General Physician

A general practitioner manages illnesses that present in an undifferentiated way at an early stage of development and require urgent intervention. The general practice of medicine has a long history, which pre-dates the development of most of the specialities and areas of practice in medicine and surgery today. Primary care is defined as the day-to-day health care given by a healthcare provider. A general physician can complete basic diagnosis and treat common illnesses.

A general practitioner manages illnesses that present in an undifferentiated way at an early stage of development and require urgent intervention. The ... More

Doctors
Dr. Thomas E Wanko - Internal Medicine
Dr. Thomas E Wanko Internal Medicine (Medical School, D.O., Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) 53 years experience OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
Forest Park West, COLUMBUS
Dr. William  Hicks - Internal Medicine
Dr. William Hicks Internal Medicine (Medical School, Fellowship in Neurology - Vascular, Residency in Neurology, Internship, Transitional Year, Medical degree, DO, Internship) 51 years experience Ohio State Brain and Spine Hospital
Weinland Park, COLUMBUS
Dr. Marian Kennedy Schuda - Internal Medicine
Dr. Marian Kennedy Schuda Internal Medicine (Medical School, Residency, Medical Education, Residency in Internal Medicine, Bachelor of Science (Microbiology), Doctor of Medicine) 46 years experience Emergency Medicine Physician
Columbus 43228, COLUMBUS
Dr. Michael Timothy Kelley - General Physician
Dr. Michael Timothy Kelley General Physician (Residency, Medical School, Medical Education) 44 years experience Emergency Medicine Physician
Columbus 43228, COLUMBUS
Dr. Michael A. Caligiuri - Internal Medicine
Dr. Michael A. Caligiuri Internal Medicine (Medical School, Residency, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Master’s Degree in Physiology, Medical degree, DO, B.A., M.A., M.D., Undergraduate Degree in Humanities and Health Science) 42 years experience The James Cancer Center
Columbus 43210, COLUMBUS
Clinics
Joel L Mayerson MD
Joel L Mayerson MD Oncology Clinic
Weinland Park, COLUMBUS
Cynthia S Shellhaas MD
Cynthia S Shellhaas MD Cardiology Clinic
Wilshire Heights, COLUMBUS
Central Ohio Poison Center
Central Ohio Poison Center Medical Microbiologist
Schumacher Place, COLUMBUS
Floria E Chae MD
Floria E Chae MD Cardiology Clinic
Weinland Park, COLUMBUS
Glen Echo, COLUMBUS
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Health Q&A
High Blood pressure

My bp is continuously high it is 160/110 when 1st checked... Then after taking prescribed medicine Amlodopine 5 it becomes just 150/100 and now I am taking TelmaH (40) everyday but still pressure is not in control. BTW I have pcos and taking krimson 35.Can it increase bp?

Tapeworm/Roundworm and Bandy plus

After taking bandy plus, are tapeworms and roundworms killed and dissolve inside the body, or are they expelled intact through the anus?

Regarding rabies

While standing on road, a newly born small street dog came close to me and jump towards my feet, i feel touch in my flip flop by his nails, don't know whether it touched my skin or not there were no visible scratch, i am in deep what should I do? Does i need rabies vaccine earlier 1 year ago in December 2024 I got vaccinated on 0,3 and 7 day intramuscular.

Cough and yellow discharge

Good evening, I am suffering from a yellow discharge from my nose and coughing out yellow mucus . Kindly help me.

Gilbert's Syndrome

I was diagnosed with Gilbert's Syndrome recently, during bilirubin spike symptoms are - Yellow eyes, mainly severe gas, acidity, stomach pain. What should I do so that bilirubin stays in control & wouldn't cause stomach upset. I usually do 2 Ekadashi fasting in a month, will it cause disturbance? Also I have depression and anxiety issues. What should be the lifestyle & food habits?(Vegetarian).