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SEPTEMBER 2015
SEPTEMBER
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE awareness month
Page 2 Ovarian Cancer: Five Facts Every Woman Should Know
Pages 3-4 Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
Page 5 Fruits & Veggies: More Matters Month
Page 9 Healthy Aging
Pages 10-11 Finding A Doctor Near You
UNITY HEALTHCARE News Eben True, MD Joins Lafayette Surgical Clinic
Joel Virkler, DO Joins Lafayette Orthopaedic Clinic
Unity Healthcare is pleased to announce that Eben True, MD joined the Lafayette Surgical Clinic on July 1st, 2015. He is practicing with Dr. Gerritt Smith, Dr. Thomas Summer, Dr. Jerry Jefson, Dr. John Francis, Dr. Nathan Huber and Dr. Bryce Nattier.
Unity Healthcare is pleased to announce that Joel Virkler, DO joined the Lafayette Orthopaedic Clinic on September 1st, 2015. He will practice with Dr. Robert Hagen, Dr. Peter Torok, Dr. Daniel Daluga, Dr. Michael Highhouse, Dr. John Bauman, Dr. Mark Page and Dr. Michael Krauss.
Dr. True graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. He obtained his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. He joins us from Peoria, Illinois where he was the Chief Resident of General Surgery.
Dr. Virkler received his undergraduate degree from Purdue University in Biomedical Engineering. He obtained his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. He completed his residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at Botsford Hospital, affiliated with Michigan State University.
Dr. True is board eligible with the American Board of Surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. His practice focus is in general surgery with an emphasis in minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery and gastrointestinal endoscopy. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, and cheering on the Indianapolis Colts. Dr. True is currently accepting new patients. He will be fully participating in the many health plans in which Unity Healthcare currently participates. For more information, please contact Lafayette Surgical Clinic at 765.446.5065.
Dr. Virkler pursued specialized fellowship training in sports medicine combined with primary and revision joint replacement surgery at Triangle Orthopaedic Associates, P.A. He gained further experience in the muscle sparing anterior approach total hip replacement and partial knee replacements utilizing minimally invasive approaches. Dr. Virkler is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO), Michigan Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (MOAOS), American Osteopathic Association (AOA), and the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR). In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, running and snowboarding. Dr. Virkler is currently accepting new patients. He will be fully participating in the many health plans in which Unity Healthcare currently participates. For more information, please contact Lafayette Orthopaedic Clinic at 765.447.4165.
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 1 2
Five Facts Every Woman Should Know
All women are at risk for ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is diagnosed annually in nearly a quarter of a million women globally, and is responsible for 140,000 deaths each year. Unlike some other cancers, developing and developed nations are similarly affected by the disease. It is important to be aware of symptoms, risk factors and your family history on both your father’s and mother’s side of the family. Awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer may enable women to receive an earlier diagnosis, when the disease is more easily treatable. If a woman experiences one or more of the following symptoms frequently it is important that she discuss them with her doctor. Increased abdominal size / persistent bloating (not bloating that comes and goes) • Increased abdominal size / persistent bloating (not bloating that comes and goes) • Difficulty eating/feeling full quickly • Abdominal or pelvic pain • Needing to pass urine more urgently or more frequently While these symptoms are often associated with more common and less serious conditions it is better to check them out.
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Diagnosis at an early stage vastly improves a woman’s chance of survival. When ovarian cancer is detected at an early stage, when the cancer remains confined to the ovary, up to 90% of women are likely to survive for more than five years (the length of time over which survival is normally measured when assessing cancer treatment).
A woman who has symptoms suggestive of ovarian cancer should be referred directly to a specialist to obtain an accurate diagnosis. If she is diagnosed with ovarian cancer, a gynecologic oncologist, who is a specialist who treats women’s cancers, is the best person to manage her care.
