA-C
Physician Assistant-Orthopedics
VA Boston health care
Phone: 857-364-4720
Alexandra Jureller [she / her / hers / herself] is a physician assistant in Orthopedics
Undergraduate School: Northeastern University 2018
PA School: Tufts University School of Medicine 2021
Board Certification: PA-C NCCPA
Alexandra Jureller's clinical interests include general orthopedic surgery with a special interest in hand surgery and sports medicine.
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Emma Moser PA-C, MPAS
Physician Assistant-Orthopedics
VA Boston health care
Phone: 857-364-4720
Emma Moser [she / her / hers / herself] is a physician assistant in Orthopedics
Undergraduate School: Marywood University, Bachelor of Health Science, 2020
PA School: Marywood University Physician Assistant Program, 2021
Board Certification: PA-C NCCPA
Emma’s clinic interests are general orthopedics/Surgery, sports medicine, hand and upper extremity
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Effie Saly RN, DNP
Nurse Practitioner-Orthopedics
VA Boston health care
Phone: 857-364-4720
Effie Saly [she / her / hers / herself] is a nurse practitioner in orthopedics
Undergraduate School: Tel Aviv university
Nursing or PA School: Regis college
Board Certification: FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Saly enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors
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FAQs
Who is the chief of cardiology at VA Boston? ›
Thomas Rocco - Director of Clinical Cardiology - VA Boston Healthcare System | LinkedIn.
What is the Boston VA phone number? ›Main phone numbers
Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center: 617-232-9500. West Roxbury VA Medical Center: 617-323-7700.
| Rank | Hospital Name | # of Staffed Beds |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | West Roxbury VA Medical Center | 448 |
| 8 | Brockton VA Medical Center | 448 |
| 9 | Bath VA Medical Center | 440 |
| 10 | James A Haley Veterans Hospital | 415 |
Vincent W. Ng was officially appointed VA Boston Healthcare System director on Sept.
Who is the chief of staff for the Boston VA? ›Charness M.D. Dr. Charness became Chief of Staff for the VA Boston Healthcare System in 2003.
Why does the VA keep calling me? ›VA does not call veterans and ask them to disclose personal financial information over the phone. A veteran targeted by scammers alerted VA, saying that someone called claiming to be with the VA pharmacy and asking a lot of questions. The caller ID indicated that the incoming call was from (888) 555-1234.
Why do I keep getting calls from VA? ›VA is required by law to bill private health insurance carriers for medical care, supplies and prescriptions provided for treatment of Veterans' nonservice-connected conditions.
How do I talk to a VA Agent? ›- Resources and support.
- Call us. 800-698-2411.
- Visit a medical center or regional office. Find a VA location.
| Rank | VA Facility Name | Patient Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IRON MOUNTAIN MI VA MEDICAL CENTER | 93 |
| 2 | ASHEVILLE-OTEEN VA MEDICAL CENTER | 90 |
| 3 | FAYETTEVILLE AR VA MEDICAL CENTER | 89 |
| 4 | MOUNTAIN HOME VA MEDICAL CENTER | 89 |
The Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, located in Falls Church, is the biggest hospital in Virginia, with 923 beds.
Where is the best VA hospital in the United States? ›
| Rank | Institute | Size |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | VA Palo Alto Health Care System | 19 |
| 2 | VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System | 25 |
| 3 | San Francisco VA Medical Center | 11 |
| 4 | VA San Diego Healthcare System | 46 |
Shereef Elnahal, M.D., M.B.A. Dr. Shereef Elnahal is Under Secretary for Health at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). He was nominated by President Joseph R.
Who does the head of the VA report to? ›| United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs | |
|---|---|
| Reports to | President of the United States |
| Seat | Washington, D.C. |
| Appointer | The President with Senate advice and consent |
| Term length | No fixed term |
VA comprises a Central Office (VACO), which is located in Washington, DC, and field facilities throughout the Nation administered by its three major line organizations: Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, and National Cemetery Administration.
