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A HEALTHY START O U T O F T H E W H I T E COAT BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS, TREATING YOUR PAIN Neurosurgeon Agostino "Deano" J. Visioni, MD, MPH, Dr. Visioni completed his neurosurgical is joining the medical staff at University of Maryland residency at the University of Vermont, where he Charles Regional Medical Center, seeing patients also earned his medical degree. He did his under- locally for disorders of the brain and spine. graduate studies at Johns Hopkins University and "Neurosurgery is a ﬁeld where you can help a lot of people," Dr. Visioni says. "I like to establish a good relationship with my patients. It's not just about surgery- it's about ﬁnding nonsurgical ways to treat their pain." earned a master's degree in public health from Boston University. With their four children, Dr. Visioni and his wife, Laura, a negotiation consultant, live in Annapolis. GET TO KNOW DR. "DEANO": WHEN I WAS A CHILD, I DREAMED OF BECOMING: Shortstop for the Yankees. MY FIRST JOB WAS: Working as a lifeguard. I REALIZED I WANTED TO BE A DOCTOR WHEN: I was about 5 or 6 years old. I think it started when I used to watch M*A*S*H with my mother. IF I WEREN'T A DOCTOR, I MIGHT BE: An epidemiologist. I have a master's degree in epidemiology (the study of diseases and their impact on public health). ON MY iPOD RIGHT NOW, I'M LISTENING TO: An eclectic mix, from classical to rock to rap. You name it, I have it. MY FAVORITE FOOD IS: Italian food, and my favorite restaurant is Agostino J. Visioni, MD, MPH Vin 909 in Annapolis. RIGHT NOW I'M READING: DON'T LIVE WITH THE PAIN To schedule an appointment to see Agostino J. Visioni, MD, MPH, at his La Plata office, call 410-266-2720 or 877-636-3876 (877-MDNEURO). 4 A Dance with Dragons from the Game of Thrones series. THE BEST HEALTH TIP I GIVE MY PATIENTS IS: MARYLAND'S HEALTH MATTERS You can relieve some of the stresses you put on your spine by paying attention to how you sit, stand or lift things.  Start the new year off right! Visit charlesregional.org http://www.charlesregional.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Maryland's Health Matters - Charles Regional - Winter 2014

Maryland's Health Matters - Charles Regional - Winter 2014
Contents
A Healthy Start
75 and Counting!
Back on the Beat
At a Glance
Foundation Focus
Healthy Happenings

Maryland's Health Matters - Charles Regional - Winter 2014