healthfocus JANUARY 2016
Start 2016 right... get moving this January! Page 1 What Can I Do to Prevent Cervical Cancer?
Pages 2 How to Take the Thyroid Neck Check
Pages 3-4 11 Easy Ways to Keep Your New Years Resolution
Page 5 Understanding & Managing Glaucoma
Pages 9-10 Finding A Doctor Near You
What can I do to prevent Cervical Cancer? January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and a good opportunity to discuss the new guidelines for cervical cancer screening. Cervical cancer screening can find changes in the cells of the cervix that could lead to cancer. Screening includes the pap test and, for some women, testing for human papillomavirus (HPV). A pap test used to be recommended for most women every year. This recommendation has changed with the first set of new guidelines set forth in 2006. The guidelines were again updated in 2013, and since then, medical care providers should have adjusted their actual practices and teaching. Why did the guidelines change? Studies over the past decades have found that there is no overall advantage to having pap tests yearly instead of every three years. It also was proven that 99 percent of actual cervical cancer cases were associated with specific types of high-risk HPV. Despite not needing a pap test every year, you should still see your health care provider every year for well-woman care and any other reproductive health care needs/planning. The latest routine cervical cancer screening guidelines are as follows: • Women older than 21: Cervical cancer screening should start at age 21. Women younger than age 21 should not be screened regardless of the age of sexual initiation or the presence of other behavior-related risk factors. Those women younger than 21 who are at risk should be screened for sexually transmitted infections. A positive HPV test result in a young woman showing that she does have one of the cancer-causing HPV types will most likely become negative without any treatment, hence why screening is not recommended. • Women ages 21 to 29: Women in their 20s should be tested with cervical cytology alone (pap test). This screening should be done every three years. Co-testing with cytology and HPV testing should not be performed in women younger than 30. These women also should be tested annually for sexually transmitted infections, if appropriate. Why is HPV testing not recommended for women younger than 30? HPV infection is common in younger women, but it usually goes away on its own. Their immune system fights off the HPV virus. • Women ages 30 to 65: These women should have a pap test and an HPV test (co-testing) every five years as the preferable type of screening. The combination of a pap test plus an HPV test can help predict whether dysplasia will be diagnosed in the next few years, even if the pap test results are normal. It also is acceptable to have a pap test alone every three years. Sexually transmitted infections testing for these women depends upon their individual risk factors.
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• Women older than 65: If there is no history of moderate or severe dysplasia or cancer and a woman has had either three negative pap test results in a row or two negative co-test results in a row within the past 10 years, a woman can stop having screening for cervical cancer. Women with a history of moderate or severe squamous cell dysplasia, adenocarcinoma in situ or cervical cancer should continue to have regular age-based screening for 20 years after the initial post-treatment surveillance period, regardless of age. What if I have had a hysterectomy? You may still need to have cervical cancer screening depending upon why your hysterectomy was needed, if your cervix was removed and whether you have a history of dysplasia in the past. This will be decided by your health care provider. What happens if my Pap or HPV tests return as positive? You should be referred to a gynecologist or a provider that specializes in further testing of the cervix and the genital tract for abnormal cells and cervical cancer. This care is individualized to each woman and their history. It is also recommended that children in the early teens be given the HPV vaccination. Here is some more information on the HPV vaccine: • Immunization against Human Papilloma Virus has been available since 2006. There is a new HPV vaccine type that is active against nine types of HPV instead of the two or four types that the older two types of vaccine covered. • HPV can be passed from person to person through skin-to-skin contact. Of the more than 100 types of HPV identified, 30 of them affect the genital tissues of men or women. About 12 types of HPV can cause genital warts and 15 of the types cause cancer of the cervix, as well as the vulva, vagina, penis, anus and the head and neck. Thus, immunization is a good idea. • The HPV vaccine is almost 100 percent effective in preventing cervical cancer and genital warts. The vaccine is most effective if it is given before a woman is sexually active and exposed to HPV. It can be given after she has been exposed, but the vaccine will not protect against a viral type that she is already infected with. The ideal time to give the vaccine is ages 11 to 12 for both girls and boys. The acceptable age range for the vaccine is age 9 to 26. The vaccine is given in three doses over a 6-month time span. So, please make your New Year’s resolution to get your screening done. Schedule your well woman exam today.
