A cardiologist is a specially trained doctor who focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease and other heart-related, circulatory, and blood vessel conditions. Cardiologists undergo advanced training to care for the complex, powerful pump that is your heart. Consider this: every Read More
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Preparing for Breast Cancer Surgery
The early spring day revealed a flawless blue sky. Birds were happily chirping, hopping from branch to branch. Christina gazed out the window, waiting for her husband to drive around with the car and pick her up. Oddly enough, the world seemed quite happy to continue spinning on, even though for Read More
Recovering from a Hernia Repair
Your body is not a machine which, after repair or replacement, can simply start up and run again. Although there is no standard or specific rule-set following a hernia repair, there are plenty of practical things you can do to ensure you heal as timely and as ideally as possible. Listen to your Read More
Intercoastal Medical Group: Family Medicine Practice
When it comes to your health and the health of your family, your primary care physician, or PCP, forms the foundation for your entire medical team. Family medical providers are primary care physicians who act as the point-person, treating your everyday healthcare needs, coordinating your care, Read More
5 Tips for Choosing Your Primary Care Doctor
A primary care doctor is your first line of defense when seeking treatment for illness or injury. A good primary care physician provides wellness care, screenings, immunizations, and treatment for non-emergency injuries and conditions. They also coordinate your overall care with other medical Read More
The Importance of An Annual Wellness Visit
You see your doctor’s office phone number calling, and you know it’s a confirmation for your next visit. While it might be tempting to cancel your annual physical or wellness exam, or to not schedule one at all, you may want to reconsider. Having an annual physical and wellness exam is crucially Read More
Things You Should Tell Your Doctor During an Exam
When you are sick or getting a checkup from your doctor, it is easy to let something you may have noticed or had a question about slip your mind. Some people might also feel uncomfortable asking their physician a question because they are worried that they will sound silly or even stupid. In order Read More
Joint Replacement: What are Artificial Joints Made Out of?
Every day, people all over the world need to get some form of joint replacement. In the United States alone, a whopping one million people will have a total joint replacement procedure, and the numbers are expected to rise above four million per year in the next two decades. For an aging Read More
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March has been designated as Colorectal Awareness Month by the American Cancer Society. According to the Centers of Disease Control, or CDC – colorectal cancer, which affects both men and women, is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Each year about 140,000 Americans Read More
What does Your Primary Care Doctor Want you to Understand?
Primary care doctors or PCP (primary care physicians), are the first line of defense in the battle for your health. These caring physicians often have full caseloads, seeing patients from all walks of life and at all life stages. Primary care doctors assume different roles at various times, often Read More
