Health Information

Information is presented on various health conditions, treatments and procedures with the goal of empowering patients to take an active role in managing their health with informed decisions about their care. This provides patients with knowledge, skills, and confidence to understand conditions and treatment plans that affect them.

The effort ultimately leads to positive experiences with healthcare providers, to improved health outcomes and a better quality of life.

Biopsy

A biopsy is a diagnostic medical test in which a tissue sample is removed for microscopic examination by a pathologist. A biopsy is performed to determine the presence or extent of a disease such as cancer or cirrhosis. Biopsies are performed when physical examination, X-rays or other diagnostic tes...

Endocrine Surgery

Endocrine surgery involves surgery on one of the glands of the endocrine system, each of which produces specific hormones. When these hormones are released into the bloodstream, they regulate many complex processes of the body, including digestion and metabolism, immune function, growth, a...

General Surgery

General surgery is a medical specialty that necessitates its practitioners have a broad knowledge of many conditions and the effects they may have on the body. General surgeons are well equipped to diagnose and treat a wide variety of ailments. They receive extensive training after medical ...

Hernia

A hernia occurs when an abdominal organ, usually the small intestine, protrudes through the abdominal wall. The protruding tissue may become obstructed or incarcerated, or may strangulate. In the latter case, blood flow to the tissue is impeded and the results may be life-threatening. Hernias do not h...

Laparoscopy

Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat conditions in the abdominal and pelvic areas. During a laparoscopic procedure, a thin tube with a camera on the end, known as a laparoscope, is inserted through a tiny incision to allow the doctor to closely examine...