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The Medical Center of Family Doctor
Rimma Gelbert, DO
Preventive Care
Dr. Rimma Gelbert advises patients to make and keep regular appointments for ongoing health matters:
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Annual comprehensive physicals and regular check-ups
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Screening tests for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, osteoporosis
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Cancer detection tests for colon, prostate, breast, cervical, testicular
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Routine immunizations & Vaccines
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Flu shots and pneumococcal shots are strongly advised for over 50s and those with certain medical conditions such as asthma, high blood pressure or diabetes
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Shingles Vaccine is recommended for patients over 60 years of age.
Diagnostic Tests
Our center has a broad range of diagnostic tools available to carry out routine tests such as:
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Pregnancy test & Urinary tract infection detection
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Strep throat for instant diagnosis
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Vision test & Hearing screening test
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Electrocardiogram (EKG for the heart)
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Pulmonary Function Test (detection of asthma and bronchitis)
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Test for occult blood in the stools which may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding (colon cancer for example)
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24 hour Blood Pressure monitor & Holter monitor to detect heart arrhythmia