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Joyce is a true survivor. 20 years before she came to Westside Surgical Hospital, she had already survived one bout with breast cancer following surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Then, shortly after a mammogram that had been clear, she found a lump. “The mammogram may have shifted the lump so I was able to find it on my own,” Joyce explains. Westside Surgical Hospital was featured on Fox 26 News at 9 with health reporter, Melissa Wilson. Hear more about Joyce, and her experience with Westside Surgical Hospital in the full interview:

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Dr. Sean Boutros has been a practicing plastic and reconstructive surgeon for approximately 10 years. He decided a career as a plastic surgeon was right for him because it allowed him to combine his passions for art and science. “Plastic surgery was, for me, the perfect blend of science, art and creativity,” Boutros said. “(It uses) the skills that I have and the things that I enjoy.” Now, working with general and breast health surgeons such as Dr. Jo Pollack, Boutros uses his artistic and surgical talents to help patients at Westside Surgical Hospital look great and feel good about…

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Westside Surgical Hospital is pleased to announce that construction has begun on the eagerly awaited breast center at the hospital. This landmark center will offer patients access to stereotactic breast biopsies, a 3D mammogram unit (breast tomosynthesis), 3D ultrasound, and bone density testing. This advanced imaging, combined with the hospital’s robust reconstructive surgery program sets the hospital apart and offers the ideal environment for early detection and treatment. Dr. Jay Shenaq will serve as the executive director for the center. Through the establishment of the breast center, an IVF lab will also open, under the direction of Dr. Michael Heard.…

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Jim Witt, MBA, RN joined the leadership team at Westside Surgical Hospital as the chief administrative officer on May 5, 2014. Jim brings with him an abundance of healthcare and management experience. He was the president and CEO of Provena Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois and most recently served as chief operating officer at Memorial Hermann – Memorial City hospital. Jim holds a master degree in business administration and a bachelor of science degree in nursing. He is a Fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives. “I’m excited to join the Westside Surgical Hospital leadership team at this…

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May 22, 2014 – Former U.S. Figure Skating team member, Sophia LaMay, is excited to get back to figure skating after Renaissance Spine Surgery with Dr. Neil Badlani at Westside Surgical Hospital in Houston, Texas. Native Houstonian LaMay began ice skating when she was just two years old and when she was in high school she was ranked second in the nation. But over a year ago, a stress fracture to her spine put a break on her skaing career. After her recent spine surgery, she’s now back on the ice.

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