Coronavirus Sheds Light on Need for Telemedicine
Telemedicine was already one of the fastest-growing trends in healthcare, when it got a big boost recently due to the coronavirus pandemic. Telemedicine is a means of practicing health care from a distance using telecommunication technologies such as video conferencing, to give patients options beyond the traditional doctor’s office visit. Under the $8.3 billion emergency […]
Coronavirus: What You Need to Know
March 3, 2020 As doctors, we knew we needed to get you some pertinent information about the coronavirus (official name COVID-19) issue our country is facing. The trouble was determining what information is important to provide to you given the vast amount of very politicized media coverage that’s being put out there every day. That, […]
Warning Signs of a Heart Attack
February is American Heart Month, and honestly there is so much information out there about heart disease, it was hard to choose the most important information to provide. Ultimately we chose to give you information on what the signs of a heart attack actually are in men and then what the signs are in women, […]
Your Thyroid: A Small Gland That Can Cause Big Problems
As concierge physicians, we are very focused on preventative care. We believe primary care doctors should be there for their patients for more than just treating an illness. By sending each of our patients for their annual health screenings, including full blood work, we create a clear picture of where they are in their health […]
Concierge Medicine—The Key to Better Physician Patient Communication
We have a little secret we want to share with you, when it comes to your health, traditional health insurance payment options within the classic model of primary care, pay for procedures instead of results. In fact, in many ways, we are penalized financially for spending more time with patients, which is what is necessary […]
Gift Yourself Peace of Mind: Book Your Annual Physical
As we round up the year 2019, give yourself the gift of peace of mind by calling your primary care doctor to set up an appointment for your annual physical. As a primary care doctor for many years, I know very well that a vast majority of people don’t do the recommended once a year […]
Have Yourself a Healthy Happy Holiday Season With These Tips!
Happy holidays! The holiday season is a special time to gather with friends and family and to eat traditionally rich foods and splurge and indulge. Quite often our patients with diabetes ask us, “what’s the big deal if my blood sugar levels go up a little or a gain a few pounds over the holidays?” […]
Let Us Help You Navigate the Challenges of Menopause!
Menopause. . . all women eventually have to go through it, but many suffer silently with the symptoms, or figure there’s nothing they can do about them. In fact, a lot of women won’t ever even bring up the topic to their primary care doctor or their gynecologist. Menopause happens when the ovaries no longer […]
What You Can Do to Discover Breast Cancer Early
Breast cancer is one of the two most common cancers among women in the U.S. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control, every year more than 245,000 women get diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 women die from it. The National Breast Cancer Foundation’s most recent statistics estimates that 268,600 new […]
What is the difference between Botox and Fillers?
We hear this question all the time! But trust us, we didn’t always know the answer either until our physicians told us everything we know! The simple answer is this: BOTOX Botox and comparable products relax muscles, causing less facial movement, and in turn, begin smoothing out facial lines and preventing future ones from […]
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