Vimal Dealwis Dr MD

World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today is my day to …

Tattoo complications surprisingly common

The rising popularity of body art raises longer-term medical concerns

Is Red Light Therapy the Key to Skin Rejuvenation?

Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and it also plays a vital role in keeping you alive by protecting your internal organs from the elements and getting rid of harmful toxins through sweating. As you age, your skin will begin to lose its youthful appearance and elasticity, which can cause wrinkles, blemishes, […]

Your Next Step Podiatry

Make an appointment with one of our doctors for an evaluation to see if you qualify for a pair of shoes.

9 quick science-approved things you can do to make your mornings better.

There's a psychological reason you should be making your bed.

Health Insurance 101

In this episode we’ll take a look at what health insurance is, the different types of insurance available and some tips for picking the kind that’s right for our needs. With 30 years of experience in the health insurance industry Dorane helps us answer many of the common and confusing questions abou

How limiting women's access to birth control and abortions hurts the economy

Reproductive health isn’t just about abortions, despite all the attention they get. It’s also about access to family planning services, contraception, sex education and much else. Such access lets women control the timing and size of their families so they have children when they are financially secure and emotionally ready and can finish their education and advance in the workplace. After all, having children is expensive, costing US$9,000 to $25,000 a year. And that’s why …

What To Expect When You Visit Your Primary Care Physician

During your first visit, your primary care provider will focus on collecting information that will help them get a better understanding...

The Medical Minute: Why you need a primary care provider

To call you the picture of health is an understatement. Why, then, do you need a doctor? In this week’s Medical Minute, two primary care providers explain why establishing a relationship with a doctor now can make all the difference to your health.

Have a HMO? Make Sure You Choose a Primary Doctor

No matter what plan you have, it's important to have a primary doctor. If you're a Blue Care Network HMO member, however, it's even more important.

What happened to the first name in medicine?

The first name provides a window to our intimate personal realm through which our confidantes can glance.

The Medical Specialties That Pay The Best

All doctor salaries continue to rise with primary care doctor compensation outpacing specialists slightly last year. Primary care physicians reported $241,273 in media compensation in 2014 and specialists reported $411, 852, according to the MGMA (Medical Group Management Association) 2015 report card. How much does your doctor make? The Best-Paying Jobs For Doctors - pg.1

Do You Know Who Your Primary Care Physician Is? Well, You Should.

To study the overall cost of medical care and identify trends, data is needed, and selecting a primary care physician is the first step.

Primary care’s problems go well beyond stay-at-home doctors

5 Ways to Stop Being a Passive Patient

Get the best healthcare by being your own case manager

How Being a Doctor Became the Most Miserable Profession

Nine of 10 doctors discourage others from joining the profession, and 300 physicians commit suicide every year. When did it get this bad?

Why health plan enrollees want to scream

They can buy coverage on a guaranteed-issue basis but deductibles aren't getting any smaller.