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9 Sep , 2014

Healthpointe Medical Southern California

Healthpointe Now Offering Clinical Rotations From Chapman

Healthpointe is pleased to provide hands-on clinical training to Chapman University Physical Therapy students via Clinical Rotations. Physical Therapy students at Chapman University will be shadowing Healthpointe providers and specialists throughou...

6 Sep , 2014

New Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Chuang, Now at Healthpointe

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics Articles

Healthpointe is pleased to announce orthopedic fellowship-trained surgeon, Dr. Michael J. Chuang, has joined their practice. Dr. Chuang garners extensive experience in the field of orthopedics and specializes in minimally-invasive arthroscopic and...

3 Sep , 2014

Telemedicine Now Available at Healthpointe

Kristin Minasian

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Healthpointe has unveiled its new virtual urgent care which will give patients the convenience of visiting with physicians online. Anyone can sign up for consultations with Healthpointe doctors through telemedicine. Healthpointe doctors are alwa...

28 Aug , 2014

Skincare Tips for Lupus

Kristin Minasian

Dermatology Articles

One of the most noticeable symptoms of lupus is the changes in the skin, which can be upsetting for the affected individuals. Fortunately, there are many ways to reduce the frequency, duration and severity of these skin-related symptoms and, hence,...

22 Aug , 2014

Leg Ulcers and Foot Ulcers

Kristin Minasian

Pain Management Articles

Venous Statis Ulcers Venous statis ulcers are common in patients who have a history of leg swelling, varicose veins, or a history of blood clots in either the superficial or the deep veins of her legs. Venous statis ulcers are usually found below...

20 Aug , 2014

Arrhythmias or Abnormal Heart Rhythms

Kristin Minasian

Cardiology Articles

Arrhythmias, or abnormal heart rhythms, can occur even among people who are relatively healthy (i.e., free from heart disease) although it must be said that not all cases are serious, much less even fatal. In fact, even individuals with serious arr...

18 Aug , 2014

Psoriasis

Kristin Minasian

Dermatology Articles

Admittedly, psoriasis is not easy to make peace with, especially among sufferers of the common skin condition. The outbreaks are characterized by thick, silvery scales coupled with itchy, red and dry patches. They are most definitely unwelcoming am...

13 Aug , 2014

Life After a Pediatric Heart Transplant

Kristin Minasian

Cardiology Articles

Nowadays, a heart transplant is a relatively routine surgery. However, transplants require sophisticated technologies, tools and techniques, as well as the advanced knowledge and skills of cardiologist-surgeons. Most pediatric heart transplant pati...

7 Aug , 2014

Wound Debridement

Kristin Minasian

Pain Management Articles

Wound debridement is the removal of unhealthy tissue from a wound in order to promote the healing process. Why undergo wound debridement? The benefits of wound debridement include: Aiding in the healing of very severe burns or pressure so...

6 Aug , 2014

Immunosuppression After a Heart Transplant

Kristin Minasian

Cardiology Articles

A heart transplant is one of the riskiest surgeries in cardiology, but it is also one of the most effective in patients dealing with a severe heart disease. The facts speak for themselves: 87% of carefully selected patients survive for at least a y...