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• Research has shown that people who maintain a regular relation with their primary care physician, have a better overall health, lower death rate and lower cost of healthcare.
• Annual physical exams focus mainly on preventive care and wellness.
• Preventive care includes screening and early detection of cancers such as Colorectal screening, Mammograms, PAP smear and Low dose CT scans for Lung Cancer screening.
• Screening for High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, Depression, Anxiety, Sleep disorders and many more.
• Many of the chronic diseases can be prevented. Learn about lifestyle modifications such as eating right, managing stress, improving sleep, quitting tobacco and avoiding physical inactivity.
• We provide Medicare wellness exams, sports physical, precollege and pre-employment physicals and preoperative exams requested by specialists.
• Vaccine update is included in annual wellness exams.
• Preventive screenings are covered by most insurance providers at 100%.

• As primary care physicians our doctors care for your mental and emotional wellbeing.
• Our doctors treat mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders and sleep disorders.
• Our doctors will work closely with and refer you to a psychiatrist when needed.

Cancer is the 2nd most common cause of death in the US. But fewer people are dying of cancer than 20 yrs ago. One of the reasons is early detection of cancers. Many of the cancers can be screened and detected early. Cancers that are detected early are easy to treat and possibly cure

Some of the screening tests for early detection of cancers are as follows:

• Colorectal cancer by Colonoscopy or Cologuard,
• Breast cancer screening by Mammograms
• Cervical cancer by PAP smears
• Lung cancer by Low dose CT scan
• Prostate cancer by PSA levels
• Genetic screenings

• Chronic diseases such as COPD, CHF, Diabetes, Heart disease, High Blood Pressure, Effects of Stroke, Arthritis and Chronic Pain can be challenging for patients.
• Our doctors diagnose, treat, and manage a wide variety of chronic and complex conditions.
• We take pride in providing continuity in care, bridging outpatient care with inpatient care and in some cases long term care.
• Our doctors will help choose specialist and work closely with the specialist to provide high level of patient care.
• Besides treating, we educate patient and family how to develop a healthier path forward.

• Diabetes is a common condition that affects about 40 million Americans.
• Prediabetes is the stage before Type2 Diabetes
• Diabetes increases the chance of having heart attack, stroke, neuropathy, kidney failures, infections, amputations and depression.
• We screen, diagnose and treat diabetes.
• Treatment includes blood sugar monitoring, oral and injectable medications.
• Treatment of Diabetes also includes management of Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Weight.

• We educate next generation of doctors.
• We partner with education programs and train future doctors and even nurses.
• Medical students from MD and DO programs -PCOM, Trinity and Mercer Medical Schools and Residents from Family Medicine Program at Houston Healthcare rotate at WRMC.
• We support volunteer opportunities. Dr. Shekarappa dedicates his time regularly at the Volunteer Clinic operated by Houston Healthcare.

• Heart disease continues to be the nation’s #1 health problem. But about 75% of cardiovascular disease are preventable. Understand your risk factors and how you can keep your heart healthy.
• Our doctors diagnose and treat heart conditions including Atrial fibrillation, Hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure, Peripheral arterial disease and much more.
• Our doctors will work closely with and will refer you to a cardiologist when needed.

• We are affiliated to Houston Healthcare(HHC)
• We work in collaboration with HHC for Hospital admissions, inpatient care and Emergency room care
• Our doctors are Active Medical Staff Physicians at HHC.
• Our doctors take pride in providing continuity in care, bridging outpatient care with inpatient care and for some patients long term nursing home care.
• Our doctors work closely with specialists in every medical field to offer comprehensive care to our patients with complex illness.
• At HHC our patients get a wide range of services by consultation in every specialty including cardiovascular, ENT, GI, ob/gyn, orthopedic, pulmonary, psychiatry, pain clinic, radiology, general surgery, urology and much more.

• WRMC accepts most of the health insurances and is an in-network provider for most of the people in our community.
• Please contact your insurance company to verify your medical coverage and obtain any prior authorization if necessary, prior to your visit.

