Jiva Health, Inc

Pulmonary Disease Medicine

Jiva Health, Inc is a Pulmonary Disease Medicine practice in Walnut Creek, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases of the respiratory system. Pulmonary Disease Doctors at Jiva Health, Inc perform treatment of infectious, structural, inflammatory, cancerous, and autoimmune respiratory disorders. Pulmonary Disease Medicine is a medical specialty centered on diagnosing and treating health problems related to the respiratory system. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Pulmonary Disease Medicine practices include asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, interstitial lung disease, occupational lung disease, pneumonia, obstructive sleep apnea, lung cancer, and bronchiectasis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pulmonary Disease Medicine practices include x-ray, CT, and MRI diagnostic imaging, chest fluoroscopy and ultrasound, pleural biopsy, pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy, sleep studies, pulse oximetry testing, and asthma testing.

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Allergy & Immunology

Jiva Health, Inc is an Allergy & Immunology practice in Walnut Creek, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the immune system. Allergists & Immunologists at Jiva Health, Inc perform therapies to treat conditions like asthma, allergic reactions, and immune system disorders. Allergy & Immunology is concerned with addressing the causes and treating the symptoms of immune deficiencies and hypersensitivities. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Allergy & Immunology practices include allergic conjunctivitis, gastroenteritis, eczema, immune deficiencies, organ transplants, asthma, and allergic reactions to pollen, mold, food, drugs, and insect stings. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Allergy & Immunology practices include allergy testing, allergy injection treatment, prescribing medication, and referring patients to other specialists as needed.

An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.

Sleep Disorder Diagnostic Clinic

Dermatology

Jiva Health, Inc is a Dermatology practice in Walnut Creek, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating children and adults with benign and malignant skin, hair, nail diseases. Dermatologists at Jiva Health, Inc perform medical diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, management of inflammatory skin disorders, and diagnosis of skin manifestations of systemic and infectious diseases. Dermatology is a branch of medicine dedicated to diagnosing and treating dermal infections, diseases, and cosmetic disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Dermatology practices include acne, wrinkles, hair loss, moles, warts, canker sores, varicose veins, dermatitis, and skin cancers like melanoma. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dermatology practices include skin biopsies, chemical peels, cosmetic injections, hair removal, dermabrasion, skin grafts, and laser surgery.

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Podiatry

Jiva Health, Inc is a Podiatry practice in Walnut Creek, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in treating disorders and injuries of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. Podiatrists at Jiva Health, Inc perform diagnostic imaging of the foot, pain and mobility assessment, and treatment of acute foot injuries and disorders. Podiatry is a medical specialty that deals with disorders and dysfunction of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Podiatry practices include sprains, broken bones, complications arising from diabetes and poor circulation, abnormal growth, nerve pain, hammertoe, arthritis, tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, neuroma, athlete's foot, skin disorders, athletic injuries, congenital birth defects, and infection. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Podiatry practices include x-ray, MRI, and CT diagnostic imaging, foot and ankle surgery, pain and mobility assessment, patient education, in-office pain relief of minor foot and ankle disorders, and referrals to physical therapists or other specialists as needed.

A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.

Endocrinology / Diabetes & Metabolism Medicine

Jiva Health, Inc is an Endocrinology / Diabetes & Metabolism Medicine practice in Walnut Creek, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in maintaining and treating the endocrine system (the network of glands and hormones that regulates human metabolism, growth, musculature, and sexual and reproductive function). Endocrinologist / Diabetes & Metabolism Doctors at Jiva Health, Inc perform diagnostic and treatment procedures to identify and treat hormonal metabolic dysfunctions. Endocrinology / Diabetes & Metabolism Medicine is the study, diagnosis, and treatment of endocrine and metabolic dysfunctions to achieve patients' healthy hormone balance. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Endocrinology / Diabetes & Metabolism Medicine practices include hormone imbalance, hypo and hyperthyroidism, thyroiditis, goiters, diabetes, pituitary gland tumors, osteoporosis, lipid disorders, hypogonadism, and Cushing's syndrome. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Endocrinology / Diabetes & Metabolism Medicine practices include blood, saliva, and urine hormone level testing, insulin management, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, CT scans, thyroid biopsies, and endocrine tumor radiation or surgery.

An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.

Internal Medicine

Jiva Health, Inc is an Internal Medicine practice in Walnut Creek, CA 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 Jiva Health, Inc 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.