?Thanks to our region’s plethora of noted medical hospitals, facilities, and universities, the North Shore is home to some of the most accomplished healthcare practitioners in the country. With so many specialists in a variety of fields, we’ve developed this informational section to highlight some of your choices.
The TMS Center of New England: Providing Innovative Treatment for Depression
Do you feel you are taking too much medication to treat your depression? Do the side effects of medication outweigh its benefits? Does depression still have control over your life? You are not alone. Depression can affect anyone regardless of age, race, gender or lifestyle and even with treatment, depression can mean a lifetime of suffering.
Over more than 25 years as a neuropsychiatrist, Dr. Karl Lanocha has encountered hundreds of patients who, despite excellent care with traditional medication and psychotherapy treatments, still experience the debilitating psychological and physical symptoms of depression. Until recently, these treatments as well as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) were the only treatments available to patients suffering from treatment resistant major depression.
As a specialist in neuromodulation, Dr. Lanocha became interested in a promising new treatment called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). Clinical research has shown TMS to reduce the symptoms of depression about 75% of the time. After TMS was approved by the FDA in October 2008, Dr. Lanocha became one of the first providers of TMS in the nation. “With TMS, I saw patients suffering from depression for years, if not decades, not only get better, but fully recover,” Dr. Lanocha said. “TMS Therapy is truly a remarkable treatment,” he explained, “It is a targeted treatment. Unlike medications, TMS does not circulate through the body, therefore it does not cause side effects such as weight gain, upset stomach, or sexual dysfunction.”
After witnessing such results among his patients, Dr. Lanocha left his position of 20 years as Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at a large hospital to devote more time to caring for patients using TMS Therapy. The TMS Center of New England, located in a small, quiet office in Portsmouth, NH, allows for the personalized care Dr. Lanocha strives to provide. “TMS is a highly effective treatment,” he says, “but depression is a painful condition that affects a person’s entire being. I believe that treating depression requires a comprehensive and holistic approach. As a person begins to recover, the right type of counseling can help a person reclaim the life that depression took away.”
231 Corporate Drive
Suite 103
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-766-5111, www.tmsnewengland.com
Liberty Tree Prosthodontics & Family Dental Care; Creating Generations of Smiles…
Dr. Mahshid Mirghassemi, D.D.S, of Liberty Tree Prosthodontics is a highly trained North Shore dentist specializing in Prosthodontics. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University and her Post Doctorate degree in Prosthodontics from TUFTS. Her remarkable dedication to both the art and science of dentistry ensures an anxietyfree experience and unparalleled results for her patients.
Located at the Liberty Tree Medical and Dental Center, Liberty Tree Prosthodontics is a full service provider of individualized dental treatment plans in an incomparably warm and comfortable setting. The office is equipped with the latest in dental technology and dentists trained in the most advanced dental techniques, providing the absolute highest quality dentistry that is available today.
Mahshid Mirghassemi, D.D.S, is a dentist who truly understands the importance of creating a dental plan for her patients that provides the optimal balance between dental health, beauty, and comfort. A member of the American Dental Association, North Shore Dental Society, and the American College of Prosthodontics, Dr. Mirghassemi received her advanced degree in the field of Prosthodontics from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, which gives her a unique expertise in the restoration and replacement of teeth. She is also a contributor to the Dental Outreach Organization, which provides free dental care to eligible children in Massachusetts. She has published and presented in several dental conferences.
Liberty Tree Prosthodontics understands that their patients have busy schedules and always strives to accommodate them. The office has four dental operatories and three dental hygienists, allowing patient waiting time to be kept to a minimum, and the office provides for both night and weekend appointments for maximum convenience. The office provides a wide range of dental services, including prosthetic, implant and cosmetic services, such as teeth whitening and restorative dentistry, in addition to a wide range of preventative care services.
Dr. Mirghassemi is dedicated to high quality and strives for excellence. She has successfully treated complex full-mouth reconstruction cases, such as dental implants, that require a multi-specialty approach. She works closely with highly qualified dental specialists located in the North Shore area.
140 Commonwealth Avenue Suite 209
Danvers, MA 01923
978-777-9999, Fax:Â 978-777-9119, libertytreeprosthodontics.com
Dr. Bill Daly works for YOU! Board-Certified in Internal Medicine
Are you or a loved one frustrated with your medical care? Would you like to see your doctor when you need to, on time with no waiting? Imagine sitting down for relaxed discussions of all your concerns with your doctor himself, not a substitute. Would you like to come away with clear answers, ready to begin a treatment plan that you understand? On nights and weekends, wouldn’t you like to call your doctor directly on his cell phone?
