■Chimp-attack victim gets approval for face and hand transplants
Charla Nash, whose face and hands were destroyed when a friend's pet chimpanzee attacked her, has passed pre-operative evaluations and is eligible for a face and hand transplant at Brigham and Women's Hospital when a suitable donor is found. Doctors at the Cleveland Clinic previously ruled out Nash as a candidate due to the complexity of her injuries. Surgeons led by plastic surgeon Dr. Bohdan Pomahac at Brigham and Women's are considering whether to perform the hand and face transplants simultaneously, which has been done only once before. The Washington Post/The Associated Press (3/31)
About Me
- E. Bradley Garber MD FACS
- Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
- I was born in New Orleans. I obtained my B.A. degree with Distinction and Phi Beta Kappa Honors from the University of Colorado. I obtained my M.D. degree from L.S.U. Medical Center. I completed a 5 year surgery residency specializing in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery in Denver Colorado. I served in the military and spent two years in Germany at Landstuhl Army Medical Center. From 1983-1985, I trained in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Miami, Florida under world renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Ralph Millard. I have been in solo practice for over 20 years performing cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. I have obtained Board Certification by two boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialities: The Amercian Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery. I have served as President of the Tulsa County Medical Society and Chief of Surgery at St. John Medical Center. It has been an honor and priviledge to provide surgical care to my patients. email: bradgarber@sbcglobal.net