What does the Chief of Staff of Veterans Affairs do? ›As Chief of Staff, Ms. Bradsher is the senior advisor to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary in the federal government's second-largest Cabinet department, with a budget of more than $246 billion and over 424,000 employees serving in VA medical centers, clinics, benefits offices, and national cemeteries.
What position is the chief executive of VA? ›The Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia serves as the chief executive of the Commonwealth of Virginia for a four-year term.
What is the organizational structure of the VA? ›The Department of Veterans Affairs is comprised of three branches: Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), and the National Cemetery Administration (NCA). Each of these branches has specific functions that serve veterans in different ways.
Who is the head of cardiology at MGH? ›Anthony Rosenzweig is the Chief of Cardiology and Co-Director of the Corrigan-Minehan Heart Center at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), and the Paul Dudley White Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.
Who is the head of cardiology at Johns Hopkins? ›Charles Lowenstein, Director of the Department of Cardiology.
Who is chief of cardiology at Brigham and Women's hospital? ›Dr. Keaney is Chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine in the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Executive Director of the Brigham Health Heart and Vascular Center. Dr.
Who is the CIO of Boston Medical Center? ›
If a CIO does not get clinicians and staff members at their hospital or health system involved in the process, the technology won't be beneficial. Arthur Harvey, M.S., is the CIO at Boston Medical Center (BMC).
Does Harvard Own MGH? ›Massachusetts General Hospital is affiliated with Harvard Medical School and is its original teaching hospital.
Who is the chief of neurosurgery at MGH? ›Dr. Carter is the Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Mass General and the William and Elizabeth Sweet Professor of Neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School.
Who owns MGH hospital? ›Mass General Brigham (MGB) is a Boston-based non-profit hospital and physician network that includes Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), two of the nation's most prestigious teaching institutions. It was founded in 1994 with H.
Who is the best heart doctor in the United States? ›| Antonio Abbate | Virginia Commonwealth University |
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| Michael Fowler | Stanford Medicine |
| Valentin Fuster | Mount Sinai |
| Ray Hershberger | The Ohio State University |
| James Kirkpatrick | UW Medical Center |
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- Dr. Vivek Jawali. Cardiac Surgeon. ...
- Dr. Robert Coelho. Pediatric Cardiologist. ...
- Dr. Ajay Kaul. Cardiac Surgeon. ...
- Dr. Sandeep Attawar. cardiologists. ...
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- Dr. Y K Mishra. Cardiac Surgeon.
| Rank | Hospital | Department |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland Clinic | Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute |
| 2 | Mayo Clinic - Rochester | Department of Cardiovascular Medicine |
| 3 | Brigham And Women's Hospital | Heart & Vascular Center |
| 4 | Massachusetts General Hospital | Corrigan Minehan Heart Center |
Mass General Brigham: An Integrated Health Care System
Brigham and Women's Hospital is part of Mass General Brigham, a single, integrated health care system that consists of 16 member institutions that encompass a range of health care organizations.
Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) is the second largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School and the largest hospital in the Longwood Medical Area in Boston, Massachusetts.
How much does the CEO of Boston Medical Center make? ›| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation |
|---|---|
| Kathleen Walsh (President and CEO) | $2,535,523 |
| Alastair Bell (SVP Ops & Strategy/COO) | $1,113,711 |
| Charles Orlando (SVP/CFO/TREAS) | $860,299 |
| Ravin Davidoff MD (SVP MEDICAL AFFAIRS AND CMO) | $713,194 |
How many employees does Boston Medical Center have? ›
Boston Medical Center has 7,189 employees. 68% of Boston Medical Center employees are women, while 32% are men.
Who is the vice president strategy at Boston Medical Center? ›Michael Olsen - Vice President Network Strategy & Executive Director of Boston Accountable Care Organization - Boston Medical Center (BMC) | LinkedIn.