Dr. Bill Daly provides each of his patients with the same quality service that he would want for himself! And he brings you 30 years of experience in internal medicine. He is also knowledgeable about Complementary and Alternative Therapies, and supports their use when appropriate for your condition. If you need a specialist, he knows how to find the best for your needs, and coordinates your care with the hospitals of your choice. The result is first-class medical care, with prompt attentive service by an experienced physician who knows you and your concerns.
Patient Centered Care is the innovative business model that makes this possible. Dr. Daly works primarily for you, instead of your insurance company. This ensures that he is available to give you the time and attention that you need, in a relationship of mutual respect. He does this by charging a very reasonable membership fee, and thereby limits the number of patients in his practice. Please note that these are specifically the services that healthcare insurance companies do not cover! This model is sometimes called Concierge Medicine.
Dr. Daly helps to keep the cost of the membership down by charging your healthcare insurance for the medical services they do cover, such as office visits. But those reimbursements are relatively small, so his primary responsibility is to ensure that you receive the time, attention, prompt availability and respect that you need, because he wants to remain employed by you! And he always goes the extra mile to research difficult questions or problems, and get back to you with the best information or therapies available.
14 Florence Street
Andover, MA 01810-3611
978-470-0001, www.WDalyMD.com
Dentistry by Design: Aesthetic, Implant, and Neuromuscular Dentistry
Dentistry by Design in Andover is one of the North Shore’s most accomplished, dental practices. In its new state-of-the-art facility, Dentistry by Design puts your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment. Their trained and skilled staff have 
years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. They strive to stay abreast of the latest in technological advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.
Dr. Nicholas Papapetros has been delivering the highest quality dental care to his community since 1992. Originally from Brookline, Massachusetts, Dr. Papapetros earned his undergraduate degree in biology from Colby College in Waterville, Maine. He then went on to Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where he earned his dental degree and student awards from both the American College of Dentists and the American Association of Endodontists. After earning his dental degree, Dr. Papapetros then completed a general practice residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York.
Dentistry by Design provides a wide range of dental procedures in comfort and safety utilizing the latest advancements, such as digital x-rays, which use 90% less radiation than raditional x-rays. Cerec 3 allows us to fabricate an all porcelain crown in one hour. STA (single tooth anesthesia) allows us to numb a single tooth painlessly without numbing your lip. We are able to treat Periodontal Disease, without surgery in many cases, using a site specific antibiotic and laser therapy. This flexibility saves you time and keeps your total dental care within one practice. Dr Papapetros and his staff provide incomparable treatment and services for restoring beautiful smiles using veneers and implants. Dentistry by Design looks forward to meeting your individual needs.
From common problems to gum disease, Dr. Papapetros provides an array of dental services to meet your needs all in one convenient location. Using the latest technology, his experienced staff works together as a team to give you exceptional quality treatment from the time you walk in for your initial visit.
19 Barnard Street
Andover, MA Â 01810
978-475-5333, smileandover.com
Jeffrey R. Dornbush, DDS: Innovative Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry
Not everything in Marblehead is about sailing and upscale boutiques. It so happens that one of the most accomplished dental 
practices on the North Shore is located in this historic seaport community. Is hiding chipped, stained or crowded teeth making you self-conscious about some aspect of your smile? Do you have a painful tooth or bleeding gums? Have you made a decision to take action but you do not know where to go? If so, you owe it to yourself to visit the prosthodontic practice of Dr. Jeffrey Dornbush.
In his 25 year professional career Dr. Dornbush has established a reputation for innovatively solving both his patients’ ordinary problems and their most complex challenges. Advanced training in prosthodontics at Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry provided the basis for his expertise. A graduate of the New York University College of Dentistry and a Fellow of the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontists, Dr. Dornbush brings “Park Avenue” dentistry to Marblehead.
If you long for a personal approach to treatment, if you dream of a healthy and radiant smile, if you value precision of technique and genuinely sensitive care, you will discover that Dr. Dornbush and his skilled and seasoned support team insure serenity, comfort, efficiency, and results.
210 Humphrey Street
Suite 103
Marblehead, MA 01945
781-639-0700, www.drdornbush.com