Treatments & Procedures

Weight-loss surgery (bariatric surgery) involves surgically reducing the size of your stomach so you aren’t able to eat as much. This means that your body absorbs less food. Common types of bariatr...

What is women’s preventive care? It’s important for women to take an active approach to health care, especially by the time they reach adulthood. This includes scheduling routine screenings and ser...

A lot of factors play a role in staying healthy. In turn, good health can decrease your risk of developing certain diseases or conditions. These include heart disease, stroke, some cancers, and inj...

Do you feel as good now as you did at age 40? How about at age 50? You might be able to feel as good as you used to with new, healthy habits. You might even feel better. While it may seem like a lo...

An important part of being a family doctor is getting to know my patients. Starting with the first visit, I want to build ongoing, caring relationships with them over time. When I meet with new pat...

Everyone who goes outside is exposed to the sun. It is important to know the effects of sun exposure. The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) advises talking to children, teens, and young ...

A family doctor is your most important health care relationship. They have the advantage of treating you consistently over time and knowing your health history. There’s a benefit to having a long-t...

A personal health journal (health diary) is a record of your health. It is a journal you keep yourself. The journal helps you keep track of every aspect of your health. Path to improved health A pe...

Should I go to the doctor? Most of us have asked that question at one time or another. Whether it’s a bad cold, a funny-looking mole, or a nagging pain that just won’t go away, it can be hard to kn...

As a child, having a cast or splint on a broken arm or leg might seem cool. As an adult, it’s frustrating. Casts and splints are hard wraps used to help a broken bone, torn ligament, tendon, or oth...