“There’s a fly in my soup!”
“There’s a fly in my soup!” No wait, that’s not a fly. It’s a floater...
The Connection Between Lifestyle, Vascular Disease
I cannot really believe that the holidays are upon us already. This year has been...
Diabetes — the Leading Cause of Blindness
October may be National Diabetes Month, but for me as an eye doctor, every month...
Protect Your Joints and Help Your Golf Game
Many people injure themselves simply because they do not stretch. A survey showed that more...
Diagnosis and Treatment of Shingles
Shingles is a contagious virus (varicella zoster) that results in a painful rash. The virus...
Understanding Metastatic Bone Disease
Cancer is always a frightening diagnosis, and knowing that the disease can spread from one...
Operative Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease
We’ve talked about what Peripheral Arterial Disease is in previous columns. Now, let’s look at...
Breast Cancer Surpasses Lung Cancer as Most Common
According to new information released by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), breast...
What Is Peripheral Arterial Disease?
We’ve talked about what Peripheral Arterial Disease is in previous columns. Now, let’s look at...
Revision Surgery After Total Joint Replacement
Pain and loss of mobility in the joints of the leg due to arthritis can...
Mohs Micrographic Surgery for Skin Cancer
There are few things in life as scary as learning that you have cancer. At...
Contact Lens Care
Contact lenses may look like simple pieces of plastic, but actually, they are medical devices. ...
Robotics Help Refine Hip, Knee Replacement
As we move further into the 21st century, more and more of the amazing things...
Unmasking the ‘Invisible Injury’: Knowing Concussion Signs Saves Lives
National Concussion Awareness Day is September 17. Its purpose is to raise awareness about the...
Happiness Happens… in the Sun!
Despite the recent rain, we residents of the Sunshine State still make time to enjoy...
Skin Cancer Screening a Necessity for Floridians
It should come as no big surprise that simply living in Florida puts you at...
Diagnosis and Treatment Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Last month, I explained what an aortic aneurysm is, how it can be detected, its...
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
An aneurysm is a “weakening” or “dilatation” in a part of an artery. An estimated...
What Is Musculoskeletal Oncology?
Musculoskeletal oncology is a branch of orthopedic surgery that specializes in diagnosing and treating tumors...
Reducing Your Health Risks With Vaccines
Vaccines are one of the best ways to reduce your risk of illness and the...