News at MCOR

Raising Awareness: The ChoosePT Initiative

October is Physical Therapy Month! National Physical Therapy Month is celebrated each October by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). APTA created the observance to recognize the impact physical therapists…
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Medical Center Welcomes New Neurology, Endocrinology Specialists

The Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of visiting specialists Dr. Victor Faradji and Dr. Pascual DeSantis. Victor Faradji, M.D., is a board-certified neurologist and practices general adult…
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Medical Center Names New Chief Operating Officer

Please join us in welcoming Christopher Grant to the Medical Center’s leadership team. Grant, former Director of Physician Practice Operations for Baptist Health Medical Group joined the Medical Center team…
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No More Hassles with Holter Monitors

Anyone who has experienced using a Holter monitor (yes, it’s Holter, not “halter”) knows how inconvenient the lead wires can be during daily activities and while trying to sleep. The…
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Relieving the Burden

Back pain is a prevalent and often debilitating condition that can affect daily life. Physical Therapy programs like spinal decompression therapy for herniated disc are non-invasive treatment methods that offer…
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Eight Ways to Love Your Heart

February is American Heart Month, and heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Some risk factors such as genetics and age are beyond your control;…
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MCOR Welcomes New Dermatology Specialist

The Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Mohs Surgeon Peter G. Bittar, M.D., to the Visiting Specialists Program. Dr. Bittar is a double-board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs…
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Lecture Series: Future of Extraordinary Medicine

Please join us at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the Cultural Center Theatre, for a presentation by speaker Bo Boulenger, President and Chief Executive Officer of Baptist Health South…
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Regenerative Medicine at the Medical Center

The Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Visiting Specialist Carlos De La Hoz, M.D., of the Neomedicine Institute, a clinic for longevity medicine, regenerative therapies and stem-cell-based…
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Mental Health: New Visiting Specialists

The Medical Center is pleased to announce additional mental health services with two new providers joining our Visiting Specialists. Kamal Pathak, M.D., is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in sleep, substance…
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