When Focused ultrasound, an innovative, new procedure being used by USF Health Morsani College of Medicine neurosurgeons at Tampa General Hospital for the first time in the region offers promising treatment for people suffering from essential tremor (ET), Parkinson's disease, and other debilitating neurological disorders. Patient David Sherwood became the first person to receive the outpatient, incisionless treatment at Tampa General which produced life-changing results. Learn about Sherwood and focused ultrasound at TGH.

It has been an eventful year to say the least for Dr. Murray Shames. In April, he was named the Richard G. Connar Endowed Professor and Chair of Surgery at the University of South Florida. In addition to this prestigious role, Shames recently added to his impressive resumé with another new, high-profile title: Tampa General Hospital’s Chief of Staff.