Arthritis & Diabetes Center offers a host of information on services to help make your patient or visitor experience exceptional.
We believe that by having caring, experienced professionals we can deliver the highest level of quality care to our patients.
Physician care by Rheumatologist or Endocrinologist, Infusions, Physical Therapy, Imaging, MRI, Needle Guidance Ultrasound and PRP (Platelet-Rich-Plasma).
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An ultrasound guided needle biopsy is a medical test used to learn more about a lesion or mass. The biopsy is done using an ultrasound to find the lesion or mass. This is one type of “image-guided” biopsy, which combines the use of ultrasound with either a fine needle aspiration or a core needle biopsy.
Ultrasound guided needle biopsies are most often used for:
This test can also be used with endoscopy or bronchoscopy when tumors are within the GI tract or the lungs. These are known as endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) or endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS).
No preparation is needed for this test. However, if you are on blood thinners or take aspirin your provider may have you stop taking them for a few days before the test. Your provider will give you instructions to prepare for the EUS or EBUS if you are having one.
The Arthritis & Diabetes Center is pleased to offer Platelet-Rich Plasma treatments to our patients. Known as “PRP” for short, this therapy has been utilized for many years to treat various musculoskeletal conditions, such as osteoarthritis, tendonitis, and bursitis. The treatment is done here in our office.
Platelet-rich plasma comes from your own blood. Platelets are important in blood clotting and healing, as they contain factors that contribute to the healing process after an injury. As interest grows in the field of Regenerative Medicine, clinicians are exploring ways to use the body’s own cells to assist in healing damaged or diseased tissue. Platelets contain growth factors that assist in increasing cell recruitment and proliferation necessary for tissue repair and healing.
PRP has been used to treat various conditions, such as chronic tendonitis, Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow, Achilles tendon injuries, rotator cuff tears, and knee osteoarthritis, to name a few.
We draw a sample of blood and process it in a centrifuge, which, by spinning the blood at high speed, results in the separation of the blood cells (white cells, red cells, platelets) from the serum. The cells are spun again to further separate the platelets, which are now in a concentrated form that can be sterilely injected back into your body. Using your own platelets eliminates the risk of rejection. The overall procedure takes about 45 minutes after which we recommend you rest for the remainder of the day. You can generally resume light activities the next day. Additional modalities, such as physical therapy, may be recommended on a case by case basis.
At the Arthritis & Diabetes Center we provide imaging services to our patients, including:
For decades, X-rays were used to help detect rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and monitor for worsening bone damage. In the early stages of RA, however, X-rays may appear normal although the disease is active, making the films useful as a baseline but not much help in getting a timely diagnosis and treatment.
Newer imaging techniques like musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have changed the picture. Both can pick up inflammation and bone erosion not visible on X-rays. This is especially important because early diagnosis and treatment can help forestall future joint damage.
Telemedice is the distribution of health-related services and information via electronic information and telecommunication technologies. It allows long-distance patient and clinician contact, care, advice, reminders, education, intervention, monitoring, and remote admissions.
We are currently offering Telemedicine for established patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Telemedicine consist of using and Ipad, Iphone or Android device to be physically visible to the practitioner during your appointment time, therefore not having to leave your home. Please contact our office if you are interested in this option. (727) 789-2784 We appreciate your patience and consideration during this ever changing period and will do everything possible to ensure patient safety.
