- Medical Weight Loss
- Sleep DisordersIt’s no secret that getting a good night’s sleep is essential for your health. What you may not know is that there are many different sleep disorders, and each one can have a serious impact on your daily life. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most common sleep disorders and how they are treated. We’ll also discuss what
- Internal Medicine. Our providers are board certified in many areas of medicine, including: internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care and sleep medicine. Many of our physicians have received the honor of ‘Top Docs’ from Richmond Magazine.
- Lung CancerStop smoking – smoking is a leading cause of COPD as well as other health conditions like lung cancer and heart disease
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Depression
- Mental HealthIn addition to impacting your physical health, lack of sleep can also affect your mental health. Research has shown that people who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and cognitive problems.
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Diabetes Care
- Computed TomographyA pulmonologist is a physician who specializes in the respiratory system. He/she will give you an accurate diagnosis using procedures such as sociometry, bronchoscopies, chest X-rays, blood work and CT scans. Once you have a diagnosis, your pulmonologist will use medicine, pulmonary rehabilitation, and therapies to create a treatment plan for you. A pulmonologist will work with a surgeon if need be and will coordinate care with others such as respiratory therapists and local support groups.
- EczemaDr. Khakwani is particularly interested in atopic dermatitis/eczema, allergic rhinitis, asthma, eosinophilic esophagitis, food and drug allergies and immune deficiencies. His wife is also a physician, and together they have two daughters.
- AllergiesTesting done by an allergist is generally safe and effective for adults and children of all ages. The allergen extracts or vaccines used in allergy tests performed by allergists meet U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements.