Dr. Devgan appointed to Greenwich Hospital

We are proud to announce that Dr. Lara Devgan has been appointed to the active medical staff at Greenwich Hospital, in the Yale New Haven Health system. As an alumna of Yale College, Dr. Devgan is especially happy to once again be affiliated with her undergraduate institution.

Dr. Devgan's Greenwich, Connecticut practice will focus on breast cancer reconstruction, skin cancer reconstruction, and facial fractures.

Dr. Devgan's Manhattan practice, which is focused on all aspects of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, will continue to accept new patients. She will maintain her privileges at Lenox Hill Hospital and Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, to serve the greater New York area.

 

Dr. Devgan is featured on ABC News

Dr. Devgan is featured as the medical doctor commenting on new scientific research for ABC News: "Facebook May Be Making You Sad." This is an analysis of new research from the University of Michigan suggesting that the more you use Facebook, the less happy you feel.

The story was covered on World News Tonight, local ABC News affiliates, and the ABC News Medical Unit, as well as picked up by a variety of wire services. The day it came out, Dr. Devgan's piece was the #1 trending story on ABC News, with 9.1K Facebook "likes" and 2.8K Facebook "shares."

 

Click to read the full text of Dr. Devgan's piece for ABC News.

Click to read the full text of Dr. Devgan's piece for ABC News.

Dr. Devgan wins the Hippocrates Trophy

On August 6, 2013, Dr. Devgan was awarded the Hippocrates Trophy from HealthTap, an online interactive health network, for her valuable contributions to educating the public about plastic and reconstructive surgery. The award is named for Hippocrates, an ancient Greek physician who is considered the "father of western medicine" for his invaluable contributions to patient care and medical ethics. The Hippocratic Oath, a promise all physicians make to practice medicine honestly and carefully, is named after him.

Dr. Devgan has previously been recognized by HealthTap with the Excavator Medal, the Miner Medal, the Agreeable Medal, and the Helping Hand Medal.

Hippocrates Trophy

Hippocrates Trophy

Miner Medal

Miner Medal

Agreeable Medal

Agreeable Medal

Helping Hand

Helping Hand

Excavator Medal

Excavator Medal

Dr. Devgan is featured on ABC News

Dr. Devgan is featured as the medical doctor commenting on new scientific research for ABC News: "Is Chocolate the New Brain Food?" This is an analysis of new research suggesting that chocolate consumption might improve blood flow to the brain, thinking, and memory in older adults. The story was covered on Good Morning America and the ABC News Medical Unit, as well as picked up by a variety of wire services.

Click to read the full text of Dr. Devgan's piece for ABC News

Click to read the full text of Dr. Devgan's piece for ABC News