2020 has been tough for many of us – but that doesn’t mean you need to live in pain! When you’re ready to get back to the life you love, we want you to know #MVSC is clean, confident and ready for a surgery you’ll feel good about.
Learn more about our COVID response here: https://www.mvhealth.net/
Consider this: 7 out of 10 people with colorectal cancer show no symptoms. Scary!
Regular colonoscopy screenings are vitally important to detect cancerous growths early and treat them successfully. If you’re over 50, talk to your primary care physician about scheduling a colonoscopy at Mississippi Valley Endoscopy Center.
Find out more about the excellence of our endoscopy team: http://bit.ly/347f4BO
Our team is dedicated to being part of the solution during the COVID-19 crisis. That’s why we’ve implemented many new safety protocols – like increased cleaning of high-touch surfaces.
Clean. Confident. Ready. 👉 We look forward to welcoming you to our facility for an experience you’ll feel good about. Learn more about our COVID response here: https://www.mvhealth.net/covid-19-response.
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We ❤️ our nurses … and so do our patients. Check out what Anna, a recent surgery patient, had to say:
“I was in a life-threatening car accident and I am very thankful to all the nurses at the Mississippi Valley Surgery Center who cared for me. I was very anxious, but they explained the process and helped me relax and feel comfortable.”
Why should you choose a surgery center like #MVSC over a hospital? Here are 3 important reasons:
✅ We provide a high-quality, cost-effective alternative to hospitals.
✅ We specialize in minimally invasive surgical techniques that allow our patients to recover faster.
✅ We offer a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.
Learn more about the benefits of a surgery center here: https://bit.ly/2Q9OuCM.
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Joint deterioration is painful and inconvenient. Repairing your joints shouldn’t feel the same way.
The #MVSC team of total joint replacement surgeons specialize in minimally invasive and rapid recovery procedures that cut down on recovery time and help you return to the life you love. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2CFkRlY
Clean. Confident. Ready. That’s what you can expect from #MVSC as part of our COVID-19 safety protocols. As a patient at our center we ask for YOUR help, too:
➡️ You’ll be asked to participate in an initial wellness screening for COVID signs and symptoms.
➡️ You’ll be asked to wear a face covering.
➡️ You’ll be tested for COVID-19 before coming to our surgery center.
➡️ No visitors are allowed in the lobby or in-patient care areas at this time.
Learn more about our COVID response here: https://www.mvhealth.net/covid
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If you had an opportunity to design the perfect surgery experience, what would that look like for you?
✔️An experienced team of doctors and nurses?
✔️A comfortable environment where your safety and
wellbeing are the priority?
✔️The choice to heal and recover in the comfort of your own home?
At the Mississippi Valley Surgery Center & Endoscopy Center, we’ve got all that and more! Learn more: https://bit.ly/32D9p87
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Do you have little ones who struggle with earaches? Fluid could be the culprit!
In this story we follow along with the Brashears family as their son, Wyatt, has ear tubes placed by Dr. Douglas Dvorak, an ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeon with Davenport-based ENT Professional Services, located in the Mississippi Valley Surgery Center complex. Click to read about their experiences!
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RELIEVE CHRONIC EAR INFECTIONS AND FLUID IN THE EAR
There was a time when virtually all surgical procedures were performed in hospitals.
Procedures ranging from tonsillectomies and ear tubes to hip and knee replacements are taking place in ambulatory surgery centers like #MVSC. By specializing in minimally invasive surgical techniques, our patients can recover faster and in the comfort of their homes. We’ve been doing it for 24+ years!
Learn more about the benefits of a surgery center here: https://bit.ly/2Q9OuCM.
It’s Healthcare Quality Week (HQW) - a time to acknowledge the progress made by healthcare professionals toward improving patient outcomes. Amid the COVID pandemic, quality has taken center stage and more healthcare professionals are being called upon to do this critical work. It’s clear that quality matters … now more than ever! THANK YOU for all your work! #HQW2020 National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ)
Learn more about #MVSC quality, safety and infection control measures: https://bit.ly/3hzoBHO.
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Best of luck to all the participants in the Quad Cities More Than Pink Walk this weekend. We’re proud sponsors of this event and can’t wait to see all the #WalkWhereYouAre selfies. We are stronger when we join together. 💗
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Have you had a surgery at #MVSC? Tell us about your experience! Send us a direct message! We love hearing from our patients. 😊
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Back pain is NO FUN! Dr. Dolphin, our leading expert and the ONLY surgeon in the Quad Cities practicing outpatient spinal surgeries, understands how debilitating back and neck pain can be. He utilizes minimally invasive surgical procedures and at-home therapy programs to reduce overall recovery time, allowing you to get back to your everyday routine as quickly as possible.
If you’re ready to get back to the life you love, contact your primary care physician to discuss rescheduling.
Halloween? Scary. 👻👽💀
The #MVSC team? Scary good! 😉
Specializing in outpatient surgeries and procedures, we are experts in the latest, proven techniques that lead to better outcomes and faster recoveries.
To learn more, visit www.mvhealth.net. In the meantime, have a safe and happy Halloween!
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What does quality mean to you? At #MVSC, quality means keeping our patients safe, striving for excellence and providing care that is evidence-based.
When we ask our post-surgery patients if they would recommend MVSC to your family and friends, more than 94 percent respond, “Yes!”
