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About drlesliegreenberg

I have been practicing as a family physician for over 20 years--as both an educator of physicians and clinician. From infancy to the elderly, I perform obstetrics and general medicine. I love my career and am passionate about my field of knowledge and my patients. Follow me on Facebook at Leslie Md Greenberg Medical Disclaimer The content of this website is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice. Do not use the information on this website for diagnosing or treating any medical or health condition. If you have or suspect you have a medical problem, promptly contact your professional healthcare provider.

I am featured in the recent AARP magazine! Read on…

Posted on March 14, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

I am featured in the recent AARP magazine!  Read on… https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2018/medical-experts-insider-advice.html

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Why are you hoarse? What should you do?

Posted on March 13, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Why are you hoarse?  What should you do?  There are a multitude of causes of hoarseness.  Hoarseness is a common presentation to primary care physicians.  The causes range from inflammatory processes to psychiatric disorders to more serious systemic, neurologic or … Continue reading →

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Who needs sleep apnea screening? And why?

Posted on March 12, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

The USPSTF (United States Preventive Services Task Force) is a conservative group that reviews data to give guidelines for physicians. The USPSTF has recently given recommendations on WHO should be screened for sleep apnea. Who should NOT be screened for … Continue reading →

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Radon. What is it? Should I test for it? Should I even be concerned?

Posted on March 6, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Radon.  What is it?  Should I test for it?  Should I even be concerned? Radon is a unique environmental health risk.  It comes from uranium and radium natural decay.  Radon is a greater source of natural radiation than exposure to … Continue reading →

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Nevada has instituted a new controlled substance law for prescribers to follow… or else!

Posted on February 27, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Nevada has instituted a new controlled substance law for prescribers to follow…. or else! I recently attended a 2-hour evening session informing me of the details of the new Nevada AB474, Nevada’s opioid prescribing law.  Unless your head has been … Continue reading →

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This is a powerful read. Assault weapons are a medical problem.

Posted on February 22, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

This is a powerful read.  Assault weapons are a medical problem.  Read on to appreciate the “smashed melon…” https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/02/what-i-saw-treating-the-victims-from-parkland-should-change-the-debate-on-guns/553937/

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Are you a woman concerned about breast cancer?

Posted on February 20, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Are you a woman concerned about breast cancer?  There is a fantastic online tool to help you figure out your risk of having breast cancer. https://www.cancer.gov/bcrisktool/  

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What kind of doctor is your “doctor?”

Posted on February 15, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

What kind of doctor is your “doctor?”  I recently talked to a girlfriend who saw a practitioner but did not know their schooling or specialty. You should care about and KNOW what kind of medical professional you are seeing.  Do … Continue reading →

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Peanut allergies in infants

Posted on February 13, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Peanut allergies in infants.  The New England Journal of Medicine published an update on peanut allergies in infants and what to do to decrease them. Did you know? 2% of US children have a peanut allergy Peanut allergy is the … Continue reading →

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Insurance company Medical director admits that denials made without looking at the patient’s chart?!

Posted on February 11, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Insurance company Medical director admits that denials made without looking at the chart?! Interesting. And upsetting. If you, as a patient, have been denied imaging, testing, specialty referral…. there’s a chance it’s been denied without your case ever being reviewed. … Continue reading →

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