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Sub-Specialty: Pediatric Dermatology,General

Additional Specialties: Internist, Dermatologist (Skin Specialist), Dermatology; Internal Medicine

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General Practitioners

Osteoporosis
Arthritis
As an ophthalmologist, David Ingvoldstad sees much more about his patients' health than just their eyes. Thanks to the clues the eyes provide, he regularly alerts patients to possible autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, monitors progression of their diabetes and once even suspected—correctly, as it turned out—that a patient had a brain tumor on the basis of the pattern of her vision changes.
Fibromyalgia
Rheumatologists treat arthritis, certain autoimmune diseases, musculoskeletal pain disorders and osteoporosis. There are more than 100 types of these diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, lupus, back pain, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia and tendonitis. Some of these are very serious diseases that can be difficult to diagnose and treat.
Plantar Fasciitis
Medical Weight Loss
Rheumatology
But writing in the March issue of Rheumatology, scientists from Australia and the United States pointed out that muscle knots rarely show up on scans, leaving researchers with “no scientific basis” for believing that knotted muscle fibers make us sore. Instead, the researchers contend, the soreness is likely neural, involving the brain and irritated nerve endings.
Nutritional Counseling
However, most nutritionists have also studied diet and nutrition, and may have a graduate degree – either a master’s of science or Ph.D. There are nutritionist certification boards, which require applicants to have these advanced degrees from an accredited college along with practical experience before taking their certification exam. Nutritionists who pass this test may refer to themselves as certified nutrition specialists, or C.N.S, which is a protected title.
Pediatric Care
Since 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics has said that babies should sleep on their backs, even if being put down for a short nap.
Primary Care
The primary care physicians of Belmont Medical Associates are committed to preventive healthcare and working with Medicare to provide all our Medicare beneficiaries the
Smoking Cessation
Family Practice
Dr. Miyashita is a graduate of Shinshu University School of Medicine, Japan and did a Family Practice residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Shadyside, PA. For the past 5 years he has practiced Family Medicine/Integrative Medicine at the Marino Center in Cambridge. He is on staff at Mount Auburn Hospital. He is fluent in English, Japanese and Chinese.
High Cholesterol
Emergency Care
Continue down Concord Avenue until the rotary. Stay on the right and proceed until the second rotary. Stay on the right and proceed down Fresh Pond Parkway. At the first set of lights take a right onto Huron Avenue. Take your first left onto Aberdeen Avenue. Take a left onto Mt Auburn Street. At the second set of lights bear left to stay on Mt Auburn Street. The main entrance and visitor parking will be on your right, after the Emergency Room entrance.
Colonoscopy
Electrocardiogram
Everyone should get a standard yearly physical, during which you can expect a few basics — no matter what your age. Among them: height, weight and a head-to-toe skin check for any suspicious moles that might signal cancer. If you have a family history of certain diseases or if you have specific health concerns, you might also get a blood test that checks things such as your blood's iron level or your thyroid function. And if you have any special risk factors for coronary heart disease — that is, if you smoke, are very overweight, have diabetes or high blood pressure, or if you've had a close female relative who developed heart disease before age 65 — we may recommend an EKG or a chest X-ray.
Bronchitis
Diarrhea
Pneumonia
Immunizations
We believe that these annual visits will give us the best picture of your current health status and help us make sure you are up to date on your health screenings and immunizations.

