Longview Regional Medical Center

Dr. Babajide Ogunseinde,  Orthopedic Spine Surgeon of Longview Regional Medical Center presents at annual Spine Symposium at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Longview, TX – July 15, 2024 – Longview Regional Medical Center is proud to announce that Dr. Babajide Ogunseinde, a distinguished orthopedic spine surgeon, recently delivered a lecture on the sacroiliac (SI) joint at the renowned Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City. Dr. Ogunseinde, known for his expertise in spine surgery and innovative treatment approaches, provided an in-depth analysis of the SI joint's anatomy, function, and its significance in maintaining pelvic stability. His lecture covered the latest diagnostic techniques, treatment options, and surgical interventions for SI joint dysfunction, a common but often overlooked cause of lower back pain. The Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), known for its excellence in orthopedic and rheumatologic patient care, education, and research, provides an ideal platform for Dr. Ogunseinde to share his insights with the next generation of medical professionals. "We are proud to have Dr. Ogunseinde represent Longview Regional Medical Center and Regional Clinics as guest faculty at the world’s #1 hospital for orthopedics," said Steve Gordon, CEO of Longview Regional Medical Center. "His contribution is consistent with our commitment to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care through education and collaboration." Dr. Ogunseinde has been a pivotal figure in the field of orthopedic spine surgery, contributing to numerous research studies and publications. His dedication to patient care and education has earned him accolades from both peers and patients alike. For further details and to learn more about  Dr. Ogunseinde, please visit www.regionalclinicsetx.com.

David Jayakar, M.D., M.S., has been director of cardiovascular services at Longview Regional Hospital since 2010. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Jayakar has a special interest in minimally invasive cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgery. He also performs transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair and introduced bloodless cardiac surgery, off-pump beating heart bypass surgery and the “Fistula First” program to Longview Regional Hospital. Dr. Jayakar grew up in Madras, India, where he attended Madras Christian High School. His undergraduate work was done at Madras University where he graduated as the valedictory student. Dr. Jayakar spent one year at Southampton General Hospital in England for advanced training in neonatal cardiac surgery. He completed his surgical residency at State University of New York and moved to Tucson, Arizona, where he completed his fellowship training in cardiovascular surgery at University Medical Center under the guidance of Dr. Jack Copeland. He joined the University of Chicago Hospital’s department of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery in 1999. To stay closer to his family, he moved to St. Catherine Hospital in 2003 and to St Vincent's Hospital in 2008. Dr. Jayakar has authored or co-authored numerous articles and papers in leading scientific journals, and book chapters in textbooks on cardiovascular disease. His publications cover a wide range of topics including adult cardiac surgery, transplant surgery, ventricular assist devices, surgical pathology, heart failure and atrial fibrillation. He also holds a trade certificate in radio engineering and has invented many surgical and medical instruments. He has been a member of the American College of Cardiology, American College of Surgeons, American Heart Association, American Medical Association, Ohio Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, Ohio State Medical Association, and The American Association for Thoracic Surgery, Cleveland Academy of Medicine, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and the American Surgical Association. Dr Jayakar pioneered the adaptation of beating heart surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, minimally invasive cardiac arrhythmia surgery (maze procedure), minimally invasive lung and vascular surgery. He has been prolific in his clinical work and has achieved 0% yearly mortality for beating heart bypass many times. Dr. Jayakar loves spending time with his family. His hobbies include photography, computer technology, electronics and listening to country and praise and worship music. To learn more about Dr. Jayakar, visit https://bit.ly/3DjAhM0

Meet Glenn Genovese, M.D., Pulmonologist with Regional Clinics. Click here to schedule your appointment online: https://bit.ly/3FDtXjM

Sarah Dawson, NP-C is a member of our Longview Orthopedics Regional Clinics spine team. To learn more about Sarah, visit https://bit.ly/4arpJcc

Babajide Ogunseinde, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with Longview Orthopedics Regional Clinics. Dr. Ogunseinde has been practicing in East Texas since 2010 and is a member of the AOA Medical Honor Society, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the North American Spine Society (NASS) and is a AOSpine Member. To learn more about Dr. Ogunseinde, visit https://bit.ly/3TMYinN

Kenneth Reesor, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with Longview Orthopedics Regional Clinics. Dr. Reesor attended the University of Kentucky in Lexington. He then completed the transitional surgical internship with the US Army at Dwight David Eisenhower Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. His orthopedic preceptorship with the US Army was at Moncrief Community Army Hospital in Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Dr. Reesor completed his residency with the US Army at Tripler Army Medical Center in Tripler, Hawaii, and his spine surgical fellowship at South Texas Spinal Clinic in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Reesor’s gamut of spine surgery ranges from complex multi-level front back fusions, both cervical and lumbar, to the simple minimally invasive procedures such as the interspinous distractor device, vetebralplasty, and kyphoplasty. Dr. Reesor is from Glendale, Kentucky, and has been practicing in the East Texas region since 1993. Dr. Reesor has five children: Scott, Melissa, Jacob, Kayla and Sarah. In his free time, he enjoys cars, farming and home improvement projects. To learn more about Dr. Reesor, visit https://bit.ly/3IQ1eK8

The theme for #WorldHealthDay 2024 is my health, my right. This year’s theme was chosen to champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to quality health services, education, and information, as well as safe drinking water, clean air, good nutrition, quality housing, decent working and environmental conditions, and freedom from discrimination. We’re all for a world that looks like that.

Rodney Henry, M.D., FACC, is an interventional cardiologist. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Henry obtained his undergraduate degree from Baylor University and his medical degree from University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. He continued his internship, residency and fellowship training at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Dr. Henry is a long-term area resident and has practiced cardiology in Longview at Longview Regional Medical Center since 1981. He and his wife, Susan, have raised two sons. He enjoys traveling, doing medical missions overseas for those less fortunate, and caring for cardiology patients in this community. Dr. Henry is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and is a past president of the Texas Chapter of the American Heart Association. He serves on the Board of Buckner International providing services to children, families and senior adults locally and internationally, and volunteers for educational forums. To learn more about Dr. Henry, visit https://bit.ly/3Ss65aj

Amber James, NP-C is a member of our Longview Orthopedics Regional Clinics Pain Management team. To learn more about Amber, visit https://bit.ly/3IVrcf3

Tiffany Smith, PA-C is a member of our Longview Orthopedics Regional Clinics spine team. To learn more about Tiffany, visit https://bit.ly/3VsnFwo