Seshadri & Seshadri Mds, PA

Rheumatology

Seshadri & Seshadri Mds, PA is a Rheumatology practice in Port Charlotte, FL with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing, treating, and preventing disorders related to inflammation of the joints, muscles, and ligaments. Rheumatologists at Seshadri & Seshadri Mds, PA perform physical examination, imaging, and testing for musculoskeletal and systemic autoimmune conditions, commonly called rheumatic diseases. Rheumatology is a medical specialty dedicated to treating diseases and disorders related to conditions that cause joint, muscle, and bone pain, stiffness, and deformity. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Rheumatology practices include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, gout, chronic pain in the back, neck, knee, hip, or other joint, fibromyalgia, tendonitis, vasculitis, lupus, scleroderma, myositis, and antiphospholipid syndrome. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Rheumatology practices include x-ray, MRI, and CT imaging, rheumatoid factor testing, c-reactive protein testing, synovial fluid testing, pain medication prescription, physical therapy referral, dietary recommendations, and referral to other specialists as needed.

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.

Geriatric Internal Medicine

Seshadri & Seshadri Mds, PA is a Geriatric Internal Medicine practice in Port Charlotte, FL with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in promoting wellness and providing health care for senior patients. Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctors at Seshadri & Seshadri Mds, PA perform comprehensive interdisciplinary care for the physical, emotional, and social well-being of both healthy and frail senior patients. Geriatric Internal Medicine is a medical specialty that enables patients to manage natural aging life stages by preventing and treating age-related conditions, and preserving patients' independence and quality of life. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Geriatric Internal Medicine practices include nutrition deficiencies, hormone imbalances, psychological issues, medication side effects, incontinence, heart disease, epilepsy, osteoporosis, fall injuries, frailty, strokes, Alzheimer's Disease, and cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Geriatric Internal Medicine practices include standard preventative wellness screenings and treatments, nutrition counseling, psychological counseling, lifestyle interventions, post-fall rehabilitation, living accomodation transition, and nursing home care.

An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.