Angela R Sommerset MD

Is your nail salon safe?

We offer some tips on what to look for before you get a manicure or pedicure.

How to get out of Stericycle contracts

Is it possible, can I get out of a Stericycle contract? Here is a great article from Dr. Carolyn RomzickA 250 percent increase in price over seven years would probably prompt any business owner to do some investigating. It certainly gave Dr. Carolyn Romzick pause and led her to do some pretty extensive research into Stericycle, a Lake Forest, Illinois-based medical waste disposal company. She found she wasn’t alone in feeling aggravated and deceived at how the company was doing business. Dr…

Nail Salons: What you need to know before your next visit

Getting your nails done at the salon is a luxury that just about every woman enjoys. But how clean is the salon where you get your pedicures and manicures?

"Are you a Pulmonary Embolism? Because you take my breath away"

Here is a perfect Valentines Day card for anyone in the medical industry. Card is great for nurses, doctors, medics, researchers, surgeons, med students and more. If you work in a hospital, youll steal some hearts and get some laughs with this great card. Are you a Pulmonary Embolism? Because you

Things to NEVER Lie to Your Doctor About

How much you smoke, drink, eat, exercise and whether you use protection during sex or while out in the sun matters. Doctors weigh in on what matters most.

Why I Almost Fired My Doctor

Was I going to risk my longevity to avoid hurting my doctor’s feelings? I needed a physician I respected and trusted.

How limiting women's access to birth control and abortions hurts the economy

Reproductive health isn’t just about abortions, despite all the attention they get. It’s also about access to family planning services, contraception, sex education and much else. Such access lets women control the timing and size of their families so they have children when they are financially secure and emotionally ready and can finish their education and advance in the workplace. After all, having children is expensive, costing US$9,000 to $25,000 a year. And that’s why …

4 things every parent should know about MD Anderson

The MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Center may be the best-kept secret in Houston, but Jennifer Robinson is out to change that. Her daughter Elise was treated there for osteosarcoma in 2014, and that’s when she learned what sets MD Anderson apart.

Readers Write: How to Sell to MD Anderson

It's That Time Of Year: MD&M Time!

February is MD&M time! This year we are very much looking forward to visiting with many of our medical device clients and consultants at the show.

Should a General or Plastic Surgeon Do My Aesthetic Surgery?

Dr. Lauren Greenberg explains how a trained plastic surgeon can produce superior cosmetic surgery results with fewer complications than a general surgeon.

Throat cancer survivor: 5 things I love about MD Anderson

Mark Teague experienced many of the things that make MD Anderson special when he came here for throat cancer treatment. Here are five of his favorites.

Surgeons: Check your ego

Leave your ego behind and show up with humanity in all your interactions because it will transform you.

Anal cancer survivor: Why I keep returning to MD Anderson

Elizabeth Deligiannis came to MD Anderson after a stage III anal cancer diagnosis. The Colorado resident has been cancer-free since December of that year, thanks to chemotherapy, radiation therapy and a warrior’s attitude.

Barton Associates: DO vs. MD: What’s the Difference?

What is the difference between an MD and a DO? Read our blog post to learn more about the differences between these two provider types.

The future of robotics: A dilemma for general surgeons

This article explores the benefits and challenges of adding robotics to general surgery practice and offers a look at the learning curve for safely introducing robotics into practice as it applies to both practicing surgeons and residents in training.