Radiation Oncology Radiologist
Ms. Tenita C. Knotts is a Radiation Oncology Radiologist in Philadelphia, PA
with special training and skill in administering radiotherapy treatment to reduce or cure cancer.
As a Radiation Oncology Radiologist, Tenita C. Knotts, NP performs
radiation-based cancer treatment . Radiation Oncology is
a medical specialty focused on treating cancer using x-ray, gamma ray, electron beam, and proton beam radiation therapies. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Radiation Oncology Radiologists include cancer of the prostate, colon, stomach, ovaries, liver, pancreas, throat, thyroid, and many other types.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Radiation Oncology Radiologists
include external beam radiation therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic radiosurgery, Gamma Knife therapy, radioembolization, brachytherapy, and proton therapy.
A radiologist who deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors.
Radiation Oncology Radiologists in Philadelphia, PA
Nephrologist Renal Practitioner
Ms. Tenita C. Knotts is a Nephrologist Renal Practitioner in Philadelphia, PA
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating diseases of the kidney.
As a Nephrologist Renal Practitioner, Tenita C. Knotts, NP performs
kidney maintenance and treatment of kidney dysfunctions. Nephrology / Renal Medicine is
a specialty of medicine and pediatrics that studies, diagnoses, and treats kidney dysfunction while preserving optimal kidney health. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Nephrologist / Renal Doctors include acid-base disturbances, glomerular diseases (such as glomerulonephritis or the nephrotic syndrome), tubulointerstitial kidney diseases, tubular defects, vasculitis, autoimmune disease, and the effects of toxins on the kidney.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Nephrologist / Renal Doctors
include managing hypertension, managing fluids, electrolyte therapy, renal replacement therapy, dialysis, kidney transplantation, plasma exchange, and immunosuppression. Commonly used agents are prednisone, mycophenolate, cyclophosphamide, ciclosporin, tacrolimus, everolimus, thymoglobulin and sirolimus. Newer, so-called biologic drugs or monoclonal antibodies.
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Nephrologist Renal Doctors in Philadelphia, PA
Primary Care Practitioner
Primary Care Doctors in Philadelphia, PA
Family Medicine Practitioner
Ms. Tenita C. Knotts is a Family Medicine Practitioner in Philadelphia, PA
with special training and skill in family-centric healthcare.
As a Family Medicine Practitioner, Tenita C. Knotts, NP performs
medical history analysis, diagnostics, and treatments for a wide variety of dysfunctions, conditions, and injuries. Family Medicine is
a medical specialty devoted to the medical care of the family unit. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Family Medicine Doctors include cold and flu, asthma and allergies, ear and eye infections, yeast infections, diabetes, high blood pressure, hormone imbalance, nutritional imbalance, stress and depression, muscle tears and sprains, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Family Medicine Doctors
include annual exams, immunizations, medication refills, hormone level testing, cardiovascular testing, pap smears and genital exams, specialist referrals, and patient education.
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
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