Ophthalmologists

Glaucoma
Joe Lovett was scared, really scared. Being able to see was critical to his work as a documentary filmmaker and, he thought, to his ability to live independently. But longstanding glaucoma
Ophthalmology
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends eye examinations whenever individuals notice any vision changes or injury. Adults with no symptoms or known risk factors for eye disease should get a base line exam by age 40 and return every two to four years for evaluations until their mid-50s. From 55 to 64, the AAO recommends exams every one to three years, and every one to two years for those 65 and older.
Macular Degeneration
ADULTS 40 to 60: This is a time when symptoms of many eye diseases may begin to emerge. A comprehensive eye exam is recommended at age 40 to check for early signs of age-related macular degeneration and other problems. Most people will get presbyopia, an inability to focus on close-up objects, starting in their 40s, when the eye's lens gets less flexible.
Laser Eye Surgery
That’s when it is time to find some help. Both optometrists and ophthalmologists can perform eye exams and prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who can also perform eye surgery, like Lasik, to correct refractive errors.
Cataracts
Winter or summer, hours of bright sunlight can burn the surface of the eye, causing a temporary and painful condition known as photokeratitis. Over time, unprotected exposure can contribute to cataracts
Cataract Surgery
By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or will have had cataract surgery, according to the National Eye Institute. The average age for the surgery is the early 70s.
Eye Exam
He recommends that all children have “a basic professional eye exam” before they start elementary school. “Being able to read the eye chart, which tests distance vision, is not enough, since most learning occurs close up,” he said. “One in three New York City schoolchildren has a vision deficit. Learning and behavior problems can result if a child does not receive adequate vision correction.”

Gynecology
Regardless of whether your primary care physician is an internist, a family practitioner or an ob-gyn, you should get a Pap test at least every three years (some doctors recommend them annually). During this procedure, a small tool to scrape a bit of tissue from the cervix; these cells will be tested for abnormalities that might indicate cancer. Pap tests also can detect human papillomavirus, or HPV, a sexually transmitted disease that can increase a woman's risk of developing cervical cancer.. Plus, every 10 years, you should get a booster shot against tetanus and diphtheria.
Female Infertility
Obstetrics
Although internists may act as primary care physicians, they are not "family physicians," "family practitioners," or "general practitioners," whose training is not solely concentrated on adults and may include surgery, obstetrics and pediatrics.
Endometriosis
About one in ten American couples are infertile. Endocrine research has helped thousands of couples to have children. Endocrinologists diagnose and treat hormone imbalances that can cause infertility, and also assess and treat patients with reproductive problems. They work with patients who need hormone replacement. Problems treated by endocrinologists specializing in reproductive endocrinology include menopause symptoms, irregular periods, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), premenstrual syndrome, and impotence.
Pregnancy

Internal Medicine
A graduate of the University of Cape Town, South Africa and a member of the Royal College of Physicians (UK), Dr. Kaye completed his postgraduate training at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston. He has practiced as a PCP in this area since 1979 and is a Clinical Instructor at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kaye is board certified in Internal Medicine and is on staff at Mt. Auburn Hospital. He
Gastroenterology
Serving in a number of roles at St. Elizabeth’s, Dr. Foley was appointed chief medical resident in 1978. He was a clinical fellow in gastroenterology there while serving as a research fellow at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital in Boston, and later became president of the medical staff at St. Elizabeth’s.
Urology
We are so very sorry to report that Dr. Steve Karian died May 11, 2011 at his home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Steve was with his family at home and had just recently returned from a trip to his beloved Paris, France. Dr. Karian joined the Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, on October 26, 1979. He was on the active staff at Mount Auburn as well as Melrose Wakefield Hospital. For many years Dr. Karian and his partners maintained urology offices in Cambridge at Mount Auburn, and in Waltham, Somerville and Melrose. In addition to his excellent clinical skills as a urologic surgeon in the operating room and in the office, Dr. Karian consistently showed true warmth and compassion for his patients. He deeply appreciated the nursing staff and O.R. teams with whom he worked and admired and respected his fellow physicians both in his department and throughout Mount Auburn Hospital. His sense of humor and love of life will always be remembered.
Cervical Cancer
Risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and bladder are cut in half. Cervical cancer risk falls to that of a non-smoker. Stroke risk can fall to that of a non-smoker after 2-5 years.
Colon Cancer
At age 50 you should have a screening colonoscopic examination to detect colon polyps and colorectal cancer. If there is a family history of colon cancer, screening for this should start at age 40. Beginning at menopause, you should add a bone density exam as well as a thyroid test to your checkup. (If you show signs of a thyroid problem, such as significant weight gain and persistent fatigue, you might be given this test earlier.) The Shingrix vaccine (2 shots) are advised after age 50. The influenza vaccine should be received annually, but at 64 and 65, you'll also be advised to get the Prevnar-13 first and the Pneumovax-23 pneumonia vaccines, although women with asthma or other respiratory diseases may need these earlier.
Endoscopy
Dr. Foley was involved in organizations such as the New England chapter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, which honored his contributions in 1998. He also worked with the American Liver Foundation, which gave him an award for excellence in 1994. He was a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the American Gastroenterology Association, and was a fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology.
Prostate Cancer
Gregory P., Gauvin, M.D. age 62, of Lincoln, formerly of Westmont, NJ, died on April 12, 2009, at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center from prostate cancer. He is survived by his devoted wife, MaryLou, and loving daughter, Michelle.
Lung Cancer
In view of the times a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to: MGH at giving.massgeneral.org and directed to Dr. Temel for Lung Cancer Research or to National MS Society at nationalmssociety.org.