• Joint pain and stiffness is most commonly caused by osteoarthritis also known as degenerative arthritis. Arthritis is basically the wear and tear of the protective cartilage of the joints. It can affect any joint but most commonly affects the knee, hip, hand and spine.
• There is no cure for arthritis but we can slow its progression by lifestyle changes such as staying physically active, low-impact exercises, and losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight.
• Treatment for arthritis includes PT(physical therapy), anti-inflammatory medications such as NSAIDs orally or local gels, local heat or cold compresses, braces and shoe inserts.
• Joint Injections: We offer cortisone or steroid injections in the joint to relieve pain.
• If conservative treatment do not help, we refer patients to orthopedic surgeon for joint repair, replacement or fusion.

• We have a friendly staffed and a high quality full time in-house laboratory service.
• Our in-house laboratory provides a broad array of clinical lab testing services to diagnose, treat and monitor diseases.
• Laboratory results are available through patient portal

• Prevention is indeed better than cure!
• Many of the chronic diseases-about 75% of them can be prevented.
• Many of the cancers can be screened and detected early. Cancers that are detected early have a better outcome and a higher cure and survival rate.
• Screening tests for early detection of cancers include screening for Colorectal cancer (Colonoscopy or Cologuard), Breast cancer (Mammograms), Cervical cancer (PAP smears), Lung cancer (Low dose CT scan), prostate cancer (PSA levels).
• We also screen for High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, Depression, Anxiety, Obesity, Sleep apnea, certain infections(Hepatitis, HIV, TB) and much more.
• Learn about lifestyle modifications such as eating right, managing stress, improving sleep, quitting tobacco and avoiding physical inactivity.
• Preventive screenings are covered by most insurance carriers at 100%
• Vaccines: We administer flu shots and update rest of vaccines as recommended by CDC.

• Referrals and consultations to specialists in every field is handled professionally and timely by our staff.
• Our patients get wide range of oupatient and inpatient sevices at Houston Medical Center and several other facilities.
• Our staff will schedule the appointments in a prompt and timely manner for every patient.
• We schedule Imaging Studies including MRI, CT Scan, Ultrasound and Xrays, same day services and wide variety of surgical and nonsurgical procedures to manage Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Orthopedic, Urologic and other disorders.

SKIN CARE

Good skin care and healthy lifestyle can prevent various skin problems and skin cancers.

• Protect your skin from UV radiation such as sun and tanning beds. Avoid the mid-day sun exposure, use sunscreen with SPF at least 30, and cover up with protective clothing, sunglasses, wide-brimmed hats.
• Watch for any changes in color or size of existing moles.
• Don’t smoke
• Eat healthy diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
• Manage stress
• Treat your skin gently: use moisturizers with SPF30 and avoid harsh soaps.

SKIN LESIONS

• Benign skin lesions such as skin tags, moles and cherry angiomas are very common and can be removed right in our office.
• Some skin lesions may need a biopsy for diagnosis and to rule out skin cancer. Skin biopsy is a quick procedure done in office to take a sample of skin for analysis.
• We will refer you to a dermatologist when needed.

• Stay connected to your MD through virtual visits using your smart phone or computer.
• See MD face to face without leaving home.
• You can even have your spouse, caregiver or interpreter join you on your video visit.
• It is a quick and convenient way to get the diagnosis and treatment. Most insurances will cover the cost for televisit

• Women’s medical needs are unique.
• Good health and wellbeing of every woman begins at her primary physician’s clinic.
• We treat medical problems with special concern to women including osteoporosis, menopausal problems, hormonal disorders, menstrual issues, urinary leakage, weight concerns and questions about breast cancers.
• We educate women to make informed decision about her health. We answer wide range of questions related to women’s health.
• We address standard health screenings for women including early detection of breast and cervical cancers by PAP smears and Mammograms.
• We accommodate patients who prefer female providers.

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