My Philosophy

My approach to health care is similar to that of automobile maintenance.

1. Just as it is important to know your car’s history, I rely on your knowledge of your FAMILY HISTORY. Diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol can run in families and this is important information to know.

2. Preventive screenings such as blood pressure monitoring, immunizations, mammograms and colon cancer screenings are akin to your automobile maintenance records. They are recommend screening tests to detect common treatable diseases.

3. Don’t smoke. Exercise regularly. Wear your seatbelt. Eat healthy foods. You wouldn’t put regular gas in your luxury sports car, would you?

4. Before you see me, do a little preparation. Be able to describe the problem, what worked, what didn’t work, your concerns. As your “body mechanic”, I can make our visit more productive if I have details.

Disclaimer
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