Neurology
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Multiple Sclerosis
For instance, inflammation in the optic nerve can signal problems in an otherwise healthy, young person. Along with decreased vision and sometimes pain, it can suggest multiple sclerosis. If the optic disc, a portion of the optic nerve, is swollen, and the patient has symmetrical decreased field of vision, such as a decreased right visual field in both eyes, they may need an evaluation for a brain tumor—a rare circumstance.

Depression
Mental Health
Therese Borchard likens herself to Goldilocks of the mental-health world: She tried six psychiatrists before she found one that was "just right." One learned she was a writer and asked for help with a book proposal. Another put her on sleeping pills, ignoring her history of substance abuse. One even wanted to try hypnotic regression by candlelight to address unresolved childhood issues.
Psychiatry
About 3% of Americans had outpatient psychotherapy in 2007—roughly the same as in 1998—although the percentage taking antidepressants and other psychotropic drugs rose sharply, according to an analysis in the American Journal of Psychiatry last year. The same study found that the average number of visits dropped from nearly 10 in 1998 to eight in 2007.
Behavioral Health
Though insurers have come under fire for low reimbursement rates for behavioral health clinicians — as compared with those providing medical services for physical problems — many insist they are committed to giving members broad coverage from a wide variety of professionals.
Anxiety

Endocrinologist

Diabetes Care
Endocrinology
Diseases and disorders of the endocrine system can be grouped into several different areas. Some endocrinologists focus on one or two endocrine system diseases, such as diabetes, pediatric disorders, thyroid, or reproductive and menstrual disorders. Others work in all areas of endocrinology. The major areas of endocrinology are described below.
Hypothyroidism
Patients with lipid disorders have trouble maintaining normal levels of body fats. One of the most common lipid disorders is hyperlipidemia - high levels of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (known as "bad" cholesterol), and/or triglycerides in the blood. High levels of these fats are linked to heart (coronary) disease, strokes, and peripheral vascular disease (problems with circulation in the legs). Endocrinologists are trained to detect factors that may be related to lipid disorders, such as hypothyroidism (a hormone imbalance caused by thyroid conditions), drug use (such as steroids), or genetic or metabolic conditions. Lipid disorders can be found in several conditions that require special management, including the metabolic syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and obesity.
Thyroid
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes is one disease that can cause major changes in the eye. In diabetic retinopathy, a common cause of blindness, blood vessels hemorrhage and leak blood and fluid. When blood vessels don't function properly, they can potentially cause eye tissue to be deprived of oxygen and to die, leaving permanent vision damage.
Thyroid Cancer
Patients with thyroid conditions often have problems with their energy levels. They may also have problems with muscle strength, emotions, weight control, and tolerating heat or cold. Endocrinologists treat patients with too much or too little thyroid hormone (conditions respectively caused by either an overactive or underactive thyroid). They help patients reach a hormone balance by replacing or blocking thyroid hormone. Endocrinologists also receive special training to manage patients with thyroid nodules or thyroid cancer, and enlarged thyroid glands.

