Internal Medicine
[Adult Medicine]
- The field of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis
and
nonsurgical treatment of diseases affecting the internal organs of the
body.
- We provide primary care for our patients, utilizing
the
latest advancements in health care.
- Emphasis is placed on preventive care, disease
management, and the promotion of health.
- We have a wide range of knowledge and treatment plans
for
something as routine as the cold or flu to in-depth
care of chronic/acute diseases such as alzheimer's, anxiety,
arthritis, cancer, depression, diabetes, digestive disorders, heart
disease, hormonal disorders, hypertensive diseases, liver disease,
neurological disorders, osteoporosis, respiratory disorders, and stomach
disorders.
Infectious Disease
Medicine
- Is the diagnosis and treatment of infectious
diseases.
- We have extensive training in micro-biology
[the
affects of micro-organisms in the body], immunology [how the
body fights infection], epidemiology [how infections spread],
and the uses and affects of antibiotics.
- Our specialty is the prevention, diagnosis, and
treatment
of infections such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, herpes, chronic
bronchitis, sinusitis, cellulitis, strep throat, yeast infections,
and other STDs.
- Some of our areas of expertise are, though no way
limited
to the treatment of infectious diseases affecting the heart, brain,
lungs, urinary tract, sinuses, bowels, bones, and pelvic region.
- Infectious diseases are caused by the entrance,
growth, and
multiplication of organisms, i.e.; bacteria, viruses, protozoans,
fungi, and parasites, in the body. May or may not be contagious.
Travel Medicine
- Is a specialized field of medicine which focuses on
the
needs of travelers, especially if you are traveling abroad.
- Our goal is to minimize the risk of common diseases
that
may hinder travelers and uncommon diseases that could cause serious
health problems.
- We provide medical information, personalized
advice,
education, vaccinations, immunizations, and preventive measures
for all your travel needs. We also provide post travel evaluation
if warranted.
- Recommendations will vary according to your
destination,
purpose, length of trip, health history, age, and time of year.
Chronic Wound Care
- A chronic wound is an open wound involving tissue
loss
which persists for a long time, i.e.; burns, dermal or skin
ulcerations, diabetic wounds, and bedsores.
- Our goal is to improve the healing process and reduce
the
risk of new wounds developing.
- We will assess the wound and a specific course of
treatment
will be set up accordingly.
- Some causes of chronic wounds are vascular disease,
infection, diabetes, reduced mobility, surgery, immune deficiency,
unrelieved pressure, radiation injury, and malnutrition.
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