News Updates
Spectrum Radiology North Welcomes Dr. David Zamos Spectrum Medical Group extends a warm welcome to Dr. David Zamos to its Northern Radiology Division. Dr. Zamos joins Spectrum from the Cleveland Clinic where he practiced eRadiology at the Jackson Clinic. Dr. Zamos completed a Fellowship in Interventional Radiology at the Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute. His residency was completed at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh and he attended the University of Vermont College of Medicine. 2010 Cure Breast Cancer for ME Award
Dr. Michael Jones (Spectrum Pathology Division) has been selected as this year's recipient of the Medical Care & Research Award bestowed upon the healthcare professional that goes above and beyond the call of duty to make a positive contribution to the treatment of breast cancer.
The Award is presented annually to the healthcare professional that increases knowledge / treatment of breast cancer through research or improves patient care, treatment and support through their clinical and non-clinical efforts. Dr. Jones was nominated by a patient that he diagnosed over a decade ago. The patient was particularly struck that Dr. Jones took the time to review her slides with her and she has continued to monitor the ongoing efforts that Dr. Jones has made over the past many years in this area. The Pathology Division has increasingly subspecialized and Dr. Jones is one of a few pathologists that focuses in breast pathology.
Past Spectrum winners of this award include Dr. Elizabeth Pietras (2005) and Dr. Celine Godin (2007). The awards luncheon is scheduled for Monday, October 4, 2010 at noon. Congratulations to Dr. Jones for his recognition for the dedication and efforts made in this important area of medicine!
David Ahola, MD – Appointed Chief of Radiology at Eastern Maine Medical Center
Dr. David Ahola was appointed interim Chief of Radiology at Eastern Maine Medical Center on May 1, 2010 and became chief on May 26, 2010. Dr. Ahola joined the Northern Radiology Division of Spectrum Medical Group in 1997. He obtained his medical training at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine and his residency at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Ahola completed his fellowship training in vascular and interventional radiology at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center.
Dr. Ahola previously served as Section Head for CT and Diagnostic Radiology at EMMC. He also serves as a member of the Northern Radiology Division Advisory Committee. He and his wife, Brigitte, live in Veazie with their three children.
Congratulations Team Spectrum - Tri for a Cure!
Spectrum Medical Group is proud to be a Determination Sponsor of the third annual Tri for a Cure, supporting the Maine Cancer Foundation. The event took place on Sunday, August 15 at the Southern Maine Community College campus in South Portland.
Four participants of Spectrum's team pose for the 2010 Tri for a Cure photo. From left: Melissa Christie, Barbara Ryan, Cydney Cox, and Meg Hausman. Other participants not pictured here are: Liz Pietras, Sharon Siegel, Claudia Raessler and Celine Godin.
Race Results: Cydney Cox finished 2nd in her age group for the tri and Melissa Christie finished 2nd in the duathlon. Congratulations to all participants!
Spectrum Welcomes New Physicians
Spectrum Medical Group recently added several new physicians to its growing organization.
Silvia Skripenova, MD, has joined our Pathology Division. Dr. Skripenova received her medical training at the University of Vermont and did her residency at the University of Utah. She completed fellowship in gynecologic pathology at Johns Hopkins University.
Also joining the Pathology Division is Tarek Hammour, MD. Dr. Hammour graduated from the University of Damascus, Syria and completed his residency at Henry Ford Hospital. He obtained fellowship training in hematopathology at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.
The Southern Radiology Division has added vascular and interventional radiologist Derek Mittleider, MD to its team. Dr. Mittleider obtained his medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical School. He completed his radiology residency at Maine Medical Center and his interventional radiology fellowship at Baptist Cardiac & Interventional Institute.
Brian Livingston, MD also joins the Southern Radiology Division. Dr. Livingston received his medical training at Dartmouth Medical School and completed his radiology residency program through Maine Medical Center. He continued with fellowship training in neuroradiology at Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center / Harvard Medical School.
The Northern Radiology Division welcomes Baharak Bagheri, MD to its practice. Dr. Bagheri graduated from Tehran University Medical School and completed her radiology residency at Temple University Hospital and Tehran University. Dr. Bagheri completed three fellowships: Body CT at University of Munchen, nuclear medicine from Temple University Hospital and Body Imaging/Interventional from St. Paul's Hospital / British Columbia University.
Sarah Laduzenski, MD has joined the Southern Anesthesiology Division. Dr. Laduzenski received her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She completed her anesthesiology residency as well as fellowship training in acute pain medicine and regional anesthesiology at the University of Florida.
The Southern Anesthesiology Division also welcomes Brian McAllister, MD. Dr. McAllister received his medical degree from the University of Vermont and completed his residency training from the University of Utah Health Sciences Center. His fellowship training in acute pain management and regional anesthesiology was also obtained at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center.
Spectrum Medical Group welcomes the return of Daniel Campos, III, MD, MPH to the Southern Anesthesiology Division. Dr. Campos joined Spectrum in 1996 and returned to his home state of Texas in 2003. He completed his medical training at the University of Texas and his residency at Maine Medical Center.
A warm welcome is extended to our new physicians!