Park Slope
A shout-out and a warm welcome goes to Dr. Sebron Harrison. The board certified surgeon has joined the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at New York Methodist Hospital as chief of thoracic surgery. Dr. Harrison specializes in traditional and minimally invasive procedures for the treatment of cancer and benign diseases, in and around the lungs and esophagus.
“I was drawn to thoracic surgery because of my interest in lung cancer treatment,” he said. “A lot of people don’t realize that lung cancer kills nearly twice as many people as breast cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, and ovarian cancer combined.”
The physician explained that the lungs are a very high-stakes area, with delicate structures that make it difficult to safely remove tumors and lymph nodes, and that he was fortunate to receive training from world-class thoracic surgeons.
“I wanted to join the field and do my part to help patients whose lives have been turned upside down by this disease,” he said.
Dr. Harrison graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine, and completed his residency in general surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. His accolades include the University of Alabama General Surgery Humanitarian Award and the university’s General Surgery Teaching Award. He was also lauded as his program’s most outstanding chief resident.
After completing a second residency in cardiothoracic surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, Dr. Harrison joined the faculty of the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he served as an attending thoracic surgeon prior to joining New York Methodist.
His new bosses couldn’t be happier.
“Dr. Harrison has distinguished himself as a talented physician with a passion for helping patients confront challenging diagnoses,” said Dr. Robert Tranbaugh, chairman of cardiothoracic surgery at the hospital. “We are delighted that he has joined our outstanding lineup of surgeons.”
Standing O is delighted too! Wishing the good Dr. Harrison a very successful stay at the hospital.
New York Methodist Hospital [506 Sixth St. at Eighth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 780–3000].
Borough Wide
Boola boola
Three cheers and a rah-rah-rah to Sophie Sharps. The borough daughter — and daughter of David Sharps and Sarah Burd-Sharps — received the highest academic honor from Connecticut College, where she is a senior, when she was named a Winthrop Scholar — academia’s highest accolade.
Winthrop Scholars are graduating seniors who demonstrate exceptional scholarship and promise. Our very own Sophie is a 2012 graduate of the Beacon School, and a sociology major. She was also selected for membership in Phi Beta Kappa, the national honor society of undergraduate higher education.
President Katherine Bergeron offered the new inductees the benefit of her wisdom.
“As your life as a student is quickly coming to a close, don’t forget that you love learning,” she said. “That is what is going to keep your life on course.”
Standing O is moving over the tassels for Sophie. She can now add a Standing O to her roster of awards.
Marine Park
Save the Date
Help knock out colon cancer with a new coif.
Get your locks trimmed and rock a new ’do at the Marine Park Barber Shop on April 10 to benefit the Colon Cancer Alliance Blue Hope Financial Assistance Program. Standing O pal Dan Foster, a 20-year survivor and the group’s Brooklyn ambassador, will hand out 50-50 raffles, T-shirts, and slices of pie to the first 100 attendees.
Don’t be square, be there for your hair — and a great cause — on April 10, from 10 am to 3 pm.
Marine Park Barber Shop [3010 Avenue U and E. 30th Street in Marine Park, (718) 891–5789].
