17 minute read
HI, SOCIETY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2013
KICKING CANCER...COUNTRY STYLE
The American Cancer Society’s Cattle Barons’ Ball was held at Lake Receptions in Mount Dora. Attendees donned their favorite western attire and enjoyed a wonderful evening of dining, dancing, gaming, and live and silent auctions. The highlight of the event was a live performance by Nashville country music singer John Anderson. All funds go toward raising money for cancer research and providing local patient services.
JONATHAN SHIRLEY, ANTHONY SERGIO, AND DAVID MEIERHENRY ASHLEY SOLLY AND JESSICA CAIN JEANMARIE YORK, MARIE LEN, AARON HOLMES, AND DANA LEN
TERRI AND FRANK BARTLE
CHARLES COX
GERRY LACHNICHT AND JILL BAKER ASHLEY TAYLOR
ROBBY AND KELLI STAAB RO ROB RO OBBY BY BY AN AND A D KE K LLI L ST TAAB AA AAB COURTNEY FUNKHOUSER
LAURA AND MICHAEL TART
“I am honored to be a part of this event.”
LAKE EAR NOSE THROAT & FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY Q&A
By providing quality, comprehensive care that is tailored to the unique needs and desires of each patient, our accomplished board-certifi ed physicians, physician assistants, and doctors of audiology can effectively diagnose and treat individuals who come to our offi ces looking for answers and solutions.
Q: Will I gain weight after thyroid surgery?
A: Questions about weight gain and thyroid surgery are a very popular topic. The truth is that following surgery, there is a medication that is taken to replace the function of the thyroid. The trade name is Synthroid and it is a combination of the storage form and the active form of the thyroid hormone. So following surgery, your body does not know the thryoid hormones are not being made by the thryoid gland. Having the right amount is all that is required to keep the metabolism functioning normally. The dose level is regulated through blood tests, which have to be repeated until the correct dose is found.
Dr. Judith C. Milstead
Q: What is the difference between an outer ear infection and a middle ear infection?
A: An outer ear infection is an infection of the skin in the ear canal. This can be caused by water or other liquid getting into the ear, or any trauma, such as a scratch, of the skin of the canal, resulting in pain and swelling of the canal skin. A middle ear infection occurs behind the eardrum, and is usually caused from sinus or allergy problems, causing fl uid to accumulate in the middle ear space.
Dr. Michael A. Freedman
Learn more about sinus conditions and the Balloon Sinuplasty procedure at our dedicated website www.LakeSinusRelief.com
To learn more about FREE upcoming seminars, screenings and special offers from our wellness division, please visit Face2FaceFL.com or subscribe to our exclusive e-newsletter by sending an email to Face2FaceFL@Gmail.com Scan the code for a video tour of Face2Face
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2013
IN TUNE WITH FUN
Local residents broke out their best dancing shoes for the Downtown Music Festival, which was held in Clermont. The stellar lineup of entertainment included 30 solo artists and bands, dance studio students, and school choral groups. Attendees also enjoyed food vendors, raffl es, a kid’s zone, chance drawings, and a scavenger hunt. The free event served as a fundraiser for The Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation.
PHYLLIS HUTCHESON, LAURA HENRY, MIKE HENRY, BETSY MANCINI, AND PRIMO MANCINI
SEAN AND CHLOE MALONEY
DOMINIQUE OLSEN, SAVANNAH KEITH, AND DAVID HOLBROOK MARY TOMPKINS AND ALISSA HORN
STEVE BENJAMIN STE EV VE BENJAMIN
HAILEY AND CARLIE BOYETTE, WITH CANDACE BATES JESSA DODDS AND MICHELLE REEVES
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2013
MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
Dr. Clarissa Abrantes was excited to welcome patients to the Institute of Medical Excellence’s new offi ce in Summerfi eld. During the open house, patients received a tour of the facility, enjoyed lunch, and interacted with Dr. Abrantes and her staff. The new offi ce is home to primary care, internal medicine, cardiovascular, and vascular physicians.
BETHANY ANDERSON, ALICIA LOCKWOOD, AND ANITA VAZQUES
FRED RATHGERBER AND KEN BICK
STACEY AND MATT MOYER
CHASE THOMPSONCHASE THOMPSON CHING BARRETTO, PAT ROSSIO, AND JILL REIS JOAN MCCORMACK
SUSAN ADAMS AND ROSIE SIMEONE
It was an honor to help Dr. Abrantes in this transition. I know that this location will help her to facilitate her patient’s needs better.
— Jose Vazques
KC CHINAPEN AND DR. CLARISSA ABRANTES
A New Year, A New You!
Would you like something to smile about in the New Year? Many resolutions get made, though only those paired with action will come true. In the spirit of making the most of our 2014, let’s usher in the New Year with a resolution to invest in and rejuvenate ourselves! Is this the year that you will commit to looking and feeling your best?
