We have Exciting News, Mark Your Calendars!!

WE HAVE EXCITING NEWS!! ON MARCH 14TH, 2009

Dr. John Oro, Medical Director of Neurosurgery at The Chiari Care Center in Colorado
& Katie Klas, PNP to Dr. Manwaring Pediatric Neurosurgeon from Phoenix Children’s Hospital will both be speaking at our support group meeting!!


Dr. John J. Oró is a nationally recognized leader in the treatment of Chiari I Malformation. In 2005, he founded The Chiari Treatment Center, located on The Medical Center of Aurora campus, where he continues to pioneer advances and refinements in the treatment of this disorder.

Dr. Oró's commitment to advancing Chiari care developed during his tenure as Professor and Chief of Neurosurgery at the University of Missouri. "In 1998, I developed a special interest in Chiari I Malformation because I saw that many people were not receiving adequate evaluation and treatment." Since his initial interest, his commitment to providing the best surgical procedures and patient care has increased and in 2005 he moved his practice to Colorado further advance the care of persons with Chiari and/or Syringomyelia.

As Medical Director of the Neurosurgery Center of Colorado, Dr. Oró's expertise covers a variety of neurological disorders including brain tumors, cerebral aneurysms, and disorders of the spine. His unique dedication to aiding those afflicted with Chiari I Malformation has made him one of the most sought after surgeons in the nation by both patients and physicians.

Dr. Oró has been listed among the Best Doctor’s in America since 2001, and listed among America’s Top Surgeons in 2007. Beyond being an excellent surgeon, he has held numerous appointments, serving on boards and committees at the state and national levels.

Currently, Dr. Oró is involved in ongoing research into Chiari I Malformation and Syringomyelia, and continues to present his results and perspectives at national meetings and in published texts and materials. He also edits a Chiari site for professionals at www.ChiariTimes.com.

Additionally, Dr. Oro and Diane Mueller, ND, NP have recently published The Chiari Book: A Guide for Patients, Families, and Health Care Providers.
http://www.chiaricare.com/Welcome.html


Katie Klas, RN, FA, MS, CPNP-AC/ PC

PNP to Dr. Manwaring Neurosurgeon From Phoenix Children's Hospital in Pediatric & Congenital Neurosurgery. Is a Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Acute & Primary Care.

Mrs. Klas belongs to the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitions; American Association of Neurological Surgeons; Arizona Chapter- Pediatric Nurse Practitioners.

Her research in Primary pediatrics, before entering the neurosurgery subspecialty, was in Adherence to Childhood Immunizations ; Since subspecialization, her interest is now in Shunt Independence.

Special interest in educating primary practice pediatrics providers, residents, nurses and families in the neurosurgical conditions of Pediatric patients.
Nursing School/ Education: BSN - 1998 D'Youville College, Buffalo, NY; MS - 2002 Arizona State University; Surgical First Assist Certification – 2004 Perioperative Plus Associates

BOTH WILL BE SPEAKING AT OUR SUPPORT GROUP MEETING!!

THIS IS A HONOR & PRIVILEGE FOR US TO HAVE THESE SPEAKERS!!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THIS FANTASTIC MEETING!