America has been at the forefront of medical innovation since its founding in 1776. From groundbreaking surgeries to cancer breakthroughs, US physicians have helped transform nearly every field of medicine.

Orthopedic Care

John Uribe, MD, orthopedic surgeon and system chief executive at Baptist Health Orthopedic Care in Florida, said the greatest breakthrough in orthopedics is the evolution of joint replacement surgery, particularly of the hip and knee. Today, patients can walk the same day after joint replacement, return home sooner, and recover with less disruption than in the past.

Mental Health

Dr. Russ Voltin, a West Virginia-based practicing psychiatrist, highlighted the biggest breakthrough in mental health as neuromodulation therapies like deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), which are clinically proven to non-invasively target the brain circuits involved in conditions such as depression and OCD.

Cancer Care

Leonard Kalman, MD, acting system chief executive at Baptist Health Cancer Care, said one of the most important breakthroughs in oncology is the understanding that cancer is a genetic disease. This discovery has transformed how we understand, diagnose, and treat cancer.

Heart Health

Tom Nguyen, MD, system chief executive at Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care, highlighted the ability to diagnose heart disease earlier and treat even the most complex conditions with safer, more precise, and less invasive therapies.

Neuroscience

Michael McDermott, MD, system chief executive of Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care, said the ability to safely operate on the brain is the greatest advancement in American neuroscience. Advances in anesthesia, electrocautery, imaging, surgical navigation, brain mapping, and intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring have transformed brain surgery into a highly precise and much safer procedure.

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