Learn more about the importance of safety and quality here 👉 https://bit.ly/37IhwkS
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QC PROUD - What patients are saying about Iowa's First and Only Advanced Orthopaedic Certified ASC
Today – and every day – the #MVSC team is taking time to honor the men and women who have served our country in uniform. Thank you, Veterans!
With a global pandemic reaching peak numbers, you don’t need 2020 vision to see why outpatient surgery at an ambulatory surgery center is the obvious choice.
Compared to a hospital setting, #MVSC offers faster recovery times, more affordable care, a more personalized, stress-free experience in a cleaner, safer environment.
Click the link to learn more about how #MVSC is clean, confident and ready: https://bit.ly/2J0Xaeo.
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Did you know? #MVSC is the first and only Ambulatory Surgery Center in Iowa to achieve the highly regarded AAAHC Advanced Orthopaedic Certification?
With more than 4,000 total joint and spine procedures under our belts, we’ve been instrumental in assisting other programs across the country to develop and implement their own Total Joint and Spine programs.
Go where the total joint experts are! Learn more: https://bit.ly/34SVDPW.
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QC PROUD - What patients are saying about Iowa's First and Only Advanced Orthopaedic Certified ASC
When we’re able to create an experience that our patients feel good about, we’ve done our job!
Thank you for your kind words about #MVSC, Shelvia. We’re proud to be the first and only AAAHC accredited advanced orthopaedic certified surgery center in Iowa.
Find out how more patients feel about our care here: https://bit.ly/37IhwkS
At an outpatient surgery center like #MVSC, you can expect:
▪️ A cleaner and safer environment
▪️ Faster recovery times
▪️ More affordable care
▪️ A more personalized and stress-free experience
These are just a few of the reasons an outpatient surgery center is often preferred over a hospital. In 2020…these benefits are more important than ever.
Learn more about why outpatient care is the right choice here: https://bit.ly/2J0Xaeo.
🚨 🚨 Outpatient surgery centers are cleaner and safer. The numbers back it up!
A recent survey of more than 700 ASCs conducted by ASC Quality Collaboration found that there is very minimal risk of contracting COVID-19 either during or following a procedure.
“We are confident in our protocols, but the data really speaks to how effective our safety precautions are,” said MVSC CEO, Michael Patterson. “The data shows a shockingly low positivity rate, which speaks volumes about the safety of ASCs.”
Learn more about how ASCs fill a vital role in 2020: https://bit.ly/2J0Xaeo.
The #MVSC team is THE BEST…and our patients agree! Take a look at what this endoscopy patient had to say about our team:
“Everyone who participated in my care did an excellent job. I was very satisfied. They made my experience pleasant. Took all my fears away. I would not be afraid to do it again.”
#MVSC has always been a safe, clean place to have a procedure. But these days, we’re taking extra precautions, focusing on all the details to make sure our center remains COVID-free. One example – our daily employee screening. To enter the facility, all employees must:
▪️ Answer screening questions
▪️ Check their temperature
▪️ Sanitize their hands
▪️ Enter the facility wearing a mask
▪️ Encouraged to use UV disinfecting box to sanitize everyday items like cell phones, and badges
You can count on us to take every precaution to keep you safe. Learn more about our COVID-19 response here: https://www.mvhealth.net/covid
At #MVSC, we’re most thankful for our health and our incredible patients! Thank you for trusting #MVSC.
We hope you have a happy, healthy Thanksgiving!
Reading testimonials like this 👇 makes our day.
Thank you for your kind words about #MVSC, Christine! We’re grateful for the ability to continue providing excellent care to our patients from ear tubes, tonsils and cataracts to complex spine and total joint replacements.
Find out how more patients feel about our care here: https://bit.ly/37IhwkS
Dec. 1 – 7 is National Handwashing Awareness Week! This year, it’s more important than EVER to keep those hands clean. 🖐️
👉 Hand washing is the number one method to reducing the risk of infections, including COVID and the flu.
👉 Remember to wash your hands at least 20 seconds to remove all pathogens. That’s about as long as it takes to sing the Happy Birthday song two times.
Chronic knee pain makes life harder than it needs to be. Our team of orthopaedic surgeons at #MVSC is ready to get you back to the life you love.
We’re proud to be the first and only AAAHC advanced orthopaedic certified surgery center in Iowa. Learn more about our orthopaedic procedures and team at: https://bit.ly/33hkdcj.
Here at #MVSC, we care about keeping our facility clean and COVID-free. That’s why we invested in electrostatic sprayers, which are EPA-registered to kill the virus. The charged liquid droplets repel one another and actively seek out environmental surfaces, ensuring that every inch of our facility is COVID-free.
Learn more about our COVID-19 response here: https://www.mvhealth.net/covid
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Sports medicine specialist Dr. Kristyn Darmafall’s first experience with an athletic injury came at age 11 when she suffered a fracture while playing soccer. Her interest in sports medicine followed her into college as she watched teammates battle ACL tears on the soccer field.
With extensive experience in sports-related injuries of the shoulder, knee and hip, Dr. Darmafall now brings her real-world experience and expertise to #MVSC.
Learn more about our orthopaedic procedures and team at: https://bit.ly/33hkdcj.
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Dr. Darmafall can help you regain your freedom of movement
One of the biggest benefits of having a procedure done at an outpatient surgery center is the luxury of recovering in the comfort of your own home. We’re committed to getting you in and out as quickly and SAFELY as possible!