Source: http://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/life/livingwell/2015/12/17/women-can-take-stepsprotect-cervical-cancer/77025472/
Thyroid Disease Awareness Month: How to take the Thyroid Neck Check
An estimated 15 million of Americans have undiagnosed thyroid problems. To help with early detection and in some cases help you find lumps or enlargements in the neck that may point to a thyroid condition, you can perform a simple Neck Check self-exam. Here is a step-by-step guide. How to take the Thyroid Neck Check All you will need is: A. Handheld mirror B. Glass of water 1. Hold the mirror in your hand, focusing on the lower front area of your neck, above the collarbones, and below the voice box (larynx). Your thyroid gland is located in this area of your neck. 2. While focusing on this area in the mirror, tip your head back. 3. Take a drink of water and swallow. 4. As you swallow, look at your neck. Check for any bulges or protrusions in this area when you swallow. Reminder: Don’t confuse the Adam’s apple with the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located further down on your neck, closer to the collarbone. You may want to repeat this process several times. 5. If you do see any bulges or protrusions in this area, see your physician. You may have an enlarged thyroid gland or a thyroid nodule that should be checked to determine whether further evaluation is needed.
The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower front of the neck, above the collarbones, and below the voice box (larynx). Your thyroid gland makes hormones that help control the function of many of your body’s organs, including your heart, brain, liver, kidneys, and skin. Making sure that your thyroid gland is healthy is important to your body’s overall well-being. Some patients who have an enlarged thyroid gland may also produce too much or too little thyroid hormone. Because many symptoms of thyroid imbalance may be hard to recognize and may be mistaken for symptoms caused by other conditions, the best way to know for sure about your thyroid health is to ask your doctor for a TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) test, a simple blood test that measures whether your thyroid gland is functioning normally. If you have a family member with thyroid disease, are over the age of 60, or have any symptoms or risk factors associated with thyroid disease, you should talk to your doctor about getting a TSH test.
For more information, please contact: Ear Nose & Throat of Lafayette - 765.807.2784 Samuel Davis, III, M.D.
Source: http://www.thyroidawareness.com/neck-check
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EASY WAYS TO KEEP YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS
We’ve all been there. It’s so easy to get carried away by the promise of a clean slate and jump into the new year with a running start … only to burn out by February. Whether you are hoping to spruce up and organize your home, get healthy, save money or learn something new, the key to success is in your approach. Instead of making a long list of resolutions on January 1 and leaving it at that, take it a few steps further. From high-tech solutions like automating your goals and getting mobile reminders, to refreshingly low-tech methods like resolution charts and sticky notes, here are a host of ideas to make keeping your resolutions as painless as possible. Happy new year! Let’s make this the best one yet.
a resolutions chart 1 Keep This method is old school, but since Gretchen
Rubin swears by it in her popular book The Happiness Project, I am convinced it’s worth a shot. The idea is to hold yourself accountable each day through the habit of checking boxes in a chart — low tech but effective.
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2 Use the 10-minute rule
Resolutions have this funny way of overwhelming us before we even begin. Instead of trying to find large chunks of time to devote to your goal, take a few moments now and list as many resolution-related tasks as you can think of that can be accomplished in 10 minutes or less. Making a phone call, checking a website, sending an email and doing a few sets of crunches all would fit in that time frame.
it something you love 3 Make Why must we always make resolutions that we
dread? Instead of (or in addition to) the usual “eat healthier” and “exercise more,” why not add something you are really aching to do but never make time for? Make it a resolution to cut and arrange more flowers from your garden, read one fun novel each month or throw more parties.
up mobile reminders 4 Set Most web-based calendars, such as Google
Calendar, allow you to set up recurring events with email or text reminders, making those trips to the gym a little harder to “forget.” Or, if optimum health is your goal, try My Healthy Habits, a free app for the iPhone.
it into steps 5 Break If your resolution is a large project, like organizing your home from top to bottom, it would be
wise to break it down into baby steps. Try mapping out a rough schedule for the year in advance, covering one part of your goal each month — bedrooms in January, living room in February and so on.
visual reminders 6 Create Taping up notes and placing necessary tools where you won’t miss them can help, especially when you are first trying to adopt a new habit. For instance, if you want to start a no-shoes policy at home, try keeping a pair of slippers near the door and a bench and boot tray at hand for leaving outdoor shoes behind.
a group 7 Join The social atmosphere and firm time commitment make joining a group a winning strategy
for nearly any resolution. Can’t find a group that fits your needs? Why not poll your friends and see if anyone is interested in starting one with you? Crafting, interior design, hiking — the sky is the limit.
