TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dr. James Lefler recently joined Florida Hospital Tampa as the
co-director of the stroke program and resident expert in neurovascular
and neurointerventional radiology at the Florida Hospital Tampa
Neuroscience Institute. Board certified in Radiology, Dr. Lefler is also
trained in a new specialty known as Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology
(ESN). Using the latest minimally invasive techniques, he treats
patients with neurovascular disease of the head, brain, neck, and spine,
as well as those who suffer from intracranial aneurysms, arteriovenous
malformation (AVM), and acute stroke.
"Minimally invasive techniques were developed to treat patients when
conventional brain treatment modalities were not available or surgical
brain techniques failed," shared Dr. Lefler. "The new specialty of
Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology has grown by leaps and bounds due
to advances in computer technology and microcatheters, which assist the
radiologist in navigating the blood vessels of the brain. With this new
technology, I am able to successfully treat patients who were previously
considered too ill to undergo a procedure involving the vessels of the
head and neck."
At Florida Hospital Tampa, minimally invasive brain procedures on the
brain are performed in a designated room featuring the latest bi-plane
technology. The neurointerventional radiologist has the ability to look
at the brain, arteries and spine in two and three dimensions. This
state-of-the-art technology is safer and faster than traditional
intervention allowing physicians to treat patients who are in the throes
of a stroke. When bi-plane intervention can be accomplished, patients
typically experience a shorter length of stay, and their risk of
permanent disabilities is lowered.
"Well-trained in neurointerventional radiology, Dr. Lefler is a great
addition to our Neuroscience Institute and rounds out our neuroscience
program at Florida Hospital Tampa," said John Harding, President and CEO
of Florida Hospital Tampa. "He is passionate about caring for his
patients, and offering the latest state-of-the-art treatment options to
them."
"Dr. Lefler's expertise helps elevate the level of care we are able to
provide in our Neuroscience Institute and it complements our renowned
cardiovascular program at Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Institute by
enabling delivery of more comprehensive care," added Brigitte Shaw,
chief operating officer at Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Institute.
In 1993, Lefler graduated from The University of South Florida's medical
school and then completed his internship and residency in Diagnostic
Radiology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He then went to the
University of California, San Francisco for a fellowship in Diagnostic
Neuroradiology and Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology. Dr.
Lefler was born and raised in Tampa, Florida.
About Florida Hospital Tampa
Florida Hospital Tampa is a not-for-profit 475-bed tertiary hospital
specializing in cardiovascular medicine, orthopaedics, women's services,
pediatrics, neuroscience, oncology, endocrinology, bariatrics, wound
healing, sleep medicine, general medicine and surgery. Also located at
Florida Hospital Tampa is the renowned Florida Hospital Pepin Heart
Institute, a recognized leader in cardiovascular disease prevention,
diagnosis, treatment and leading-edge research. Part of the Adventist
Health System, Florida Hospital is a leading health network comprised of
22 hospitals throughout the state. For more information, visit www.ElevatingHealthCare.org.
About Florida Hospital Tampa Neuroscience Institute
The Neuroscience Institute at Florida Hospital Tampa specializes in
neurovascular diseases of the head, brain, neck, and spine using the
latest minimally invasive techniques. Our dedicated stroke team includes
neurointerventional radiologists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, emergency
physicians, and certified registered nurses who coordinate care from
triage to diagnosis, treatment and recovery. The Neuroscience Institute
also complements the cardiovascular program at Florida Hospital Pepin
Heart Institute by enabling delivery of more comprehensive care.
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