Four reasons not to miss your annual gynecological exam From important health screenings to beneficial health-related conversations and more, women should prioritize their annual appointments to the gynecologist. Below, gynecologist Ena Marsan, DO, MPH at Bergen Medical Associates, explains why: Important Screenings Occur at Gynecological Visits — “Among other exams, pap smears help detect the
Read moreBladder dysfunction: Knowing what medical approaches and lifestyle changes can help. Dr. Alec Schwartz, urologist, discusses what you need to know. Feel like you’re urinating frequently, or not frequently enough? If so, you’re not alone. Studies show that tens of millions of Americans experience bladder dysfunction in the form of an overactive bladder, underactive
Read moreJanelle Yee, MD, endocrinologist at Bergen Medical Associates , discusses the symptoms of, treatment for and prevention of diabetes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 37 million Americans — roughly 1 in 10 — have diabetes, a chronic disease that results in too much sugar in the blood. Equally
Read moreBergen Medical Associates’ Allergist, Dr. Margaret Co, reviews the key facts about food allergies An estimated 5% of the U.S. population has a true food allergy and for these millions of people, the risk of a reaction can be a scary proposition. But what exactly is a food allergy and how can it be
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Endocrinology is the study of hormones; chemical messengers from one cell to another.
Gynecology is the medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system; “the science of women.”
Hospitalists concentrate their efforts on the care of sick patients once they enter the hospital for treatment.
Primary care is the day-to-day health care given by a practitioner who acts as the principal point of your continuing care.
A registered dietitian can help you make sense of the ever changing world of nutrition, by providing sound practical nutrition advice.
Physiatry is dedicated to the treatment of musculoskeletal and neurologic disorders that can lead to pain.
Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study of diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity.
Rheumatology is a sub-specialty devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of conditions and diseases affecting joints, muscles, and bones.
Sports Medicine is a branch of medicine that is dedicated to the study and treatment of activity-related injuries.
Urology is the branch of medicine and physiology concerned with the function and disorders of the urinary system.
