Danny Bonvissuto Archive — Page 1 of 10

September 14, 2026

Transplant Nephrology Fellowship program becomes first in nation to earn ACGME accreditation

As demand for kidney transplantation continues to grow nationwide, highly trained transplant nephrologists are essential to meeting the complex needs of patients with end-stage kidney disease.

By Danny Bonvissuto
Pregnancy test sensitivity depends on the timing of the test related to the expected menstrual period, but cycle length matters too. (courtesy of Alex Sundermann)
September 11, 2026

Study and new online tool help women make informed decisions about pregnancy testing

“Instead of giving patients a one-size-fits-all answer, the tool takes those findings and turns them into an individualized estimate,” said Alex Sundermann, MD, PhD.

By Danny Bonvissuto
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Director Jeffrey Neul, MD, PhD; Administration on Disabilities Commissioner Rebecca Hines, PhD; VKC University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Co-Directors Pablo Juárez, MEd, BCBA, LBA; and Julie Lounds Taylor, PhD; and AoD Director Ophelia McLain, DHA, MPH, during a recent visit to the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. (photo by Donn Jones)
September 10, 2026

Administration on Disabilities top leaders visit Vanderbilt Kennedy Center

The visit demonstrated the impact of the UCEDD model and the importance of strong, connected developmental disabilities networks.

By Danny Bonvissuto
August 31, 2026

Firefly expands to Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital and other regional clinics

Vanderbilt Health’s clinical care and support program for pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorder has served 27 pregnant patients at VWCH, with the goal of serving 50-100 patients annually.

By Danny Bonvissuto
August 31, 2026

Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital’s first Primary Care-Internal Medicine Residency Program addresses the needs of a rapidly growing community

“The investment isn’t only in the Wilson County of today — it’s in the physicians this community will need in 2050,” said Program Director Missy Scalise, MD.

By Danny Bonvissuto
Rick Wright, MD, MMHC
July 30, 2026

Rick Wright named President of American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

He will help advance the society’s mission to be the global leader in sports medicine by fostering education, research, advocacy and collaboration that improve the care of athletes and active people of all ages.

By Danny Bonvissuto