Tag Archives: general surgery

Dr. Mazraany Elected Chief of Surgery at Lowell General Hospital

Congratulations Dr. Mazraany for being elected Chief of Surgery at Lowell General Hospital! Dr. Wassim Mazraany has been practicing in the Greater Lowell area since 2008. He has successfully performed hundreds of advanced laparoscopic and very complex operations at Lowell General Hospital Saints and Main Campuses. Dr. Mazraany is also on the clinical faculty of … Continue reading

December 1, 2016 RSA

Tobacco Use and Wound Healing

Smoking and wound healing do not go together. Oxygen is needed for your tissues to heal after surgery. Tobacco use decreases the amount of blood, oxygen, and nutrients that go to your wound. Nicotine increases the risk of blood clots and decreases the ability of cells to help wounds heal and fight infection. Any amount … Continue reading

November 2, 2016 RSA