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NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx today announced the appointments of Grace Hyun, MD as Chief of Urology and Nassir Mansour, MD as Chief of Neurosurgery. These strategic appointments mark a significant step in strengthening the hospitals' surgical services and expanding access to specialized care for communities in the Bronx.
Dr. Hyun brings a wealth of experience in urologic oncology and minimally invasive surgical techniques to her new role. Her leadership is expected to enhance the department's capabilities in treating complex urological conditions, including cancers of the prostate, bladder, and kidneys. The hospital system emphasized her commitment to patient-centered care and advancing clinical excellence.
Dr. Mansour, an accomplished neurosurgeon, will lead the neurosurgery department with a focus on treating disorders of the brain and spine. His expertise encompasses both complex spinal surgeries and cranial procedures. His appointment aims to bolster the hospitals' neurological services, providing critical, high-level care closer to home for residents and reducing the need for patients to travel outside the borough for specialized treatment.
Hospital executives expressed confidence that the new chiefs will play a pivotal role in advancing the institutions' mission of delivering high-quality healthcare to all patients. The leadership changes are seen as integral to ongoing efforts to improve surgical outcomes and expand the scope of specialty services available within the public hospital system. Both departments are expected to continue their focus on innovative treatments and comprehensive patient support under the new guidance.
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