Prime Surgeons Announces New Chairmen of Gynecology

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Surgeons, an online network of elite master surgeons aiming to provide patients with access to the highest quality of surgical care on-demand, announced today that Dr. David Ghozland and Dr. Edwin Ramirez will be joining as Co-Chairmen of Gynecology.

Prime Surgeons offers patients direct online access to preeminent surgeons whose patients include top athletes, celebrities and successful professionals. Through innovative surgical techniques, Prime Surgeons provides excellent outcomes, allowing patients to get back to their active lifestyles without having to compromise their schedules.

"We have assembled an elite network of surgeons' surgeons," said CEO Dr. Gil Tepper. "Dr. Ghozland and Dr. Ramirez are both top notch GYN surgeons, leading the field with robotics surgery and the latest advancements in GYN procedures. Both rise above through their commitment to innovation and excellence. We are excited to have them lead our GYN practice in our concierge surgery platform."

Dr. David Ghozland – Robotics expert

Dr. Ghozland is a second-generation gynecologist who specializes in minimally invasive women's health surgeries using the latest surgical technology. His expertise is in hysterectomies, endometriosis resections and myomectomies. Skilled in complex robotic and laparoscopic surgery, Dr. Ghozland is also one of very few surgeons in the U.S. who can execute a robotic scarless hysterectomy.

"Robotics give us the tools to perform complex surgeries, mostly through an outpatient type of service and allowing for cosmesis to play a role, as well as decreasing post-operative pain and getting people back to work as soon as possible," said Dr. Ghozland. "I am excited to join Prime Surgeons and be part of this dynamic and elite group of surgeons."

Dr. Ghozland's board certifications, training and professional affiliations include:

Board Certifications

• American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
• American Academy of Cosmetic Gynecology
• Certified Surgeon for da Vinci® Xi ™ Surgical System
• Member of the AAGL for Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Fellow of the American Association of Cosmetic Surgeons
• Member of the North American Menopause Society

Education and Training

• MD, Universidad Autonoma affiliated with New York University
• Galloway Fellowship, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Residency, New York Medical College
• BA, Biology and French Minor, University of Southern California (USC)

Professional Affiliations

• American Academy of Minimally Invasive Surgeons
• American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopy
• Society of Robotic Surgery
• American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
• American Medical Association
• President, Los Angeles County Medical Association

Hospital Affiliations

• Chairman, Gynecology, Southern California Hospital
• Marina del Rey Hospital
• Cedars Sinai Medical Center
• St. Johns Medical Center

Dr. Edwin Ramirez – Robotics expert and uterine transplant pioneer

"Today, many patients are faced with difficulties when it comes to choosing the right surgeon for their condition," said Dr. Ramirez. "I am proud to join Prime Surgeons and work alongside the top 5% of surgeons in the nation, each with a Center of Excellence model in their respective fields of expertise." 

Dr. Ramirez is a second generation gynecologist whose areas of expertise include da Vinci robotic and laparoscopic surgery, pelvic floor reconstruction, fertility preservation and minimally invasive surgery. Having previously been awarded for his talent in laparoscopic technique, Dr. Ramirez is also a pioneer of uterine transplantation, a procedure that allows for a healthy uterus to be transplanted into the body of a patient whose uterus is absent or diseased.

Board Certifications

• American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Certified Surgeon for da Vinci® Xi™ Surgical System
• Member of the AAGL for Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery

Education and Training

• MD, Universidad Autonoma, affiliated with New York University
• Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Center, Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Texas Tech University, Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professional Affiliations

• American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
• The American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)

Hospital Affiliations

• Community Memorial Hospital
• Saint John's Regional Medical Center
• Santa Paula Hospital
• Antelope Valley Hospital
• Ventura County Medical Center
• Palmdale Regional Medical Center

About Prime Surgeons

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Prime Surgeons is an innovative digital health company that is transforming access to top-tier surgical services. Founded in 2015 by Gil Tepper, MD, FACS, a nationally renowned orthopedic spine surgeon and Los Angeles Super Doctor with over 25 years of experience, Prime Surgeons provides a platform that connects patients with a network of vetted elite surgeons whose patients include top athletes, celebrities and successful professionals. For more information on Prime Surgeons, visit primesurgeons.com or follow on Twitter and Facebook.

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