Internal Medicine - Pediatrics Treatments and Services

Conditions

The conditions we treat include:

  • Adjustment to chronic illnesses, including
    • Asthma
    • Congenital heart disease
    • Diabetes
    • Pain conditions
    • Sickle cell anemia
  • Behavior issues, family and school problems evaluation and counseling
  • Evaluation and treatment of many pediatric and adult problems including:
    • ADD/ADHD (attention deficit disorder/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
    • Developmental delays
    • Hypertension
    • Cholesterol abnormalities
    • Heart problems
    • Asthma and lung disorders
    • Diabetes
    • Thyroid disease
    • Sinus/Allergy problems
    • Arthritis/osteoporosis
    • Gastrointestinal disorders
  • Infections such as colds, ear/eye infections, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections
  • Mental health issues associated with medical conditions
  • Skin conditions such as rashes, eczema, warts, and poison ivy
  • Sexually transmitted disease diagnosis and treatment

Tests

We have onsite diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities, including laboratory and radiology departments. This allows us to perform many tests at our site, including X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, and ultrasounds.

When we are evaluating symptoms or conditions that we can help treat or prevent, we may recommend one or more of the following lab tests:

  • EKGs (electrocardiograms)
  • Influenza and strep throat tests
  • Pap smears
  • Pelvic exams
  • Pregnancy testing
  • Protimes (for coumadin patients)
  • Urine and blood tests for preventive health screening and diagnostic work-ups, such as urinalysis, cholesterol, lead, and blood sugar screening
  • Vital sign measurement (weight, blood pressure, temperature, and pulse)