General Practitioners

• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
  Dr. Barré provides specialty care for patients with rheumatologic maladies including, complex autoimmune diseases like Lupus, Sjogren’s, Scleroderma, Vasculitis, and Rheumatoid arthritis; inflammatory conditions like Gout, pseudogout and periodic fever syndromes; Collagen defects and hypermobility syndromes; and osteoporosis and metabolic bone diseases. He enjoys collaborating with his patients and other specialists to achieve a successful treatment plan that allows patients to do the things they care about.
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Sinusitis
• Medical Weight Loss
  Dr. Almeida is director of the new Center for Weight Management at Hawthorn Medical. The Center takes a comprehensive approach to weight loss that includes behavioral techniques, nutritional counseling, physical activity recommendations, and weight loss prescription medication management.
• Rheumatology
  In addition to his clinical training, Dr. Barré has expertise in public health and population management having completed his Leadership Preventive Medicine Residency, and a Master of Public Health degree from Dartmouth College’s Geisel School of Medicine. He has contributed to medical education in Rhode Island, teaching medical students, residents and Rheumatology fellows from Brown University, Boston University and the University of New England. He most recently served as an academic Rheumatologist at Roger Williams Medical Center, affiliated with Boston University.
• Nutritional Counseling
• Pediatric Care
  Hawthorn Medical Associates is pleased to welcome Board Certified Pediatrician Joely Edwards, MD, FAAP, who will soon join the group practice. She will see patients at Hawthorn Pediatrics, 531 Faunce Corner Road, Dartmouth.
• Primary Care
  Patients at Hawthorn Medical Associates have convenient access to exceptional primary care and specialty physicians. With more than 90 providers representing an extensive range of physician specialties, our patients receive improved continuity of care, quicker appointments with specialists, and the highest quality of care for all of their medical needs locally.
• Smoking Cessation
  Dr. Kramer has varied past experiences providing psychotherapy services at Massachusetts General Hospital, Tufts Medical Center, and Wheaton College. In addition to health psychology, she specializes in Latino Mental Health care and has provided psychological services to children and adults in Costa Rica, Ecuador and Nicaragua. She practices in Spanish and English. She particularly enjoys helping people alleviate depression, anxiety, insomnia, and stress, as well as adjust to and manage co-occurring health conditions. She is also committed to assisting people reach their smoking cessation and weight management goals.
• Ear Infections
  Dr. Li treats a wide range of allergic and immunologic disorders in both pediatric (3 months and older) and adult patients. Services include diagnosis and treatment of allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis, allergic skin conditions including eczema and hives, asthma, chronic recurrent ear infection, chronic headache and sinusitis as well as food, drug, venom, latex and vaccine allergies.
• Family Practice
  A member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, she is board certified in Family Medicine and a Certified Medical Examiner for the Department of Transportation. She has experience and interest in helping rehabilitate from injuries and probation of healthy lifestyle through wise food choices and exercise. Dr. Kaleshian is fluent in Spanish and French. Dr Kaleshian is currently seeing new patients.
• Emergency Care
  Hawthorn Medical welcomes Mary D. Fitzhugh, MD, who has joined the group practice. Dr. Fitzhugh is an experienced Emergency Medicine physician who will begin seeing patients at Hawthorn’s Urgent Care Center when it moves to 531 Faunce Corner Road, North Dartmouth, on Monday, November 10.
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Infectious Diseases
  Dr. Karabanow earned his medical degree from the University of Connecticut Health Science Center. After completing an internal medicine residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital/Clinics, Dr. Karabanow held positions as a primary care physician and hospitalist. He has also held several global health positions including serving with Doctors Without Borders in South Sudan and with the International Medical Corps in Liberia during the Ebola outbreak. Most recently, Dr. Karabanow was an academic hospitalist at Maine Medical Center before completing an infectious diseases fellowship at Tufts Medical Center with special training in hyperbaric medicine and wound care. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and will see patients for both primary care and infectious disease.
• Immunizations
  Steward Medical Group and Hawthorn Medical are providing patients with another way to access their medical records with their Apple iPhone Health app. This enhanced access allows patients to easily view key parts of their records, including allergies, conditions, immunizations, lab results, medications, procedures, and vitals. This is available to patients with an iPhone using iOS 11.3 or later. Setup is simple!

