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Dr. Roberts-Lopez and Dr. Carroll Talk Women’s Health at WellStar

gynecologic oncology and urogynecology

Dr. Roberts-Lopez and Dr. Carroll of WellStar Medical Group talk women’s health issues

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Dr. LaSonya Roberts-Lopez and Dr. Amy Carroll are physicians with WellStar Medical Group.  Dr. Roberts-Lopez is an OB-GYN who specialized in urology.  She is able to help women dealing with a variety of issues from interstitial cystitis, uterine or bladder prolapse, urinary (and even fecal) incontinence, and more.  Dr. Carroll is an OB-GYN who subspecialized in the treatment of gynecologic cancers including ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, vulvar cancer, cervical cancer, and more.  Their training in gynecology, coupled with being women themselves, gives them an advantage when caring for women facing these quality-of-life-altering issues.  On this week’s show they discussed a variety of problems they are able to help women with, screening options available for early detection, and measures women can take to prevent occurrence for a number of issues.

Special Guests:

Dr. LaSonya Roberts-Lopez, MD of WellStar Medical Group  twitter_logo_small facebook_logo_small3

  •  Doctorate of Medicine Emory University School of Medicine
  • Residency, OB-GYN, State University of New York
  • Fellowship, Advanced pelvic surgery/urogynecology, Northside Hospital, Southeastern Gynecologic Oncology Group

Board certified fellow in obstetrics & gynecology and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Roberts-Lopez is a Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is also a member of American Urogynecology Society, American Medical Association and International Urogynecology Society. She is in practice with WellStar Urogynecology.

Dr. Amy Carroll, MD of WellStar Medical Group  twitter_logo_small facebook_logo_small3

  •  Doctorate of Medicine, Emory School of Medicine
  • Residency, University of Texas at Galveston
  • Fellowship, Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Dr. Carroll is a member of the American Association for Cancer Research, Society of Gynecologic Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Carroll is in practice with WellStar Gynecologic Oncology.

Rehabilitation After Breast Reconstruction Surgery and Radiation Therapy

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Top Docs Radio features healthcare providers and professionals sharing their expertise to “Get the Word Out” about a variety of health problems, treatments and community concerns to elevate our community’s well-being.

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:

Rehabilitation After Breast Reconstruction Surgery and Radiation Therapy

This week, we’re going to talk more about the experience of chemotherapy, memory issues that can arise during treatment – sometimes referred to as “chemo brain”, and learn all about Turning Point in Sandy Springs, a rehabilitation facility that focuses on the needs of patients who have had previous radiation therapy.

The host of Top Docs Radio is Charles “CW” Hall with Hyperbaric Physicians of Georgia.

SPECIAL GUESTS:

Cookie Aftergut

  • 12 year Stage II breast cancer survivor, treated with chemotherapy and radiation
  • Founder of ChemoChic and ChemoFlage
  • Recipient of “Yoplait Champion” award and recognized by the Susan G. Komen Foundation and SELF Magazine for her community work

Karen Burpo

  • Community Outreach Coordinator for Turning Point Breast Cancer Rehabilitation (and former patient)
  • Surviving cancer
  • Master Gardener
  • Supportive counselor and companion to friends going through diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer
  • Active in church and neighborhood activities
Cookie Aftergut, Charles "CW" Hall, Karen Burpo

Cookie Aftergut, Charles “CW” Hall, Karen Burpo