Learn more about how #MVSC is clean, confident and ready: https://bit.ly/376imrV
Since March, #MVSC has kept our center COVID-free. Not only are we testing every patient for COVID before their surgery, but we have strict employee protocols in place to ensure our team stays healthy as well. EVERY time an employee enters our facility, they must:
▪️ Answer a series of health screening questions
▪️ Take their temperature
▪️ Sanitize their hands
▪️ Put on PPE and check for proper fit
▪️ Sanitize all personal items such as cell phones and badges using a highly effective UV disinfecting box daily
You can learn more about our COVID-19 response here: https://www.mvhealth.net/covid
From our #MVSC family to yours, we’re wishing you happiness and health this holiday.
As a reminder, our offices will be closed December 24, 25 and January 1 so our staff can enjoy time with family.
We had some very special visitors on Friday – Santa and Buddy the Elf! 🎅🎄🎁 Thanks to Dr. Tuvi Mendel, Chairman of the Board, and Michael Patterson, President and CEO, for helping us spread some holiday cheer.
We stay healthy so we can get you healthy.
Did you know each day, every one of our team members takes extra steps to ensure patient safety? We are dedicated to keeping our center COVID-free.
🎆 Happy New Year! 🎆
From all of us at #MVSC, here’s to a better, healthier year ahead.
Mako SmartRobotics™ combines three unique components into one cutting-edge platform:
👉 3D CT-based planning
👉 AccuStop™ haptic technology
👉 Insightful data analytics
When combined, these three unique components provide better outcomes for your total knee, total hip and partial knee procedures compared to manual surgery. It’s a win-win-win!
At #MVSC, we’re excited to be the first to bring this new technology to the Quad Cities. Learn more: http://mvhealth.net/mako
At #MVSC, we’re so excited to be the first to bring the Mako SmartRobotics™ Surgery System to the Quad Cities. In comparison to manual techniques, the Mako Total Knee robotics technology has been associated with:
👉 Less pain
👉 Less need for inpatient physical therapy
👉 Improved knee flexion and soft tissue protection
We’re confident that surgery using cutting-edge technology is surgery you’ll feel good about! Learn more: http://mvhealth.net/mako
Leading the Quad Cities in outpatient joint replacements means leading with innovation AND bringing in the experts. Here’s the team of Orthopaedic Specialists, PC surgeons who will operate using the brand new Mako SmartRobotics™ Surgery System:
⭐ Our newest surgeon, Dr. Robert Cagle
⭐ Dr. John Hoffman
⭐ Dr. Tuvi Mendel
We’re here to provide you the best care possible using cutting-edge technology: all for surgery you’ll feel good about. Learn more: http://mvhealth.net/mako
Our brand new Mako SmartRobotics™ Surgery System changes the way joint replacement surgeries are performed.
By using CT-based 3D modeling, it lets surgeons provide each patient with a personalized surgical experience based on their specific diagnosis and anatomy. Amazing!
The leading experts and innovation: all for surgery you’ll feel good about. Learn more: http://mvhealth.net/mako
Meet the newest member of the #MVSC and Orthopaedic Specialists, PC team: Dr. Robert Cagle!
Dr. Cagle is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who has extensive training in joint replacement surgery of the knee and hip. He is an expert in robotic surgery who has performed 300+ SmartRobotics™ procedures and will be the first to bring his expertise with the Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery System to the Quad Cities.
Welcome to the Quad Cities, Dr. Cagle!
Learn more about the Quad Cities' FIRST SmartRobotics Surgery System for joint replacement: www.mvhealth.net/mako
Our brand new Mako SmartRobotics™ Surgery System changes the way joint replacement surgeries are performed.
By using CT-based 3D modeling, it lets surgeons provide each patient with a personalized surgical experience based on their specific diagnosis and anatomy. Amazing!
The leading experts and innovation: all for surgery you’ll feel good about. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ivkoqx
Did you know that nearly one in five people suffer from chronic pain? This pain can be debilitating and difficult to manage.
Our #MVSC expert pain management surgeon Dr. Kari is helping resolve this pain with a cutting-edge technology option: spinal cord stimulation. Spinal cord stimulators can be used to disrupt and mask the pain signals that are traveling to the brain.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3bt5Svp
Meet the newest member of the #MVSC and Orthopaedic Specialists, PC team: Dr. Robert Cagle!
Dr. Cagle is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who has extensive training in joint replacement surgery of the knee and hip. He is an expert in robotic surgery who has performed 300+ SmartRobotics™ procedures and will be the first to bring his expertise with the Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery System to the Quad Cities.
Welcome to the Quad Cities, Dr. Cagle!
BIG NEWS! 📣 Medicare Part B now helps cover hip replacements at outpatient surgery centers like #MVSC. Those in need of a hip replacement now have more options for their care!
Learn more about orthopaedics at MVSC: https://bit.ly/2LYFdi7
Have you heard? #MVSC is the first to bring the Mako SmartRobotics™ Surgery System to the Quad Cities.
👉 This robotic technology uses CT-based 3D modeling to allow your surgeon to create a personalized joint replacement plan.
👉 We’re pleased to also welcome fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Robert Cagle with Orthopaedic Specialists, PC. He’s the Quad Cities’ first SmartRobotics™ Surgery System expert and provides unrivaled expertise to our total joint team.
