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SPECIALTIES
- Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine is the branch of medicine dealing with the
diagnosis and medical treatment of diseases and disorders of the internal
structures of the human body. Internal medicine doctors are
fully trained specialists in the medical care of adults, much as
pediatricians are trained in the care of children. Because of their
thorough and scientific approach, Internists are especially
adept in diagnosing and treating patients with a wide variety of ailments,
including hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, anemia, fatigue and
depression, just to name a few.
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- Cardiology
- Cardiology is a field of medicine many have become familiar with
due to the high incidence of heart disease in our society.
Accurate diagnosis of heart disease and related disorders is
essential for recommending and administering a plan of treatment.
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- Gastroenterology
- Gastroenterology is the study of diseases of the stomach,
esophagus, small and large intestine, as well as related structures of the
liver biliary system, gallbladder and pancreas. Some common disorders
specific to the practice of Gastroenterology include heartburn, ulcers,
constipation, chronic diarrhea, hemorrhoids, gallstones and difficulty in
swallowing.
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- Hematology
- Hematology is the area of medicine dealing specifically with blood
related disorders.
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- Neurology
- Neurology is the area of medicine dealing specifically with the
brain and peripheral nerves. Headaches, seizures, Parkinson's disease,
back pain, Carpal Tunnel syndrome and strokes are some of the reasons a
Neurologist may be consulted.
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- Oncology
- Oncology involves the study of tumors for the diagnosis and
treatment of cancer. The incredible amount of ongoing research in this
field has resulted in different types and combinations of cancer treatments,
including surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, which is performed here at
the clinic. Appropriate screening can lead to early diagnosis, which
allows the patient to derive optimum benefit from the recommended treatment.
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- Pulmonary Medicine
- Pulmonary medicine is the treatment of diseases of the chest. Your
family physician may refer you to a pulmonologist if you have emphysema,
asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia or any other lung problem. Sleep
disorders, due to breathing difficulties are also treated within this
department.
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