You can start your year off right with ImageLift®! With so many surgical and nonsurgical treatment options, it’s easier than ever to look your best. The signs of aging continue to become more apparent with each year that passes, and our appearance can betray how young we feel on the inside. Wish you could turn back the clock this New Year? Well, now you can. People are living longer, the likelihood that people will live to 100 is higher than it has ever been! Taking care of yourself is like a home improvement model, and we say that prevention is better than renovation to obtain the youthful look you want!
Using the latest proven technologies, such as our 1440 Laser Lyte Treatment, we specialize in any cosmetic treatment of the face, neck, and skin. The 1440 Laser Lyte Treatment of the neck and jawline is a highly effective treatment At ImageLift, we are a National Center
neck and jawline with no stitches or scalpels! This simple, but effective procedure can rejuvenate your appearance with little or no downtime. We offer a variety of services and procedures that are not offered in many
training other doctors in the ImageLift techniques. The combined experience Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Rich Castellano and Dr. Randall Weyrich, is sought after across the country and internationally. They will absolutely provide you with a customized treatment plan that works for you and your individual needs, right here in The Villages, no travel required! Want to learn more about this from the comfort of your home? Be sure to request a download our new at giving@ImageLift.com and we will donate $1 to breast cancer research for every book request. Please provide name, contact information, and physical address to mail the book if you prefer the hard copy.
DOUBLE BOARD CERTIFIED DO FACIAL PLASTIC SURGEONS, FA
RANDALL WEYRICH, M.D. AND RA RICH CASTELLANO, M.D. RIC
“Men no longer need to suffer from frequent urination because they are getting older,” says Dr. James Young, a down-toearth urologist with thirty-one years of experience in treating men with prostate problems in Lake County. Although the cause of these symptoms is most likely an enlarging prostate (BPH), a normal part of the aging process in men, treatment options are more numerous and less invasive than those offered to our fathers and grandfathers.
Years ago there were two options for treating an enlarged prostate: surgical excision via an open operation (knife) or much more commonly by performing a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), commonly referred to as a “roto-rooter” by patients and physicians. Both required hospitalization as well as major anesthesia and could be fraught with complications such as bleeding, infection, loss of bladder control and even death.
“In my career I have performed over 3,000 TURPs; however, I no longer perform any,” says Dr. Young. “There are presently too many excellent alternatives to consider a hospital operation for the vast majority of patients with BPH.”
“When I see a new patient I perform a physical examination and properly evaluate the patient’s symptoms, thus diagnosing the underlying problem(s),” he says. “Next, I describe to the patient what’s normal and then explain what is abnormal with him. Lastly, I teach him his treatment options. If I’ve done a good job of teaching, he will select the correct option for himself.”
While prescribing medications for BPH can be done by primary care physicians, only urologists are trained to thoroughly evaluate the bladder and prostate (including ruling out prostate cancer), as well as providing extremely effective minimally invasive, office-based therapies as alternatives to lifelong medical therapy.
One such option is Prostiva-RF Therapy, a procedure performed by Dr. Young in his office under local anesthesia that usually takes less than thirty minutes. Prostiva utilizes low level radiofrequency energy to ablate (destroy) the obstructing component of the enlarged prostate. “I am very happy with the results I have achieved for my patients using Prostiva-RF Therapy,” says Dr. Young, who has successfully treated more than 1,200 patients with this procedure. “Medtronic is a $13 billiona-year, publicly traded corporation that perfected the technology for Prostiva and produces the necessary hardware. Recently, Medtronic produced an educational DVD for international distribution to inform patients and physicians worldwide regarding the benefits of Prostiva therapy. Seven of the eight patients featured on the DVD are my patients. I am very proud Medtronic selected my practice to feature the benefits of Prostiva-RF Therapy. However it is sort of a bad news/good news thing. The bad news is neither my patients nor myself received a penny for our participation. The good news is Medtronic gave us all the DVD’s we want, so if anyone wants one all he needs to do is drop by my office at 801 Northshore Drive in Eustis, and we will give him one!”
And with an office staff with nearly as much experience as the doctor, (many have worked with Dr. Young more than twenty years) you don’t spend a great deal of time waiting to see him. “We pride ourselves in being timely in seeing our patients. We respect our patient’s time as much as we do our own,” adds Dr. Young. “Patients appreciate this; many of our patients tell me I have the best office staff on the planet. I consider that a huge compliment.”
So if you are getting up at night and can’t get back to sleep because you are thinking about what may be wrong with you, it’s time to check in with Dr. Young and have him check you out.
“Many men accept frequent bladder urges as part of aging. And while it is part of the aging process, it’s not like death and taxes. There is something you can do about it,” he says.
JAMES W. YOUNG III, M.D.
Board Certified Urologist Practicing in Lake County for over 31 years with extensive experience in evaluation and management of prostate problems.
