The physicians and the other providers at The Spine Center are highly conservative and are well known for offering high quality non-operative treatment. Only 5 out of 100 people who see a physician at The Spine Center go on to receive surgery.
Colorectal cancer is common, affecting approximately 1 in every 23 men and 1 in 25 women in the US over the course of their lifetime. Staying up-to-date on recommended cancer screenings has proven to be a highly effective way to detect cancer earlier, start treatment sooner and slow disease progression. Cancer screenings are particularly effective for colorectal cancer because it progresses slowly. Our board-certified Gastroenterologists, Drs. Kashyap Katwala, MD and Rafi Ali, MD and Ciarán Bradley, MD, FACS, board certified in surgery and surgical oncology answer your common questions about colorectal cancer, the risk factors you should be aware of and what treatment options are available.
A common condition that many women face is called vaginal prolapse, or pelvic organ prolapse (POP), which occurs when one of the pelvic organs stretches or expands to protrude through the vaginal opening. Read about the causes of vaginal prolapse and explore different treatment options.
Scar formation is a natural occurrence after surgery as scars help to strengthen the tissues that are healing. However, too much of a good thing may not actually be beneficial. Scars can become bothersome and limit movement.
While we all experience occasional sleepy days, fatigue is often defined as an increased need for sleep, difficulty initiating activity, reduced capacity to maintain activity or feeling tired from simple tasks.
While most people are aware of the health risks associated with smoking tobacco, it remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States today. Deciding to quit smoking is the first step towards achieving a longer, healthier life. Oncologist, Samir Desai, MD, shares the health benefits of quitting and tips to help you achieve a smoke-free life.
During the winter months, your nose might not be the only thing feeling stuffy. As temperatures drop, we keep doors and windows closed and use furnaces to keep our houses warm. Over time, the lack of fresh air can reduce the air quality indoors, causing upper respiratory symptoms and, if you suffer from asthma, more frequent or severe attacks. Board-certified allergy, asthma and immunology specialist, Dr. Andrey Leonov, shares tips to maintain the air quality in your home this winter.
The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 80,000 adults will be diagnosed with bladder cancer in the United States this year. Depending on the stage of bladder cancer and other factors, there are different treatment options. Commonly; surgery to remove part, or all, of the bladder may be recommended, which is called a cystectomy.
Most plantar warts aren’t a serious health concern, but they may be bothersome or painful, and they can be resistant to treatment. You may need to see your Podiatrist to treat and remove plantar warts.
Most Dermatologists practicing in the United States are members of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dermatologists indicate this by placing FAAD after their names. FAAD stands for “Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.”