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from the Publisher Austin W Cathleen Lane PUBLISHER Austin CLANE@MDNEWS.COM (210) 859-1232 Publisher: Cathleen Lane Managing Editor: Ed Lammon ELCOME TO THE latest issue of MD News Austin! Once again, physicians from Austin's medical community are on the leading edge of technol- ogy. Just this past December, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Intuitive Surgical, Inc.'s Single-Site robotic instrumentation for gallbladder removal. The Austin Diagnostic Clinic's (ADC's) Francis Buzad, M.D., FACS, was among the first physicians in the country to receive certification in single-site robotic cholecystectomy, and ADC's surgeons are the only ones in the Austin area offering the procedure. This month, our cover story offers an in-depth look at this newly approved procedure from both the physician's and the patient's perspectives. Also in this issue, we'll hear updates from local physi- cians who are actively working to take Austin's health care community to the next level and receive valuable information from business professionals who specialize in health care to help you with managing your practice. WHAT'S YOUR STORY? Do you have a compelling story to tell? Let us know! Find out how you can be a part of the next issue of MD News Austin and reach physicians in Travis, Hays, Williamson, Bastrop and Caldwell counties. Here's to your health! Cathleen Lane MD News is an informative and inspirational medium for communication within the Austin medical community, encouraging better patient care. DOES OUR CONTENT MATCH UP WITH YOUR PRACTICE NEEDS? Go to www.mdnews.com/survey and take our quick survey to tell us. All responses will be kept strictly confidential, and respondents' input will be used to guide content in future issues of MD News. 4 | Austin MD NEWS ■ MDNEWS.COM Contributing Writers: Dr. Thomas B. Coopwood; Dr. Truman J. Milling Jr., FACEP; J. Leo Muñoz, CPA, CFF, CFE; Eric Weatherford President and Chief Executive Officer: Charles DallAcqua Chief Operating Officer: Tony Young Chief Creative Officer: J. Kevin Tugman Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Chief Technology Officer: Chris Rushing Executive Publisher: Doug Dauray Vice President, Operations B2B: Carrie Dierks In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Market Development Manager: Ashley Barnett Designer: Michael Simmons Creative Services: Maggie Behringer, Michael Ferguson, Travis Knight, Maggie Neff, Kimmi Patterson, David Smith, Emily Young Production: Allison Fincher, Kelsey McAuliffe Financial Services: April Charlton, Doug Condra, Lori Elliott Audience Development: Mitzi Brock, Debbie Dodski MD News is published by True North Custom Media 735 Broad Street, Suite 708 Chattanooga, TN 37402 (423) 266-3234 | www.truenorthcustom.com Although every precaution is taken to ensure accuracy of published materials, MD News cannot be held responsible for opinions expressed or facts supplied by its authors. Copyright 2012, True North Custom Media. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. POSTMASTER: Please send notices on Form 3579 to 735 Broad Street, Suite 708, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Advertise in MD News For more information on advertising in the MD News Austin edition, call Publisher Cathleen Lane at (210) 859-1232 or e-mail clane@mdnews.com. Contact Information Send press releases and all other information related to this local edition of MD News to clane@mdnews.com or via fax to (210) 859-1233. 05-728 05-731