The leading experts and innovation: all for surgery you’ll feel good about. http://mvhealth.net/mako
After losing his voice, Rick W. had a lesion removed from his vocal cords by Dr. Michael S. Tomek at #MVSC. Here’s what his wife, Shelly, had to say about the day of Rick’s procedure:
“Dr. Tomek came right to the waiting room after the surgery was over while Rick was in recovery,” says Shelly. “He told me all about the procedure and what to expect during recovery. He was spot-on, and he was so nice.”
At MVSC, we know how important it is that a patient’s loved ones know what to expect in the days after a procedure.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/2L1NhOF
Mako SmartRobotics™ combines three unique components into one cutting-edge platform:
👉 3D CT-based planning
👉 AccuStop™ haptic technology
👉 Insightful data analytics
When combined, these three unique components provide better outcomes for your total knee, total hip and partial knee procedures compared to manual surgery. It’s a win-win-win!
At #MVSC, we’re excited to be the first to bring this new technology to the Quad Cities. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ivkoqx
#MVSC has been successful in keeping our Center COVID-free. We test every patient before surgery, and we keep our staff healthy so we can get YOU healthy.
When our team starts their day, they must:
▪️ Answer a series of health screening questions
▪️ Take their temperature
▪️ Sanitize their hands
▪️ Put on PPE and check for proper fit
▪️ Sanitize all personal items such as cell phones and badges using a highly effective UV disinfecting box daily
You can learn more about our COVID-19 response here: https://www.mvhealth.net/covid
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At #MVSC, we’re so excited to be the first to bring the Mako SmartRobotics™ Surgery System to the Quad Cities. In comparison to manual techniques, the Mako Total Knee robotics technology has been associated with:
👉 Less pain
👉 Less need for inpatient physical therapy
👉 Improved knee flexion and soft tissue protection
We’re confident that surgery using cutting-edge technology is surgery you’ll feel good about! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ivkoqx
Leading the Quad Cities in outpatient joint replacements means leading with innovation AND bringing in the experts. Our team of physicians from Orthopaedic Specialists, PC are the first, and the ONLY, surgeons in the Quad Cities certified in the Mako SmartRobotics™ Surgery System. Meet the dream team:
⭐ Our newest surgeon, Dr. Robert Cagle
⭐ Dr. John Hoffman
⭐ Dr. Tuvi Mendel
We’re here to provide you the best care possible using cutting-edge technology: all for surgery you’ll feel good about. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ivkoqx
Hey Quad Cities, #MVSC wants to make sure you have the most up-to-date information about getting the COVID-19 vaccine in our area. This resource webpage also includes COVID vaccine basics, frequently asked questions, and sources of reliable information.
Read more here: https://togetherqc.com/vaccination/
February 3rd is National Women Physicians Day – honoring the birthday of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States in 1849. 🎉
Last year, Dr. Kristyn Darmafall and Dr. Megan Crosmer made history in the Quad Cities by becoming the area’s first board-certified and fellowship-trained female orthopaedic surgeons.
We’re so lucky to have their expertise at #MVSC. Read more about Dr. Darmafall and Dr. Crosmer at https://bit.ly/2Nr1o1f.
It’s #HealthTipTuesday! Did you know that stretching when your muscles aren’t warmed up can put strain on your joints, ligaments and tendons?
To best care for your joints, you should do a light warm-up before stretching. Take a short walk or jog for a few minutes. Your body will thank you! #MVSC
It’s a BIG day at #MVSC! 🎉🎉🎉
Today marks the FIRST EVER Mako SmartRobotics™ assisted surgery performed in the Quad Cities! In partnership with Dr. Robert Cagle, Dr. John Hoffman performed a successful SmartRobotics™ total hip replacement using the groundbreaking Mako technology.
Our first Mako patient, Carolyn, is doing great in recovery and will be headed home soon! Thank you for being such a fantastic patient, Carolyn.
Interested in learning more about the Quad Cities' ONLY SmartRobotics certified surgical team? Visit: https://bit.ly/3ivkoqx
Meet the newest member of the #MVSC and Orthopaedic Specialists, PC team: Dr. Robert Cagle!
Dr. Cagle joins our team of the first and ONLY SmartRobotics™-certified surgeons in the Quad Cities. He’s performed over 300 total joint surgeries using the Mako System.
“I don't save lives; I save lifestyles. I enjoy getting people back to what matters in their lives, whether it’s playing with their grandkids or playing golf or waterskiing. That’s my mission.”
Welcome to the Quad Cities, Dr. Cagle!
Arthritis of the feet can make it difficult to walk and perform activities you enjoy. Our foot and ankle specialist Dr. Tuvi Mendel can help you get back on your feet!
Learn more about orthopaedics at #MVSC: https://bit.ly/2LYFdi7
At #MVSC, we’re proud to be the first to bring the Mako SmartRobotics™ Surgery System to the Quad Cities. In comparison to manual techniques, the Mako total knee robotics technology has been associated with:
👉 Less pain
👉 Less need for inpatient physical therapy
👉 Improved knee flexion and soft tissue protection
Better technology with better results…it’s surgery you’ll feel good about! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ivkoqx.
We love hearing about your experiences at #MVSC! Thanks for sharing your story, Jody.