Gynecologists

• Gynecology
  Dr. Boisvert is welcoming new obstetrical and gynecology patients of all ages. She has special training in the unique medical needs of LGBTQ persons including hormone management, health screenings, birth control and trans-sensitive fertility support.
• Obstetrics
  On the second level, a bright and cheerful Pediatrics area with separate check-in and waiting areas serves the younger patients. Hawthorn Obstetrics & Gynecology (formerly Healthcare for Women) is located in its own area near the Women’s Center.

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  Dr. Hannah Liebman earned a Doctor of Osteopathy degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School/UMASS Memorial Medical Center. She is board certified in Internal Medicine.
• Gastroenterology
  Dr. Emma Bell-Wynter always enjoyed science as a youngster and knew she wanted to work in healthcare. With a desire to lead the team caring for a patient, she decided to become a physician. She attended medical school at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey and did a residency that allowed her to see various clinical specialties. She found the field of Gastroenterology particularly interesting because of the variety of conditions she could diagnose and manage within the field. After working in private practice in New York City, she briefly left to work overseas in St. Maarten, where her father still lived at the time. She eventually returned to the US and joined Hawthorn Medical in 2004.
• Urology
  Dr. McCaslin earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine where he also completed his residency in Urology. A Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy, he served as the Urology Department Head at the United States Naval Hospital in Yokosuka, Japan and as a staff Urologist at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Virginia. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Urology and is a member of the American Urological Association, the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians.
• Nephrology
  Dr. Qin did his research studies at Harvard Medical School for 10 years, where he was a Principal Investigator mainly studying kidney disease, which cultivated his enthusiasm for Nephrology (the specialty study of the kidney). He completed a second Internal Medicine residency at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey and a Clinical Nephrology fellowship at Boston University Medical School/Boston Medical Center.
• Kidney Stones
  Dr. Qin provides specialty care for patients with different kinds of kidney disorders including chronic kidney disease, acute kidney failure, kidney stones and high blood pressure (hypertension). He is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Qin is accepting new patients for both primacy care and kidney diseases. Appointments can be made by calling 508-996-3991. He will see patients at 537 Faunce Corner Road, Dartmouth.
• Endoscopy
  We offer a comprehensive set of clinical services, from audiology and endoscopy to diabetes management and rehabilitation therapy. Our wide range of sophisticated diagnostic capabilities includes blood tests, imaging and diagnostic colonoscopies. Our physicians rely on these tests to quickly and accurately diagnose illness, injury or medical condition, and determine the best treatment plan for each patient.
• Prostate Cancer
  Historically, finding the exact location of cancer in a prostate gland has been a challenge. Conventional TRUS prostate biopsy techniques are referred to as “blind†biopsies since physicians typically cannot easily view the specific location of any abnormal tissue. Now, using the revolutionary Artemis 3D imaging and navigation system, Hawthorn Medical physicians are able to better identify and more accurately biopsy suspicious prostate cancer areas.
• Cancer Care
  Prior to becoming a physician, she was a clinical research coordinator at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Care Center where she was responsible for building and maintaining a database of clinical and genetic information on gastrointestinal cancers. Most recently, she was a Hospitalist at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth where she cared for hospitalized patients. Dr. Liebman is proficient in conversational and medical Spanish, and is accepting new patients.

Neurologists

• Neurology
  Hawthorn Medical is pleased to welcome local Neurologist John Stamoulis, MD. A graduate of Universidad del Noreste, Tampico, Mexico, Dr. Stamoulis completed his medical residency, neurology residency and a cerebrovascular fellowship at Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital. He has been practicing Neurology in the local area since 2004. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Society of Neuroimaging and Neurosonology, and a Fellow of the American Heart Association Stroke Council.

