Primary care from providers who care.
Primary Care
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Aches and pains often refer to the common discomfort that patients can feel in various parts of their bodies. These sensations may range from mild to severe.
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Gastrointestinal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a digestive order in which the stomach’s contents flow back into the esophagas. Acid Reflux or heartburn is an irritation of the esophagus that is caused by stomach acid.
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Runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Seasonal allergy symptoms can show up in a number of ways. Your North Oakland Internist provider can help develop a treatment plan to curb your symptoms.
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Arthritis is a common condition characterized by inflammation and stiffness in the joints. Talk to your North Oakland Internist provider about any joint pain during your next check-up.
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Bronchitis is a condition that affects the bronchial tubes, causing coughing, difficulty breathing, and sometimes chest discomfort.
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A bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria enter the body, causing an immune response causing symptoms like fever, inflammation, pain, and general illness.
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The common cold typically causes symptoms like a runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, and mild body aches.
In contrast, the flu often has more severe symptoms including high fever, body aches, fatigue, and respiratory issues.
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Constipation is infrequent or difficulty passing bowel movements, often accompanied by straining and other gastrointestinal symptoms.
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A cough is a reflex action that helps clear the airways of irritants or mucus. It can be caused by many factors like infections, allergies, or underlying health conditions.
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Whether it is an infection, allergies to foods, Crohn’s disease or other intestinal disorders, North Oakland Internists are ready to help diagnose the causes of your diarrhea or loose, watery stools,
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Dizziness can involve many parts of the body including the ears, brain, and heart. Describing the sensations you feel can help your North Oakland Internists provider to diagnose the cause.
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While earwax is normal and prevents dust from damaging or infecting the eardrum, too much earwax can lead to an impaction.
Earwax impaction can lead to decreased hearing, dizziness, ear pain, ringing in the ear, or cough.
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An ear infection may produce an earache (either a sharp, sudden pain or a dull, continuous pain), drainage from the ear canal, a feeling of fullness in the ear, or muffled hearing.
Contact your North Oakland Internist provider today if you are experiencing ear pain.
Our primary care providers are highly trained professionals who can make a difference in your health. Our approach emphasizes personalized, comprehensive healthcare with a strong focus on preventative measures.
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Erectile Dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence impacts as many as 30 million American men regularly.
Talk to your North Oakland Internists provider about treatment options.
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If you are getting adequate sleep, eating well, and regularly exercising and still find yourself dragging through your day, talk to your North Oakland Internists provider about the possible medical causes of fatigue.
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If you have a temperature of over 102F and it does not go down within an hour after you take a fever-reducing medication, call North Oakland Internists to schedule an appointment.
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“Food poisoning” is a non-medical term but it typically means bacteria in food has made you sick.
Symptoms of food poisoning vary but may include vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
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The first signs of problems in the digestive tract often include one or more symptoms including bleeding, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea and vomiting, belly pain, and weight loss or gain.
Talk to your North Oakland Internists provider about your digestive symptoms.
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There are over 150 types of headaches, the most common include tension headaches, migraine headaches, cluster headaches, chronic daily headaches, and sinus headaches,
Talk to your North Oakland Internists provider about your head pain at your next appointment.
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Hemorrhoids happen when clusters of veins in the anal canal become swollen and inflamed. By age 50, about half of Americans has experienced at least one symptom of hemorrhoids.
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Bacterial and viral infections are both spread by coughing and sneezing, contact with infected people, contact with contaminated surfaces, food, or water, or infected animals including pets, livestock, and insects.
Your North Oakland Interists provider can help determine the source of your infection and develop a treatment plan.
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Men’s health refers to both the physical and mental health problems that are of concern for men.
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Nausea and vomiting can be symptoms of food allergies, motion sickness, infections, and many other medical problems.
Talk to your North Oakland Internists provider about your stomach symptoms.
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Fatigue, lack of energy, weakness, and dizziness are all symptoms of vitamin and micronutrient deficiencies.
If you have any of these symptoms, talk to your North Oakland Internists provider at your next visit to discuss a treatment plan.
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Pink eye, also called conjunctivitis, is an inflammation of the thin clear issue that lies over the white part of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelid.
It can be very contagious but is rarely serious. If you are experience redness or itchiness in one or both eyes, call North Oakland Internists today.
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Pneumonia is a lung infection that can range from mild to so severe that it can require hospitalization. Anyone can get this lung infection, but infants younger than two and adults 65 and over are at a higher risk.
Talk to your North Oakland Internists provider about pneumonia immunization at your next appointment.
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A rash or dermatitis simply means skin inflammation. In most people, dermatitis symptoms include red, dry, and itchy skin but more serious cases may result in scales, painful cracks, or blisters.
Talk to your North Oakland Internists provider about your symptoms at your next visit.
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Sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are diseases spread by having sexual contact with someone who has an STI.
STIs are serious illnesses that require treatment. Talk with your North Oakland Internists provider about any symptoms or concerns you may have during your next appointment.
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Caused by the same virus as chickenpox, varicella zoster, shingles is a rash with shooting pain.