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Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed at a late stage. Ovarian cancer is frequently diagnosed when the cancer is already at an advanced stage and women often delay seeking help. This may be because the woman thinks her symptoms are due to ‘the time of the month’, ‘menopause’, ‘something I ate’ or confused with other common stomach and digestive complaints. Doctors also often initially suspect less serious causes for the symptoms, but the frequency of symptoms should help them know when to consider ovarian cancer, that is why using a symptom diary might be helpful. Many women mistakenly believe a cervical smear test (or Pap test) will detect ovarian cancer. It does not. It detects pre-cancerous changes to cells of the cervix,
which is treated much more successfully than ovarian cancer. For more information, please turn to page 10 and look under: Lafayette Cancer Care - 765.446.5050 Nancy A. DiMartino, M.D. Glen Papaioannou, M.D. Horizon Oncology Center - 765.446.5111 Wael Harb, M.D. Ajita Narayan, M.D. Source: http://ovariancancerday.org/about-ovarian/5-facts-everyoneshould-know-about-ovarian-cancer/
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SEPTEMBER
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE awareness month
Surprising Facts about Alzheimer's Disease If You’re a Woman, You’re at Higher Risk Nearly twice as many women have alzheimer's disease as men do, according to the Health Resources and Services Administration. A University of California San Diego study found that AD worsens more quickly in women than it does in men. The study also showed that brain shrinkage was more severe in women with alzheimer's disease than in it was in men with the disease. It didn’t explain why this happens, but researchers guess that brain changes in women with alzheimer's disease may be due to other causes. Your Heart and Your Head Are Closely Related Heart disease can raise the risk of getting alzheimer's disease. Other conditions that can cause heart disease and are linked to a higher risk of getting alzheimer's disease include: • high blood pressure • high cholesterol • diabetes • poor diet • a non-active lifestyle Heart disease may also be a cause of vascular dementia, a type of dementia that results from narrowed blood vessels in the brain. Linked With a Loss of Sense of Smell A person with AD may lose their sense of smell, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Several studies, including one in the Journal of the Neurological Sciences, suggest that changes in the sense of smell may be an early sign of AD. It’s important to note that changes in your ability to smell may also be due to other causes such as: • Parkinson’s disease • brain injury • sinus infection
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Alzheimer's Disease Is a Leading Cause of Death Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Alzheimer's Association. In 2010, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that it claimed more than 83,000 lives. Only heart disease, cancer, some breathing diseases, stroke, and accidents caused more deaths than alheimer's disease. About one in three seniors die with alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, according to the Alzheimer's Association. Unique Among Causes of Death According to the Alzheimer's Association, alzheimer's disease is the only one of the top 10 causes of death in the United States without any methods for preventing, curing, or slowing it down. Research into a vaccine continues, but so far there are no sure ways to keep alzheimer's disease from developing. However, medications can help relieve some symptoms. Education Can Lower Your Risk According to the Mayo Clinic, the more education you have, the lower your risk of getting aslzheimer's disease. You have lower odds of getting alzheimer's disease if you learn new things in old age, such as: • taking classes • learning languages • playing musical instruments Doing group activities or interacting with others also may lower your risk. Life Expectancy Varies The time it takes for alzheimer's disease to progress varies from person to person, so it’s hard to predict how long someone with the condition will live. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) reports that older adults usually live three to four years with alzheimer's disease. Younger adults who get the disease may live with the condition for 10 years or more. For more information, please call: Lafayette Neurology - 765.446.5220 Khaled Hammoud, M.D.
Source: http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/alzheimers-facts#1
Preparing for Your Appointment: Questions to ask your Alzheimer's Specialist Because time with your doctor is limited, writing down a list of questions will help you make the most of your appointment. If you're seeing your doctor regarding concerns about Alzheimer's disease, some questions to ask include: • Is my degree of memory change abnormal for my age and back ground? • If so, do you think my symptoms are due to Alzheimer's disease? • What tests do I need? • If my diagnosis is Alzheimer's disease, will you or another doctor man age my ongoing care? Can you help me get a plan in place for ongoing care? • What treatments or programs are available? How effective are these treatments? • Will medications help? What are the possible side effects? • Is there a generic alternative to the medicine you're prescribing? • Are there any clinical trials of experimental treatments I should consider? • How will my disease likely progress over time? • Will my new symptoms affect how I manage my other health conditions? • Do you have any brochures or other printed material I can take home with me? What websites and support resources do you recommend? In addition to the questions you've prepared ahead of time, don't hesitate to ask your doctor to clarify anything you don't understand.
Your doctor is also likely to have questions for you. Being ready to respond may free up time to focus on any points you want to talk about in-depth. Your doctor may ask: • What kinds of memory difficulties and mental lapses are you having? When did you first notice them? • Are they steadily getting worse, or are they sometimes better and sometimes worse? • Have you stopped doing certain activities, like managing finances or shopping because these activities were too mentally challenging? • Do you feel any sadder or more anxious than usual? • Have you gotten lost lately on a driving route or in a situation that's usually familiar to you? • Has anyone expressed unusual concern about your driving? • Have you noticed any changes in the way you tend to react to people or events? • Do you have more energy than usual, less than usual or about the same? • What medications are you taking? Are you taking any vitamins or supplements? • Do you drink alcohol? How much? • What other medical conditions are you being treated for? • Have you noticed any trembling or trouble walking? • Are you having any trouble remembering your medical appointments or when to take your medication? • Have you had your hearing and vision tested recently? • Did anyone else in your family ever have memory trouble? Was anyone ever diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or dementia? For more information, please call: Lafayette Neurology - 765.446.5220 Khaled Hammoud, M.D. Source: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/ basics/preparing-for-your-appointment/con-20023871
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More Matters Month!