Psychiatrists

• Depression
• Mental Health
• Psychiatry
  Hawthorn Medical welcome Psychiatrist Audrey Harrell, MD, who has joined the Behavioral Health Department. Dr. Harrell is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. She completed her training at Boston Medical Center Psychiatry Residency Program where she was a preceptor for medical students and a member of the Residency Selection Committee and the Wellness Committee. Most recently, Dr. Harrell was a psychiatrist at St. Vincent’s Behavioral Health in Westport, Connecticut. She is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and the Massachusetts Psychiatric Society.
• Insomnia
• Behavioral Health
• Anxiety

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Endocrinology
  A member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologist, American Diabetes Association and a Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology, Dr. Matrisciano most recently practiced at Grady Endocrinology Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  The new Women’s Center has separate registration and waiting areas and features a private mammography area, breast ultrasound, OB ultrasound and bone density testing.
• MRI
  The MRI/Ultrasound Fusion (or MR/US Fusion) targeted biopsy procedure starts by using pre-exam MRI prostate images. These images are then fused with real-time ultrasound images to create a detailed 3D high-definition map of the prostate. This allows the physician to accurately target any visible lesions during the biopsy.
• Radiology
  The first level includes an expanded Urgent Care Center; the Orthopedics Department; a larger Rehabilitation Services area with natural light, private treatment areas, dedicated space for sports medicine treatment and new cardio equipment; the Laboratory, with six drawing stations; and a more spacious Diagnostic Imaging/Radiology department with all new equipment for x-ray, 64-slice CT, MRI and ultrasound.
• X-Rays
• Nuclear Medicine
  Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Duell is a member of American Society of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society. He has published several articles on heart disease and arrhythmias in journals including Current Cardiology Reports and the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Additionally, he has contributed chapters to the upcoming books Atlas of Cardiac Innervation and Cardiac Mapping.
• Mammography
  In honor of Mother’s Day, we invite you to a special Mammography Open House. Bring your mother, daughter, sister or friend on Saturday, May 6 from 10 am to 2 pm. Read more »

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  After completing his undergraduate degree in English at Kenyon College, Dr. Boylan went on to earn his medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine. He completed his internship in general surgery and residency in urology at University of Connecticut Health Center, including training in laparoscopic and robotic surgery at Hartford Hospital.
• Orthopedics
  The 126,700 s/f, three-story building will expand Hawthorn services onto one campus and include a women’s center, pediatrics, internal medicine, orthopedics, a rehab center, OB/GYN services, diagnostic imaging, a laboratory, a walk-in urgent care center and administration space. Occupancy is expected in the fall of 2014.
• Wound Care
• Orthopedic Surgery
  Hawthorn Medical recently welcomed Helena Meyer, DO, a fellowship-trained Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon. Dr. Meyer earned a Doctor of Osteopathy from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, Missouri and completed an Orthopedic Surgery residency at Garden City Hospital through Michigan State University. She then completed an additional year of specialty training during a Foot and Ankle Fellowship at the Michigan International Foot and Ankle Center in Pontiac, Michigan.
• Bunions
• Robotic Surgery
  Dr. Boylan earned his medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine and completed his training at University of Connecticut Health Center. Dr. Kamenidis earned his medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine and completed his training at University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, where he also served as Chief Resident in urology. These physicians also have additional training in laparoscopic and robotic surgery.
• Hip Replacement
  On September 23, Dr. Edward Klein will discuss surgical and non-surgical advances for hip and knee replacement, including MAKOplasty robotic-assisted surgery and new procedure called Direct Anterior Approach for total hip replacement.
• Knee Replacement

Plastic Surgeons

• Cosmetic Surgery
  Hawthorn Medical welcomes Dermatologist Amanda Howland, MD, who has joined the group practice. Dr. Howland graduated from Lehigh University and earned her medical degree from The University of Queensland Ochsner Clinical School in Brisbane, Australia and New Orleans, Louisiana. She completed a dermatology residency at University of Colorado, which included time at the Anschutz Medical Campus, Children’s Hospital Colorado, and the Center for Skin, Laser and Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Howland also completed a post-doctoral research fellowship at the University of Colorado.

