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Caring Relationships Designed to Stand the Test of Time
Christie Clinic is committed to working with referring physicians to ensure the best possible care and experience for your patients. A complete list of Christie Clinic specialists is available online at www.christieclinic.com/referring-physicians. Or please contact me directly if I can be of assistance in any way to you or your staff during the referral process.
Jim Pound,
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Neurologist Joins Christie Clinic Staff
Christie Clinic welcomes Dr. Aamer Habib to its Department of Neurology.
Dr. Habib specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system. He performs EMG/Nerve conduction studies for the diagnosis of diseases of nerves, muscles, cervical and lumbosacral spine diseases (neck and back radiculopathic pain) and neuromuscular junction disorders (Myasthenia Gravis). Dr. Habib injects botox for spasticity and muscle spasms due to stroke, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy and for cervical dystonia and chronic migraine.
Contact Dr. Habib at 217.366.1266.
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Download a Referring Provider & Services Directory
As one of the largest physician-owned, multi-specialty group practices in Illinois, Christie Clinic's medical practice includes 35 specialties and more than 60 specialists.
Download a provider directory here or view it online at www.christieclinic.com/ referringphysicians. |
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Specialty Spotlight: Developmental Pediatrics
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Illinois is home to only four board certified neurodevelopmental pediatricians and Christie Clinic is very proud to have one of them on staff. Dr. Joseph Keeley, who sees patients at Christie Clinic on Windsor in Champaign, is a developmental pediatrician specializing in neurodevelopmental consultations, evaluating and treating children with a variety of developmental problems including ADHD, autistic spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, and cognitive disorders.
Holding certificates in both neurodevelopmental pediatrics and general pediatrics, Dr. Keeley works closely with referring physicians, parents and children as a partner in caring for a child's health and development. Children referred to Dr. Keeley include premature infants, children with birth defects or syndromes such as Down Syndrome, and those who are not talking or walking, are motor delayed or missing key development milestones. Reach Dr. Keeley at 217.366.1257. |
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Minimally Invasive da Vinci Robotic Surgical System Offers Significant Advantages
The da Vinci® SHD™ Surgical System is a tremendous advancement in minimally invasive robotic surgery and a number of Christie Clinic physicians are now performing procedures using the state-of-the-art systems available at Provena Covenant and Carle Hospitals.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists Michael Smith, MD, and Sarah Young, MD have recently been named Champaign's only designated proctors on the da Vinci system. Dr. Smith is one of the most experienced surgeons with this technology within a 60 mile radius of Champaign. As proctors, Drs. Smith and Young teach and assist their colleagues in this community, on how to perform robotic gynecologic surgery utilizing the da Vinci® equipment. Dr. Smith has been using the da Vinci Surgical System since 2008 and has performed more than 100 hysterectomies using the da Vinci.
Dr. Keith Haug, Head of Christie Clinic's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Urologist Eric Helfer are also trained on the da Vinci System.
"The technology is truly remarkable because it allows the physician such precise accuracy during procedures and allows us as surgeons to avoid a large abdominal incision in almost every case," said Dr. Smith. "Once I became fully trained on the equipment, I wanted all patients to have the option of da Vinci assisted hysterectomies because of the immense benefits it provides."
The da Vinci System has several unique features designed to provide clinical benefits and efficiency, including:
Superior visual clarity of tissue and anatomy
Surgical dexterity and precision far greater than even the human hand
Updated and simplified user interface to enhance OR efficiency
Capability to allow any new technology to integrate with the system
These technological advancements paired with experienced Christie Clinic surgeons provide unparalleled precision, dexterity and control that enable a minimally invasive approach for many complex surgical procedures like hysterectomies and colorectal procedures. |
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