We often offer worthwhile news and events that help our patients. Since we update topics and the event calendar every month, please check back regularly for information that may be useful to you. 
 

June 21-26, 2010
Dr. Laguna attends the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in Las Vegas, NV

May 26-27, 2010
Drs. Benn, Pierce, Laguna, Melissa Dvorak, PA-C and Phil Croag, PA-C attend and present clinical cases at Bariatric Education Days at University of Minnesota


May 7, 2010
Surgical Consultants physicians present at the 4th Annual Vascular Nursing Conference

April 13-14, 2010
Dr. Roland attends "Endovascular Treatment of Chronic Occlusions" at University of California San Francisco


Weight Loss Surgery Information Sessions
Drs. Benn, Pierce and Laguna present monthly weight loss surgery information sessions. Sessions include a discussion of the history of weight loss surgery, surgery qualifications, surgery risks and benefits, as well as information on the weight loss surgery program itself. To register, call 952-915-8626. Call early to reserve a spot, as registration is limited. For more information click here. All sessions will held in the Fairview Southdale Hospital Au Fait Room.

Upcoming Informational Sessions – 2010

  • Friday, June 18, 1–2:30 pm
  • Tuesday June 29, 6–7:30 pm
  • Friday, July 9, 1-2:30 pm
  • Thursday, July, 15 6-7:30 pm
  • Friday, July 23, 1-2:30 pm
  • Tuesday, July 27, 6-7:30 pm
  • Friday, August 6, 1-2:30 pm
  • Thursday, August 12, 6-7:30 pm
  • Friday, August 20, 1-2:30 pm
  • Tuesday, August 31, 6-7:30 pm
  • Friday, September 10, 1-2:30 pm
  • Thursday, September 16, 6-7:30 pm
  • Friday, September 24, 1-2:30 pm
  • Monday, September 27, 6-7:30 pm
  • Friday, October 8, 1-2:30 pm
  • Wednesday, October 13, 6-7:30 pm
  • Friday, October 22, 1-2:30 pm
  • Friday, November 5, 1-2:30 pm
  • Friday, November 12, 6-7:30 pm
  • Friday, November 19, 1-2:30 pm
  • Tuesday, November 30, 6-7:30 pm
  • Thursday, December 9, 6-7:30 pm
  • Friday, December 17, 1-2:30 pm
  • Tuesday, December 28, 6-7:30 pm

Support Group Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Fairview Southdale Hospital.

In Case of Inclement Weather  A cancellation decision will be made by 5:00 p.m..  Call 952-915-8626 to learn if a meeting has been canceled.

November 20, 2009
Drs. Benn and Laguna participate in the Upper Midewest Bariatric Forum at the Hyatt Regency Hotel

November 2009
Dr. Nowak attends a Mayo Clinic course on Radioactive Seed Implantation for Localization of Breast Lesions

October 11-14, 2009
Drs. Benn, Pierce and Laguna attend the American College of Surgeons Convention. 

October 5, 2009
Dr. Benn presents at Fairview Red Wing Medical Center, sharing Fairview Southdale Weight Loss Surgery program’s team-based approach to life-changing procedures.  
September 24, 2009
Dr. Nicholson presents "Causes and Treatments for Varicose and Spider Vein" at Fairview Southdale Hospital 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Registration required Call 612-672-7272.

September 1, 2009
Surgical Consultants welcomes Michael Galle, M.D.

June 2009
Dr. Laguna and Dr. Pierce have completed training in and now offer Single Port Laparoscopy at Fairview Southdale Hospital.

May 23, 2009
Dr. Nicholson presents Causes and Treatment of Varicose and Spider Veins at the Third annual Women’s Health Luncheon Series presented by Fairview Southdale Hospital and Galleria, Thursday, April 23, 2009, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.  This is the first of three luncheons designed for women who are interested in taking care of themselves with education, conversation and a splash of fashion. Join us at CRAVE in the newly enclosed patio, $35/person, limited reservations available by calling Galleria at 952-925-4321. 100% of event proceeds go to Fairview Foundation. Upcoming 2009 Women's Healthy Luncheons are scheduled for Thursday, August 27 and Thursday, October 15.

November 7, 2008
Dr. Nicholson and the Vein Solutions staff attend the Women Venture Conference at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

October 1, 2008
Surgical Consultants and Fairview join together as one organization, expanding Fairview’s surgical service options and benefiting patients in many ways. The integration lays the groundwork for a surgical services division at Fairview that allows Surgical Consultants to work in collaboration with physicians at the University of Minnesota. Surgical Consultants and Fairview have a long history of working together and share a commitment to providing the highest quality of care in a patient-centered environment. 

June 21 & 22, 2008
Dr. C. Phifer Nicholson will be attending the National Vein Solutions Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.
 
June 15 - 20, 2008
Drs. Benn and Pierce will attend the 25th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons in Washington D.C.
 
June 12, 2008
Dr. Paul L. Benn will give a talk entitled "Weight Loss Surgery" at the Fairview Oxboro Clinic at 12 noon on Thursday, June 12th. 
 
April 8 & 9, 2008
Dr. Roland attended advanced endovascular training at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. 
 
April 3 & 4, 2008
Drs. Laguna, Pierce and Bailey attended the 2008 National Hernia Symposium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event is designed to provide general surgeons with a comprehensive view of all the latest topics and techniques in hernia repair.