Dermatologists

• Cosmetic Dermatology
  Dr. Howland specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with a variety of complex dermatologic conditions. Her special interests include acne, skin cancer, pediatric dermatology, photo protection and cosmetic dermatology.
• Skin Cancer
  Patients recommended for this procedure are men who, typically, have elevated and/or rising prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels or those with a clinical concern for prostate cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men after skin cancer, and one in seven men will be diagnosed in his lifetime. Prostate cancer can be a serious disease, but with early detection, most men have a 5 year survival rate of 90%.
• Dermatology
  Dr. Hoffmann graduated from University of Pennsylvania magna cum laude and went on to earn a Master of Science in Education there. She spent two years as a science and math teacher as a member of Teach for America Corps at Maritime Academy Charter High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She then earned her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine, where she also completed a residency in Dermatology. During her residency, she was chair of the cosmetics curriculum and has extensive experience with laser and light based cosmetic procedures, anti-aging treatments, and cosmetic injectable fillers such as Restylane® and Juvederm®.
• Acne Treatment
• Eczema
  Dr. DeFusco earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine, West Indies, and completed a Family Medicine residency at the Reading Hospital. Dr. DeFusco is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He has special interest in sports medicine, joint injections, dermoscopy, and the diagnosis and treatment of most uncomplicated skin conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, and concerning pigmented and nonpigmented skin lesions.
• Lesions
  €œIn selected patients, the ability to target lesions using the MR/Fusion technology can be very beneficial in finding a patient’s prostate cancer, or following a patient with known cancer,†explains Hawthorn Medical Urologist Derek Hausladen, MD.
• Psoriasis
  In addition to cosmetic treatments, Dr. Hoffmann specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with a variety of complex dermatologic conditions. Her special interests include skin cancer and UV protection, surgical dermatology, psoriasis, acne, and urticaria. She enjoys seeing pediatric patients as well.

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  Are you an athlete of any age, or the parent of an athlete? Do you coach, train or officiate at school or community sports? If so, start the next sports season by attending “Concussion Myths and Facts†with sports medicine specialist Dr. Chad Beattie on Wednesday, August 6, 6:00-8:00 pm, at the Fairhaven High School Performing Arts Center.
• Physical Therapy
  Some providers and some Diagnostic Imaging procedures have early morning/early evening appointments available. Physical Therapy offers appointments at 7:30 am.
• Occupational Therapy
  Pursuing one of the following majors or areas of study: nursing; pre-med; radiological technology; laboratory sciences; occupational therapy; pharmacy; physical therapy; respiratory therapy; certified medical assistant or other health related fields.
• Shoulder Pain
• Geriatrics

Podiatrists

• Bunions Problems
  Get answers to common foot and ankle concerns at this free program with Hawthorn Foot & Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon Helena Meyer, DO, who uses the latest surgical and non-surgical techniques to treat injuries and conditions such as bunions, flat and high arches, bone spurs and heal pain.
• Hammertoes
  Dr. Meyer will treat foot and ankle pain (including toes and heel), arthritis, athletic conditions, sprains and fractures, plantar fasciitis, tendon injuries, acute or chronic deformities such as flat and high arched feet, claw toes and bunions, as well nail/nail bed injuries. She will see patients at 531 Faunce Corner Road, Dartmouth.
• Plantar Fasciitis

Allergists

• Allergies
  Hawthorn Medical welcomes Allergist Zhenhong Li, MD, PhD, who offers enhanced allergy testing and treatment for our patients.