What's New at MVH, #2: The Surgeon’s Secret

The Vineyard Haven Public Library is pleased to welcome a team of clinicians from Martha’s Vineyard Hospital to share information about some of the newest surgical procedures and diagnostic services available on the island, including what patients can expect from modern knee and hip replacement surgery, the latest techniques in foot and ankle care, new developments in general surgery, and the expanded imaging capabilities now available on the island. This event will be held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, May 12th at the Katharine Cornell Theatre, located at 51 Spring Street in Vineyard Haven (above Tisbury Town Hall). Elevator available. Free and open to the public. No registration required.

Dr. Sophia Solomon, a board-certified podiatrist who specializes in advanced foot and ankle care, will share insights into the latest techniques she uses with patients of all ages. Dr. Peter Hedberg, a general surgeon with both Martha’s Vineyard Hospital and Mass General, will talk about new developments in general surgery and the expanded imaging capabilities now available on the island. Anthony Piland, PAC, will walk us through what patients can expect from modern knee and hip replacement surgery, along with other orthopedic services offered at the hospital.

Sophia Solomon, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist and skilled foot and ankle surgeon with a focus on sports injuries, deformities of the foot and ankle, wound care and pediatric footcare. Dr. Solomon specializes in arthroscopy of the ankle, lateral ankle stabilization, Achilles tendon repair, minimally invasive bunion and hammer-toe surgery, plantar-plate repair and fracture reduction/fixation.

Dr. Peter Hedberg, MD brings a wealth of medical expertise to his roles as Chief of Surgery at Martha's Vineyard Hospital and as a surgical instructor at Harvard Medical School and MGH. Alongside his civilian practice, he proudly serves as a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves. Passionate about health optimization, longevity, and how new technologies like AI are shaping the future of medicine, he enjoys sharing his insights with the community. When he isn't practicing medicine or teaching, he can often be found swimming, fly fishing, or enjoying the outdoors around his home right here in Vineyard Haven.

Anthony Piland, PA C, MBA is a lead orthopedic physician assistant at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital with more than 25 years of clinical experience. Since joining MVH in 2008, he has delivered comprehensive orthopedic and surgical care across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings, including first assisting in joint replacement procedures. Anthony holds a Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies and an MBA in Healthcare Management from Quinnipiac University. His diverse professional background includes orthopedic surgery and emergency medicine. In addition to his clinical practice, Anthony has played an active role in system improvement initiatives.  He serves on the hospital Medical Executive Committee and is the co-chair of the Advanced Practice Provider Council at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.  He also served as a credentialed Epic trainer and was recognized with the Partners in Excellence Award for his contributions to Epic implementation. A U.S. Air Force veteran (Gulf War Era), Anthony is dedicated to advancing high-quality, patient-centered orthopedic care for the Martha’s Vineyard community.

For more information, please contact the library at vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org or (508) 696-4211.