James D. Lavis, DO

Obstetrician

Dr. James D. Lavis is an Obstetrician in Ocean City, NJ with special training and skill in medically managing pregnancy, then, both vaginal and surgical childbirth. As an Obstetrician, James D. Lavis, DO performs pregnancy monitoring and birthing support. Obstetrics is the surgical field that manages natural, medication-assisted, and/or high-risk childbirth. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Obstetricians include morning sickness, back and leg pain, high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, and infections. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Obstetricians include routine prenatal ultrasounds, measurements and tests, supervision of baby's delivery in cooperation with nurse-midwives, physician assistants, and other pregnancy care professionals.

Adult Medicine Family Doctor

Dr. James D. Lavis is an Adult Medicine Family Doctor in Ocean City, NJ with special training and skill in wellness and disease prevention in patients of all ages, but mostly adults. As an Adult Medicine Family Doctor, James D. Lavis, DO performs medical history analysis, screening tests, diagnostics and pharmaceutical or integrative treatment of diseases and conditions for predominantly adult patients. Adult Medicine is a general health specialist with comprehensive knowledge of all basic biological functions, who refers patients with complex conditions to reputable medical specialists. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Adult Medicine Family Doctors include annual checkups, ear, sinus, and throat infections, obesity, contraception, allergies, urinary tract infections, skin infections, bronchitis, diarrhea, vomiting, pinkeye, and skin rashes. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adult Medicine Family Doctors include physical examinations, medication prescriptions, STD testing, fertility testing, CT, MRI, or x-ray diagnostic imaging recommendations, adult health, safety, and nutrition education, as well as referrals to medical specialists when needed.