Dr. Paul T. Wilkes awarded Patients’ Choice 2009
July 11, 2010 by Desert Perinatal · Leave a Comment
Congratulations to Dr. Paul Wilkes for having been awarded the Patients Choice award for the second consecutive year. This honor and recognition reflects the difference Dr. Wilkes has made in his patients’ lives through the high praise submitted by his patients.
The Patients’ Choice is awarded by Vitals.com, a website that allows patients across the United States to provide independent online feedback about their experiences with their physicians.
Every month, more than 40,000 patients submit feedback about their personal experience. Each rating includes a variety of components such as promptness, bedside manner, doctor-patient face time, degree of follow-up, courtesy of office staff and overall opinions.
In the year 2009 alone, these reviews have totaled hundreds of thousands patient opinions. Although physicians generally receive positive reviews, only a select few receive consistently rave reviews across the board. We’re proud to say that Dr. Wilkes is one of the doctors that have received near perfect scores by his patients! In fact, of the nation’s 720,000 active physicians, less than 6% were given this honor by their patients.
To view Dr. Wilkes profile: Vitals.com – Dr. Paul Wilkes
Congratulations Dr. Wilkes – we’re proud to have you on the Desert Perinatal team!
Vegas Dozen 2010: The Men We Love and Why We Love Them
April 23, 2010 by Desert Perinatal · 1 Comment
For the past seven years, a dozen Las Vegas men are honored for their endeavors in the community and philanthropic spirit. The event is called the Vegas Dozen and was started in 2003. The men chosen range from celebrities, to entrepreneurs, to extraordinary volunteers. These individuals are selected for going above and beyond the call of duty in order to make Las Vegas a better place to live. Proceeds benefit Nevada Cancer Institute.
This year’s event was held on April 13, 2010 at Saks Fifth Avenue – Fashion Show Mall. Desert Perinatal Associates is proud to announce that our very own Dr. Joseph Adashek was among the twelve honorees.
Facebook Profile Picture of the Week
April 23, 2010 by Desert Perinatal · Leave a Comment
From Friday to Sunday each week, post a picture of your child on our Desert Perinatal Facebook fan page. On Monday morning, a picture is chosen and will serve as Desert Perinatal’s profile picture until the next Friday. Since there are so many beautiful children and we can only choose one per week, we encourage you to post your picture (or a different picture) each week if you aren’t chosen.
And don’t be shy about posting your comments on which picture you’d like to see chosen! We love the interaction with all the fans.
Birthday Cupcakes
April 23, 2010 by Desert Perinatal · Leave a Comment
Join us on our Desert Perinatal Facebook page and post a picture of your child for a free birthday cupcake. Each month we ask our “fans” to post pictures if their child has a birthday or a “birth” day during the month. You will then receive a Happy Birthday cupcake certificate from Mad Hatter Cupcakes on us!
Our Doctors
December 1, 2009 by Desert Perinatal · Leave a Comment
Joseph Adashek, M.D., FACOG
Dr. Adashek is an award-winning and widely published physician. He received his undergraduate training at UCLA and holds a Doctor of Medicine from Penn State. He performed his internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University and was awarded a Fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine at UC Irvine. He has served in many academic leadership positions and chaired numerous hospital committees within his field and currently is the Co-Director of the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine at the Summerlin Medical Center. Dr. Adashek is a Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is sub-specialty board certified in Maternal Fetal Medicine. He also is Chairman of Maternal/Child Health at Southern Hills Hospital.
Dr. Adashek is married and has one daughter. He loves soccer, racquetball, and piloting.
Paul T. Wilkes, M.D., FACOG
Dr. Wilkes received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Pepperdine University and earned his Doctor of Medicine and performed post-graduate work in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, where he received numerous honors and awards for academics and research. Dr. Wilkes has served as an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Nevada and as an Instructor/Fellow in Maternal Fetal Medicine at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver. In addition to being widely published in respected medical journals and lecturing nationally on perinatal topics, he is a Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners and board certified with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is also board certified in Maternal Fetal Medicine and American Board of Gynecology.
The father of three children, Dr. Wilkes loves soccer, triathalons, skiing, and he lives by his motto of “What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?”
Patricia Pierce, M.D., FACOG
Dr. Patricia Pierce received her Bachelor of Science and her Doctor of Medicine degrees from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. The highly awarded Dr. Pierce then completed her internship, Obstetrics and Gynecology residency and Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship in the University of British Columbia program. She has served in several academic positions and has presented papers at several meetings in the United States and Canada. Skilled in all aspects of perinatal medicine, Dr. Pierce has particular interests in fetal ultrasonography, multiple pregnancy, and pregnancy after fertility treatment. She has worked as a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist in Las Vegas since 1990 and has helped instruct the next generation of physicians and obstetricians in her capacity as an associate professor for the University of Nevada School of Medicine. Dr. Pierce was most recently awarded the University of Nevada School of Medicine’s 2004 CREOG Award for Resident Teaching. She is board certified by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. When leisure time avails, Dr. Pierce enjoys crocheting, horseback riding, and pruning her trees. She has three children, including twins, and has personally experienced a high risk pregnancy.
Van Reid Bohman M.D., FACOG
Dr. Bohman is an award-winning clinician and researcher whose work earned him a significant grant from Merck Sharpe and Dohme pharmaceuticals. A native of Nevada, Dr. Bohman is a graduate of the University of Nevada School of Medicine and completed his residency and internship at Baylor College of Medicine. He subsequently received his fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern. Dr. Bohman has presented and published a number of papers including those focusing on substance abuse in the pregnant patient and managing the pregnant patient with metabolic disorders. Board certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as Maternal Fetal Medicine, he is licensed to practice in Nevada, Texas, and Kansas. He was featured in a Discovery Channel special about the care and delivery of sextuplets in Kansas.
Most recently, Dr. Bohman was the Medical Director of Perinatology Services at Via Christi Regional Medical Center. He is the married father of seven children and believes patients experiencing a high-risk pregnancy deserve both competence as well as compassion. In his free time, Dr. Bohman enjoys keeping fit, gardening, and volunteers as a scoutmaster.
Joel K. Schwartz M.D., FACOG
Board Certified in Ob/Gyn and MFM. Dr. Joel Schwartz received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his medical degree at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He completed his residency training at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City and subsequently became Fellowship trained in Maternal Fetal Medicine at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Dr. Schwartz was also an instructor for the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Adept at all aspects of treating the high-risk pregnant woman, Dr. Schwartz has a particular interest in intrauterine growth retardation, diabetes, prematurity and the effects of altitude in pregnancy. His research work has been published in Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology and been presented at the annual meetings of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation and the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine.
Before joining Desert Perinatal Associates, Dr. Schwartz was an attending physician for Porter Adventist Hospital and Parker Adventist Hospital in metro Denver. He currently is board eligible by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
He was a college basketball coach prior to attending medical school. Dr. Schwartz has run several marathons, including the Boston and New York City marathons. He is married with two daughters.
Alan D. Bolnick, M.D., FACOG
Dr. Bolnick received his Bachelors of Science and Doctor of Medicine degrees from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He subsequently completed his internship and residency at the University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital.
After completing his fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine, Dr. Bolnick was appointed Associate Professor at the University of Connecticut. In this capacity he was responsible for the Fetal Echocardiography and CVS programs at the University.
Board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as Maternal Fetal Medicine, Dr. Bolnick’s research has been extensively published in medical journals and books. Licensed to practice in several states, he is a member of several elite professional organizations including American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine. Dr. Bolnick’s ongoing research in Downs Syndrome screening, Intra-Amniotic Infection, and Preterm labor treatment have earned him peer recognition and respect. In addition, Dr. Bolnick takes great pleasure in teaching Ob/Gyn residents.
New to Nevada, Dr. Bolnick enjoys spending free time with his wife and their daughter, snow skiing, and lifting weights. He is also very active in his synagogue.
Quynh Vo, M.D., FACOG
Dr. Vo received a combined baccalaureate/doctor of medicine degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, an accelerated program for intellectually exceptional students. She completed her internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. Subsequently, Dr. Vo pursued her passion for high risk obstetrics with a fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine at Wake Forest University in North Carolina, where she was a fellow and clinical instructor for the obstetrics and gynecology residency.
In addition to awards and honors received throughout her training, she has also instructed ultrasound courses, Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics, and updates for health departments. She has also presented her research at annual meetings of the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine and Society for Gynecologic Investigation. Dr. Vo is skilled in all aspects of perinatology, and has a particular interest in prenatal diagnosis, medical diseases in pregnancy, and obstetrical emergencies.
