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From Broad Street to the suburbs and beyond, Temple Health is changing the face of medicine. For more than 120 years, Temple Health has been providing advanced care to the Philadelphia region, while leading in the discovery of new and better medical treatments. Today, Temple Health's physician leadership is building on its rich history, and transforming one of Philadelphia's leading academic medical centers into a nationally renowned, top-tier medical institution. In just the last year, world-recognized clinicians, researchers, academicians and administrators have joined the organization in key leadership positions. With our new programs, research and faculty, this is one of the most dynamic periods in Temple Health's history. For more information, visit http://tuh.templehealth.org.
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BROAD AND BEYOND
For more than 120 years, Temple Health has been providing advanced care to the Philadelphia
region, while leading in the discovery of new and better medical treatments. Today, Temple Health’s
physician leadership is building on its rich history while transforming it from one of Philadelphia’s
leading academic medical centers into a nationally renowned, top-tier medical institution.
In just the last year, world-recognized clinicians, researchers, academicians and administrators
have joined the organization in key leadership positions. We have launched advanced clinical
endeavors such as our Robotic Surgery Program. Our School of Medicine has opened a strong
regional campus at St. Luke’s Hospital & Health Network in Bethlehem. We’ve expanded our clinical
sites to include a new outpatient office in Oaks, PA and one soon to open in Fort Washington. And
we’ve enhanced the care on our Broad Street campus with investments like that in the new
patient-focused Ambulatory Surgery Center.
With our new programs, research and faculty, this is one of the most dynamic periods in
Temple Health’s history.
FROM BROAD STREETTO THE SUBURBS ANDBEYOND, TEMPLE HEALTHIS CHANGING THE FACEOF MEDICINE.
Larry R. Kaiser, MD, FACSSenior Executive Vice President for Health Sciences, Temple UniversityDean & Professor of Surgery, Temple University School of MedicinePresident & Chief Executive Officer, Temple University Health System
There is a palpable sense of enthusiasm and excitement here. We’ve recruited renowned
physicians from around the country who have enhanced Temple’s capacity to expand its
mission well beyond our traditional boundaries.“
”
Before you can offer world-class clinical care, you need to invest in world-class clinicians and
the most advanced technology available. And right now in the Philadelphia region, Temple Health
is doing just that.
Merging high-end technology like the da Vinci® Surgical System, with our renowned robotic
surgeons, Temple Health can now offer the least invasive options for patients needing treatment
in cardiology, gynecology, ENT and urology.
DEVELOPING ALTERNATIVES TO MANY INVASIVE SURGERIES
Daniel D. Eun, MDVice Chief of Robotic SurgeryDirector of Minimally Invasive Robotic Urologic Oncology & Reconstruction, Temple University HospitalAssociate Professor of Clinical Urology, Temple University School of Medicine
Minimally invasive and robotic surgery is revolutionizing patient care. Already we can offer many
patients the full treatment benefits of surgery with far smaller incisions, less tissue damage and faster
recovery time. At Temple, we’re developing innovative robotic procedures that improve treatment for
a broader group of patients.
“”
The goal of translational medicine is to achieve new breakthrough discoveries in the lab and bring
them to patients’ bedsides faster. Right now Temple has an incredible influx of new people, new
ideas and new energy which makes it a great place for this groundbreaking work to take place.“
”Walter J. Koch, PhDProfessor and Chair of the Department of PharmacologyDirector of the Center for Translational Medicine,Temple University School of Medicine
The future of medicine is the individualization of care. Meaning we wish to identify genetic and epigenetic
factors that contribute to different diseases in different people, and customize therapies to treat them.“”Jean-Pierre Issa, MD
Professor of MedicineDirector of the Fels Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Biology,Temple University School of Medicine
Today, Temple researchers are advancing new therapies for the most widespread and deadly diseases.
