Taking the lead on health disparities: Bergen Medical Associates educating patients on colon cancer risks, screenings Colon cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in America, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The disease is preventable and potentially curable when caught early, and colonoscopies serve as highly effective screening
Read moreExperience relief from persistent joint pain with Bergen Medical Associates’ expert diagnosis, treatment One in four American adults grapple with a chronic condition that causes stiff and painful joints — a reality that can impair one’s quality of life and ability to conduct activities of daily living, notes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Read moreBergen Medical Associates’ internal medicine practitioners, delivering top-quality care while forging long-term patient relationships, are passionate about their field Fulfilling a vital role in the long-term health of the people they serve, internal medicine practitioners diagnose and treat a broad range of health conditions and promote prevention and wellness among their patients. Taking pride in
Read moreWhen 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
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