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Neonatology/Nephrology/neurology/neurosurgery available." The Neuroscience Center includes four neurosurgeons and four neurologists, with clients from across the U.S. and internationally. The physicians' specialties range from neurointerventional procedures and aneurysm treatment to pain management and spine surgery. The skills set is so adept that state regulators cleared the way for Cape Fear Valley Medical Center to begin practicing as a Level-III designated trauma center in 2011. Neuroscience Center physicians provide around-theclock coverage for the trauma program. The capability allows more critically injured patients to stay in the area instead of being flown to other hospital trauma centers. Cape Fear Valley treats trauma patients from Cumberland, Sampson, Bladen, Hoke and Harnett counties. The Neuroscience Center's success in a relatively short time hasn't gone unnoticed. In March, Becker's Hospital Review named the program to its "100 Hospitals with Great Neurosurgery and Spine Programs" list. The publication's editorial team chose winners based on industry nominations, clinical accolades, quality of care and other criteria. Cape Fear Valley Neuroscience Center was specifically cited for its four full-time neurosurgeons, who "offer some of the most expansive treatments in the Fayetteville area for brain tumors, aneurysms, spine trauma, complex spine disorders, neurosurgical pain management, movement disorders and epilepsy, among others." The award is prestigious, but has little meaning to a patient lying in intensive care fighting for his or her life. Only actions do. Just ask Edwards. "I'm just ready to start jogging again," he said. "I miss going out in the mornings and jogging. It's 40-45 minutes of alone time from everything." But in spite of the lack of hitting the pavement in the morning, Edwards still affirms, "Dr. Atassi has helped me regain my life." Donnie Byers is the Public Relations Coordinator for Cape Fear Valley Health System. 22 | 2013 Medical & Dental Directory Neonatology Neurology Cape Fear Neonatology Service, P.A. 1638 Owen Drive Fayetteville, NC  28304 (910) 615-6762 Cameron, II, Hugh Scott, MD Carter, Jan M., MD Ciszek, Thomas A., MD Gallaher, Keith J., MD Nephrology Cape Fear Valley Neurology 1219 Walter Reed Road Fayetteville, NC  28304 910-615-3350 Kovacs, Peter, MD Nikfarjam, Iraj, MD Pantol, Gabriel, MD Wu, Yongqin, MD Cumberland Neurology, P.A. 4140 Ferncreek Drive Suite 401 Fayetteville, NC  28314 (910) 323-0179 Szwejbka, Paul E., M.D. Cross Creek Neurology 518 Beaumont Road, Suite 101 Fayetteville, NC  28304 (910) 487-5574 Khasru, Muhammed A., MD Fayetteville Neurology Associates 1766 Metromedical Drive Fayetteville, NC  28304 (910) 222-2200 Ramachandran, Rangasamy, MD Highland Neurology Center, P.A. 3645 Cape Center Drive Fayetteville, NC  28304 (910) 483-9200 Serano, Richard D., MD, FAAMA Pediatric Neurology of North Carolina 508-A Sandhurst Drive Fayetteville, NC  28304 (910) 321-9399 Indulkar, Shalaka, MD Jaffe, David J., MD Carolina Kidney Care, P.A. Moses Y Aboagye-Kumi, M.D. Maureen N Achuko, M.D. William E. Buchanan, M.D. Mark A Kasari, M.D. Yuan Lu, M.D., Ph.D. Ezra Lee McConnell, III, M.D. Kenneth Melton, M.D. Sanjay Mittal, M.D. Richmond K Nuamah, M.D. Emily X Sun, M.D. R. Kent Webb, M.D. 557 Sandhurst Dr., Fayetteville, NC Ph: (910) 484-8114 Carolina Kidney Care Procedure Center Ph: (910) 222-1592 www.carolinakidneycare.com Insurance: Medicare and Medicaid. We also accept various other insurance payers Specialties: Offers the most current comprehensive healthcare in the diagnosis, preventive therapy and treatment for hypertension and kidney disease Sandhills Nephrology & Internal Medicine 1218 Walter Reed Road Fayetteville, NC  28304 (910) 323-1671 Chandra, Dinesh N., MD Shah, Sanjay, MD Neurosurgery Cape Fear Valley Neurosurgery 1219 Walter Reed Road Fayetteville, NC  28304 910-615-3350 Atassi, Inad, MD Osenbach, Richard K., MD Spitalieri, John R., DO Whitley, John M., MD, PhD

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