For more information, contact PHYSICIANS FOR ACCOUNTABLE CARE
920 Rolling Acres Road, Suite 201 Lady Lake, FL 32159 352.751.4990
GET A LEG UP
ON VEIN PROBLEMS
On June 18th, Dr. Ravi Chandra and Dr. Steven Tieche of the Vein Center of North Florida offered free vein screenings to prospective patients at their new offi ce in The Villages. One of the patients who showed up was a familiar face — Belleview resident Jack Roberts. He did not have an appointment; he simply wanted to catch up with his favorite physician. “Several years ago, Dr. Chandra treated me for a blood clot in my leg, and then he discovered I had blockage in my leg,” says Roberts, 80. “He probably saved my life. I’ve been treated by doctors at the Cleveland Clinic, but I have never met someone as talented, personable, and likeable as Dr. Chandra.” Trudy Richmond, a resident of Summerfi eld, was also there. She offered equally glowing praise of Dr. Steven Tieche, another physician at The Vein Center of North Florida. “He did such a great job treating me for varicose veins a few years back. He is very friendly, effi cient, and professional.” It is no surprise that residents of The The Villages and surrounding area drive 45 g area drive 45 minutes to the practice’s Ocala offi ce to seek Ocala offi ce to seek treatment for vascular problems. However, oblems. However, that will no longer be necessary thanks essary thanks to the practice’s additional location at the location at the Oaks at 138th, which is owned by Munroe Regional Medical Center. “We are opening an offi ce here for the convenience of our patients and to fi ll a much-needed void,” says Dr. Chandra, who has more than 15 years of experience in his respective fi eld. Because the practice offers total vascular care under one roof, Dr. Chandra and Dr. Tieche do not have the need to refer patients to other specialists. They can
—Jack Roberts diagnose and treat arterial and venous problems. They also treat lymphedema, blood clots, and ulcers. In addition, they offer wound care and cosmetic procedures such as sclerotherapy for varicose and spider veins and phlebectomy for large varicose veins. Dr. Chandra is board-certifi ed in General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Endovascular Surgery, and Phlebology. He has completed 9,544 vascular and endovascular cases. The Vein Center of North Florida has treated more than 6,000 patients to date. Dr. Tieche is board-certifi ed in anesthesiology and specializes in vein care. The practice is accredited by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL), which ensures the highest-quality patient care. The Oaks at 138th is located at 8550 N.E. 138th Lane (Building 400) in Lady Lake. For more information, call 352.237.1820.
hear this! now
A visit to various hearing aid centers may leave patients feeling more like a number than an individual. And if you feel like a number, odds are you will be treated like a number.
That’s hardly the case at The Villages Ear, which has three convenient locations throughout The Villages. Owner Kirk Malone and his four licensed hearing aid providers provide impeccable service, cutting-edge technology, and superior care to ensure hearing-impaired patients hear to the best of their ability. As a result, they improve the quality of patients’ lives and, consequently, the lives of their loved ones.
“Many people do not realize how important hearing is until they have dealt with people who suffer from hearing loss,” says Kirk, a board-certifi ed hearing instrument specialist. “It affects a person’s ability to communicate, and as a result of that, it changes their lives and the lives of everyone they are associated with. For me, there is nothing more satisfying than helping improve their ability to hear. I’ve actually had patients break down and cry in my offi ce because they are so happy to hear again.”
Utilizing a patient-centered approach is one reason why The Villages Ear has 5,000 active patients and receives 70 percent of new patients via referrals. In addition, the company has earned an “A” rating from the Better Business Bureau. “We build relationships with patients and get to know them on a personal level,” Kirk says. “We genuinely care about them.”
Realizing that actions speak louder than words, Kirk and his staff goes above and beyond to ensure patients receive maximum function from their hearing instrument. The Villages Ear offers a comprehensive service and maintenance schedule. They provide a one-week follow-up visit after the fi rst fi tting, two 10-day followups, a 30-day follow-up, and a follow-up every 90 days for the rest of their lives.
“The initial follow-ups are important because if a patient has issues with their hearing instruments it will occur within the fi rst week or so,” Kirk says.
On the 90-day follow-up, Kirk and his team provide a thorough maintenance on the hearing instruments, which includes vacuuming out the microphone and receivers, changing the wax guards, sanitizing molds, cleaning battery contacts, installing new batteries, and verifying that the programming is accurate.
“We also do an annual audio re-check to determine if a patient’s hearing loss has worsened,” he says. “If it has, then we give a new prescriptive formula and reprogram the hearing aid based on the new formula.”
Kirk has been an integral part of the three practices since 2003, fi rst as a provider, then managing partner, and in 2009 as owner of The Villages Ear. He has also lived near the area for 32 years. “For me, it is an honor to have made long-lasting friendships with so many residents of The Villages.”
The illages Ear, Inc.V
The Villages Ear, Inc. has three golf cart accessible locations to serve you:
314 LaGrande Blvd. (U.S. 441 across from Wendy’s) 352.753.3033 8491 S.E. 165th Mulberry Lane (in the Mulberry Professional Plaza) 352.259.8157 3399 Wedgewood Lane (in the Southern Trace Professional Plaza) 352.259.8070
WHAT IS IT?
Which of the follow describes the soup below? A New England clam chowder A cream of vegetable soup A seafood bisque
READ FORK ON THE ROAD ON PAGE 96 FOR THE ANSWER.
eats
FORK ON THE ROAD 96 DINING GUIDE 100 SALUTÉ 106
