Hhma #2-Non-Pchi

Internal Medicine

Hhma #2-Non-Pchi is an Internal Medicine practice in Medford, MA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness. Internists specialize in puzzling medical problems and in the ongoing care of chronic illnesses. Internists also specialize in preventing disease by promoting health, and are trained to manage multisystem disease conditions that single-organ-disease specialists may not be trained to address. Internal Medicine Doctors at Hhma #2-Non-Pchi perform assessment, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment therapies for diseases and disorders in adult patients. Internal Medicine is a medical specialty focused on study, prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of short and long term multi-organ conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Internal Medicine practices include cold and flu, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and chronic lung disease. Internists generally act as personal physicians and often develop long-term relationships with their patients. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Internal Medicine practices include medical history reviews, physical exams, blood tests, scans, and other diagnostic tests, as well as specialist referrals. Internists may choose to practice only in the hospital, only in an outpatient clinic, or in both.

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine Doctors in Medford, MA

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Obstetrics

Hhma #2-Non-Pchi is an Obstetrics practice in Medford, MA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in medically managing pregnancy, then, both vaginal and surgical childbirth. Obstetricians at Hhma #2-Non-Pchi perform 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 at Obstetrics practices include morning sickness, back and leg pain, high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, and infections. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Obstetrics practices include routine prenatal ultrasounds, measurements and tests, supervision of baby's delivery in cooperation with nurse-midwives, physician assistants, and other pregnancy care professionals.

Obstetricians in Medford, MA

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Thoracic / Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery

Hhma #2-Non-Pchi is a Thoracic / Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery practice in Medford, MA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and surgically treating vascular disorders of the chest cavity. Thoracic / Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgeons at Hhma #2-Non-Pchi perform thoracic surgery, cancer treatment, disorder assessment, and post-operative patient care. Thoracic / Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery is a medical specialty focused on surgically treating vascular conditions of the chest. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Thoracic / Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery practices include ischemic heart disease, cardiac arrest, coronary artery bypass surgery, aortic valve disease, mitral valve disease, atrial septal defect, esophageal cancer, and lung cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Thoracic / Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery practices include x-ray, ultrasound, MRI, and CT imaging, tissue biopsy, surgical repair of thoracic arteries and blood vessels, heart transplant, emergency heart surgery, medication prescription, patient education, and post-operative care.

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Thoracic Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgeons in Medford, MA

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