Services

SERVICES

Family Practice

The specialty of family medicine is centered on lasting, caring relationships with patients and their families. Family physicians really know their patients, they listen to them and take time with them, and help them make the right health care decisions. Family physicians are highly trained in the most up-to-date treatments and technologies. But family physicians know that patients want more than medical diagnosis---they want the comprehensive, personalized care that a family physician offers.

Family physicians treat your whole health. They specialize in caring for the physical, mental and emotional well-being of their patients and their families. They know how your family's health history and situation can affect your health. And they are trained to care for you through all the stages of your life.

Family physicians are trained in all major medical areas. They diagnose and treat the full range of problems people bring to their doctors. They know when to treat you, and when to bring in another specialist you can trust. Family physicians know that you're not just a collection of parts, symptoms, or conditions. You're a whole person so they treat you like one.

Family physicians know the most up-to-date treatments and technologies. Only family physicians train for three years in real practice settings, treating patients in the office, the hospital, and at home. And they re-certify more than any other medical specialty. Continuing Medical Education means that family physicians are experts at applying the latest medical breakthroughs to the everyday care of their patients.

Family physicians are specially trained in preventive medicine. They believe t hat preventing a health problem is better than having to overcome one. They help you make the right health choices. to keep you and your family healthy.

Radiology

The radiologists, Charles Whang, MD and Karen Cortellino,MD utilize X-Rays, Total Body CT scans, ultrasound, M.R.I., Mammography, and various other methods of body imaging for the diagnosis of injury and disease.

Radiology Services Include:

MRI:Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a form of diagnostic imaging for diagnosis of a variety of health problems. MRI uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce computer processed images to your inner body without the use of ionizing radiation.

CAT Scan:
A special radiographic technique that uses a computer to assimilate multiple X-Ray images into a 2 dimentional cross -sectional image.

Ultrasound:
A type of imaging technique, which uses high-frequency sound waves.

Breast Imaging Services:
The HMH Breast Imaging Suite provides women with a private, friendly, comfortable environment for Mammography and Breast Ultrasound Testing. We have a female staff specially trained in women's issues. Karen Cortellino, M.D., will review the study results with the patient on the same day of testing, and the patient will leave with a copy of
their results.

Bone Densitometry:
Bone Densitometry involves an extremely small dose of radiation that measures your bone mineral density (BMD). It will compare your measurements to a reference population based on your age, weight, sex, and ethnic background. The physicians will us this information in making a diagnosis about your bone status and fracture risk.

Echocardiogram:
A test that uses high-frequency sound waves to image the heart and surrounding tissues.

Nuclear Medicine:

Bone Scan

MUGA Scan

Renal Scan

Thyroid Scan

X-RayThis is a common form of imaging used in clinical practice. The image of desired area is captured on photographic film.

Sports Medicine: As a field of medicine, "sports medicine: is technically considered a subspecialty. Physicians within this field have had previous training in a more general field of medicine prior to additional training in sports medicine. Sports Medicine specialists are physicians who evaluate and treat musculoskeletal disorders, such as painful or injured joints and muscles, and over-use injuries (tendonitis, stress fractures). They also treat non-musculoskeletal aspects of sports medicine, for example concussions and other head injuries; athletes with chronic and acute illness; nutrition, supplements, ergogenic aids and performance issues; exercise prescription; injury prevention and healthy lifestyle promotion.

Physical Therapy : The new HMH state-of-the-art facility is staffed by highly qualified physical therapists who are trained in the restoration, maintenance, and promotion of optimal physical function. Physical Therapists diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities. They restore, maintain, and promote not only optimal physical function but optimal wellness and fitness and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health.

Laser Hair Removal: We are pleased to offer the most recent advance in laser treatment for patients desiring a comfortable, effective way to remove unwanted hair. With a beam of laser light, we can help you solve the problem of unwanted hair, and unveil your naturally smooth skin.Laser therapy is a thoroughly tested, clinically-proven method of hair removal. Treatment is relatively quick and removes unwanted body hair without damaging the surrounding skin.Laser Hair Removal is performed by our physicians and physician assistants.