Christie Clinic Expands Department of Cardiology
June 15, 2010
Dr. Abe Kocheril, Cardiac Electrophysiologist, to begin seeing patients
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Adult Health
Sasha Pryer-Gibbons, RN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
"Patients should feel like I am treating them, not just their illnesses. They should feel educated and empowered to better manage their own health after they visit."
Physical Therapist
"As a Physical Therapist, I like to get to know my patients. The trust and respect I earn from my patients result in a joint effort, between me and them,…
Physician Assistant
"As a healthcare provider I believe it is important to not only treat my patients' ailments, but to develop a relationship centered on trust and compassion. My goal is for…
Physician Assistant
"I will always approach patients as if they are a close family member or friend. I want them to know that they can consult and confide in me and feel…
Physical Therapist Assistant
"I always try to accomodate to each patient's individual needs through listening and comfort. I find a lot of joy getting to know each patient while helping them achieve their…
Rheumatologist
Christie podiatrists diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and disorders affecting the feet and ankles of adults and children.
Christie physical therapists work with our orthopaedic surgeons and other physicians to provide comprehensive care for patients who require treatment in all phases of physical therapy.
Physical Medicine and Pain Medicine
The physicians in the Department of Physical Medicine and Pain Medicine evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute, painful muscle, joint, spine, and nerve disorders.
Pathologists at Christie Clinic oversee all procedures performed in Christie's laboratories.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
The physicians in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients who suffer from a variety of chronic and acute painful conditions.
Surgeons in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery provide surgical and non-surgical care to patients with diseases of the musculoskeletal system, including fractures, deformities, or injuries of the bones, muscles, joints,…
Oral Maxillofacial Surgery/Dental Implant Center
Surgeons in the Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Implant Center diagnose and surgically and medically treat diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and associated structures.
Christie ophthalmologists provide treatment for visual defects or diseases of the eye such as infections, glaucoma, and cataracts, through medication or surgery.
If a blood disorder is suspected, such as anemia, leukemia, or blood-clotting disorders, the hematologist will investigate and recommend the best method of treatment.
Christie's Department of Nutrition Education offers wellness, lifestyle, and diet counseling and information for adults and children.
Christie nephrologists specialize in hypertension and diseases or malfunctions of the kidneys, the organs that rid the body of wastes and toxins through urination.
The physicians in Christie's Department of Internal Medicine diagnose and treat non-surgical illnesses in adults.
The specialists in the Department of Infectious Disease diagnose and treat diseases transmitted through direct or indirect contact with infectious germs.
Christie's Department of Health Education is available to adults and children, both patients and their families, who want to learn more about medical conditions including diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, osteoporosis, and…
While the Department of Audiology performs hearing aid evaluations, licensed audiologists in Hearing Aid Services are responsible for selecting, fitting, adjusting, and servicing hearing aids.
Christie physicians in this department treat diseases or injuries that require general surgery, and they care for the surgical needs of both children and adults.
Physicians in Christie's Department of Gastroenterology diagnose and treat disorders of the stomach, liver, gallbladder, and digestive tract.
Christie endocrinologists diagnose and treat diseases of the glands and the endocrine system.
Christie dermatologists evaluate and treat patients with problems of the skin, including warts, benign and malignant skin growths (such as moles and skin cancer), rashes, hives, eczema, and psoriasis.
Convenient Care is here to treat your non-emergency conditions like allergies and infections, abrasions and bruises, colds and flu, and sprains and pains.
Christie cardiology specialists diagnose and treat diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
The Department of Audiology is located in the Department of Allergy/ENT at Christie on University.
Christie otolaryngologists treat patients with disorders or illnesses of the ears, nose, throat, and neck.
Internal Medicine Physician
Otolaryngologist
Cardiologist
Internal Medicine Physician
Podiatrist
Physician Assistant
“Growing up in a cosmopolitan city, I was exposed to several cultures, ethnicities, and socioeconomic strata. People may have different views and beliefs, but deep inside they are all human.…
Physical Therapist
"My field of interest for physical therapy includes pre- and post-operative orthopaedic cases, neurological, geriatric, and various musculoskeletal symptoms. I believe in treating people the way I would like to…
Physician Assistant
Pain Specialist
"My practice welcomes patients who have orthopaedic, muscular, nerve, neck, and back pain. The goal is to manage pain non-surgically and allow an active and fulfilling lifestyle."
