The importance of an annual physical An annual physical exam is important because it allows the doctor to get an overview of your overall health and to asses if you are at risk for developing a more serious disease or medical condition. It also identifies preventive steps you can take, like getting certain vaccinations or …

What you need to know about diabetes  Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the pancreas cannot produce insulin, or the body cannot use it effectively. Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that acts like a key to let glucose from food into cells- this happens inside all of our bodies when we …

A primary care doctor, or physician, is someone who your family can depend on to help you manage your overall health and well-being. A practitioner has had years of extensive medical education and training – this includes a specialized area in family medicine for children under 18 years old; pediatric care for patients who are …

Signs of the the Common Cold  The first symptoms of the common cold are easily noticed: a runny nose, sore throat, and frequent sneezing. When experiencing any of these, getting adequate treatment is important to help you feel better. At our practice, we offer the most effective treatment for the common cold. Our experienced team …

Why do I need an annual physical?  Annual physicals are the number one way to help identify any changes in your health, which could indicate you’re at risk for developing a more serious disease or medical condition. They can also help identify preventive steps you can take to maintain good health – like getting certain …

What is diabetes? Diabetes, when the pancreas is no longer able to produce insulin or when the body can’t use it effectively, is a chronic disease. Insulin acts as a key that lets glucose from the food we eat pass into our cells to create energy. All carbohydrate foods are broken down into glucose in …

Your primary care physician is there to help your family with all of their needs. They have had years of medical training and are able to manage patients from all ages. By getting to know you, the doctor can monitor any changes in a patient’s health and detect potential health concerns early on; if an …

The first symptoms of the common cold are easily noticed: a runny nose, sore throat, and frequent sneezing. When experiencing any of these, getting adequate treatment is important to help you feel better. At our practice, we offer the most effective treatment for the common cold. Our experienced team will help provide a quick, effective, …

What is Addiction Medicine? An addiction medicine is drugs used to help addicted persons stop chronic drug or alcohol seeking and use. Addiction medicine may be used to treat various addiction issues and substance use disorders (SUD) including: Tobacco Use Disorder Alcohol Use Disorder Opioid Use Disorder Symptoms of Drug/Alcohol Addiction Some common symptoms of …

High or low testosterone levels can significantly affect a man’s mental and physical health. Men often use testosterone hormone replacement to improve the quality of their erections and to enhance their physical performance. At our practice, we offer one of the best testosterone hormone replacement procedures at our practice. What Is Testosterone Hormone Replacement? Testosterone …