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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.
As of 4/1/2024, Dr. Lum has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
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As of 8/23/2023, Dr. Tomazic has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Dr. Fraker attended medical school at Creighton University School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency training at Banner University Medical Center- Phoenix, and was practicing in outpatient Internal Medicine primary care prior to focusing her clinical practice on breast health.
Dr. Fraker's clinical practice is focused on the care and evaluation of patients with breast concerns, including but not limited to: breast pain, masses, and skin changes, nipple changes, nipple discharge, and abnormal imaging. She also sees patients with elevated risk for developing breast cancer and guides decisions regarding screening imaging for early detection, as well as strategies to reduce risk of breast cancer.
Jessica was born and raised in North Ogden. She is a physician assistant in the dermatology department at Ogden Clinic. Her clinical interests include treating acne, rosacea, psoriasis, rashes, and eczema. She specializes in skin cancer screening, prevention, and removing moles, skin tags, age spots, cysts, and lipomas.
With a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Utah and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Weber State University, patients can appreciate her commitment to providing comprehensive dermatological care while enjoying the personalized touch she brings to each interaction.
Jessica finds joy outdoors, engaging in activities like backcountry skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and camping with her beloved dogs. Additionally, she participates in weekly year-round indoor soccer matches and has a deep passion for animals. Jessica has three dogs and looks forward to welcoming more into her life.
Jessica Fite Westbrook, PA-C, is a provider in the Vein and Vascular Institute. In addition to seeing patients in the Little Rock clinic, Jessica also travels with the Vein and Vascular team to satellite clinics in Hot Springs, Benton, Camden, Warren, El Dorado, North Little Rock, Searcy, Conway, and Russellville.
The Hutchinson Clinic is a multi-specialty clinic with nearly 95 providers, and 650 employees located in Central Kansas. We offer quality medical care to a 10 thousand square mile geographic area stretching west from Hutchinson, Kansas, beyond the borders of Nebraska, Colorado and Oklahoma.
Dr. Kaae is a medical oncologist and hematologist. She is a Montana native, born and raised in Great Falls, Montana. Dr. Kaae specializes in medical oncology and hematology and her clinical interests include full spectrum of hematology and oncology with a special emphasis on breast and gynecologic malignancies as well as survivorship care.
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