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Eating fruits and vegetables has many health benefits. People who eat a healthy, balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables can help lower their risk for: • Some Types of Cancer • Heart Disease, including Heart Attack and Stroke • Type 2 Diabetes • High Blood Pressure • Obesity However, many people don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables. • Fewer than 1 in 7 adults eat the recommended amount of fruits every day. • Fewer than 1 in 10 adults eat the recommended amount of vegetables every day. The good news? Communities, health professionals, businesses, and families can work together to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables. Make a difference: Spread the word about tips for healthy eating and encourage communities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved.
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HOW CAN FRUITS & VEGGIES - MORE MATTERS MONTH MAKE A DIFFERENCE? We can use this month to raise awareness about the importance of getting enough fruits and vegetables. Here are just a few ideas: • Spread the word about programs that support local agriculture. • Encourage families to make small changes, like keeping fresh fruit or carrot sticks within easy reach. • Motivate local restaurants, stores, and other businesses to provide quality foods made with fresh fruits and vegetables. Source: http://healthfinder.gov/NHO/PDFs/September2NHOToolkit.pdf
SPORTS Why Your Kids Should be Playing Them
Sports, whether team-based or individual, are a great activity for children that provide a variety of benefits other than physical activity. Participation in sports can help build self-esteem and confidence, can motivate children to excel academically and can help build social skills. Participation also can teach children the benefits of goal-setting and practice. Physical Activity Physical activity is the most obvious benefit of sports participation. Children often spend too much time watching television or playing video games. But sports practices and games provide an opportunity for exercise that can help keep kids in shape and healthy. Social Skills Sports participation can help children develop social skills that will benefit them throughout their entire lives. They learn to interact not only with other children their age, but also with older individuals in their coaches and sports officials. Kids learn leadership skills, team-building skills and communication skills that will help them in school, their future career and personal relationships. Self-Esteem Participation in sports can have a huge positive impact on a child's self-esteem and confidence. Children who participate in sports get praise and encouragement from coaches and parents, which helps to build self-confidence. They also learn to trust in their own abilities and push themselves. Constructive criticism is also a major part of sports participation, and young athletes learn to accept such criticism and use it to their benefit. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry suggests that parents be actively involved to ensure that children get the most out of sports participation.
Academic Success It is no surprise that children who participate in athletics excel in academics as well. They can apply the same principles of dedication and hard work learned through sports participation to their studies. According to an article published on the website America, playing on a high school sports team increases a young woman's chances of graduating from college by 41 percent. Lifelong Health Sports participation promotes health and wellness not only through childhood but throughout a child's lifetime. Lifetime sports such as swimming and golf are especially beneficial because the child can continue to play as an adult, benefiting from the physical activity. Children who participate in sports might also be more aware of healthy food choices. Although sports participation is an excellent avenue to promote health and wellness, parents and coaches must encourage healthy living and be positive role models as well.
For more information, please turn to pages 10-11 and look under: Family Medicine Internal Medicine Immediate Care Pediatrics
Source: http://www.livestrong.com/article/160825-why-should-children-play-sports/
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Blood Cancer Awareness Month
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Facts About Leukemia and Other Blood Cancers
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Approximately every 4 minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with a type of blood cancer.
8. Approximately every 10 minutes, someone in the US dies from a blood cancer.
2. There are 3 main types of blood cancers: Leukemia, cancer
9. Age is the most significant risk factor for developing myeloma.
3. Over 1 million Americans are living with, or are in remission
10. About 31% more males are living with leukemia than females.
that is found in your blood and bone marrow; Lymphoma, blood cancer that affects the lymphatic system; and Myeloma, blood cancer that specifically targets your plasma cells. from, leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma. Those with blood disorders are often in need of blood transfusions.
People under 45 rarely develop the disease, while those ages 67 or older are at greatest risk. And more males than females are diagnosed with leukemia and die from it.
4. Leukemia is the 10th most frequently occurring type of cancer 11. The 5-year survival rate for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and in all races or ethnicities. 5.
There are 2 main types of lymphoma: Hodgkin lymphoma spreads in an orderly manner from one group of lymph nodes to another and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma spreads through the lymphatic system in a non-orderly manner.
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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma is the 6th most common cancer in males and 7th most common cancer in females in the US.
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Leukemia, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, neoplasm’s of the brain and other nervous tissue are the most common types of cancer in children and adolescents younger than 20 years old.
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leukemia is about 10% lower for African-Americans than whites. For more information, please turn to page 10 and look under: Lafayette Cancer Care - 765.446.5050 Nancy A. DiMartino, M.D. Glen Papaioannou, M.D. Horizon Oncology Center - 765.446.5111 Wael Harb, M.D. Ajita Narayan, M.D.