8 Make it automatic
Technology can be your friend when it comes to remembering daily habits. Trying to slash energy bills this year? Install a thermostat you can control through the gadget itself or via your smart phone. Want to save money for that designer chair you have your eye on? Have cash automatically deposited into an earmarked savings account.
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Make it pleasant
Working out is more appealing when you can lace up cute new sneakers, and keeping up with the weeding can be helped along with good tools and a yummy smelling bar of gardener’s soap for washing up afterward. Go ahead and treat yourself!
10 Garner support from loved ones
Having emotional support from the important people in your life can make or break your resolve. From giving you gentle nudges and reminders (kids are surprisingly good at this), to celebrating with you when you’ve reached a goal, sharing your goals with supportive family members and friends can only help. However, don’t bother enlisting support from those you know tend to be pessimistic or judgmental — you don’t need that negativity.
11 Limit yourself to one goal
Even if you have many goals you would like to tackle this year, if you can narrow it down to only one to focus on first, your chances of success will be much higher. Multitasking is difficult on the best of days, and trying to keep up with too many resolutions is bound to result in a ball dropped somewhere. Instead, choose to focus with laser-like precision on one thing — and be sure to reward yourself amply when you succeed!
Source: http://www.forbes.com/sites/houzz/2015/01/01/11-easy-ways-to-keep-your-new-years-resolutions/
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Understanding and Managing
GLAUCOMA
QUICK FACTS ABOUT GLAUCOMA • Glaucoma occurs because of increased pressure in the eye caused by a buildup of excess fluid. • The disease first causes a loss of peripheral (side) vision and, over time, can also damage your central vision. • Glaucoma can cause irreversible damage to the optic nerve if undetected and left untreated. • Early treatment for glaucoma can slow the progression of the disease.
WHAT IS GLAUCOMA? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve (the bundle of nerve fibers that carries information from the eye to the brain) and can lead to vision loss and possibly blindness. Vision experts believe that half of those affected by glaucoma may not know it, because it usually has no noticeable symptoms in its early stages. By the time people notice that something is wrong with their vision, the disease has already caused considerable damage. Vision lost to glaucoma cannot be regained. If left untreated, glaucoma will lead to blindness. Although there is no cure, medications and surgery can help slow the disease's progression. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, affecting 60.5 million in 2010. Given the aging of the world's population, this number may increase to almost 80 million by 2020. More than three million Americans are living with glaucoma, 2.7 million of whom—aged 40 and older—are affected by its most common type, open-angle glaucoma. In the United States, glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness among African Americans and Hispanics. Open-angle glaucoma is three to four times more common in African Americans than in non-Hispanic whites. Between the ages of 45 and 64, glaucoma is fifteen times more likely to cause blindness in African Americans than in Caucasians.
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MANAGING GLAUCOMA If you or a loved one has just been diagnosed with glaucoma, it can be a stressful time for you and your family. By learning more about the disease and how to manage it, you can take charge of your eye care. Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness, and vision lost to glaucoma cannot be regained. There is hope however: Even though there is no cure for glaucoma, medications and surgery can help slow the disease’s progression. You may be unsure about what you should do first and how to get started. In this section, we guide you through the first steps of your glaucoma journey: • Start building your support team, including eye care specialists and low-vision therapists, to help you manage your care and continue daily activities with the help of various supports. • Find an eye doctor who’s right for you, to coordinate your treatment plan with your support team. • Prepare for your appointments to make the most of your time with your doctor. • Learn about federal, state, and local government benefits programs to help with cost and find other resources. • Plan for your health care and housing needs with health insurance and long-term care.
For more information, please contact: Burgett Kresovsky Eye Care - 765.446.5130 Jason Burgett, M.D. Seth Kresovsky, M.D. Magnante Eye Care - 765.449.7564 David Magnante, M.D.