Tell us about your experience at MVSC in the comments below. 👇
Meet the first and ONLY certified Mako SmartRobotics™ surgeons in the Quad Cities for joint replacement. When you head into surgery, trust our team of experts from Orthopaedic Specialists, PC. They have performed over 300 robotic-arm assisted joint replacements. Meet the dream team:
⭐ Our newest surgeon, Dr. Robert Cagle
⭐ Dr. John Hoffman
⭐ Dr. Tuvi Mendel
#MVSC is here to provide you the best care possible using cutting-edge technology: all for surgery you’ll feel good about. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ivkoqx.
There was a time when virtually all surgical procedures were performed in hospitals. Thanks to medical advancements, that’s no longer the case.
At #MVSC, Dr. Michael Dolphin of Orthopaedic Specialists, PC performs spinal procedures you can’t get at any other ambulatory surgery center (AHC) in Eastern Iowa. The best part? These spinal surgeries often cost *less* when done at an ASC instead of a hospital!
Learn more about orthopaedics at MVSC: https://bit.ly/2LYFdi7
Leading the QC in outpatient joint replacements means bringing in the experts AND equipping them with cutting-edge technology.
Our MAKO SmartRobotics™ Surgery System (the FIRST in the Quad Cities) uses CT-based 3D modeling to allow your surgeon to create a personalized joint replacement plan.
At #MVSC, we bring in the leading technological innovations: all for surgery you’ll feel good about. https://bit.ly/3ivkoqx
February 3rd is National Women Physicians Day – honoring the birthday of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States in 1849. 🎉
Last year, Dr. Kristyn Darmafall and Dr. Megan Crosmer made history in the Quad Cities by becoming the area’s first board-certified and fellowship-trained female orthopaedic surgeons.
We’re so lucky to have their expertise at #MVSC. Read more about Dr. Darmafall and Dr. Crosmer at https://bit.ly/2Nr1o1f.
When you want the best for your back, turn to Dr. Dolphin, our leading expert and the ONLY surgeon in the Quad Cities practicing outpatient spinal surgeries. He utilizes minimally invasive surgical procedures and at-home therapy programs to reduce overall recovery time, allowing you to get back to your everyday routine as quickly as possible.
He’s helped hundreds of people get back to pain-free lives, and he can help you, too! Learn more: https://bit.ly/39r1puA
Get back to living a pain-free life
It’s no coincidence that National Donor Day is celebrated on Valentine’s Day. We can’t think of a better way to share the love by registering to become an organ donor. ❤️
About 36,000 Americans receive a lifesaving transplant every year. Just 1 organ donor can save up to 8 lives, and 1 tissue donor can benefit as many as 75 people!
Are you willing to change someone’s life? Sign up to become a donor here: https://registerme.org/.
📸: Donate Life America
Our Mako SmartRobotics™ Surgery System revolutionizes the way joint replacement surgeries are performed.
We asked resident expert Dr. Cagle to describe Mako in one word, he said ✨ CUSTOMIZATION ✨.
“The fact that we can offer custom joint replacement surgery based on the patient’s own anatomy and no two people get the same surgery is unparalleled,” said Cagle.
At #MVSC, you get customized surgery you’ll feel good about! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ivkoqx.
When it’s time for surgery, there’s no reason to settle for anything but the best. Meet the best…Dr. Robert Cagle.
⭐ First and ONLY surgeon in the Quad Cities certified in SmartRobotics™ surgery for knees and hips
⭐ Performed over 300 (and counting) SmartRobotics™ surgeries in his career
⭐ Former assistant team physician for the Indianapolis Colts
⭐ Fellowship-trained in hip preservation, sports medicine and trauma
Want to schedule a consultation with Dr. Cagle? Contact us at mako@mvhealth.net or at 563-344-MORE (6673).
Did you know #MVSC is the first and only outpatient surgery center in Iowa to become certified in Advanced Orthopaedics by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care? This means we’re committed to providing high-quality health care all while providing you with an experience you’ll feel good about.
Here’s what our orthopaedic patients are saying: https://www.mvhealth.net/qc-proud-iowas-first-and-only-advanced-orthopaedic-certified-asc
At #MVSC, we’re proud to be the first to bring the Mako SmartRobotics™ Surgery System to the Quad Cities. In comparison to manual techniques, the Mako total knee robotics technology has been associated with:
👉 Less pain
👉 Less need for inpatient physical therapy
👉 Improved knee flexion and soft tissue protection
Better technology with better results…it’s surgery you’ll feel good about! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ivkoqx.
Meet the Quad Cities’ first and ONLY Mako SmartRobotics™ certified team of experts. Even the most advanced technology requires trained surgeons to use it.
The #MVSC and Orthopaedic Specialists, PC surgeons are here to get you back to the life you love.
Learn more at https://bit.ly/3ivkoqx or call 563-344-MORE (6673).
The Mako SmartRobotics™ Surgery System combines 3 unique components into 1 cutting-edge platform:
👉 3D CT-based planning for customized surgery plans
👉 AccuStop™ haptic technology to guide your surgeon and save your healthy bone
👉 Insightful data analytics to aid in better, faster recovery
When combined, these 3 components provide better outcomes for your joint procedures compared to manual surgery.