Ultrasound
Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves (not within the range we can hear) to stimulate the deep tissues within the body. By passing an ultrasound probe over your body, deep tissues are stimulated by the vibration of the sound wave. This leads to warming and increased blood flow to these tissues.
MRI
Radiology facility [Mt Auburn Hospital Radiology Group] which offers routine radiological procedures, mammography, ultrasonography [third floor - suite 3400] and MRI studies [first floor]
Radiology
Our practice uses the Epic electronic medical record system, which has a patient portal called “MyChart.” This portal allows patients to contact their physician, view lab and radiology results, read parts of their medical record, and communicate with our staff for routine tasks such as prescription refills and referral requests.
X-Rays
Mammography
Computed Tomography
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy. In chemotherapy, drugs are used to kill cancer cells. For cancers limited to the top layer of skin, creams or lotions containing anti-cancer agents may be applied directly to the skin. Topical drugs can cause severe inflammation and leave scars. Systemic chemotherapy can be used to treat skin cancers that have spread to other parts of the body.
Radiation Therapy
Interventional Radiology
A cum laude graduate of University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and Regis College, Anna Ost is a board certified Nurse Practitioner in adult and gerontology primary care. She joined the practice in 2013. Prior nursing experience since 2006 in Intensive Care, Telemetry, and most recently Interventional Radiology at Mount Auburn Hospital. She also holds a Master’s degree in English and speaks fluent Russian. She is now seeing patients on the 6th floor for urgent visits and preventative medical care.

Orthopedics
Sciatica
Wound Care
Joint Replacement
If persistent arthritis pain limits your daily activities and appears to be reducing the quality of your life, you may benefit from a total joint replacement procedure. This type of surgery replaces your damaged, worn-out hip or knee joint with an implant that is used to recap the worn ends of the bone to relieve your pain and return your joints to normal motion.
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. John H. Chaglassian passed away after a short illness on June 20, 2020. Dr. Chaglassian attended the American University of Beirut Medical School and completed his Residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He practiced Orthopedic Surgery at his office in Arlington for many years and was an active staff member at Mount Auburn Hospital for 45 years. Dr. Chaglassian was an Instructor in Surgery at Harvard Medical School.
Bunions
Otolaryngology
Hip Replacement
You will have peace of mind knowing that the Longfellow Center for Joint Replacement is a regional leader in these types of procedures, specializing in hip replacement, as well as knee replacement surgeries. Our team is committed to providing you the information you need, so that you know exactly what to expect, what you will need to do to prepare for your procedure, as well as how to care for yourself after your surgery.
Knee Replacement
Mohs Surgery
Mohs surgery. This procedure is for larger, recurring or difficult-to-treat skin cancers, which may include both basal and squamous cell carcinomas. Your doctor removes the skin growth layer by layer, examining each layer under the microscope, until no abnormal cells remain. This procedure allows cancerous cells to be removed without taking an excessive amount of surrounding healthy skin. Because it requires special skill, the surgery should be done only by specially trained doctors.

