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Wranglers Add Physician, Chiropractor, Dental Practice to Medical Staff

October 23, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


Las Vegas - The Las Vegas Wranglers announced Wednesday that Dr. Thomas Alfreda, Dr. Michael Reiss, and Access Health Dental have partnered with the team medical staff for the 2013-14 season. Returning to serve the players are Drs. Michael Miao, Chad Hanson, Matthew Fouse, and Andrew Bronstein.

Dr. Thomas Alfreda, partner in Internal Medicine Specialists, will serve as the team's primary care physician and help coordinate medical treatment for the players with the team's orthopedic physicians. Alfreda also serves as the medical director for Nathan Adelson Hospice, and trains nursing and medical students as part of his associate professorship for Touro University School of Medicine.

Dr. Michael Reiss has been brought on as the team's chiropractor. Reiss finished top of his class at Life Chiropractic College, and works with the Las Vegas Car Accident Treatment Center. He also published the Las Vegas Car Accident Victim's Health Guide and writes a monthly "Chiropractic Impact Report" newsletter.

Access Health Dental, based in Las Vegas, is the team's new dental care provider. Established in 2012 with a particular focus on the oral-systemic health connection, Access Health Dental will serve the Wranglers from numerous Vegas valley locations and their custom-built 53-foot mobile dental office.

Returning as the Wranglers' medical director is Dr. Michael Miao. Settling in Las Vegas after Harvard, USC, and the University of Pittsburgh, Miao is now an orthopedic surgeon with Desert Orthopaedic Center. He specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery on shoulders and knees.

Dr. Chad Hanson, Dr. Matthew Fouse, and Dr. Andrew Bronstein will also continue to serve the Wranglers. Hanson and Fouse work with Miao at Desert Orthopaedic Center, and both add their arthroscopic surgery skills to the team. In addition to the Wranglers, Hanson acts as team physician to several local high school football teams, and Fouse has previously worked with WAC basketball. Bronstein, owner of the Bronstein Hand Center, handles upper extremity orthopedic conditions for all ages, and specializes in clinical, surgical, and rehabilitation care from the fingertip to the shoulder.

The Wranglers begin a three-game series against the Alaska Aces on Friday, Oct. 25, at 7:05 p.m. The Wranglers will hold a Halloween "Skate and Treat" on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 2:05 p.m., where kids are encouraged to wear costumes and trick-or-treat along the concourse. Those in costume will also be invited to take part in the on-ice costume parade during the first intermission. After the game, the team will hold the first "Skate with the Wranglers" of the season.

Season tickets for the Wranglers' 11th season are on sale now. The Wranglers offer flexible payment options on all plans, and 2013-14 packages start at just $200. Full season tickets can be reserved for as low as 25 percent down, and include benefits such as buddy passes, exclusive team events, and merchandise discounts. For more information, contact the Wranglers front office at (702) 471-7825 or visit wranglers.co. Don't forget to find the Wranglers on Facebookand follow @WranglersLV on Twitter for the latest updates.

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