Source: http://www.brightfocus.org/glaucoma/disease-management
Signs & Symptoms of
Cervical Cancer
In most cases, cervical cancer does not cause noticeable symptoms in the early stages of the disease. Routine Pap screening is important to check for abnormal cells in the cervix, so they can be monitored and treated as early as possible. Most women are advised to get a Pap test starting at age 21. The Pap test is one of the most reliable and effective cancer screening methods available, and women should have yearly exams by an OB-GYN. However, the Pap test may not detect some cases of abnormal cells in the cervix. The HPV test screens women for the high-risk HPV strains that may lead to cervical cancer. It is approved for women over age 30. Although screening methods are not 100 percent accurate, these tests are often an effective method for detecting cervical cancer in the early stages when it is still highly treatable. Talk with your doctor about which type of cervical cancer screening is right for you. When present, common symptoms of cervical cancer may include: • Vaginal bleeding: This includes bleeding between periods, after sexual intercourse or post-menopausal bleeding. • Unusual vaginal discharge: A watery, pink or foul-smelling discharge is common. • Pelvic pain: Pain during intercourse or at other times may be a sign of abnormal changes to the cervix, or less serious conditions. All of these cervical cancer symptoms should be discussed with your doctor. Signs of advanced stages of cervical cancer Cervical cancer may spread (metastasize) within the pelvis, to the lymph nodes or elsewhere in the body. Signs of advanced cervical cancer include: • Weight loss • Fatigue • Back pain • Leg pain or swelling • Leakage of urine or feces from the vagina • Bone fractures
For more information, please contact: Horizon Oncology Center - 765.446.5111 Wael Harb, M.D. Ajita Narayan, M.D. Lafayette Cancer Care - 765.446.5050 Nancy A. DiMartino, M.D. Glen Papaioannou, M.D. Source: http://www.cancercenter.com/cervical-cancer/symptoms/
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the 10 minute at home workout! • Start with your kitchen chair to warm up. Sit down and stand back up. Do this for one minute. • Go to the stairs and start climbing up one step at a time. Go up and down 8 to 10 times. If you don't have stairs, use a small step stool. Position it next to a wall so you can place your hand on the wall for balance. Step up and down on the stool (up with the right foot and then up with the left foot, down with the right and then down with the left) for one minute. • Go to a wall and place your back against it. Your feet should be about one foot away from the wall. Now, slide down the wall until the hips are parallel to the knees. The knees should be directly over the ankles. Keep your back pressed against the wall and place your hands comfortably on the thighs. Hold this position for one minute using an egg timer. If you can't make the full minute, hold as long as you can. • Sit in the kitchen chair and hold detergent bottles, one in each hand. Curl them up toward your shoulders to work the biceps. Do three sets of 12 with a rest in between sets. Drink some water while you rest. • Place a three-foot strip of masking tape on the floor in front of you. Stand on one side of the tape and with both feet hop over the tape. Go back and forth for one minute on the egg timer. If you can't jump with both feet, hop one foot to the other foot. Once you get the hang of it you will progress to hopping with both feet. This is great for getting your heart rate up, burning calories, strengthening your bones and improving balance.
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• Go back to the chair and hold the detergent bottles again, this time extending your arms out to the sides. Raise them up until they are at shoulder level. Then return them back down to your sides. This exercise works your shoulders. If the weight is too much, pour out some water, but make sure you keep the same amount in each bottle. • Walk to the bath tub (or you can use the kitchen chair) and sit on the edge. Place your hands on the edge of the tub with your fingers hanging over the front edge. Pull yourself off the edge so you are supporting yourself with your arms. Lower yourself down and up by bending your elbows. Do three sets of 12. This exercise is for the back of the arms, the triceps. • Finish up the workout by getting on the floor near your coffee table (or ottoman). Place your feet on the table and lift your hips up off the floor and squeeze the hips and buttocks. Lower back down. You will feel this in the back of your legs. Do three sets of 10 lifts. • Keep yourself in the same position and place your hands behind your head. Lift your shoulders up off the floor and exhale as you lift. This is for your abs. Do three sets of 15. • Lie flat on the floor, arms stretched out and legs extended. Breathe in and out while you relax.
