Intercoastal Medical Group is a one-stop-shop for all your medical care needs. It offers medical care in 8 locations and with 100 doctors who specialize in over 20 different branches of medicine, including a 10,500 sq. ft. ambulatory surgical center. One of Intercoastal Medical Group’s best Read More
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Why There Is a Flu Season and How to Prevent It
Influenza, or the flu, is more than just fever, aches, coughs, and a sore throat. It’s not just a nuisance that keeps adults home from work and children home from school as it runs its course within a week or two. The flu can last for much longer than that and can come with many complications – it's Read More
Why Multi-Specialty Medical Groups Have Superb Patient Care
Patients with several health conditions have to visit several medical offices to get each issue treated. For example, a person with diabetes, high blood pressure, and arthritis would need to see 3 different specialist physicians along with a primary care physician to take care of all of these health Read More
What Is a Neurologist?
A neurologist specializes in treating nervous system disorders – basically, any of a large assortment of illnesses or injuries that can affect the brain, spine, nerves, or muscles. In addition to their medical degree, neurologists typically also undergo at least three years of specialty residency Read More
Different Types of Vascular Surgery
Vascular surgery is an invasive treatment for conditions that affect the veins, arteries, and lymphatic vessels throughout the body. A vascular disorder can greatly reduce a patient’s quality of life and raise the possibility of life-threatening health events, such as stroke. Since vascular 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
When should you see a doctor for an animal bite?
By definition, an animal bite is any wound caused by an animal’s teeth. Getting bitten by an animal can happen to anyone. Maybe you are camping or hiking, and a wild animal bites you to protect itself. In a different scenario, you are playing around with the neighbor’s dog, and it bites you Read More
How to Keep Your Kids Safe around Water This Summer
Pools, lakes, ponds, and beaches mean summer fun and cool relief from hot weather. Being by the water, especially if there is no lifeguard present, can be dangerous for kids if parents don't take the proper precautions. Who’s At Risk? According to the World Health Organization, approximately Read More
Understanding Migraines: Not Just Your Average Headache
Sensitive to light, sound, and smells. Nauseous. Debilitating pain. Wanting to shut out the world. Does this sound like you when you are suffering from a migraine? If so, you’re not alone. Some 37 million people in the United States suffer from migraines. According to the Migraine Research Read More
Colon Cancer: The Evolution of Colonoscopy
Let’s face it, colonoscopy is the “C” word nobody wants to hear. No one really looks forward to a colonoscopy, or the grueling preparation that is often associated with it. Not to mention the perception that the procedure is invasive, and unpleasant. People tend to ignore symptoms or the advice of Read More