Pathologist
“Pathologists are the guardians of laboratory services. About 70-80% of the medical record is laboratory information, which enhances the care provided to the patients.”
Advanced Practice Nurse
Internal Medicine Physician
Endocrinologist
Endocrinologist
Pathologist
Nurse Practitioner
"I try to empower my patients to recognize that they can influence their health and well-being and that they have a say in their plan of care. I pride myself…
Podiatrist
"I believe everyone should have the ability to walk pain free. By keeping people walking, not only do they remain healthier but they also get to enjoy life to a…
Hospitalist
Provides treatment to patients while in the hospital and works with their primary care physician.
Physician Assistant
Internal Medicine Physician
“I strive to best serve my patients by being a good listener, being compassionate, and also acting in their best interest, while making medical decisions. I want my patients to…
Nephrologist
Internal Medicine Physician
Ophthalmologist
Pain Specialist
"In addition to providing pain relief, I focus on functional activities that many of us take for granted. Patients want to pick up their children or grandchildren or simply walk…
Physical Therapist
"I want my patients to feel confident that I truly understand their concerns and will give them the best treatment and guidance to help them regain and maintain their desired…
Physical Therapist
“My attitude for patient care is to treat the patient as I would like to be treated. We often forget to personalize our patients. I try to provide medical care…
Gastroenterologist
Physician Assistant
"What sets me apart from other providers is my experience in different fields of medicine. I have been a combat medic, EMT, phlebotomist, registered nurse, and now a physician assistant.…
Nephrologist
William L. Pierce, DPM, FACFAS
Podiatrist and Chief Medical Officer
“Prior to going to
medical school, I spent
10 years on active
duty in the U.S. Army
as an armor officer
and attack helicopter
…
Physician Assistant
"I believe the patient-provider relationship is best handled as a team effort. My approach is to involve the patient as much as possible in the decision-making process in order to…
Gastroenterologist
Health Educator
"By staying abreast of the latest information concerning diabetes and its management, I try to provide my patients with the most up-to-date information for successfully managing their illness."
Licensed Esthetician
Physician Assistant
"I want my patients to feel they received kind, compassionate, and competent care. I want them to leave feeling like they were understood and cared for appropriately."
Physician Assistant
“I try to develop a
personal relationship
with all my patients.
I am very caring and
empathetic, and feel
I am a good listener.”
Nurse Practitioner
“I try to fully
understand what
factors are influencing
health. I concentrate on
helping patients achieve
a healthy lifestyle, one
which will lower the…
Orthopaedic Surgeon
"One night, my father awoke unable to move his right leg. I was seven years old. He was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and was given six months to…
Otolaryngologist
Cardiologist
"I give holistic care, looking at the patient as a whole. I want my patients to feel comfortable and at home. I strive to always treat my patients extremely well."
Otolaryngologist
Podiatrist
"Battling through many injuries as an athlete I know what it is like to have activity limited by pain and disability. Because of this personal experience I believe I have…
Physician Assistant
Pathologist
Janice K. Jones, MMS, PA-C, PhD
Physician Assistant
Surgeon
"The mental stress of having an operation is sometimes worse for the patient than the operation itself. As their provider, my role is to reassure them by listening and validating…
Athletic Trainer
"I strive to understand patients’ perspectives of their problems and injuries. Everyone has a different story to tell, and it is my job to listen to it completely. By fully…
Internal Medicine Physician
Audiologist
"When talking with patients, I try to understand their needs and situations, so I can better help them select a solution to their hearing problems. If it’s a medical issue,…
Internist
“I genuinely enjoy being with my patients and their family. I always strive and realize that my patients, especially the sick and dying ones, and I are in the same…
Physical Therapist
“What I enjoy most about my job is the time I get to spend with each of my patients. I feel it is important to get to know each individual…
Physical Therapy Assistant
“I take pride in listening to my patients when I am treating them. It is my job to see that the patients’ physical goals are met in the appropriate time…
Surgeon
"I give personalized care to each and every patient, especially those with chronic diseases. I can sympathize with them and hopefully allay their fears concerning surgery for their condition."
Dermatologist
Oral/Maxillofacial Surgeon
"When it comes to patients, quality of care and well-being become of utmost importance."
Infectious Disease Specialist
“I am fortunate to work in a stimulating and satisfying field of study and service and with dedicated colleagues. It is little wonder this is still my first job.”