When you want the best for your back, turn to Dr. Dolphin, our leading expert and the ONLY surgeon in the Quad Cities practicing outpatient spinal surgeries. He utilizes minimally invasive surgical procedures and at-home therapy programs to reduce overall recovery time, allowing you to get back to your everyday routine as quickly as possible.
He’s helped hundreds of people get back to pain-free lives, and he can help you, too! Learn more: https://bit.ly/39r1puA
Get back to living a pain-free life
It’s no coincidence that National Donor Day is celebrated on Valentine’s Day. We can’t think of a better way to share the love by registering to become an organ donor. ❤️
About 36,000 Americans receive a lifesaving transplant every year. Just 1 organ donor can save up to 8 lives, and 1 tissue donor can benefit as many as 75 people!
Are you willing to change someone’s life? Sign up to become a donor here: https://registerme.org/.
📸: Donate Life America
Our Mako SmartRobotics™ Surgery System revolutionizes the way joint replacement surgeries are performed.
We asked resident expert Dr. Cagle to describe Mako in one word, he said ✨ CUSTOMIZATION ✨.
“The fact that we can offer custom joint replacement surgery based on the patient’s own anatomy and no two people get the same surgery is unparalleled,” said Cagle.
At #MVSC, you get customized surgery you’ll feel good about! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ivkoqx.
When it’s time for surgery, there’s no reason to settle for anything but the best. Meet the best…Dr. Robert Cagle.
⭐ First and ONLY surgeon in the Quad Cities certified in SmartRobotics™ surgery for knees and hips
⭐ Performed over 300 (and counting) SmartRobotics™ surgeries in his career
⭐ Former assistant team physician for the Indianapolis Colts
⭐ Fellowship-trained in hip preservation, sports medicine and trauma
Want to schedule a consultation with Dr. Cagle? Contact us at mako@mvhealth.net or at 563-344-MORE (6673).
Our newest surgeon Dr. Cagle has traveled all over the world to learn about the best techniques for total joint replacements.
“I’ve dedicated my professional life to understanding what it truly means to be ‘minimally invasive.’ SmartRobotics™ is the future of joint replacement and I’m proud to bring that to the Quad Cities area.”
Learn more about our team of Mako SmartRobotics™-certified surgeons: https://bit.ly/3ivkoqx
Hey, Quad Cities – curious about the COVID vaccine? #MVSC wants to make sure you have the most up-to-date and accurate information when it comes to getting vaccinated.
Here’s a great resource by our friends at Together Quad Cities with vaccine basics, frequently asked questions and sources of reliable information: https://togetherqc.com/vaccination/. #VaccinateQC
The Mako SmartRobotics™ Surgery System allows our surgeons to have a more predictable surgical experience – that’s because it all starts with a 3D image of every patient’s unique anatomy.
The outcome? In comparison to an 80 percent success rate with manual surgical techniques, Mako Technology is outputting 95 to 99 percent success rates. Amazing!
At #MVSC, we’re proud to be the first to bring this new technology to the Quad Cities. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ivkoqx
450,000 – that’s the number of total hip replacements performed in the U.S. every year, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
At #MVSC, we’re excited to be the first to bring Mako SmartRobotics™ hip replacements to the Quad Cities. Learn more about hip replacements with Mako: https://bit.ly/3ivkoqx
Meet the Quad Cities’ first and ONLY Mako SmartRobotics™ certified team of experts. Even the most advanced technology requires trained surgeons to use it.
The #MVSC and Orthopaedic Specialists, PC surgeons are here to get you back to the life you love.
Learn more at https://bit.ly/3ivkoqx or call 563-344-MORE (6673).
The Mako SmartRobotics™ Surgery System combines 3 unique components into 1 cutting-edge platform:
👉 3D CT-based planning for customized surgery plans
👉 AccuStop™ haptic technology to guide your surgeon and save your healthy bone
👉 Insightful data analytics to aid in better, faster recovery
When combined, these 3 components provide better outcomes for your joint procedures compared to manual surgery.
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. While colon cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in the US, it’s also one of the most preventable types of cancer, if detected early.
“Get screened. Don’t postpone it. No one should suffer from colon cancer in the modern world. “– Dr. Shashi, Mississippi Valley Endoscopy Center physician.
Find more information on screenings here: https://bit.ly/2PgrfqI
When it’s time for surgery, there’s no reason to settle for anything but the best. Meet one the QC’s best…Dr. Robert Cagle.
Today is Dr. Robert Cagle’s FIRST day at #MVSC and Orthopaedic Specialists, PC! 🥳🎉
⭐ One of the ONLY surgeons in the Quad Cities certified in SmartRobotics™ surgery for knees and hips.
⭐ Dr. Cagle has performed 400+ surgeries with the Mako SmartRobotics™ system.
🦴 He’s a total joint expert and has dedicated his career to perfecting his signature minimally invasive Cosmetic Hip Replacement.
⭐ Former assistant team physician for the Indianapolis Colts
⭐ Fellowship-trained in hip preservation, sports medicine and trauma
🥇 In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors and competing in Ironman triathlons.
Want to schedule a consultation with Dr. Cagle? Contact Orthopaedic Specialists, PC.
Our newest surgeon Dr. Cagle has traveled all over the world to learn about the best techniques for total joint replacements.
“I’ve dedicated my professional life to understanding what it truly means to be ‘minimally invasive.’ SmartRobotics™ is the future of joint replacement and I’m proud to bring that to the Quad Cities area.”
