Spring 2013 - D'Youville College

Awards Dinnermilitary under the age waiver for areas ofcritical need, and despite his family andprofessional responsibilities, continues tomake the time to go to the war zone to treatcombat soldiers. He has said, “Our menand women are still being injured and after30 years of treating civilian trauma victims,I’m honored to have this opportunity totreat our military.”“This award, an eagle,represents strength…and so I dedicate it tomy son, the epitomeof strength for me”DR. BONEDr. Bone knows personally why his medicalskills are needed. His son Christiansuffered a severe combat wound in Iraq andby continuing to serve, Dr. Bone said, “Iwill have the chance to return the favor ofcaring for the wounded just as my son wascared for by a military orthopaedic surgeonin Baghdad during the Iraq War. It’s achance for me to help someone else’s son.”Dr. Levy, a well-known leader inneurosurgery, is a member of a team ofsurgeons responsible for bringing cuttingedge stroke treatment to Western New York.As director of the Endovascular StrokeService for the Gates Vascular Institute,he oversees treatment of complex largebrain aneurysms with a new minimallyinvasive pipeline embolization device.He is also a professor of neurosurgeryand radiology at the University at Buffaloand has participated in major clinicalresearch on synthetic bone, carotid arteryrevascularization and stents. The residentshe instructs have called him “a superbteacher.” Dr. Levy trains surgeons fromaround the nation, including those fromthe Cleveland Clinic, Harvard Universityand Duke University, in this lifesavingtreatment.“This award tonightis a testament to theefforts of so manypeople over thepast decade.”DR. LEVYHis associates praise his sense of humorand greatly enjoy working with him.Dr. Levy has said: “There is little moregratifying than seeing our research andDr. Elad I. Levy extends his thanks tothe College on being recognized for hisextraordinary work in Stroke Research.training translate into real advancementsin medicine that help our community andpatients across the globe.”Proceeds from the Achievement inHealth Care Awards Dinner fund studentscholarships at the College.Co-chairing the event were trustees,Samuel J. Savarino, president and CEOof Savarino Companies and Cheryl A.Klass, president of Women and Children’sHospital.alumni.dyouville.edu 3