Tag Archives: Family Doctor

FREE Skin Cancer Screening in Reno

Posted on April 26, 2024 by drlesliegreenberg
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What is the best way to use telehealth?

Posted on April 24, 2024 by drlesliegreenberg

Historically, telehealth was rarely used before Covid.  Insurances often did not allow telehealth to be performed and it was not an option that patients knew of.Covid caused a HUGE increase in telemedicine. There was a 766% increase in telehealth from … Continue reading →

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Do you have old medication you need to (safely) dispose of?

Posted on March 6, 2024 by drlesliegreenberg

The DEA has announced its next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. On Saturday, April 27, 2024, communities across the country can drop off unneeded, unwanted, and old medications at locations in their area. Stay tuned for the latest information … Continue reading →

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Be mindful of reflux symptoms…

Posted on March 1, 2024 by drlesliegreenberg

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is very common.  Heartburn? Brash taste in your mouth? Some patients who have long-standing reflux have changes of their cell types in the esophagus due to acid from the stomach causing metaplasia of squamous cells to … Continue reading →

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Transgender resources

Posted on April 26, 2023 by drlesliegreenberg

Transgender resources I recently attended a transgender medical lecture. Excellent resources abounded.  Here are the ones I thought may be most helpful. https://Jackturban.com Dr. Turban is a UCSF child and adolescent psychiatrist. He has a fabulous website regarding adolescent care.  … Continue reading →

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Teaching family medicine residents!

Posted on April 19, 2023 by drlesliegreenberg

I am in Kansas City learning with 1000 other family medicine academic physicians how to LEAD family medicine residency programs.  It is refreshing to hear new educational curriculum: how family physicians can meet the needs of our current patients.  Because … Continue reading →

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Transgender man medical care

Posted on April 19, 2023 by drlesliegreenberg

Transgender man medical care I recently attended a medical conference and listened to a fabulous transgender care lecture.  Here are the pearls that I learned… Masculinizing medications: Only testosterone. Masculinization surgery: Patients still need primary care! Physician should take organ-inventory … Continue reading →

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Transgender women medical care

Posted on April 12, 2023 by drlesliegreenberg

Transgender women medical care I recently attended a medical lecture on transgender medical care. Here were some take-home points about transgender women. 3 commonly prescribed feminizing medications: Here is an excellent checklist and consent regarding starting feminizing medications. 1. Estradiol … Continue reading →

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Transgender medical care 101

Posted on April 5, 2023 by drlesliegreenberg

Transgender medical care 101 Transgender medical care is suicide prevention. I recently attended a medical meeting and heard a fascinating talk about transgender care for primary care physicians. Physicians often fear that we are going to do harm if we … Continue reading →

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Chlamydia and Gonorrhea infections. Who should be screened? What is the current treatment?

Posted on March 30, 2023 by drlesliegreenberg

Chlamydia and Gonorrhea infections.  Who should be screened? What is the current treatment? Chlamydia and gonorrhea infections are the most common sexually transmitted infections in the US.  These bacteria often infect the mouth, urogenital and anorectal areas.  If unknown or … Continue reading →

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