General Practitioners

• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
  Women ages 65 and older at moderate risk for fracture may want to consider getting a DEXA bone density scan, a quick, easy, noninvasive test to measure bone loss. Once discovered, bone loss (osteoporosis) can be treated to help prevent fracture. Women ages 50 and older may seek testing sooner if they have a major risk factor, such as breaking a bone in a minor accident, a history of smoking and/or heavy alcohol use, diabetes, an osteoarthritis-related disorder, rheumatoid arthritis, or a parent who broke a hip. Talk to your clinician about whether a bone scan might be right for you.
• Medical Weight Loss
  Most people don’t know when they develop lung cancer because it starts without symptoms. Only in its more advanced stages, when the cancer has started to spread to other parts of the body, do symptoms appear. These may initially include unexpected weight loss, bone or joint pain, headaches, and/or dizziness. Symptoms that may follow include a persistent dry cough, coughing up blood, unexpected exhaustion and fatigue, shortness of breath or having trouble breathing, and/or hoarseness or wheezing.
• Primary Care
  Your primary care clinician or cardiologist will order an echo test if you are experiencing symptoms of heart disease, have a personal or family history of heart disease that requires monitoring, have a heart murmur, or are considered at elevated risk. By checking your heart’s pumping power and cardiac valves’ strength and health, your radiologist and referring physician can diagnose heart disease and initiate treatment if needed.
• High Cholesterol
• Colonoscopy
  As an alternative for people wishing to avoid conventional colonoscopy screening, the American Cancer Society recommends virtual colonoscopy as an effective screening tool for average-risk patients without symptoms of abdominal or bowel disease.
• Bronchitis

Internists

• Bladder Cancer
• Urology
• Kidney Cancer
• Kidney Stones
• Testicular Cancer
  Testicular Cancer Exam – Because most cases of testicular cancer occur in men ages 20-54, particularly among those with a family history of the disease and/or an undescended testicle, self-examination is important for men of every age. Check your testicles monthly for changes in shape or the presence of bumps or lumps. Have regular physicals and make sure your doctor includes this in your exam. Yes, avoidance is tempting – but it’s quick and painless so don’t put it off.
• Ovarian Cancer
• Colon Cancer
  March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to be aware of the dangers of colorectal cancer, which takes more than 50,000 lives each year. Both the American Cancer Society and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force have changed their guidance for regular screening exams, lowering the age from 50 to 45. Why the change? Because in recent years, a concerning number of colorectal cancer cases have been occurring in people under age 50, accounting for 11% of colon cancer cases and 15% of rectal cancer cases. The reasons for the rise in cases among younger people haven’t yet been identified, which means there is no indication the increase will be resolved anytime soon.
• Prostate Cancer
  Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the US, accounting for more than 50,000 deaths each year. Catching and removing polyps before they have a chance to turn into cancer is a primary goal of colorectal cancer screening. Even when colorectal cancer is present, early discovery produces a gratifying 90% survival rate. Findings show that regular screenings are the key to reducing colorectal cancer deaths. That’s why there has long been a push to get people 50 and older to begin receiving colorectal cancer screenings. Because recent data show an increase in cases among people under 50, the American Cancer Society has revised its guidance for colorectal cancer screenings, recommending that people at average risk begin routine screening at age 45. Individuals at an increased risk, including those with a personal or close family history of colorectal disease, an inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis, type II diabetes, certain congenital syndromes, or prior treatment for testicular or prostate cancer, may be wise to begin screening earlier. Also at increased risk are Black people and Ashkenazi Jews, who, for reasons not yet understood, are more prone to colorectal cancer than other groups.
• Lung Cancer
  At least 80% of all lung cancer cases are attributed to smoking or extensive exposure to secondhand smoke. According to the American Cancer Society estimates, there will be at least 238,340 new cases in 2023.

Psychiatrists

• Stress Management
  5. Address stress. Life naturally comes with stressors, sometimes many all at once. Unfortunately, it’s nearly impossible to live a completely stress-free life, but you can find ways to manage it so that it doesn’t take its toll on your heart. Whether it’s through deep breathing, meditation, exercise, therapy or some other means, figure out what helps you feel calm and make it a part of your health routine. It is an irony that exercise is used to speed the heart up and stress management to slow the heart down, but the duality helps to keep your heart pumping strong.
• Depression
• Mental Health
  Get a Check Up. Covid has kept a lot of folks from seeing a doctor for a routine check-up. But diseases don’t wait for Covid to go away or for schedules to clear – they just happen. Good health includes early discovery of disease so problems can be addressed before they have a chance to progress and worsen. Your provider can perform the necessary exams to assess how you’re doing, including testing your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and other important metrics. Your doctor will recommend the right screening exams for you, such as a mammogram, a pap smear or a colorectal exam. Your doctor can also advise you about ways to quit smoking, drugs and/or alcohol, manage mental health struggles, prevent/treat STDs, address difficulties related to menstruation, perimenopause or menopause, plus a whole lot more. If you haven’t had a routine health exam in a while, make an appointment today. You’re worth the investment.
• Anxiety