Dr. Vo is Board Certified by both the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as in Maternal Fetal Medicine. Licensed in both Arizona and Nevada, Dr. Vo is new to Nevada but enjoys the southwest desert for the variety of recreation it offers. In her free time, Dr. Vo enjoys reading short stories, and practices Bikram yoga and Pilates.
Perinatal Care
December 1, 2009 by Desert Perinatal · Leave a Comment
Perinatologists, also called Maternal-Fetal Specialists, are physicians who possess the knowledge, training, equipment, and expertise to care for patients experiencing a pregnancy where a risk factor is involved. These complicating factors include diabetes, severe hypertension, multiple gestations, an auto-immune disorder, or potential birth defects. Being referred to a perinatologist is not cause for alarm In fact, you and your baby are now being cared for by an entire team committed to the best outcome.
Skilled Hands And Caring Hearts
Desert Perinatal Associates has brought together the most highly trained specialists in the Las Vegas area to offer you world-class treatment. Our doctors combine extensive medical experience and the most advanced perinatal technology available with a healthy dose of good old-fashioned personalized patient care to comfort you in this stressful time. Our caring professional staff is there for you every step of the way, explaining each option and procedure in detail so that you fully understand the possibilities. Our doctors and staff are available 24/7 for emergencies and will gladly provide phone consultation services for established patients.
Advanced Technology
December 1, 2009 by Desert Perinatal · Leave a Comment
Desert Perinatal Associates is proud to offer Las Vegas residents the latest in specialized perinatal equipment and technology. We have the facilities to perform state-of-the-art testing and evaluation to monitor you and your baby’s condition and ensure that advanced treatments can be implemented as safely and quickly as needed, including:
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3-D and 4-D Ultrasound that actually lets you “see” your baby
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Intrauterine Transfusions
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Amniocentesis
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Fetal Echocardiography for early diagnosis of fetal heart problems
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Non-Stress Test
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Biophysical Profile and Doppler Studies.
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Early (first trimester) prenatal risk assessment.
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Uterine Artery Doppler studies in pregnancy that can predict an increased or decreased risk for developing pre-eclampsia (toxemia) in patients at risk
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Middle cerebral artery Doppler studies that can diagnose fetal anemia as well as help in the management of growth restriction, low amniotic fluid and other conditions
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Umbilical cord artery Doppler studies that can help avoid fetal compromise and in some cases predict imminent fetal loss
THINGS TO REMEMBER
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Patients may be accompanied by up to two friends or family members (please avoid bringing younger children).
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Patients do not need full bladders for ultrasounds.
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Please try to arrive 15 minutes early for your first appointment and allow one hour for an average visit.
Ultrasonography: A Peek Inside
There’s nothing more exciting than getting a sneak peek of an unborn baby, however, ultrasonography or ultrasound is far more than an amusement, it is an important diagnostic tool for the Maternal-Fetal Specialist. In fact, at Desert Perinatal Associates all of our sonographers are certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and also hold certifications in Nuchal Translucency (first trimester screening), Fetal Echo, and have received numerous hours of advanced Perinatal Sonography training. Our sonographers’ also possess an aggregate of nearly 100 years sonography experience so that they can detect even the slightest variance in a pregnancy. What this means is that both you and your baby will be well cared for by both our ultrasonographers and our team of perinatal specialists.
Genetic Counseling: Family Ties
If high-risk pregnancy issues relate to a genetic or inherited condition in the family, genetic counseling can provide information, testing options, and support from our professional staff. Fortunately, patients of Desert Perinatal Associates can be assured of genetic counselors who possess the academic and clinical experience critical to quality patient care. Every patient in need of genetic counseling is provided an individualized reproductive, medical and family history and then followed-up with appropriate testing options such as amniocentesis, blood testing and screening for various disorders. All Desert Perinatal Associate Genetic Counselors are Master’s degree prepared in human genetics and counseling and are medically Board Certified or Board Eligible. So, if you need answers, there’s no better place to get them than with Desert Perinatal Associates’ Genetics Counselors.
Belly Bliss
December 1, 2009 by Desert Perinatal · Leave a Comment
It’s all about you…before, during and after pregnancy. Belly Bliss is a multi-faceted spa for all women.