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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.

Kidneys. How important are they?

Posted on April 3, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Kidneys.  How important are they?  REALLY IMPORTANT.  I have told my kids that the organs that I think are most importance… in order of importance is the brain, then heart, then the kidney. Kidney disease affects 47 million people in … Continue reading →

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Who doesn’t want a do-over? Laser tattoo removal…

Posted on April 1, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

          Written by guest blogger: Luke Stovak.  Who doesn’t want a do-over? I often see tattoos decoratively scripted with a loved one’s name or letters over the knuckles spelling “LOVE” or “HATE.”  Would I like that … Continue reading →

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Palpitations. How to evaluate them?!

Posted on March 27, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Ever have your heart make a weird pitter pat? Palpitations.  How to evaluate them?  Palpitations are very common of which the most concerning cause is cardiac.  Other possible causes are adverse effects from both prescription and over-the-counter medications, psychiatric illness … Continue reading →

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Shingles?! Prevention and management.

Posted on March 20, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Shingles?! Prevention and management.    Shingles is also called herpes zoster and it is caused by the reaction of the chickenpox virus (aka varicella zoster virus).  One million cases of shingles occur annually in the US.  We each have an … Continue reading →

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Medical students have their own brand of “March Madness” and it’s called Match Day!

Posted on March 16, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Medical School graduates in the Class of 2018 (at EVERY medical school) have their own brand of “March Madness” and it’s called Match Day! When is it? March 16, 2018! At 9 am PST  all the medical students around the … Continue reading →

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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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