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Dr. Sydney Vail - Surgery

Dr. Sydney Vail, MD, FACS, FABC, is a District Medical Group physician and the Chairman for the Department of Surgery at Valleywise Health Medical Center and an Associate Professor at the Creighton University School of Medicine as well as the University of Arizona Medical School – Phoenix Campus. He is an active clinical surgeon and educator and provides outreach education and presentations across the United States with a focus on wound ballistics, tactical medicine, disaster preparedness and medical/surgical ethics.

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Medical Myths Debunked: The Truth Behind 18 Common Health Misconceptions
Medical Myths Debunked: The Truth Behind 18 Common Health Misconceptions
How many of the old wives’ tales you know are actually true? In this article, we’re debunking medical myths and common health misconceptions.
How to Stop Severe Bleeding: Emergency First Aid Tips
How to Stop Severe Bleeding: Emergency First Aid Tips
Learn essential first aid tips and how to stop severe bleeding in the case of a medical emergency.
Elective Surgeries During the COVID-19 Pandemic – What You Need to Know
Elective Surgeries During the COVID-19 Pandemic – What You Need to Know
Arizona hospitals are now permitting elective surgeries to take place – but what exactly does that entail?
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