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The Benefits of Pellet Therapy Over Other Hormone Replacement Therapy: • Time-Released • Consistent Dosage Through-Out • Lasts 3-6 months • No Injections • No Creams • No Spike in Hormone Levels Hormonal Imbalance As we age, both men and women will start to experience symptoms of hormonal imbalance. For men, this is called andropause, and for women it can be related …

While October is traditionally “PINK” month, in support of breast cancer awareness, Dr. Troy Shell thinks PINK every day.  As a fellowship trained breast surgeon, Dr. Shell is focused on breast health, and the treatment of breast disease exclusively. Originally from Virginia Beach, Dr. Shell graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School, where the program director for her surgical residency was …

By John Canterbury, M.D. Anyone with a brain exercises these days, but did you know exercise can return the favor and train your brain? Not only is exercise smart for your heart and weight, but it can make you smarter and better at what you do. Your brain is no different than rest of the muscles in your body–you either …

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI When we hear the diagnosis “Varicose veins”, most folks dismiss it incorrectly as something that is better off left alone, uninvestigated. Many patients have been advised to leave their varicose veins alone unless they have pain or complications such as blood clots, inflammation or bleeding.  Others may present with leg swelling and pain, without …

The American Cancer Society recommends that women in their 20s and 30s to have a clinical breast exam every three years. Women aged 40 and older should have a screening mammogram and clinical breast exam every year. Knowing the guidelines is only part of the prevention of later stages breast cancer. Taking advantage of the screening technology available is vital …

Tips from a General & Vascular Surgeon Pain when walking, also called claudication, could mean a more serious health condition than muscle strain, according to a general and vascular surgeon at Venice Regional Bayfront Health. Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a condition that develops when the arteries that supply blood to the internal organs, arms and legs become completely or …

When you were a kid, the worst part of the year was, of course, going back to school. Now that you’re an adult, this time of year can actually be worse for you, as a parent, than it is for your children. There is so much chaos surrounding this phenomenon, it’s a wonder any parent can keep his or sanity, …

By Manuel F. Bustamante, MD Gastroenterology Specialists Irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder characterized most commonly by cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. IBS causes a great deal of discomfort and distress, but it does not permanently harm the intestines and does not lead to a serious disease, such as cancer. Most people can control their symptoms with diet, …

Osteoporosis results in more than one million hip, spine and wrist fractures annually. This disorder affects nearly one-half of all postmenopausal women, the largest group at risk for osteoporosis. Research in osteoporosis, the disorder in which progressive bone loss results in increased risk of fracture, is making important new advances. A key factor in the success has been the availability …

Naples has an abundance of beautiful golf courses and golfers. Unfortunately, there is also no shortage of golf related injuries. Common injuries include low back pain, shoulder pain, and golfer’s elbow – which is often the most stubborn to treat. Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is similar to its counterpart, tennis elbow. The primary differences between these conditions are the …