Learn more about our team of Mako SmartRobotics™-certified surgeons: https://bit.ly/3ivkoqx
Hey, Quad Cities – curious about the COVID vaccine? #MVSC wants to make sure you have the most up-to-date and accurate information when it comes to getting vaccinated.
Here’s a great resource by our friends at Together Quad Cities with vaccine basics, frequently asked questions and sources of reliable information: https://togetherqc.com/vaccination/. #VaccinateQC
The Mako SmartRobotics™ Surgery System allows our surgeons to have a more predictable surgical experience – that’s because it all starts with a 3D image of every patient’s unique anatomy.
The outcome? In comparison to an 80 percent success rate with manual surgical techniques, Mako Technology is outputting 95 to 99 percent success rates. Amazing!
At #MVSC, we’re proud to be the first to bring this new technology to the Quad Cities. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ivkoqx
450,000 – that’s the number of total hip replacements performed in the U.S. every year, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
At #MVSC, we’re excited to be the first to bring Mako SmartRobotics™ hip replacements to the Quad Cities. Learn more about hip replacements with Mako: https://bit.ly/3ivkoqx
Colon cancer runs in the family. In fact, up to 30% of colorectal cancer patients have a family history of the disease. That’s why regular colonoscopy screenings starting at age 50 are vital to early detection and treatment.
Find out more about the excellence of the #MVSC endoscopy team: http://bit.ly/347f4BO
Orthopaedic Specialists, PC
Yesterday at 9:11 PM ·
Make no mistake, Dr. Robert Cagle is the first and most experienced provider in the Quad City area to be trained and certified, on the use of both the ROSA and MAKO SmartRobotics™ technology. Can anyone else say that?
Experience matters. With over 3 years and over 400 robotically-assisted joint replacement surgeries, you couldn't be in better hands!
Learn more here and make an appointment!
https://youtu.be/1bJMVBXkpUk
On average, your chances of getting colorectal cancer are one in 20 according to the American Cancer Society. The good news is that colorectal cancer can be detected early…which increases chances of survival.
If you’re over 50, you should be getting regular screenings every 10 years. The team of doctors at the Gastrointestinal Clinic of the Quad Cities – like Dr. Chin – are here to help.
Learn more about the GICQC: https://bit.ly/3017urV
Leading the QC in outpatient joint replacements means bringing in the experts AND equipping them with cutting-edge technology.
Our MAKO SmartRobotics™ Surgery System (the FIRST in the Quad Cities) uses CT-based 3D modeling to allow our surgeons at Orthopaedic Specialists, PC to create a personalized joint replacement plan.
At #MVSC, we bring in the leading technological innovations: all for surgery you’ll feel good about. https://bit.ly/3ivkoqx
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. While colon cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in the US, it’s also one of the most preventable types of cancer, if detected early.
“Get screened. Don’t postpone it. No one should suffer from colon cancer in the modern world. “– Dr. Shashi, Mississippi Valley Endoscopy Center physician.
Find more information on screenings here: https://bit.ly/2PgrfqI
When it’s time for surgery, there’s no reason to settle for anything but the best. Meet one the QC’s best…Dr. Robert Cagle.
Today is Dr. Robert Cagle’s FIRST day at #MVSC and Orthopaedic Specialists, PC! 🥳🎉
⭐ One of the ONLY surgeons in the Quad Cities certified in SmartRobotics™ surgery for knees and hips.
⭐ Dr. Cagle has performed 400+ surgeries with the Mako SmartRobotics™ system.
🦴 He’s a total joint expert and has dedicated his career to perfecting his signature minimally invasive Cosmetic Hip Replacement.
⭐ Former assistant team physician for the Indianapolis Colts
⭐ Fellowship-trained in hip preservation, sports medicine and trauma
🥇 In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors and competing in Ironman triathlons.
Want to schedule a consultation with Dr. Cagle? Contact Orthopaedic Specialists, PC.
It’s National Patient Safety Awareness Week!
At #MVSC, patient safety is everyone’s job! We’ve established protocols for the entire team to ensure you’re safe and free from infection and harm whenever you’re in our facility! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3lmnrTp
MVHEALTH.NET
Understand the Benefits of a Surgery Center Experience
Meet the first and ONLY certified Mako SmartRobotics™ surgeons in the Quad Cities for joint replacement. When you head into surgery, trust our team of experts from Orthopaedic Specialists, PC:
⭐ Our newest surgeon, Dr. Robert Cagle
⭐ Dr. John Hoffman
⭐ Dr. Tuvi Mendel
#MVSC is here to provide you the best care possible using cutting-edge technology: all for surgery you’ll feel good about. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ivkoqx.
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Outpatient Joint Replacement
Colon cancer runs in the family. In fact, up to 30% of colorectal cancer patients have a family history of the disease. That’s why regular colonoscopy screenings starting at age 50 are vital to early detection and treatment.
Find out more about the excellence of the #MVSC endoscopy team: http://bit.ly/347f4BO
Orthopaedic Specialists, PC
March 9 at 9:11 PM ·
Make no mistake, Dr. Robert Cagle is the first and most experienced provider in the Quad City area to be trained and certified, on the use of both the ROSA and MAKO SmartRobotics™ technology. Can anyone else say that?
Experience matters. With over 3 years and over 400 robotically-assisted joint replacement surgeries, you couldn't be in better hands!