Source: http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Home-Workout-Anyone-Can-Do-10-Minutes-248857
Healthy Recipes
Roasted Red Pepper Goat Cheese & Bacon Zucchini "Pasta" 2 servings | Active Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes INGREDIENTS: • 4 medium zucchini • 6 oz cooked shrimp • 2 oz roasted red pepper goat cheese • 2 slices low-sodium bacon • 4 tsp parmesan • salt and pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS: • Slice thin strips of zucchini with a spiralizer or a vegetable peeler to make “noodles”. • Heat a nonstick saucepan to medium heat. • Add bacon and cook until desired texture is reached. • Remove bacon, chop into small pieces and add zucchini to pan. • After 2-3 minutes, add bacon and shrimp to zucchini and cook for 2 minutes. • Mix in goat cheese and stir until melted. • Serve in bowl and top with parmesan! NUTRITION Per serving : 268 Calories; 15 g Fat; 11 g Carbohydrates; 27 g Protein http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/4-easy-healthy-winter-recipes.html
Rosemary Sea Salt Flatbread
12 servings | Active Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes INGREDIENTS: • 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated classic pizza crust (not thin) • 3-4 tablespoons olive oil • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped • Coarse sea salt, for topping DIRECTIONS: • Roll out pizza dough to approximately a 12x15-inch rectangle. Cut into 12 equal 3-inch squares. • Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium to medium-high heat. When the oil is hot (about a minute), swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. If the oil doesn't swirl easily, it's not quite hot enough yet. • Add 3-4 pieces of dough to the hot oil. They should sizzle a little. Cook until golden, about 60 seconds per side. Use a spatula to flip. Press down on the dough with the spatula to evenly brown. • Remove the bread immediately to a plate and sprinkle with rosemary and sea salt. Repeat for remaining batches, adding more olive oil to the pan if necessary. You just need enough to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Serve warm. NUTRITION Per serving : 116 Calories; 5.2 g Fat; 15.5 g Carbohydrates; 2.5 g Protein http://www.kevinandamanda.com/recipes/appetizer/rosemary-sea-salt-flatbread.html
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Choosing A Primary Care Physician - The Smart Way Choosing a new physician can be a difficult task. Asking for recommendations is a good way to start, but ultimately you will have to decide which physician is best suited to your individual needs and situation. It is important to establish a relationship with a primary care physician (PCP), especially before you ever get sick. Primary care doctors should be the first line of defense in protecting your health, but millions of Americans don’t have a PCP. Even patients who regularly visit specialists don’t always have a PCP, leaving them unprepared when the flu or an infection strikes. Everyone gets sick at some point, so selecting a PCP ahead of time means you don’t have to scramble around when you need medical care. Here are some questions and answers that can help you select a PCP who understands your particular needs. What information should I find out about the doctor? It may help to ask the doctor’s office these questions: • At which hospitals does the doctor have privileges? • How long does it take to get in to see the doctor for a routine visit and for urgently needed care? • Who covers for the doctor when the need arises? • Is the doctor board certified? (This means he or she has had training after medical school and has passed an exam to be certified as a specialist in a certain field.) What personal qualities should I look for in a doctor? Find a doctor who listens carefully, explains things clearly, anticipates your health problems and allows you to ask questions. What information should I bring to my appointment? It is important to provide your doctor with the following: • Your health history. • A list of medications you’re taking. • Any vitamins or supplements you take. • A description of any current health problems you’re having. If you have symptoms, the doctor will want to know when they first appeared and how often. • A list of questions. Ask your doctor to explain any answers you don’t understand.
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Find A Doctor...Near You. Allergy & Asthma
Lafayette Gastroenterology
Ketan Sheth, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 145 A Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5040 | FX: 765.446.5041
PH: 765.807.0531 | FX: 765.807.0534
Lafayette Allergy and Asthma Clinic
Anesthesiology
Lafayette Anesthesiologists
Barbara Conard, M.D. J. Joseph Farrell, M.D. David Gray, M.D. Robert Lempke, M.D. Cynthia Meyer, M.D. 1411 South Creasy Lane, Suite 200 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5000
Audiology
Innovative Hearing Solutions 3930 Mezzanine Drive, Suite D Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.250.3279
Family Medicine Diane Begley, M.D.
