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Need Medical Recommendations
Asked by P.S. from Dallas
on September 6, 2008
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Hi Again,
Just moved to Plano/Allen Texas--need great family doc(would like a woman for this one), dentist, dermatologist, nice spa or medical facility for chemical p...
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- Hi P.; There is a great little clinic on Spring Creek Parkway, in Plano, two or three miles west of Central Expressway called the Inova Clinic...it has four or five...
- I used to work at Dallas Diagnostic in Plano. It is on the NW corner of Preston and GB Fwy in Plano. I loved it there. I moved to Utah for a time to be closer to my ...
- Dr. Daniel Chartrand is in downtown Allen. He is our family doctor - husband and 2 children go to him as do I. He has 2 small children himself and knows what we are a...
Looking for a Pediatric Pulmonary Specialties
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on September 1, 2008
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Hi!
My 6 yr old daughter was diagnosed with Asthma two months ago, and I am still unable to control it. (and at this point wondering if she really has asthma)
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- Whooping cough could be a real concern these days. Suggest it to your doc.
- Hi M., I have a foster son who has a very rare syndrome and has a lot of respiratory issues with it. I take him to Dr. Martinez at Childrens Medical Center in Dallas...
- Not to jump to conclusions, but I know whooping cough has been diagnosed in the Colleyville area, specifically a few cases at Glenhope Elem. I would at least ask for ...
A Question for Medical Professionals
Asked by B.G. from Birmingham
on May 8, 2012
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Can anyone tell me the difference in a dietician and a nutritionist? Is it kind of like the difference between a licensed counselor and a psychiatrist? I'm needing s...
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- In my experience, "dieticians" spew the outdated non-sense that the giant industries the AHA, ADA (diabetes, not dental but they're guilty too) and ACS take money and ...
- Both think they are the right person to give advice. It depends on where you are. I have a neighbor who is a RD (registered dietician) and she thinks that aspartame...
- Anyone can claim that they are a nutritionist but you have to go to school to become a registered dietician. I went to a great registered dietician and lost 30 lbs. ...
Seeking Family Practice with Pediatrician on Site
Asked by S.C. from Phoenix
on February 13, 2008
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We just moved here from Ann Arbor MI, which is the University of Michigan campus. The city is basically half campus, half hospital, and there is no shortage of medica...
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- Hi - I do not know of a facility here that has all that you described. I can suggest two doctor offices though. Dr. Cecil Michael at Cactus Children's Clinic ###-###-#...
- I love Dr. Allred ###-###-#### she is at Higley anhd Chandler Heights. They also have other docs so you can always get in. They also have a well side and a sick side -...
- If you live anywhere near Gilbert, there is teh Gilbert Family Health center their number is ###-###-####, I have been going there over 10 years now and they are great
work/Education
Asked by J.N. from New York
on May 2, 2011
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HI have a question/inquiry for anyone that could help me. I want to go back to school and get my certification or degree in medical billing/Medical transcriptionist. I...
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- I don't know about this field specifically, but I'm in NJ. I would check the area community colleges. My best friend got a 2 year degree that qualified her to work a...
- Please do a search on this here. In the past few weeks I've seen numerous people asking about this - and it seems like the answers say that this is *not* a growing fie...
- I strongly urge you to get in touch with actual companies that hire in this feild to make sure that there are in fact jobs. To be honest I have a feeling that there a...
My Daughter's Situation
Asked by E.R. from San Francisco
on July 17, 2010
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She's 6.5 months pregnant and finally just received a straight medical coverage and ended up not able to go to Kaiser Permanente because of type of medical coverage sh...
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- Ususally insurance provides a list of "providers." Start checking now as some providers do not take new patients, etc. The process could take a few weeks.
- OB dept at Stanford ###-###-#### Just meet with the team and they will help her have this baby. Med-i-cal does not give someone unlimited choice, but you can have a ...
- Is straight medical like Medicaid? Either way (medicaid or traditional ins) she should be able to look up providers. Check the on-line site for her insurance. That ...
Seeking Feedback on Healthcare Careers
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on February 29, 2012
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I'm considering a career in healthcare and I'm looking for feedback and advice on the one you have experience.
My top choices are:
Nursing (pediatric, OBGYN, don't r...
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- Sonography and nursing will get you the most in the way of salary. Medical assistant and you'll most likely be taking blood pressures and blood samples in a doctors o...
- My mother is an RN and her career has served her well in all phases of life. She worked in a big, busy hospital before having kids, stayed home for 10 years, then work...
- I'm a non practicing medical assistant. The pros to MA are that you can get a 9-5 medical office job and the schooling is less than a year. I did find it enjoyable for...
Seeking Holistic Health Practitioner
Asked by T.F. from St. Louis
on August 16, 2006
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I am looking for a chiropractor or other holistic health practitioner who is able to work with migraines. It is important to me that the practitioner be able to work ...
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- My son and I have been to see a wonderful holistic doctor. It is called the Nature Health Center located at 11927 Olive Blvd in Creve Couer, MO. The doctor is Dr. Xi...
- i've heard about dr ginger as well,and that she was great-the people that recommended her,i believe only had acupunture done by her-so i havent heard what her other sp...
- I have had a lot of luck with Dr. Todd Frisch in Chesterfield. He helped me with menstrual migraines which were from a hormonal imbalance. http://www.drtoddfrisch.c...
Pros and Cons of Being Induced.
Asked by J.B. from Nashville
on June 8, 2009
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My doc wants to induce me at 39 weeks (my second pregnancy.) I had raised glucose for one test (they did 3) but did not actually get the Gestational Diabetes diagnosis...
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- I chose not to be induced for either of my children. I always felt that I would rather not schedule my children's births but let them come naturally. However, when I...
- If you had your first child with no problems and there does not appear to be any problems with this pregnancy I don't think that I would let the doctor schedule to ind...
- Unless there's a GOOD reason (and one elevated blood sugar out of three, doesn't that bad to me) I would assume the baby will come out when its ready! Induction is pr...
3 1/2 Years Old and STILL Has Sleep Problems
Asked by J.S. from Philadelphia
on May 19, 2011
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My daughter has had a difficult time with going down for sleep since the day she was born. No problems with actual sleeping, just the process leading up to it. When ...
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- 10 minutes...seriously?? 10 minutes??? Take it, Sister and consider yourself blessed. Let me just say that the Big Girl Bed, although eventually a big plus, is at fi...
- some kids just need that fit at bedtime. as hard as this sounds... let her have her fit. don't go back in there. if she calms down after 10 minutes, keep her siste...
- tori h has got it. 10 minutes is not a big deal. just stay robot mom, do your routine, "i love you honey", close the door, and walk away. let the 10 minutes go on. if ...