Source: https://www.dosomething.org/facts/11-facts-about-leukemia-and-otherblood-cancers
How To Reinvent
YOU During Healthy Aging Month
• Do not act your age or at least what you think your current age should act like. What was your best year so far? 28? 40? Now? Picture yourself at that age and be it. Some people may say this is denial, but we say it’s positive thinking and goes a long way toward feeling better about yourself. (Tip: Don’t keep looking in the mirror, just FEEL IT!) • Be positive in your conversations and your actions every day. When you catch yourself complaining, check yourself right there and change the conversation to something positive. (Tip: Stop watching the police reports on the local news). • Have negative friends who complain all of the time and constantly talk about how awful everything is? Drop them. As cruel as that may sound, distance yourself from people who do not have a positive outlook on life. They will only depress you and stop you from moving forward. Surround yourself with energetic, happy, positive people of all ages and you will be happier too. (Tip: Smile often. It’s contagious and wards off naysayers.) • Walk like a vibrant, healthy person. Come on. You can probably do it. Analyze your gait. Do you walk slowly because you have just be come lazy or, perhaps, have a fear of falling? (Tip: Make a conscious effort to take big strides, walk with your heel first, and wear comfortable shoes.) • Stand up straight! You can knock off the appearance of a few extra years with this trick your mother kept trying to tell you. Look at yourself in the mirror. Are you holding your stomach in, have your shoulders back, chin up? Check out how much better your neck looks! Fix your stance and practice it every day, all day until it is natural. You will look great and feel better. (Tip: Your waistline will look trimmer if you follow this advice.) • How’s your smile? Research shows people who smile more often are happier. Your teeth are just as important to your good health as the rest of your body. Not only is it the first thing people notice, but good oral health is a gateway to your overall well-being. (Tip: Go to the dentist regularly and look into teeth whitening. Nothing says old more than yellowing teeth!)
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• Lonely? Stop brooding and complaining about having no friends or family. Do something about it now. Right this minute. Pick up the phone, landline, or cell and make a call to do one or more of the following: Volunteer your time, Take a class, Invite someone to meet for lunch, brunch, dinner, or coffee. (Tip: Volunteer at the local public school to stay in touch with younger people and to keep current on trends, take a computer class or a tutorial session at your cell phone store to keep up with technology, choose a new person every week for your dining out.) • Start walking not only for your health but to see the neighbors. Have a dog? You’ll be amazed how the dog can be a conversation starter. (Tip: If you don’t have time for a dog, go to your local animal shelter and volunteer. You will be thrilled by the puppy love!) • Make this month the time to set up your annual physical and other health screenings. Go to the appointments and then, hopefully, you can stop worrying about ailments for a while. • Find your inner artist. Who says taking music lessons is for young school children? You may have an artist lurking inside you just waiting to be tapped. Have you always wanted to play the piano, violin, or tuba? Have you ever wondered if you could paint a portrait or scenic in oil? What about working in wood? (Tip: Sign up now for fall art or music classes and discover your inner artist!)
Source: http://healthyaging.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-Septemberis-Healthy-Aging-Month-news-release.1.pdf
Healthy Recipes Rustic Stone-Fruit Tart 6 servings | Active Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes INGREDIENTS: • 1 Refrigerated Pie Crust, Unbaked 8” or 9” • 2 cups sliced fresh peaches, plums or nectarines • 2 tablespoons flour, all purpose • 2 tablespoons sugar • 1.5 tablespoons brown sugar • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 1/4 cup peach preserves, chilled DIRECTIONS: • Preheat oven to 400F. • Roll out dough and place on bake sheet; spread peach preserves to within 1/2" of edge. • In small bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg until well combined. • In medium bowl, toss together fruit and flour mixture. • Spread fruit in center of pie crust, then fold outer edges toward center, leaving 4" circle of filling visible. • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown & edges crispy, about 35 - 40 minutes depending on your oven. • Cool slightly, slice into 6 wedges and serve!
Avocado Pasta 4 servings | Active Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes INGREDIENTS: • 12 ounces spaghetti • 2 ripe avocados, halved, seeded and peeled • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves • 2 cloves garlic • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste • 1/3 cup olive oil • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved • 1/2 cup canned corn kernels, drained and rinsed DIRECTIONS: • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. • To make the avocado sauce, combine avocados, basil, garlic and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor; season with salt and pepper, to taste. With the motor running, add olive oil in a slow stream until emulsified; set aside. • In a large bowl, combine pasta, avocado sauce, cherry tomatoes and corn. • Serve immediately. NUTRITION Per serving : 670.7 Calories; 34.2 g Fat; 4.9 g Sat; 0 mg Cholesterol; 80.7 g Carbohydrates; 14.3 g Protein; 10.5 g Fiber; 106.2 mg Sodium
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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
Zeba Ali, M.D. 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. Bryce Nattier, 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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