Collier Edition

Colon health is not the most glamorous subject, but don’t let that allow you to shy away from it or undermine its importance. Consider these statistics from the American Cancer Society (ACS). In 2019, there is an expected 101,420 new cases of colon, and 44,180 cases of rectal cancers to be diagnosed in the United States with colon cancer being …

By Svetlana Kogan, M.D. People ask: I get awful sinus headaches in the fall and winter. They are so bad that decongestants don’t help. Why? Dr.Kogan answers: There is a good chance the medications are not helping because sinus trouble is not the source of your pain. In one recent study of 2,991 adults who thought they had sinus headaches, …

Physicians Regional Healthcare System is excited to welcome George Yiachos, M.D., to their medical staff. Dr. Yiachos joins our other highly skilled cardiologists and cardiac disease specialists at Physicians Regional – Pine Ridge. Cardiology is a branch of internal medicine that studies, diagnoses and cares for the heart. Since the heart is so multifaceted, cardiologists must also consider arteries or …

By Dr. Arie Dosoretz Every cancer patient deserves the best care possible close to home. At Advocate we believe patients should not have to travel far to receive compassionate care from world-class physicians using top-of-the-line technology. With the opening of Advocate Radiation Oncology’s new office in Naples, that vision continues to approach reality for the Southwest Florida community. Advocate now …

By Melissa MacVenn, M.D. – WellcomeMD Naples When I start to talk with a patient about optimizing heart health, the conversation will often turn to statin medications, prescribed to fight artery-damaging cholesterol. It can seem like assembling a jigsaw puzzle together. There are lots of unique pieces to consider. Finding the right place for them can take extra time and …

Physicians Regional completed a multi-million dollar renovation and opened a Heart Center in July 2020, but it doesn’t mean they’re ready to stop advancing cardiovascular care in Collier County. The center offers new catheterization laboratories, dedicated heart surgery operating rooms, experienced surgeons and excellent anesthesia support. Yet, the ever-growing cardiac center is committed to adding innovative and minimally invasive techniques. …

By Dr. Valerie Sorge Overuse injuries due to repetitive motion are common in recreational and elite athletes. Some overuse injuries resolve quickly after activity modification, but others can persist, which often prompts the patient to seek medical attention. What is chronic pain? Whether you’re driven by a passion for the game or a fierce determination to let nothing get in …

By Dr. Daniel Wasserman It appears that lips are in. Pop culture has been throwing lip augmentation our way for years now, but over the last two years it seems that a tipping point has been reached. Celebrities are showing off luscious, full, juicy lips that are impacting people of all ages’ tastes. Patients in our practice that before two …

By Cederquist Medical Wellness Center Diet plays a significant role in heart health. Eating well can protect your heart from major health complications. you can do for a healthy heart is limit the amount of sodium in your diet. Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) is an eating plan that helps with that. What is DASH? Eating too much sodium …

By Krystal Smith, D.O. In the United States, breast cancer is the second leading cause of death after heart disease in women. And here locally, in the state of Florida, nearly 16,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year. Women with dense breast tissue have a higher risk of developing breast cancer. A woman’s breast has three kinds …