Temple’s new Center for Translational Medicine is actively pushing the boundaries of science
and converting laboratory breakthroughs into effective new therapies and treatments in much
less time than ever before, giving new hope to patients with few other options. Temple’s Fels Institute
for Cancer Research and Molecular Biology is pioneering the field of personalized medicine
through its work in epigenetics and discovering new ways to prevent and cure disease.
With the planned addition of Fox Chase Cancer Center, one of the most respected
cancer centers in the country, Temple Health is poised to create synergies in
research resulting in new life-saving cancer treatments.
TURNING MEDICAL RESEARCH INTO MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGHS
Crystal A. Gadegbeku, MD, FAHASection Chief of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation, Temple University HospitalAssociate Professor of Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine
Our goal is to become a role model for keeping diverse communities healthy. We’re also harnessing
the commitment of our faculty and staff to teach and train as we provide the next generation of
physicians with the knowledge and skills they’ll need to effectively treat patients amid the many
emerging changes in healthcare.
“”
Emphasizing a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, Temple Health faculty are training the
next generation of physicians to meet the challenges in medicine today, while preparing them for
those of the coming years.
By empowering tomorrow’s doctors with the knowledge and experience they need both to treat and to
prevent disease, we’ll improve the health status of generations to come. This is one of the reasons
that Temple Health is becoming a role model for academic medical centers across the country.
CREATING NEW MODELS OF CARE IN AN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY
Yoshiya Toyoda, MD, PhDVice Chief of Cardiothoracic SurgerySurgical Director of Heart and Lung TransplantationDirector of Mechanical Circulatory Support, Temple University HospitalProfessor of Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine
I came to Temple because I wanted to work with the people here. I feel a strong commitment from
Dr. Kaiser and other leaders at Temple. Everyone has the same goal – cardiologists, pulmonologists,
anesthesiologists, coordinators, nurses – everybody. In addition to offering the highest quality care for
end-stage cardiopulmonary diseases, my goal is to make the Temple Thoracic Transplant Program one
of the best in the world clinically and academically, and to train promising surgeons who can become
future thoracic transplant directors. I made a good decision coming to Temple.”
“”
Temple is attracting clinicians and researchers at the top of their fields. One recent example is
Yoshiya Toyoda, MD, PhD. Dr. Toyoda has an outstanding international reputation and before coming
to Temple directed one of the largest and most successful heart and lung transplant programs in the
United States. He has performed more than 450 heart, lung and heart-lung transplants and pioneered
a minimally invasive surgical technique that helps patients to avoid complications. Dr. Toyoda has also
written several book chapters and has published over 300 abstracts and articles in peer-reviewed
publications. In addition, he has mentored over 40 cardiothoracic residents, fellows,
researchers and observers from all over the world.
TRANSFORMING TEMPLE’S PROGRAMS WITH WORLD RENOWNED PHYSICIANS
Amy Goldberg, MD, FACSSection Chief of Trauma and Surgical Critical CareGeneral Surgery Residency Program Director, Temple University HospitalProfessor of Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine
Temple is a tremendous place to work. I’ve been here for 20 years. Our mission, what we do every
day—makes a difference. Our new leadership has made a strong commitment to our mission and to our
growth. The things we’ve been doing forever and the new things we’re doing now, we’re building
something for the next 10, 20, 30 years. Coming to Temple was the best thing that ever happened to me
professionally. I wouldn’t want to work anywhere else.
“”
Temple Health is now in the midst of one of the greatest chapters in its storied 120-year history.
It’s a time of transformation, growth, collaboration, new energy and new vision, which has kindled
much excitement among our physicians, nurses and staff.
With a commitment from our new leadership, we are transforming Temple Health into a leading
academic medical institution. We remain committed to excellence, multidisciplinary clinical care,
research and expansion, all while continuing to provide advanced medical care in our neighborhood
community and beyond.
IT’S A GREAT TIME TO BE A PART OF TEMPLE HEALTH
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