New doctors and specialists added at Tri-Cities area clinics
New specialists have joined medical practices in the greater Tri-Cities area. They include a dermatologist, pediatrician and surgeon.
In addition, hospitals and clinics are expanding their offerings with digestive health diagnosis testing, better breast ultrasound images and continuous monitoring to prevent brain damage.
Kennewick surgeon
Dr. Thu Ha Nguyen has joined Trios Health as a general surgeon based at the 5th Floor clinic at 3730 Plaza Way in Kennewick.
She will see patients for endoscopy, gallbladder, appendectomy, hernia repair, breast and soft tissue cases.
Nguyen earned her medical doctorate from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in New Orleans. She is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery.
Patients can make appointments by calling 509-221-6550.
Prosser dermatologist
Dr. Richard Lin, a board-certified dermatologist, has joined Prosser Memorial Health’s Prosser Specialty Clinic.
He brings clinical and academic experience, offering services that include skin cancer detection and treatment, skin surgeries, care for rashes and dermatitis, acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and mole and wart removal.
He completed his doctor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, earned a doctor of philosophy from the University of Oxford, and holds a bachelor of science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He completed his dermatology residency at New York University.
He has contributed to medical research with more than 20 academic publications, and among his honors is being a Marshall Scholarship recipient.
To schedule an appointment, call 509-786-5599, or learn more at prosserhealth.org.
New digestive health services
The Prosser Digestive Health Center has added three diagnostic procedures that it says can be difficult to access in Eastern Washington — esophageal manometry, esophageal pH testing, and anorectal manometry.
The procedures provide insights into gastrointestinal function and are useful for evaluation of conditions such as dysphagia, esophageal motility disorders, chronic reflux, fecal incontinence and chronic constipation.
The additional services will allow patients to receive timely and accurate evaluations without traveling out of the area, the center said.
The new diagnostic procedures being offered require a patient to obtain a referral from their primary care provider or gastroenterologist.
For more information, visit prosserhealth.org.
Monitor to avoid brain damage
Donations have been used to buy a new monitor for Kadlec Regional Medical Center’s intensive care unit in Richland that detects and measures pressure inside the skull, a dangerous condition which can lead to brain damage.
Before this advanced technology, care teams used a straw-like tube to drain fluid off the brain and measure pressure that could be caused by a traumatic brain injury or hemorrhage.
The new probe uses light waves to measure pressure in real-time, tracking a patient’s status continuously and accurately while sending the reading back to a monitor for care teams to review.
Decisions can be made quickly, making life-saving care possible.
Better breast ultrasound
A new Logiq 10s breast ultrasound machine at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland is providing drastically better images and alleviating anxiety for some patients who couldn’t get a clear diagnosis on other ultrasound units.
It is the most advanced technology available for breast ultrasounds, offering enhanced detail and contrast resolution, according to Kadlec.
Breast cancer is the most-diagnosed cancer in the Tri-Cities, and having the most up-to-date technology is key to catching it in its earliest stage and potentially saving lives, it said.
The new equipment was purchased with donations.
Hermiston OB/GYN doctor
Dr. Ravinder Samra, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist is now at Good Shepherd Women’s Center, 620 N.W. 11th St. in Hermiston, Ore.
He previously practiced in Pasco.
He completed his doctor of medicine from Saint Louis University in Saint Louis, Mo., and his residency in OB/GYN from Hurley Medical Center at Michigan State University in Flint, Mich.
“One of the things I value most about obstetrics and gynecology is the opportunity to care for women from adolescence through menopause and every stage in between,” Samra said.
In addition to obstetrics, he offers care for pelvic floor conditions, such as prolapse and urinary incontinence.
He is trained in robotics that allow minimally invasive surgical options with smaller incisions and faster recovery.
To schedule an appointment, call 541-667-3801 or visit gshealth.org.
Hermiston family medicine doctor
Dr. Joshua Stanfield, a board-certified family medicine and osteopathic medicine doctor, has joined Good Shepherd Primary Care at 600 N.W. 11th St. in Hermiston, Ore.
He earned his doctor of osteopathic medicine from Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences in Yakima. He completed his residency at the Central Washington Family Medicine Residency in Yakima and furthered his training with a maternal child fellowship at the Southern New Mexico Family Medicine Residency Program in Las Cruces, NM.
Stanfield is board certified by both the American Board of Family Medicine and American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians.
“I started my medical career here locally as an Army medic at the Umatilla Chemical Depot, so it feels wonderful to return to practice in this community,” he said.
He offers comprehensive care for patients of all ages and also will be working closely with the Family Birth Center team.
“My philosophy of care is to be here to help you on your journey,” Stanfield said. “Occasionally we lose sight of our health or where we are in life. I am here to help you stay on track.”
To schedule an appointment, call 541-567-5305 or visit www.gshealth.org.
Hermiston pediatrician
Dr. Madalina Mindrut, a board-certified pediatrician has joined Good Shepherd Pediatrics at 600 N.W. 11th St. in Hermiston, Ore.
She completed her doctor of medicine from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Ill., and her pediatric residency from Advocate Lutheran General Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge, Ill. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
With 16 years of experience serving patients from newborns up to age 26, Mindrut emphasizes a holistic approach to care.
“I enjoy conducting regular well-child visits to discuss developmental milestones and addressing specific health concerns, whether it’s a fever, behavioral challenges or other issue, she said. “Collaborating with parents and our treatment team is vital to ensuring every child receives the right treatment plan.”
To schedule an appointment, call 541-667-3740 or go to gshealth.org/good-shepherd-medical-group/pediatrics.