Las Vegas Complex Surgical Specialists

No one likes to talk about colore**al cancer. But if you’re 45 or older, experts recommend that you get regular screenings. Start with these screening guidelines from Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, part of our larger health network.

Colore**al cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States (excluding skin cancers), according to the American Cancer Society. In its early stages, colore**al cancer often has no symptoms – that’s why screening is so important. Talk to your doctor about which screening test is right for you.

Talk to your P*P to discuss screening guidelines and if you're a candidate.

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If you’re thinking about ways to become a healthier you in 2024, consider the health screenings you might need. Is lung cancer screening one of them? If you’re not sure, take a look at these screening guidelines from Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, part of our larger health network.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lung cancer is most common type of cancer in both men and women (not counting skin cancer), and the leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. The CDC also reports that most people with lung cancer don’t have symptoms until the disease is in its later stages. But there’s good news: Regular screenings can find lung cancer early, when it’s most treatable.

Talk to your P*P about screening and learn more: https://bit.ly/3FGMStN

Congratulations to Dr. Garrett Friedman, who this week performed his 500th robotic-assisted surgery! Dr. Friedman is a dual board-certified colon and re**al surgeon and a nationally recognized expert in minimally invasive colore**al surgery.

MountainView Hospital’s Las Vegas Institute for Robotic Surgery is a Center of Excellence, an accreditation from the Surgical Review Corporation. The hospital continues to be a leader in robotic-assisted surgery technology, not only training surgeons from around the country, but bringing the latest in surgical care to the Las Vegas community.

Read more about robotic surgery on our website:
https://mountainview-hospital.com/specialties/robotic-surgery

As part of HCA Healthcare, the Las Vegas community is connected to something bigger which means more resources, solutions and possibilities for all. It's a busy season for many and it's nice to know you can get the urgent care you need from the comfort of home.

CareNow Urgent Care offers Virtual Care. It's simple and easy! In just a few quick steps, you can video chat with a provider without having to leave the house. Visit https://bit.ly/3RCmrwk to speak with a provider today.

If experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

We recently shared a milestone surgery that our very own, Dr. Matthew Selleck performed. Checkout the story of his patient, Hugh Smyers who received the first Whipple surgery in Las Vegas using a robotic system.

This was a very complex surgery that can take anywhere from five to eight hours and can require a lengthy stay.

“I expected a long recovery with a lot of pain however I woke up with next to no pain,” noted Smyers. “I was feeling well enough that I took my first walk the next day, only 18 hours after the operation,” said Smyers. “I was released to go home after only four days after my surgery”.

Thank you, Dr. Selleck for the world-class care being offered right here in Las Vegas!

Patient Testimonials Hugh Smyers was enjoying a relaxing day on the water, fishing in May of this year when unbeknownst to him, he would be visiting a local emergency room days later.  Smyers typically avoids medical appointments and hospitals but he endured two full days of excruciating pain before finally seeking hel...

Our city has experienced a heinous tragedy. Our prayers are with our community as we all work to heal and recover from this unspeakable event.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the first responders whose heroic actions exemplify courage and selflessness.

Our hearts go out to the victims and their families of this senseless event, we stand in solidarity, offering our deepest condolences, strength and unwavering support.

Happy Hanukkah to our patients, our community and across the globe. Today we celebrate bringing light into a sometimes dark world. Happy Holidays and Happy Festival of Lights to all.

If frigid temps are taking hold where you live or visit this holiday season, it's a good time to review winter safety tips. Older adults are especially vulnerable as they have a higher risk of health problems and weather-related injuries. Keep the season fun and festive with these pointers.

The holidays are all about giving from the heart. But have you heard of holiday heart syndrome? Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, a few overindulgences can put your heart at risk including; binge drinking, over-consumption of fatty meals filled with salt, caffeine and added stress.

Symptoms may include:
-heart palpitations including fluttering, or beating hard or fast
-an irregular or slow heartbeat
-feeling of pauses in between heartbeats
-chest pain, shortness of breath, light-headedness

If you you suspect your experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

This summer, Dr. Matthew Selleck successfully performed a complicated pancreatic surgery for the first time, robotically. This surgery is called a “Whipple”. This isn't the first "first" for Dr. Selleck, a Las Vegas native. He also performed the first hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) surgery, a surgical procedure to treat abdominal cancer as well as a robotic procedure to treat esophageal cancer.

Dr. Selleck returned to his hometown in 2021 to start Las Vegas Complex Surgical Specialists along with his partner Dr. Garrett Friedman. We couldn't be more delighted he's here making a huge impact on our city's health and wellbeing.