Talk to your North Oakland Internists provider to find out if a shingles vaccination is right for you.
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Sinusitis, swelling of the tissue lining the sinuses, is also known as a sinus infection.
Sinusitis symptoms include a feeling of congestion, nasal blockage, a fever, or a runny nose.
If you are experiencing sinusitis symptoms, talk to you North Oakland Internists provider about treatment options.
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Skin disorders range from acne to eczema and everything in between.
Talk to your North Oakland Internists provider about your skin concerns during your next visit or call to schedule an appointment today!
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Sleep disorders include a range of problems - from insomnia or difficulty sleeping to narcolepsy or difficulty staying awake - and affect millions of Americans.
If you are having trouble with your sleep, schedule an appointment with North Oakland Internists to talk about your symptoms and discuss treatment options.
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Most sore throats stem from a cold virus and will need to run its course. If you think you may have strep throat, contact North Oakland Internists for an appointment today for a test.
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Stomachache or abdominal pains can be acute, chronic, or progressive and can have many different causes.
Whether you have a mild ache or serious cramps, contact North Oakland Internists for an appointment to discuss treatment options.
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A urinary tract infection or UTI is the third most common type of infection after respiratory and intestinal infections. Common symptoms include urgency, frequency, small amounts of urine passed, and pain with urination.
Call North Oakland Internists today to be seen for UTI symptoms.
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Vertigo is the sensation of feeling off balance., dizzy spells, or that the world around you is spinning. The causes of vertigo are varied and so are treatment options.
If you are suffering from vertigo, call North Oakland Internists today to discuss treatment plans.
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Many Americans struggle to maintain a healthy weight. If you have worked at losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight and would like to discuss a medical weight management plan, North Oakland Internists is ready to help you take the first step.
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For regular women’s health visits , North Oakland Internists offers Well Woman and other support to maintain wellness.
How We Help
When you schedule an appointment at North Oakland Internists, in addition to a thorough assessment and physical examination, your visit may include:
Prescription medications
Medication management
Preventative screenings
Minor wound care
Immunizations
Guidance for the prevention of illness and disease
Referral and coordination with specialists
Ongoing monitoring of chronic medical conditions
Diagnostic Services
At North Oakland Internists, PC, our highly skilled providers understand that accurately identifying the underlying causes of your symptoms is crucial for effective treatment. That's why, if necessary, our dedicated team may recommend additional diagnostic testing.
Through these valuable insights, your provider can gain a comprehensive understanding of your condition and tailor a personalized treatment plan that addresses your specific needs. Rest assured that with our commitment to delivering high-quality care, you can trust in our expertise and dedication to your health and well-being.
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An electrocardiogram or EKG is a test that records the electrical activity of your heart through small electrode patches. With this test, your provider will be able to check your heart rhythm, your blood flow to your heart, and ensure your heart is working normally.
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North Oakland Internists provides laboratory services for annual physicals, blood hormone levels, flue and strep tests, urine screens, pregnancy tests, STIs, and women’s health testing.
Clinical Care Management
Clinical care management at North Oakland Internists delivers patient-centered coordination of chronic conditions.
Our healthcare team coordinates your health journey, offering personalized plans that integrate into your lifestyle.
From regular check-ins to expert guidance on treatments and resources, we strive to optimize your health outcomes while empowering you to take charge of your overall wellness.
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Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that causes severe pain and swelling in joints. These attacks happen when there is a buildup of uric acid, a chemical found naturally in your body and in many foods like meat and shellfish.
Manage gout with your North Oakland Internists provider.
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The impact of heart disease can be significantly reduced with proactive management and lifestyle adjustments. From education to healthy habits, North Oakland Internists providers are committed to improving your heart health.
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High cholesterol affects 42 million Americans and 63 million more have borderline high cholesterol. North Oakland Internists providers are here to help you manage your cholesterol with diet, exercise, and medication if needed.
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Hypertension or high blood pressure affects one in four American adults. North Oakland Internists providers support symptom management and treatments.
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North Oakland Internists providers are available to develop personalized treatment plans for hyperthyroidism or overactive thyroid.
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Treat and manage your hypothyroidism or low thyroid levels with support from North Oakland Internists providers.
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Anxiety and panic disorders affect an estimated 2.4 million Americans. Manage your symptoms with support from your North Oakland Internists provider.
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Asthma causes your airways to get inflamed and narrow, making it hard to breathe.
Contact your North Oakland Internists provider to discuss treatment options.
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD is a chronic lung condition in which the alveoli (air sacs) in your lungs no longer work properly, making it difficult to breathe.
Manage your COPD with your North Oakland Internists provider.
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An estimated 19 million Americans live with major depression. Develop a treatment plan to manage your symptoms with your North Oakland Internists.
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Type 1 diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes happens when your body attaches your pancreas with antibodies and it cannot make insulin.
Manage your Type 1 diabetes with your North Oakland Internists provider.
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With Type 2 diabetes, your pancreas does not make enough insulin or use it as it should. Diabetes can cause major health complications and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Develop a management plan with your North Oakland Internists provider.