Learn more here and make an appointment!
https://youtu.be/1bJMVBXkpUk
On average, your chances of getting colorectal cancer are one in 20 according to the American Cancer Society. The good news is that colorectal cancer can be detected early…which increases chances of survival.
If you’re over 50, you should be getting regular screenings every 10 years. The team of doctors at the Gastrointestinal Clinic of the Quad Cities – like Dr. Chin – are here to help.
Learn more about the GICQC: https://bit.ly/3017urV
Here’s a staggering fact: 7 out of 10 people with colorectal cancer show no symptoms. 😱
That’s why regular colonoscopy screenings starting at age 50 are so vital to early detection and treatment.
Find out more about the Mississippi Valley Endoscopy Center: http://bit.ly/347f4BO
At #MVSC, we’re proud to be the first surgery center to bring the Mako SmartRobotics™ Surgery System to the Quad Cities. In comparison to manual techniques, the Mako total knee robotics technology has been associated with:
👉 Less pain
👉 Less need for inpatient physical therapy
👉 Less need for narcotic pain medication
👉 Improved knee flexion and soft tissue protection
Better technology with better results…it’s surgery you’ll feel good about! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ivkoqx.
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Mako Total Knee is Better Technology for Better Results
Help us welcome Dr. Poonputt Chotiprasidhi (Dr. Eddie) to the #MVSC family! Dr. Eddie is joining the team of gastrointestinal experts at Digestive Disease Specialists in Moline and Davenport! Here’s what one woman had to say about Dr. Eddie working with her husband:
“Dr. Eddie saved my husband’s life. He came in on a holiday to do an endoscope and found a bleeding duodenal ulcer. He was very humbled by our gratitude, but we were and still are so very grateful for his skill and dedication.”
Those over 50 should not delay getting a colorectal screening. Learn more about Digestive Disease Specialists of the Quad Cities at https://ddsqc.com/.
Orthopaedic Specialists, PC has the ONLY team of surgeons in the Quad Cities certified to use the Mako SmartRobotics™ Surgery System. Our newest surgeon, Dr. Robert Cagle, told us why he’s excited about this innovative technology.
“This level of customized surgery was considered space-aged only five years ago,” Cagle said. “Today, it’s state-of-the-art.”
Read more in this month’s edition of Healthy Cells: https://bit.ly/3llkySO
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Meet Mako:
It’s National Patient Safety Awareness Week!
At #MVSC, patient safety is everyone’s job! We’ve established protocols for the entire team to ensure you’re safe and free from infection and harm whenever you’re in our facility! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3lmnrTp
MVHEALTH.NET
Understand the Benefits of a Surgery Center Experience
Meet the first and ONLY certified Mako SmartRobotics™ surgeons in the Quad Cities for joint replacement. When you head into surgery, trust our team of experts from Orthopaedic Specialists, PC:
⭐ Our newest surgeon, Dr. Robert Cagle
⭐ Dr. John Hoffman
⭐ Dr. Tuvi Mendel
#MVSC is here to provide you the best care possible using cutting-edge technology: all for surgery you’ll feel good about. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ivkoqx.
Our Mako SmartRobotics™ Surgery System revolutionizes the way joint replacement surgeries are performed.
We asked resident expert Dr. Cagle to describe Mako in one word. His response? ✨ CUSTOMIZATION ✨.
“The fact that we can offer custom joint replacement surgery based on the patient’s own anatomy and no two people get the same surgery is unparalleled,” said Cagle.
At #MVSC, you get customized surgery you’ll feel good about! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ivkoqx.
STOP your scrolling and take a minute to answer these questions:
▪️ Are you 45 years or older?
▪️ Do you or a family member have a history of colon polyps?
▪️ Do you or a family member have a history of colon cancer?
▪️ Do you have a chronic inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease?
▪️ Do you or a family member have a history of ovarian, endometrial or stomach cancer?
▪️ Are you of African American or Hispanic descent?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you could be at risk of developing colorectal cancer. Get a screening TODAY! Find out more about getting screened at the Mississippi Valley Endoscopy Center: http://bit.ly/347f4BO
It warms our hearts to hear comments like this! ❤️ Rob is the husband of Carolyn, our very first Mako SmartRobotics™ Surgery System patient. Thanks for your kind words about #MVSC and Orthopaedic Specialists, PC, Rob.
Myth: Colorectal cancer only happens to men.
As we round out National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we want to make sure you all know that women are only slightly less likely to develop the disease. That’s why it’s important for EVERYONE over 50 to be screened for colon cancer every 5 to 10 years.
Find out more about the #MVSC endoscopy team: http://bit.ly/347f4BO
Dr. Hoffman has more than 20 years of experience doing joint replacements in the Quad Cities. Now, he can add Mako SmartRobotics™ certification to his résumé! Dr. Hoffman is among the first Mako-certified surgeons in the Quad Cities along with Dr. Cagle and Dr. Mendel!
#MVSC is here to provide you the best care possible using the best technology. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ivkoqx.
MVHEALTH.NET
Meet Mako!
Here’s a staggering fact: 7 out of 10 people with colorectal cancer show no symptoms. 😱
That’s why regular colonoscopy screenings starting at age 50 are so vital to early detection and treatment.
Find out more about the Mississippi Valley Endoscopy Center: http://bit.ly/347f4BO
