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Trauma Program Injury Prevention Team Hosts First CarFit Driver Safety Event
Held in Weymouth, this event offers free, personalized check-ups to help older drivers optimize their vehicles to meet their needs.
News & MediaDevon Carini's Story: One young woman’s near-death experience and the team who fought to bring her back
Devon Carini never expected a casual summer afternoon would drastically impact her life. But when her car was struck in the middle of an intersection, it took a skilled trauma team working As One to save her life.
BlogMohammad R Afrasiabi, MD
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Weymouth, MA
South Weymouth, MA
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M. Reza Afrasiabi, MD
My mission is to provide every patient on the acute care surgery and trauma surgery services with the highest quality of care inside and outside of the operating room.
I was raised in Southern California and moved to Boston to complete my undergraduate degree in mathematics at MIT. After completing general surgery residency in Chicago, I moved back to Boston to complete fellowships in Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery at the Brigham. I love the outdoors and spend my free time snowboarding and hiking throughout the northeast with my friends and family.
Falls Prevention Tips During Icy & Snowy Conditions
Falls are a leading cause of injury for our Level II Trauma Center, and falls can become more likely during winter weather due to snow and ice, particularly black ice. Our Trauma Program Injury Prevention Team shares a series of tips to help prevent injuries from slips and falls during the winter.
BlogVinny Fischer Reunited with the Caregivers that Saved His Life
When Vinny and Mikayla Fischer suffered a horrific motorcycle accident, a community of South Shore first responders and caregivers worked together to deliver immediate, specialized trauma care. See the heartfelt reunion between Vinny and the medical team that set him on the road to recovery.
BlogOrthopedics
When you choose South Shore Health for your orthopedic care, you’re choosing an exceptional team. Our orthopedic surgeons, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and home care providers work together to get you back to your best, active self. Our orthopedics program specializes in the...
Spinal Cord Injuries: Facts and Prevention Tips
The spinal cord plays an essential role in the human body, serving as a messenger between your brain and the rest of your body (and vice versa).
BlogNine Rules for Safe Ladder Use
Ladder falls can cause serious injury. South Shore Health's injury prevention team shares some simple ladder safety tips to keep you out of the Emergency Department.
BlogFallon Keating's Story: From Tragedy to Triumph
When a minor bicycle injury turned out to require critical care, Fallon Keating's family turned to South Shore Hospital. Learn how our caregivers worked As One to save this young girl's life.
BlogHow to Keep Teens Safe behind the Wheel this Summer
As the school year wraps up, teens start driving more. South Shore Health's trauma team shares why now is the time for parents to review key safety information for a safe summer.
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