Skin Cancer
RANERE, Kathrine Coady Of Plymouth, MA, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on October 18, 2022, at age 74. Kathy is survived by her beloved husband, Dr. Stephen Ranere; and their children, Suzanne Norris and her husband, Jack of Cohasset, Stephen Ranere and his wife, Kristen of Sudbury, and Kathrine Hughes and her husband, Kit of Uxbridge. She was the proud Grammy of nine adoring grandchildren, Finley, Owen, Coady, Cooper, Cullen, Griffin, Oliver, Sidney, and Kate. Kathy was born to William and Kathrine (Cyr) Coady and was sister to Karen Cuneo, Bill Coady, Nancy Coady-Carroll, Jane Helmer, James Coady, and Marianne Heman. She is survived by many nieces and nephews that brought her much joy. Kathy was born in Fall River, MA, and spent the happiest years of her life living in Belmont, MA, where she and Steve raised their three children. She attended the Academy of the Assumption high school in Wellesley, the University of Massachusetts in Boston, the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, and the Newton-Wellesley Hospital Nursing School in Newton. Kathy started her nursing career at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and then transferred to St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Brighton, MA, where she started its first dialysis unit. Her nursing career led her to take an active role in the administration of hospitals, and she later served as the Director of Marketing and Communications at Sancta Maria Hospital in Cambridge, MA. She won the prestigious Sword of Hope award for her article on malignant melanoma, and she co-authored a Massachusetts State House of Representatives Bill that introduced the concept of convalescent care. She was also on the board of the Women's Golf Association of Massachusetts and managed the Massachusetts Junior Golf Girls State team. After retiring from her professional career, she continued her lifelong passion for learning. Her interests spanned many areas, including classical music, golf, Italian and Irish culture, great literature, and trivia. Ever the consummate entertainer, Kathy hosted countless holiday dinners and other festive occasions for generations of family and friends, often filling the room with music as she played her beloved piano. She and her husband were members of Oakley Country Club in Watertown, MA, and Foxfire in Naples, FL.
Dermatology
A dermatologist serving the Boston area, Dr. Kay Shou-Mei Kane graduated from Harvard Medical School. She is board-certified in dermatology, and trained in the Harvard Combined Dermatology Training Program at the following institutions: Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, The Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Cambridge City Hospital, Harvard Vanguard Group, and the VA Hospitals.
Acne Treatment
Ulcer
As your primary care provider, your PCP will center your care around periodic health assessments and preventative health measures, and provide individualized instruction and guidance. Our goal is to detect and modify risk factors before they lead to serious illness, such as heart attack or stroke. We emphasize screening tests for early detection of potentially curable diseases such as breast, colon, cervical, and prostate cancer, in accordance with currently accepted national guidelines. With specialty training in adult medicine, your PCP has the expertise to promptly diagnose and treat most acute medical illnesses, as well as manage chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, asthma, emphysema, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, and peptic ulcer disease.
Eczema
Fungus
Fungus thrives in a warm, moist environment. Choose moisture-wicking socks (not cotton), use antifungal powders and air out your toes at home.
Lesions
Dark lesions on your palms, soles, fingertips and toes, or on mucous membranes lining your mouth, nose, vagina and anus
Psoriasis
Fragile skin. Skin that has been burned, injured or weakened by treatments for other skin conditions is more susceptible to sun damage and skin cancer. Certain psoriasis treatments and eczema creams might increase your risk of skin cancer.

Physical Therapists

Sports Medicine
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is a healthcare specialty that includes the evaluation, assessment, and treatment of individuals with limitations in functional mobility. Physical therapy services are provided by physical therapists, who are professionals licensed by the state in which they work. Physical therapists are required to have a master's degree or a clinical doctorate degree from an accredited institution and must sit for a licensing exam to practice.
Tennis Elbow
Flatfoot Correction
Heel Pain
Neck Pain
Back Pain
Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

General Podiatry
Ankle Instability
In one report to the athletic trainers’ convention, 12 college students who had sprained an ankle still had an incompletely healed, overstretched ligament a year after the injury, which “may explain the high percentage of patients that develop chronic ankle instability,” said Tricia Hubbard-Turner of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Ankle Sprain
In fact, according to the International Ankle Consortium, a global group of researchers and clinicians who study ankle injuries, 55 percent of people who sprain an ankle never seek professional treatment in the aftermath of the injury.
Bunions Problems
The most common foot conditions that occur with age are arthritic joints, thinning of the fat pads cushioning the soles, plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the fibrous tissue along the sole), bunions (enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe), poor circulation and fungal nails.
Flat Feet
Hammertoes
"The high heel concentrates the force on the heel and the forefoot," Dr. Gastwirth said. Heels contribute to hammertoes, neuromas (pinched nerves near the ball of the foot), bunions and "pump bump" (a painful bump on the back of the heel), as well as toenail problems. Most of the time, wear heels that are less than two and a half inches high.
Heel Pain
Foot Pain
Toenail Problems
Pediatric Foot Care
Pregnancy and Pediatric Foot Health: Frequently Asked Questions - A list of frequently asked questions on the topic of pregnancy and pediatric foot care.
Plantar Fasciitis
The force on your feet is about 120 percent of your weight. " Obesity puts a great amount of stress on all the supporting structures of the foot," said Dr. Bart Gastwirth, a podiatrist at the University of Chicago. It can lead to plantar fasciitis and heel pain and can worsen hammertoes and bunions. It's also a risk factor for diabetes, leading to the next question.

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