The following doctors, dentists, and medical professionals have expressed an interest in bringing you in-depth information about medical issues, new treatments and technologies in health care, and helpful advice on finding the right doctor or medical center for your individual needs.
What is a gastric sleeve? Who is a candidate for a gastric sleeve? Why are you considered an expert in gastric sleeve? Why is the sleeve a better option than other bariatric procedures?
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What nonsurgical options are available for my heart failure symptoms? What can I do to personally improve my heart failure symptoms? What can I do to personally improve my heart failure symptoms? If medication doesn’t work for my heart failure, what other options will I have?
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How common is congenital heart disease in newborn babies? What is prenatal diagnosis? Does Medical City Children's Hospital specialize in care of babies with congenital heart disease? Is Congenital Heart Disease genetic?
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What are implant-supported dentures? What are the advantages of implant-supported dentures? Is it possible to have non-removable implant-supported dentures? Will it be obvious to others that I have dentures? Why is it important that I replace my missing teeth with implants or implant-supported dentures?
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What are some cosmetic dentistry treatment options that can improve the appearance of my smile? What is a crown, and why do I need one? Can porcelain crowns correct my cracked, broken teeth?
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What causes acne? What kind of cleanser should I use? Do certain foods cause acne break-outs? I am a 35-year-old woman, and I never had acne as a teenager. What is the cause of my acne now? When is Accutane used?
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Are injections of Botox®, Dysport® and dermal fillers safe? How long do the injection results last and are they expensive? What areas can be treated with injections? Will it be obvious that I had injections done? Are the injections painful?
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What is pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, and who should consider this testing? What are the advantages of having pre-implantation genetic testing? What is microarray pre-implantation genetic testing? What are some keys to success in treating infertility?
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What is third party reproduction? Who is a candidate for donor eggs (oocytes)? Who is a candidate for donor sperm? When is a gestational surrogate an option?
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What is fertility preservation? What types of fertility preservation are available? How are eggs, sperm, and embryos frozen? Am I a candidate for egg freezing?
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What is ICSI? What is the process of ICSI, and how is it performed? Who needs ICSI? Is the procedure just for male factor couples? Can ICSI affect a baby’s development? How soon will I know if it ICSI is effective?
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What is a hernia? What types of hernias are there? How can my hernia be treated?
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What is a herniated cervical disk? What symptoms do patients with herniated cervical disks have? What options are available to treat herniated disks of the cervical spine? What does surgery involve? What should I expect after surgery?
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What measures can I take to protect my vision for a lifetime? Why does our vision get worse as we get older? Are there differences in LASIK depending on who you choose for your doctor? Do your vision correction surgery patients experience pain? What is Crystalens® HD®?
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What is carpal tunnel syndrome? What are the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome? What are the treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome?
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Some of my friends have been referred to a pain doctor. What kind of doctor is this? What type of therapy is offered? Why an anesthesiologist? I thought they only put people to sleep for surgery? My doctor says an epidural might help my back. I thought those were only used during childbirth? What new therapies should I know about?
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What is an abdominoplasty or “tummy tuck?” What is the difference between a “mini”, a “full” and an “extended” tummy tuck? Who is an ideal candidate for a tummy tuck? How long is the recovery time for a tummy tuck? Do the results of a tummy tuck last?
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Who is a good candidate for a breast lift (mastopexy)? Can I combine a breast lift with a breast augmentation? Are all breast lifts the same? How long is the period of recovery for a breast lift? What questions should I ask my plastic surgeon?
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Is breast feeding possible after a breast augmentation? What are the different types of breast implants? What is the recovery time for a breast augmentation? One of my breasts is larger than the other. What can be done about this? Can I have breast implants and still look natural?
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Who is a good candidate for liposuction? What areas of the body are commonly treated with liposuction? Who should perform liposuction? Can anyone have liposuction? What type of liposuction technique do you use? Do I have to be put under anesthesia when getting liposuction? Is liposuction a common procedure?
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What is artificial disc replacement? Who qualifies for artificial disc replacement? How long do the benefits from artificial disc replacement last? What is the recovery time from an artificial disc replacement? If I am told I might need an artificial disc replacement or some other type of spine surgery, what should I do?
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