When it comes to the best in minimally invasive kidney stone treatment, Bergen Medical Associates leaves no stone unturned If you’ve never struggled with a kidney stone condition, there’s a good chance you know someone who has. More than half a million people end up in the emergency room for kidney stone problems every year
Read moreOffering one-stop expertise in 12 different specialties, Bergen Medical Associates has been providing trusted care to the communities of North Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y., for more than three decades. Bergen Medical Associates has been delivering premier primary and specialty medicine to the communities of North Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y., at its six offices throughout
Read moreDon’t get sidelined by a sports-related injury Sports injuries can range greatly depending on the injury and its severity, but thanks to Bergen Medical Associates’ team of experts who specialize in treating sports-related injuries of all kinds, patients don’t have to be sidelined from the activities they love for long! Following, Bergen Medical Associates’ five Board-Certified
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
Read moreBhavik Bhandari, MD, gastroenterologist at Bergen Medical Associates, shares why ‘45 is the new 50’ (and other important facts) when it comes to screening for colon cancer March is Colorectal Cancer Screening Awareness Month — but the fact is, every month is a great time to capitalize on the power of colonoscopies and other screening
Read morePreventive Health Dr. Desai Internal Medicine provider Veena Desai, MD, discusses why getting an annual physical and preventative screening is a great investment in your health As the adage says, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Perhaps no one understands this better than family physician Veena Desai, MD, director of
Read moreBergen Medical Associates’ Rheumatologist, Deana Nes, MD – talks about early rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis as key to prevent long-term damage to joints There is good news for people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. Over the past 20 or so years, treatments have improved significantly, relieving pain and restoring functioning to countless patients, according to
Read moreMargaret Co, MD, reviews new asthma discoveries yielding more precise treatment plans For years, doctors thought all forms of asthma were created equal and treated all patients in essentially the same way. That is changing. In recent years, doctors have discovered that asthma, which affects about 8% of the U.S. population, can stem from
Read moreDr. Eric Avezzano, CEO and Managing Partner of Bergen Medical Associates, discusses Gastroenterology breakthroughs mean better outcomes for NJ patients More effective treatments, coupled with widespread screening, are improving outcomes for many patients suffering from gastrointestinal disorders. “Gastroenterology, or GI, has seen some substantial developments in the last five or so years,” said Dr.
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