3801 Amelia Avenue, Suite C Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5161 | FX: 765.446.5160
Clinic of Family Medicine
Robert E. Darnaby, M.D. 1103 East Grace Street Rensselaer, IN 47978 PH: 219.866.4135 | FX: 219.866.0803
Louck Family Medicine
Christopher Louck, M.D. 118 West Drexel Parkway Rensselaer, IN 47978 PH: 219.866.4300 | FX: 219.866.7591
Pickerill, Adler, Reed & Williams Family Medicine Jeremy Adler, M.D. Casey Pickerill, M.D. Darren Reed, D.O. Mark Williams, M.D. 2525 South Street Lafayette, IN 47904 PH: 765.807.2320 | FX: 765.807.2330
Rossville Family Medicine
Duane Estep, M.D. Wanda Estep, M.D. 5450 West State Road 26, Suite 300 Rossville, IN 46065 PH: 765.379.2222 | FX: 765.379.3222
Southside Family Practice
John Cusack, M.D. Shadi Resheidat, M.D. 3554 Promenade Parkway, Suite F Lafayette, IN 47909 PH: 765.471.9146 | FX: 765.477.0277
Gastroenterology
Gannamaneni Gastroenterology Krishna Gannamaneni, M.D. 3930 Mezzanine Drive, Suite D Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.2787 | FX: 765.807.2786
Ravish Mahajan, M.D. 5 Executive Drive, Suite B1 Lafayette, IN 47905
General Surgery Lafayette Surgical Clinic
John Francis, M.D. Jerry Jefson, M.D. Nathan Huber, M.D. Gerritt Smith, M.D. Thomas Summer, M.D. Eben True, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 235 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5065 | FX: 765.446.5170
Immediate Care / Lab Unity Immediate Care Center
Elizabeth Riggs, M.D. 1321 Unity Place, Suite B Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.1362 | FX: 765.446.1007
Internal Medicine Abramovitz Internal Medicine
Ruth Abramovitz, M.D. 500 West Navajo Street West Lafayette, IN 47906 PH: 765.742.6774 | FX: 765.742.6914
Gagan Chadha, M.D.
166 Sagamore Pkwy W West Lafayette, IN 47906 PH: 765.497.2428 | FX: 765.497.4251
Gary Prah, M.D.
1318 Main Street Lafayette, IN 47901 PH: 765.742.5254 | FX: 765.742.4991
West Lafayette Internal Medicine Carlos Gambirazio, M.D. 152 Sagamore Parkway West West Lafayette, IN 47906 PH: 765.423.6556 | FX: 765.423.6024
Medical Oncology / Hematology Horizon Oncology Center
Wael Harb, M.D. Ajita Narayan, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 365 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5111 | FX: 765.838.5119
Lafayette Cancer Care
Nancy A. DiMartino, M.D. Glen Papaioannou, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 135 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5050 | FX: 765.446.5119
Nephrology
Lafayette Kidney Care
Sudha Rani. M.D. Paul Shin, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 145 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5185 | FX: 765.446.5186
Neurology
Lafayette Neurology
Khaled Hammoud, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 310B Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5220 | FX: 765.446.5221
Occupational Medicine Regional Occupational Care Center Elizabeth Riggs, M.D. 1321 Unity Place, Suite A Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.2450 | FX: 765.446.1083
Ophthalmology
Burgett Kresovsky Eye Care
Jason Burgett, M.D. Seth Kresovsky, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 245 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5130 | FX: 765.446.5131
Magnante Eye Care
David Magnante, M.D. 975 Mezzanine Drive, Suite B Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.449.7564 | FX: 765.807.7943
Orthopaedics
Lafayette Orthopaedic Clinic
John T. Bauman, M.D. Daniel J. Daluga, M.D. Robert J. Hagen, M.D. Michael E. Highhouse, M.D. Michael D. Krauss, M.D. Mark C. Page, M.D. Peter J. Torok, M.D. Joel A. Virkler, D.O. 1411 South Creasy Lane, Suite 120 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.447.4165 | FX: 765.447.4168
Orthopaedics Spinal Surgery Indiana Spine Center
John Gorup, M.D. Mario Brkaric, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 310 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5210 | FX: 765.446.5211
Otolaryngology
Ear Nose & Throat of Lafayette Samuel Davis, III, M.D. 3930 Mezzanine Drive, Suite D Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.2784 | FX: 765.807.2786
