Herniated Disks in the Lower Back
This is the last of our three-part back pain series. So far, we have talked...
July is UV Safety Month
When we think of summer, images of beaches, theme parks, and outdoor sports and activities...
Understanding Tailbone and Pelvic Pain
We’ve all heard it: “This is a pain in the butt,” right? As with most...
The Dangers of Diabetes
Diabetes affects millions of people in the U.S. It is one of the most common...
Get Ahead of the Class: Making the Most of Your Child’s Back to School Physical
Summertime feels a little bit different this year, and going back to school might feel...
Enjoy the Summer Wisely
In Central Florida, we are blessed with sunny days for about two-thirds of the year...
Lower Back Pain and Sciatica: Where to Start
Lower back pain and sciatica can be a life-changing event. There can be a lot...
Understanding Hernias
June is Hernia Awareness Month and to help educate you on what a hernia is...
“Doc, I Was Told I Have Granulated Eyelids”
Once in a while, a patient will tell me that a previous doctor told them...
Understanding Valvular Heart Disease
The heart has four valves that keep blood flowing in the correct direction. These valves...
AdventHealth Heart of Florida Receives National Breast Cancer Accreditation
AdventHealth Heart of Florida is honored to have been recognized by the National Accreditation Program...
Brain Attack (Stroke or Mini-stroke): Are You at Risk?
Approximately 700,000 strokes occur in the United States annually. Stroke or brain attack is a...
Punctal Plugs
Many patients suffer from dry eye, and eye care professionals have many tools at their...
Understanding Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction
Last year, I wrote about heart failure. At that time, I had said that about...
7 Ways to Save Money on Your Glaucoma Drops
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that affect the optic nerve of the eye. It...
Stay strong with healthy hips
Expert care can get you there. We all hope to be able to walk, run...
Colon Cancer: Knowledge is Power
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. If caught early, colorectal cancer is 90 percent...
Varicose Veins and When to Seek help
Spider Veins vs. Varicose Veins...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and the Eye
Sleep apnea is a common but often undiagnosed disorder that has potentially serious general and...
February Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
Age-Related Macular Degeneration, AMD, is a leading cause of vision loss in adults over the...