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Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center Designated as GammaTile Center of Excellence

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Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center has been recognized for its expertise in GammaTile radiation therapy, a innovative form of treatment that delivers targeted radiation precisely where it is needed at the time of surgery. The honor was bestowed upon the center by GT Medical Technologies, a medical device company dedicated to improving the lives of patients with brain tumors. The recognition acknowledges the center's commitment to advancing brain tumor treatment, showcasing the team's dedication to bringing cutting-edge treatment options to patients with operable brain tumors.

Key Takeaways:

  • Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center has been designated as a GammaTile Center of Excellence by GT Medical Technologies, recognizing its expertise in GammaTile radiation therapy.
  • The center has demonstrated exceptional leadership in patient care and has met specific clinical criteria, annual case minimums, and ongoing education requirements to achieve this recognition.
  • The following physicians are now recognized with achievement:

* Ganesh Rao, MD, Neurosurgeon

* Akash Patel, MD, Neurosurgeon

* Ali Jalali, MD, PhD, Neurosurgeon

* Snehal Desai, MD, Radiation Oncologist

* Zaid Siddiqui, MD, Radiation Oncologist

* Daniel Hamstra, MD, PhD, Radiation Oncologist

  • GammaTile is an innovative form of radiation therapy that delivers targeted radiation precisely where it is needed at the time of surgery, minimizing exposure to healthy tissue.
  • GammaTile eliminates the treatment gap between surgery and radiation therapy, allowing for immediate, localized radiation to be delivered directly at the tumor site.

Statistics:

  • At least 6 physicians have achieved recognition as part of the GammaTile Center of Excellence Program.
  • The center has met specific clinical criteria, annual case minimums, and ongoing education requirements to achieve this recognition.
  • GammaTile has demonstrated the capacity to deliver targeted radiation with minimal exposure to healthy tissue.

Sources:

  • Baylor College of Medicine
  • GT Medical Technologies
  • Contify.com (Copyright 2017)

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