Outpatient Physical / Occupational Therapy Lafayette Rehabilitation Services 1411 S. Creasy Lane, Suite 100 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.447.5552 | FX: 765.449.1054 3451 Wyndham Way, Suite D West Lafayette, IN 47906 PH: 765.446.5250
Miracles Rehabilitation Lafayette / West Lafayette 3806 Amelia Avenue Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.2773 | FX: 765.807.2774 257 Sagamore Parkway West West Lafayette, IN 47906 PH: 765.463.2200 | FX: 765.463.3625
Outpatient Surgical Center Unity Surgical Center
1411 S. Creasy Lane, Suite 200 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5000 | FX: 765.446.5011
Pain Management
Innovations Pain Management Group Tonia Kusumi, M.D. 3738 Landmark Drive, Suite A Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.2780 | FX: 765.807.2781
Pain Care Center
Robert Bigler, M.D. Ferdinand Ramos, M.D. 975 Mezzanine Drive, Suite C Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.7988 | FX: 765.807.7989
Pediatrics
Froberg Pediatric Center
Melanie Hayes. M.D. Lara Weeks, M.D. Anna Wildermuth, M.D. 324 N. 25th Street Lafayette, IN 47904 PH: 765.447.6936 | FX: 765.447.2536
Preferred Pediatrics of Lafayette Ann Jonkman, M.D. Jewel Marino, M.D. 3774 Bayley Drive, Suite A Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.8180 | FX: 765.807.8181
Plastic Surgery
Christopher Moon, D.P.M.
750 Park East Boulevard, Unit #4 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.449.4700 1256 S. Jackson Street Frankfort, IN 46041 PH: 765.659.1843 | FX: 765.654.5380
Psychology
Sycamore Associates
Patricia Moisan-Thomas, Ph.D. Ryan Oetting, Ph.D. Norman Phillion, Ph.D. 2020 Union Street, Suite 101 Lafayette, IN 47904 PH: 765.449.8286 | FX: 765.449.0445
Radiation Oncology Lafayette Radiation Oncology
Mark Lobo. M.D. Mary Margaret Rhees, M.D. Bedatri Sinha, M.D. Faith, Hope & Love Cancer Center 1425 Unity Place Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.447.7460 | FX: 765.447.8396
Radiology Unity Radiology
Nicholas Costidakis, D.P.M. 975 Mezzanine Drive, Suite B Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.447.4776 | FX: 765.447.4809
John Fiederlein, M.D. Kent Lancaster, M.D. Peter Simmons, M.D. InnerVision Advanced Medical Imaging 1411 S. Creasy Lane, Suite 130 Lafayette, IN 47905 3801 Amelia Avenue, Suite A Lafayette, IN 47905 3750 Landmark Drive, Suite A Lafayette, IN 47905 InnerVision West 3482 McClure Avenue, Suite 100 West Lafayette, IN 47906 PH: 765.447.7447 | FX: 765.447.1767
Greater Lafayette Foot Care
Urology
Lai Plastic Surgery
Khoa Lai, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 210 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5432 | FX: 765.446.5431
Podiatry
Family Foot Clinic
William Oliver III, D.P.M. David Sullivan, D.P.M. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 225 Lafayette, IN 47904 PH: 765.449.2436 | FX: 765.449.1817
Lafayette Clinic of Urology
Richard Selo, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 110 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.447.9308 | FX: 765.447.2387
Hoover Foot Clinic
James Hoover, D.P.M. 2020 Union Street, Suite 100 Lafayette, IN 47904 PH: 765.447.7644 | FX: 765.448.9009
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Unity Immediate Care Center No Appointment Necessary
When you, your family or employee needs immediate medical attention, you want quality care that’s close to home. That’s why Unity Immediate Care Center is open daily, to get you the care you deserve. Our experienced physicians see patients on a walk-in basis when your primary care physician may not be available. The Unity Immediate Care Center provides prompt medical attention for many of your health care needs while bridging the gap between your primary care physician and the emergency room. Some of the many advantages of using the Unity Immediate Care Center include: • Extended hours. • No appointments are necessary. • Walk-ins are always welcome. • Less costly than most emergency room visits. • Convenient and easy access. • Patient-friendly environment. • Less intrusive than a hospital emergency room environment.
No Appointment Needed. Open 8AM to 8PM 7 days a week, except Holidays.
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