Congrats on another tremendous milestone!

Read the full announcement here: https://bit.ly/484S72V

To make testing convenient this season, the U.S. government is once again offering free at-home COVID-19 rapid tests. Each U.S. household can now place an order to receive four tests, which will ship directly to homes. Test results are available within 30 minutes, and no lab drop-off is required.

To place your order, visit https://bit.ly/3N3sjvJ

If you ordered COVID-19 tests previously, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration may have extended the expiration date. Before throwing away a test that shows an "expired" date on the box, check here: https://bit.ly/3RgKIrs

CareNow Urgent Care, part of our HCA Healthcare family, is here to take care of your healthcare needs – and your family’s. Why leave the comfort of your own home if you don’t have to? Virtual Care* brings the quality care you need, directly to you. Use Web Check-In® to secure your spot in line and receive a link to your virtual telehealth visit. Visit https://bit.ly/40Nj2NY to get started today!

We have 18 convenient locations around Southern Nevada if you'd prefer an in-person visit.

If you're experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.

Still needing your flu shot? ? Our urgent care clinics, CareNow Urgent Care, part of our HCA Healthcare network, are now offering flu shots to help you fend off the flu.

To find one of the 18 CareNow clinics in Southern Nevada near you, visit:
https://www.carenow.com/locations/ #/clinic-locator

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in America, according to the American Lung Association. But if you’re at risk for lung cancer, there’s good news: Screening can detect lung cancer early, when you have the best chance of being cured.

Not sure if you should get screened? If you smoked, consider taking the American Lung Association’s risk quiz. It can help you find out if you should talk to your doctor about screening.

Get details and start the quiz here: https://bit.ly/3uaDe01

Dr. Selleck speaking to the community about the great care being offered at LVCSS.

Dr. Matthew Selleck, surgical oncologist at MountainView’s Las Vegas Complex Surgical Specialists spoke today to a packed house at Sun City Summerlin about cancer, prevention and screenings.

During Nurse Practitioner Week, we are proud to celebrate our advanced practice providers. Each day, our expert nurse practitioners (NPs) assess patients, order and interpret tests, make diagnoses and provide treatment — including prescribing medication.

To the more than 355,000 NPs across the nation within our larger HCA Healthcare network, thank you for your positive contributions to increase access to high quality care. We are grateful for your clinical expertise, leadership and all that you do to improve the health of patients in your community.

On this Veterans Day — a day to honor those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and their families — we extend a heartfelt thank you for their selfless sacrifice.

We join our HCA Healthcare family in recognizing the positive impact veterans have on our communities through their service in and outside of our care sites. HCA Healthcare is proud to have thousands of military colleagues, having hired more than 55,000 veterans, active duty personnel and military spouses since 2012.

Our military colleagues truly exemplify our mission: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.

During Imaging Technologies Week, we are proud to recognize the vital work of our radiologic and imaging professionals within our organization and our community partners we work with. The weeklong celebration commemorates the discovery of the X-ray by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen in November of 1895. Today, the work of radiologic and other imaging technologists across our larger network at HCA Healthcare helps to give clinicians a clear picture of what’s going on inside a patient’s body.

We’re grateful for your compassion, dedication and the vital role you play in delivering safe, accurate care to our patients. Thank you for showing us the way!

We are proud to be a part of HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services comprising 182 hospitals and approximately 2,000 ambulatory sites of care in 20 states and the U.K. This year, we are proud to celebrate alongside our Urgent Care colleagues as they recognize two major milestones: more than 300 clinics nationwide and 30 years of urgent care service to our communities.

With each new clinic, our colleagues are able to support more patients with convenient, quality care when and where they need it and connect them to our broader healthcare network when a higher level of care is needed.

If you're looking for after hours or weekend care for you or your family's needs, know we have a network of 18 CareNow Urgent Care locations near you in Southern Nevada. Visit: https://bit.ly/3QO4t9K for location information.

At our practice and across HCA Healthcare, we are committed to bringing you our best by providing high-quality, safe and equitable care to everyone who needs it, every day. Supported by our mission and our values, we strive to deliver healthcare compassionately and to act with integrity in our interactions with our patients, communities and each other.

During Corporate Compliance and Ethics Week, celebrated November 5 – 11, we are proud to recognize our dedicated colleagues who help make our practice and organization a great place to work and receive care.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment to the care and improvement of human life!

Happy Nevada Day!