Doctors’ Notes

You probably know the feeling of having cold symptoms that move from your head into your chest. Many people call…

Don’t assume you’re fine if something doesn’t seem quite right. The earlier your family doctor can address health problems, the…

If you’re having joint pain, tell your family doctor. Treating early can help prevent or reduce lifelong disability.

By giving specific, easy-to-understand instructions, I help my patients get the most out of their medicines and avoid problems.

The common cold is an infection of the respiratory (breathing) tract. This includes your throat, nasal passages, and lungs. More…

Recently, my patient Jennifer (not her real name) came in for a prenatal visit. She had been trying to get…

From diagnosis through ongoing treatment, I help my patients who have HIV live longer, healthier lives and avoid passing HIV…

A new patient thought her symptoms were just part of getting older. By taking time to ask the right questions,…

Working as a palliative care doctor has shown me how important a trusted family doctor is when patients face a…

For healthy adults, the symptoms of gastroenteritis are usually mild. In most cases, you don’t need to see a doctor…

When a patient is diagnosed with depression, I’m trained to provide care that ranges from prescribing antidepressants to helping them…

Stress affects everyone. Some stress can be caused by good things in your life, such as an interesting project, a…

If headache pain is getting in the way of your daily activities, it’s time to see your family doctor.

Unless you are allergic to the venom of bees, wasps, or hornets, you probably won’t need to see your family…