This month, we welcome our eighth provider to the practice. Dr. Susan Stegman has been practicing internal medicine in Greater Cincinnati since 1996, and has served as an independent medical examiner and as assistant medical director and physician consultant for several insurance companies. She has a particular research interest in women's heart disease. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Dr. Stegman earned her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed her residency at The Christ Hospital.

Dr. Stegman, as well as Dr. Miller and certified nurse practitioner Anna Fox, who joined us last year, are currently accepting new patients. If you are happy with your care at Lisa Larkin, MD, & Associates, we welcome and appreciate the opportunity to care for your family and friends.

Those wishing to schedule an appointment should contact our office at 513.271.5111 or officeinfo@lisalarkinmd.com. For more information on our providers, visit us online at www.lisalarkinmd.com.

Don't miss this month's free health and wellness lectures at the Cincinnati Sports Club! Join us on Tuesday, March 16, for "Riding the wave of fluctuating midlife hormones: A guide to help you navigate the journey," presented by Dr. Larkin; followed by "We are what we eat: Using nutrition to treat disease and prevent illness," presented by integrative medicine specialist Dr. Josefa Rangel.
 
And mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 6, when endocrinologist Dr. Amanda Denney and clinical dietitian Lisa Andrews will discuss medical and lifestyle interventions for diabetes management. For details, see the sidebar of this newsletter.
 
To sign up, speak with a staff member. To view a complete list of lecture dates and topics, visit us online at www.lisalarkinmd.com.

Shows like Extreme Makeover and Dr. 90201 may make for entertaining television, but they don't accurately portray the reality of plastic surgery. In fact, plastic surgery is a lot less glamorous than you think. Check out these five common myths, debunked:
 
1.     Plastic surgery is for the "rich and famous." In fact, most patients are working middle class, with the vast majority having total annual household incomes less than $90,000.
2.     Plastic surgery is for the "vain." In fact, most patients have one troublesome area that has affected their self-image for years or have a portion of their face or body that has been altered with aging, pregnancy or weight change.
3.     Only plastic surgeons perform cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. In fact, there are no regulations as to which physicians can perform plastic surgery.
4.     Extreme makeovers are the norm. In fact, most patients have just one particular area that bothers them.
5.     Plastic surgery is rare. In fact, many procedures are minimally invasive and are performed very frequently in the office.
 
Dr. Lied is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in body contouring, facial rejuvenation, breast reconstruction and oncoplastic surgery - the reshaping and rebuilding of the breast, concurrent with cancer removal. Her practice, Lied Plastic Surgery, is located in our building on Red Bank.
 
FREE CONSULTATION! Curious about breast or body contouring? Enjoy a complimentary consultation with Dr. Lied during the month of March or April. Call 513.272.1999 today to schedule.