Todd G. Campbell, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. Campbell special interests include; laparoscopy, female and pediatric urology, urologic oncology and the treatment of kidney stones. Dr. Campbell uses the da Vinci surgical robot for prostate surgeries and performed the first robotic adrenalectomy at St. John Hospital and Medical Center.
Benjamin S. Chen, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Juan R. Frontera, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. J. Rene Frontera, MD, is an associate physician in the Michigan Institute of Urology, which he joined in 2001. He has been board certified in the specialty of urology by the American Board of Urology since 1994 and is experienced in all areas of adult urology. Dr. Frontera has developed a special interest in the areas of minimally invasive surgery, endourology and urinary stone disease as well as lower urinary tract trauma and reconstruction and has published articles, chapters and lectured in these fields. He has been a member of the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons performing Laparoscopic Urology Surgery since 1991. Dr. Frontera is a member of the following organizations: American Urological Association, American Urological Association North Central Section, Michigan State Medical Society, Wayne County Medical Society, American Medical Association, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Endourologic society and the Latin American College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Dr. Frontera attended medical school at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. He did a one year internship in General Surgery followed by two more years of surgery residency at
Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Frontera then completed his Urology Residency at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.
After finishing his urologic training Dr. Frontera became Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology at WSU where he joined the teaching faculty as a full time staff. During his tenure at WSU he also served as Director of the Endourology and the Urologic Trauma sections of the Department of Urology. In 1997 he left the department to join private practice.
He is board certified in the specialty of urology by the American Board of Urology.
Dr. Frontera has developed a special interest in the areas of minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, endourology and urinary stone disease as well as lower urinary tract trauma and reconstruction. Additi
Steven D. Harrington, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Steven Harrington, MD, has been a leader in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at St. John Hospital and Medical Center since 1988. He has been at the forefront of new procedures in cardiovascular surgery including minimally invasive surgery that dramatically reduces scarring and improves recovery time for patients undergoing the procedure. He was the first physician in the state and one of the first in the country to use the Port-Access, minimally invasive surgery procedure using video-assisted cameras to repair or replace malfunctioning heart valves. Unlike traditional surgery that necessitates a 12-15 inch incision through the breastbone, Port-Access allows surgeons to operate through a small incision, or port, about 2 inches long. This allows repairing or replacing diseased valves without separating the ribs. The result includes less pain for the patient and a quicker recovery.
Dr. Harrington received his medical degree from Wayne State University and has been trained in robotic assisted surgery for cardiovascular and thoracic treatment as well as numerous other advanced procedures for cardiovascular and thoracic disease.
Dr. Harrington was recognized by Hour Detroit magazine as a Top Doc in cardiovascular surgery in 2007 and 2008.
Abdelkader A. Hawasli, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. Hawasli is board certified in general surgery since 1986. He is the director of Laparoscopic Surgery and the Minimally Invasive Surgery Center at St. John Hospital. He was the president of Michigan Society of General Surgeons and the president of the Michigan Chapter of the American Society of General Surgeons. He has been voted a "Top Doctor" several times by Detroit Monthly and Hour Magazine. Dr. Hawasli has been on the teaching staff at St. John Hospital since 1985.
Dr. Hawasli pioneered laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder in 1989. Since then he has been on the leading edge of other laparoscopic minimally invasive procedures. He has performed several thousands of such procedures including removal of the gallbladder, appendix, spleen, adrenal gland, colon, and repair of groin hernia, and hiatal hernia. In addition, he has been performing anti-reflux procedures for heartburn (GERD). Dr. Hawasli also brought laparoscopic removal of kidneys for transplant, as well as, laparoscopic Cryo and recently radio-frequency ablation of unresectable liver cancers.
Most recently Dr. Hawasli added the laparoscopic placement of Lap-Band for morbid obesity. The operation is done as an outpatient, is adjustable, reversable, and does not involve any cutting of the stomach. In addition, Dr. Hawasli has interest in minimally invasive endocrine surgery such as removal of the parathyroid.
Dr. Hawasli was recognized in 2004,2005, and 2008 as one of the region's most respected general surgeons in Hour Detroit magazine's annual "Top Docs" ranking.
He is also the director of Laparoscopic Surgery and the Minimally Invasive Surgery Center at St. John Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Hawasli pioneered laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder in 1989. Other minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures he has performed include placement of laparoscopic band placement (Lap-Band) for morbid obesity, sleeve gastrectomy, removal of the gallbladder, appendix, spleen, adrenal gland
Michael D. Mahoney, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Robert T. Morris, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital, St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. Morris is board certified in gynecologic oncology and limits his practice to the management of cancers of the female reproduction system. His practice includes surgical resection, chemotherapy, and clinical research. Dr. Morris was recognized as a "Top Doc" in obstentrics and gynecology by Hour Detroit magazine in 2008.
Paul C. Nehra, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
In 2004 and 2008, Dr. Nehra was named by his peers as one of the area's top obstetricians/gynecologists in Hour Detroit magazine's "Top Docs" survey.
Edward W. Schervish, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. Schervish specializes in laparascopic surgery and conventional surgery for urologic cancers. He has a special interest in the use of clinical trials for treating urologic cancers. Dr. Schervish had a Fellowship specializing in Urologic Cancer Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City from 1989-1991.
Dr. Schervish specializes in the following areas:
- Minimally Invasive surgery
- Urologic Cancer surgery
- Robotic surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery
Dr. Schervish was named one of the Detroit area's top urologists in Hour magazine's 2008 "Top Docs" survey.
Leigh A. Solomon, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Dr. Solomon specializes in Gynecologic Oncology. She provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for women of all ages with endometrial, ovarian, cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. She is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology, and completed fellowship training in Gynecologic Oncology at Wayne State University. She is also proficient in the latest minimally invasive treatment alternatives using robot surgical techniques to appropriate patients to reduce post-operative pain, hospital stays and hasten recovery.
Dinesh J. Telang, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. Telang specializes in female urology, urinary incontinence, pelvic prolapse and prostate cancer. Dr. Telang was named one of the Detroit area's top urologists in Hour magazine's "Top Docs" survey in 2007 and 2008
