Overview

Specialty Care clinicians provide thoughtful, in depth analysis of your health concerns. Our team of highly experienced Board Certified Physicians collaborate with Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Care Coordinators and Health Professions Students to deliver specialized healthcare services with genuine compassion and respect.

As an academic facility WesternU Health emphasizes the latest in research, emerging technologies and national best practices. We will empower you with the information you need to make the best lifestyle and treatment choices to achieve your health goals.

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Services

WesternU Health provides comprehensive care in six medical specialties:

Endocrinology

Our endocrinologist is Board Certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism and Internal Medicine.  She works closely with a team including a registered dietician and clinical pharmacists.

We provide excellent care for adults with Endocrine conditions. The endocrine glands produce chemicals called hormones. These hormones are released into the blood stream and exert their action by stimulating other organs in the body. Endocrinologists specialize in the treatment of hormone based diseases.

We are open Monday- Friday 8AM-5PM

 

We offer treatment of endocrine disorders including:

  • Diabetes
  • Thyroid Disorders
  • Nutrition
  • Osteoporosis-calcium (bone) disorders
  • Pituitary Disorders
  • Gonadal Disorders
  • Adrenal Disorders

PM&R physicians also perform electrodiagnostic studies (EMG/NCS) to assess for conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica and peripheral neuropathy and procedures such as injections to help with joint and back pain.

Infectious Disease

Our infectious disease clinic provide state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of infections. Our infectious disease doctor has specialized expertise in many areas, including:

  • Common infectious diseases (caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites)
  • HIV and AIDS
  • Tuberculosis and Latent TB infection
  • Hepatitis C infection
  • Bone and joint infections
  • Post-surgical infections
  • Syphilis
  • Travel-associated diseases (prevention and treatment)
  • Immunizations

Nephrology

The kidneys filter waste products and excess fluids from the blood.  The body cannot survive without the kidneys. Kidney Disease is a common complication of Diabetes and High Blood Pressure.

Early detection of kidney problems and aggressive treatment increase the likelihood that you can keep your kidneys healthy. The Kidney Health team at WesternU Health is dedicated to focusing on prevention. Meeting the goals for blood glucose and blood pressure control can prevent or at least slow the development and progression of kidney disease.

If kidney disease goes without treatment, the disease will progress through the stages, ending in kidney failure. Once the kidneys have reached end-stage kidney disease, dialysis (a method of removing wastes from the blood) or a kidney transplant must be performed to survive.

The Kidney Health team has implemented a team-based care model that includes a Nephrologist, Nurse Practitioner, Pharm. D, and a Registered Dietician.  By integrating the care of all these professionals, we have successfully put that patient at the center of their care.

  • Chronic Kidney Disease due to
    • Diabetes
    • High Blood Pressure
  • Rehabilitation after Acute Kidney Failure
  • Kidney Inflammatory conditions
  • Difficult to control High Blood Pressure
  • Kidney Vascular Disease
  • Protein and Blood in the urine
  • Recurrent Kidney Stones
  • Electrolyte and body chemistry imbalances
  • Cystic Kidney Disease
  • Post-Kidney transplant care

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Our osteopathic physicians are Board Certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and specialize in hands-on evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. They provide world-class Neuromusculoskeletal healthcare for patients of all ages. We are open Monday through Friday, 8AM-5PM.

 

We offer specialized osteopathic manipulative healthcare for a variety of conditions including:

  • Musculoskeletal Pain (Neck and back pain, Sciatica, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
  • Respiratory Illnesses (Asthma, Bronchitis, COPD, Pneumonia)
  • Ears, Nose, Throat Problems (Vertigo, Headaches, Otitis Media, Sinusitis)
  • Sports Related Injuries (sprains, strains, tendonitis, bursitis, plantar fasciitis)
  • Neurological conditions (Sciatica, Fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s, MS)
  • Pregnancy related conditions (Sciatica, neck, pelvic and low back pain)
  • Personal Injuries (falls, trauma, motor vehicle accidents)
  • Other conditions (TMJ, Colic, Anxiety, GERD)

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

A physiatrist, or rehabilitation physician, is a medical doctor who has completed residency training in the medical specialty of physical medicine & rehabilitation (PM&R). This physician is a nerve, muscle, bone and brain expert who diagnoses and treats injuries or illnesses that affect how you move. The physiatric approach to patient care looks at the whole person and not just one symptom or condition.

  • Musculoskeletal disorders (including joint pain and osteoarthritis)
  • Low back and neck pain (including degenerative disc and joint disease, radiculopathy, and spondylolisthesis)
  • Sports and workplace injury (including rotator cuff tendinopathy, lateral epicondylitis, ACL and meniscus injury, and post-concussive syndrome)
  • Nerve disorders (including carpal tunnel syndrome and peripheral neuropathy)
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Stroke

Rheumatology

The Rheumatology Clinic is led by a board certified rheumatologist with over 15 years experience in academic medicine. Our clinic offers the latest in management of common and uncommon rheumatologic conditions such as:

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Gout
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Lupus
  • Vasculitis