So often patients want me to tell them if the symptoms they are having is real or all in their head. Pain is real. Your physical health and your mental health are intricately related. Your head his literally headquarters to one of the most complex systems in your body; your neurological system. Your neurological system is responsible for complex tasks …

Most of us know heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. Our goal is to decrease your risk of premature death from heart disease. We do this by assessing your personal cardiac risk. You will be presented with a % risk of heart attack in the next 10 years. This is done by looking at your …

Pacifier use for your baby is controversial. There is evidence to support the usage and benefit of a binky, or pacifier as well as some studies showing adverse affects from the pacifier. Below is a summary of current medical knowledge in regards to the pacifier. It may make good sense for many to use a pacifier during the first 6 …

Concussion, or closed head injury, occurs when there is a blow to the head or shaking that disrupts normal brain function. This is usually a metabolic change (chemical function) rather than a visible structure change (i.e. skull fracture, bleed). In the United States, sport related concussions occur approximately 300,000 times per year. In football, approximately 20% of participants will experience …