The common cold generally involves a runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing. You may also have a sore throat, cough, headache, or other symptoms. Over 200 viruses can cause a…
Sinusitis refers to inflammation of the sinuses that occurs with a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection.
The flu is a contagious infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by the influenza virus.
A ruptured or perforated eardrum is an opening in the tympanic membrane (eardrum).
Small bowel resection is surgery to remove part or all of your small bowel. It is done when part of your small bowel is blocked or diseased.
…
Lymph node biopsy is a test in which a lymph node or a piece of a lymph node is removed for examination under a microscope.
The lymphatic…
Large bowel resection is surgery to remove all or part of your large bowel. This surgery is also called colectomy. Removal of the entire colon and rectum is called a…
Hernia repair is surgery to correct a hernia. A hernia is an abnormal bulging of internal organs, often the intestine, through a weakness in a muscular wall.
A hernia occurs when part of an organ (usually the intestines) sticks through a weak point or tear in the thin muscular wall that holds the abdominal organs in place.
The following sites provide further information on diabetes:
* American Diabetes Association - http://www.diabetes.org
* Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International - http://www.jdrf.org
*…
Definition
A sprain is an injury to the ligaments around a joint. Ligaments are strong, flexible fibers that hold bones together. When a ligament is stretched too…
Definition
Itching is a tingling or irritation of the skin that makes you want to scratch the affected area.
Alternative Names
Pruritus
Stress can make you more likely to get a backache. Also, reducing stress can help you recover more quickly from a back injury. But, be careful not to blame back…
WOMEN & HEART DISEASE
* Cardiovascular disease kills about one woman a minute.
* Sixty-four percent of women who die suddenly of heart disease have no…
A vasectomy is surgery to cut the vas deferens, the tubes that carry a man’s sperm from his scrotum to his urethra. The urethra is the tube that carries sperm…
Blood in your urine, or hematuria, can be classified as microscopic or gross.
* Microscopic hematuria is when there is very little blood in the urine and…
Urinary tract infection - adults
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is an infection that can happen anywhere along the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the:
* Bladder
* Kidneys
Stress incontinence is an involuntary loss of urine that occurs during physical activity, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise.
Essential hypertension refers to high blood pressure with no identifiable cause.
A coronary risk profile is a battery of blood tests to measure your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. The profile can help determine your risk for heart disease.
Cardiac catheterization involves passing a catheter (a thin flexible tube) into the right or left side of the heart.
Aortic insufficiency is a heart valve disease in which the aortic valve weakens or balloons, preventing the valve from closing tightly. This leads to backward flow of blood from the…
Angina is a type of chest discomfort caused by poor blood flow through the blood vessels (coronary vessels) of the heart muscle (myocardium).
Transurethral resection of the prostate
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is surgery to remove all or part of the prostate gland, to treat an enlarged prostate.
Wax blockage is an obstruction of the ear canal with wax (cerumen).
A ruptured or perforated eardrum is an opening in the tympanic membrane (eardrum).
Hearing loss is the total or partial inability to hear sound in one or both ears.
Prostate cancer is cancer that grows in prostate gland. The prostate is a small, walnut-sized structure that makes up part of a man's reproductive system. It wraps around the urethra,…
Ear discharge is drainage of blood, ear wax, pus, or fluid from the ear.
Lithotripsy is a medical procedure that uses shock waves to break up stones in the kidney, bladder, or ureter (tube that carries urine from your kidneys to your bladder). After…
Drug allergies are a group of symptoms caused by allergic reaction to a drug (medication).
Allergy to mold - animal dander - dust
Allergy-related symptoms can occur after you are around mold, certain animals or animal hair, dust, and other substances. These substances are usually found indoors and do not cause symptoms for…
Allergy tests are any of several tests used to determine the substances to which a person is allergic.
A kidney stone is a solid mass made up of tiny crystals. One or more stones can be in the kidney or ureter at the same time.
The prostate is a male reproductive gland that produces the fluid that carries sperm during ejaculation. It surrounds the urethra, the tube through which urine passes out of the body.
A specific allergy is not usually inherited, but your tendency to develop allergies is often passed down through families.
An allergy is an exaggerated immune response or reaction to substances that are generally not harmful.
Allergic rhinitis is a collection of symptoms, mostly in the nose and eyes, which occur when you breathe in something you are allergic to, such as dust, dander, or pollen.
Allergic reactions are sensitivities to substances, called allergens, that are contacted through the skin, inhaled into the lungs, swallowed, or injected.
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