[Edit: last day to vote is today! Thanks]

Oklahoma Magazine is collecting your votes for “Best of the Best” in 2010. The doctors will really appreciate it if you follow this link and enter your vote for Tulsa Surgical Arts.

www.okmag.com

Click on the red Tulsa icon, go down the list to Services and enter us under the “Cosmetic or Plastic Surgeon” category.

Rules stated on the website:

You must vote in at least 50 categories to validate the ballot. Complete our online ballot by March 31, 2010, to be included in a drawing for a prize package of gift certificates from Oklahoma’s best restaurants. You may vote once per day. Must be 18 or older to win. The 2010 Best of the Best will be announced in the July issue of Oklahoma Magazine.

Play in the tournament or make a donation to “The Davenport Classic” Fund.  All proceeds go directly to Randy and his family with the exception of $1500 which will used as a scholarship to a McAlester High School student as a new Davenport scholarship fund.

This year, the golf tournament will be held ‘FRIDAY’  JUNE 18th 2010 at NOON check in at 1:00 PM – shotgun start at the McAlester Country Club.  Send us your team information ASAP to save a spot in the tournament.

Cost:

• $125 Fee Per Person
• $500 Fee Per 4 Man Team
• *The fee includes the cart and green fees*
• ALL proceeds go to “The Davenport Classic” fund & for a $1500 ‘High School Scholarship’
• Food and Beverages on Site

Prizes:

• Longest Drive
• Longest Putt,
• Closest to The Pin, and
• Car Giveaway for a “Hole In One”!

Donations:

Make Checks Payable To:
“The Davenport Classic” Fund
Please Send Registration and Fee by Friday, June 13, 2008.

Send Registration and Fee to:

Lisa Grippando

PO Box 3368 McAlester, OK 74502

918.329-1006

lkgripp05@yahoo.com

Credit Card Payments or Donations can be made to McAlester First Nat’l Bank under Davenport Classic (please notify Lisa if paying by credit card)  See you in McAlester!

The Tulsa Animal Rescue foundation posted about it on their blog, ArfTulsa, saying that without the help of Dr. Koehler and Dr. Huckaby from Bent Arrow Vet, the dog’s chances of survival were “slim.”

Dr. Huckaby from Bent Arrow Vet. and Tulsa Plastic Surgeon Dr. Koehler from Tulsa Surgical Arts joined forces. They donated their services and plated his hip. Darren Swiggett from Stryker-Leibinger donated the plates and screws!

They say Koehler is now getting a second chance at life and already putting some weight on his hip. Let’s hope he finds a good home!

To get the most out of your office visit, follow these two easy steps:

1. Come prepared

Make a list of questions that you think are 1) important or 2) difficult to understand.  Depending on the procedure you are interested in, it might be somewhat difficult to get straight answers, and you might find conflicting information.  Fortunately, the consultation offers a perfect opportunity to get straight answers from a professional.

It also helps to define the general goals you have for cosmetic surgery.  Some patients have been considering a procedure for years and know exactly what they want; others are just starting their search.  While a consultation can be useful in either case, you’ll get more from the experience if you have at least a vague idea of your goals.

2. Come with an open mind

It’s important that you communicate well with the doc; that means disclosure of your medical history, past procedures, and reasons for surgery.  This part of the process carries through all the way to your recovery and results, and it will help our surgeons serve you better.

If it seems difficult to communicate your goals, use cosmetic surgery before and after pictures or other visual aids.  You can view our photos or bring examples that you think are appealing.

Unfortunately, minimal support was available to Randy and his family after this tragic event, so with the help of our staff, some friends and even a few patients, we raise money for him with the golf tournament in his honor.

Kelly, Paige, and Kendal

Nurses and friends

They lectured along with the internationally recognized plastic surgeon Dr. Oscar Ramirez (in both pictures).

At this meeting, Dr. Cuzalina was elected by the Board of Trustees as the next Treasurer for the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.  Dr. Koehler was named as Chairman for the Fellowship Training Committee.  Both our doctors are actively involved in the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

Overall, the meeting was a great opportunity for doctors from around the world to share their experiences and learn about the latest advances in the field of cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Koehler and Cuzalina stayed for several days after the meeting to give review lectures to surgeons preparing for the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery examination.