Heat Event Shines Spotlight on Safety

Summer may be about over, but triple-digit temperatures are still pretty common.

A coalition of kids’ safety advocates staged a demonstration last week at Carousel Mall to remind parents about keeping their child safe from being left behind in a hot car. The coalition is made up of Safe Kids Inland Empire, Children’s Network County of San Bernardino, First 5 San Bernardino, San Bernardino County Fire Department, San Bernardino County Sheriff and Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital.

During the demonstration, fire and police officials responded to a simulated emergency of a child being left inside a car, where temperatures reached over 150 degrees in minutes. Authorities urge parents and others to take steps to keep children safe by taking steps to remind them to take the kids out when they exit the car, such as leaving cell phones or purses in the backseat.

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Some new hires and movements among physicians at Loma Linda University Medical Center:

The Department of Ophthalmology is pleased to welcome Dr. Charles Kim.

Dr. Kim is a fellowship-trained orbital and oculoplastic surgeon specializing in medical and surgical conditions that affect the orbit, eyelids and tear duct system. Dr. Kim has a special interest in the medical and surgical management of thyroid eye disease or Graves disease. Dr. Kim grew up in Texas and obtained his undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley.

After graduating from the Texas A&M College of Medicine, Dr. Kim served five years active duty as a Naval Flight Surgeon for helicopter and jet squadrons and was honorably discharged as a Lieutenant Commander. Dr. Kim completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Pittsburgh, where he served as chief resident and received the honor of Most Outstanding Senior Resident. Additionally, he completed a fellowship in orbital and oculoplastic surgery at Allegheny General Hospital.

The Department of Dermatology is pleased to welcome Dr. Shawna McCarty.

Dr. McCarty received her medical degree from the Loma Linda University in 2007 and completed her Dermatology Residency in 2011.

Dr. Ihab Dorotta has been appointed to the position of Surgical Intensive Care Unit Medical Director. Dr. Dorotta has been working with SICU leadership for many years.

He brings a wealth of experience that will be an asset as the Surgical Intensive Care Unit continues to provide quality and cutting-edge patient care.

Dr. Carlos Garberoglio has been named Chief of Surgery for Loma Linda University Medical Center. In this role, Dr. Garberoglio oversees the Surgical Services for all Loma Linda University Medical Center facilities.

Dr. Garberoglio brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this position. He is the Chair of the Department of Surgery in the LLU School of Medicine. 

Previously, he served as the Clinical Director of the Department of Surgery at the City of Hope Cancer Center, and was also the Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology here at Loma Linda University for more than a decade.

Dr. Garberoglio takes over this role from Dr. Subhas Gupta. Dr. Gupta has done an outstanding job in this role over the last two years, and he will continue on in his duties as Chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery in the LLU School of Medicine. 

We are truly grateful for his analytical rigor, collaborative leadership, and passion for patient safety expressed throughout his tenure.

The Department of Neurosurgery is pleased to welcome Dr. Kiarash Golshani.

Dr. Golshani attended UC Irvine, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He received his medical degree at Oregon Health Sciences University and remained at that location for neurosurgery residency training.

After completing residency training, he attended Duke University in North Carolina, where he recently completed a 2-year fellowship in Neuro Interventional Radiology.

Dr. Golshani specializes in surgical endovascular neuroradiology, and also sees patients with general neurosurgical problems. He joins the faculty at Loma Linda University School of Medicine as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Radiology. He is eligible for American Board of Neurological Surgery certification.

The Department of Family Medicine is pleased to welcome Dr. Carla Toms.

Dr. Toms is a graduate of Keck School of Medicine at USC and completed her residency in Family Medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in 2011. Additionally, she completed a residency in Pathology at USC in 2006 and has worked as the Deputy Medical Examiner for Los Angeles County.

A native Californian, Dr. Toms joined our group Aug. 1, to see patients in the faculty practice and participate in the education of future physicians. She brings with her a determined, compassionate, honest approach to medicine and a strong desire to teach and heal.

The Department of Family Medicine is pleased to welcome Dr. Jeffrey Kim.

Dr. Kim is a graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed his residency in Family Medicine at University of Michigan Health System in 2011. He joined our group Aug. 1, 2011, to see patients in the faculty practice and participate in the education of future physicians. 

With a friendly, laid back yet conscientious bedside manner, Dr. Kim quickly endears himself to the wide variety of patients he cares for. Born in Salem, Va., Dr. Kim grew up in a small town and values being involved in his community. In his spare time he can be caught playing guitar, reading, or enjoying photography. 

The Department of Family Medicine is pleased to welcome Dr. David Ward.

Dr. Ward is a graduate of Loma Linda University School of Medicine and the Loma Linda University Family Medicine Residency Program. We are thrilled he has chosen to stay with us as a family medicine faculty physician. 

Since July 18, 2011, he has been seeing patients in the faculty practice and participating in the education of future residents. In addition to caring for patients of all ages, Dr. Ward has special interest in young families and women’s health. His warmth, energy and positive personality quickly endear him to patients, staff and fellow physicians. 

Apart from his medical pursuits, Dr. Ward enjoys everything active in the California sunshine and traveling with his wife. 

The Department of Urology is pleased to announce the addition of David A. Hadley, MD, specializing in Reconstructive Urology.

Dr. Hadley graduated from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 2005. He completed his residency in Urology at University of Utah in June 2010. Subsequently, he completed a Fellowship at the University of Colorado in Reconstructive Urology (2011). He is a member of the American Urologic Association. His areas of interest include reconstructive urology, neurogenic bladder, bladder substitution, and male and female incontinence.