Many medical doctors are specialists who treat one particular area or system of the body. However, family practice providers are different. They are physicians who provide primary medical care for patients of all ages, and for every member of the family. Let’s talk about what a family practice Read More
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Parkinson’s Disease: Stages And Symptoms
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder impacting brain cells (neurons) that produce dopamine. Not limited to the seniors of 60 and older, Parkinson’s changes an adult’s functions, looks, and thoughts. Your neurologist in Sarasota or Lakewood Ranch FL, offers medications and various therapies Read More
National Stroke Awareness Month 2022
It's a frightening reality that every year, nearly 800,000 Americans get a stroke, i.e., one person every 40 seconds. Strokes can be fatal if not treated quickly, so knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke is highly necessitated. May is National Stroke Awareness Month, so we are promoting stroke Read More
What should I expect when I take my child to see a primary care physician for a sports physical?
If your child wants to participate in a sport or recreational activity, you will likely need to see their primary care physician for a sports physical before they are set to participate. Sports physicals, otherwise known as pre-participation physical examinations, are a requirement of many Read More
IBS Awareness Month: Can My Primary Care Physician Diagnose Me With This Condition?
April is dedicated to raising awareness about IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), a common chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder that manifests as abdominal pain, cramping, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, or sometimes both. If you suspect you may have IBS, talk to your primary care doctor. Read More
Symptoms of Appendicitis: When to See a Doctor
Appendicitis occurs when the appendix, which is the finger-shaped pouch that protrudes from the colon (in the lower right part of the belly), gets inflamed. The inflammation can be due to a blockage caused by a hardened stool (or, in some cases, a tumor); or a viral, bacterial, or parasitic Read More
Summer Camp Tips During COVID-19 from a Primary Care Physician
Preparing your child for summer camp during COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) can be challenging and worrisome. After all, you want to protect your child, but you also want them to have a normal, healthy childhood. Let’s talk about a few helpful tips from a primary care physician that can help Read More
What Are Some Common Thyroid Problems and Which Ones Require Surgery?
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located in the center-front of your neck, just above the base of your collarbone. The thyroid gland releases and controls thyroid hormones (two main hormones are thyroxine and triiodothyronine), which play a vital role in regulating body temperature, Read More
National Nutrition Month: Importance of Diagnosing and Treating High Cholesterol
March is National Nutrition Month, and a key component of good nutrition in your body is having healthy cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a fatty, waxy substance that can be analyzed via a small blood sample. There is “good” cholesterol (HDL, or high-density lipoprotein) and “bad” cholesterol Read More
Should I See a General Surgeon For My Parathyroid Surgery?
The parathyroid glands are four small endocrine glands located behind the H-shaped thyroid in the throat. Managing blood levels of calcium, phosphorus, and Vitamin D, these little structures may work overtime, causing too much calcium to circulate throughout the body. Sometimes, as a result, surgery Read More