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Thyroid

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Ultrasound, or sonography, uses high-frequency sound waves to create images and capture movements of internal organs, tissues, structures and blood flow in real time. The sound waves create a visual image your doctor can use to assess health and disease, monitor the status of a fetus during pregnancy, gauge the effectiveness of medical treatment and provide image guidance for needle biopsies. Ultrasound imaging is noninvasive and radiation-free.
• MRI
  In some instances, contrast agents such as gadolinium are used to enhance certain anatomical structures and increase the diagnostic accuracy of the images. The image and resolution produced by MRI is quite detailed and can detect tiny changes in structures throughout the head and body.
• Radiology
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• X-Rays
• Nuclear Medicine
  Nuclear Medicine is a form of molecular imaging that images organs and body functions through the emission of radioactive materials (radiopharmaceuticals) that are given to the patient.
• Mammography
  A screening mammogram is an annual exam designed to catch breast cancer early, when it is easiest to treat, and is performed on women currently free of symptoms. RAI utilizes the latest in early discovery technology, breast tomosynthesis or 3D Mammography screening, which is 40% more effective than traditional mammography at discovering invasive cancers and eliminating false positives.
• Computed Tomography
  Computed Tomography, also called a CAT scan or CT, is a non-invasive medical test that uses a series of cross-sectional images to view a bodily organ, structure or system. The CT scanner consists of a table, which supports the patient, and a large ring that rotates 360 degrees around the area being studied, taking multiple images from every angle in just seconds. The images are sent to a computer screen to create a 3D composite that is sent to your doctor for review so that he or she can collaborate with your RAI radiologist to form a diagnosis.
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation Therapy
  If you have undergone a biopsy that revealed prostate cancer, your doctor may choose to obtain MRI prior to treatments like radiation therapy or surgery to perform “staging.” This means using MRI to evaluate the size and location of the cancer before determining if it has spread outside of the prostate “capsule” or into any adjacent organs such as the seminal vesicles.
• Interventional Radiology
  One of the greatest boons to healthy aging is medical imaging, which plays a bigger role in daily health than many people realize. Not that long ago, many health concerns, such as body and head pain, digestive issues and growths/cysts required exploratory surgery for answers. Today, an array of highly sophisticated imaging procedures, each with unique strengths that can be customized to a patient’s symptoms and health profile, are used to diagnose a spectrum of diseases and disorders, from injuries to infection to cancer. Additionally, Interventional Radiology provides minimally invasive solutions for many health issues without the risk, pain and lengthy recovery associated with open surgery.

Surgeons

• Orthopedic Surgery
  X-ray is the oldest and most frequently-used medical imaging tool and is the fastest and easiest way to view and assess fractured, misaligned and injured bones. X-ray images of the skull, spine, joints, and extremities can show even hairline fractures or chips. Bone x-rays are an essential tool in orthopedic surgery, such as spinal repair, joint replacements and fracture reductions.

Dermatologists

• Skin Cancer
  Apart from skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, affecting roughly one in eight. While that percentage has remained static for decades, the average 5-year survival rate has risen to 90%. When breast cancer is discovered early, while isolated within the breast, the 5-year survival rate jumps to 99%, making early discovery paramount. Read More →
• Cyst
• Lesions
  Much research is taking place on a worldwide basis to reduce the false-positive rate, especially with respect to the use of biomarkers and artificial intelligence (AI) software. Commercial software is being developed to assist radiologists with their diagnoses and to help identify malignant lesions from benign ones. Advances in the next few years will undoubtedly significantly reduce the false positive rate of LDCT lung scans.

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  Having an active lifestyle can create a greater chance for injury. When diagnostic screening is needed, MRI can capture details about the joints, spine and soft tissues like muscles, tendons and ligaments, making it especially helpful when assessing sports injuries. MRI can find strains and tears of the tendons, ligaments and muscles, and detect overuse injuries, bone fractures, bleeding within tissues and joints, and other sports-related injuries.
• Physical Therapy
  Millions of Americans suffer from chronic constant or intermittent joint pain due to inflammation caused by arthritis, degeneration and/or injury. Knees, shoulders, neck, low back and hips are common places to experience pain, stiffness and immobility, but nearly any joint may be susceptible. When anti-inflammatory medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil) and naproxen (Aleve) fail to relieve pain or are contraindicated, and rest and physical therapy prove insufficient, joint pain injections may be an option for long-term relief.
• Back Pain