Ketamine: Not a Great New Drug for Depression
Time magazine, in its August 7, 2017 issue, promotes ketamine as a “Surprising new drug (that) may change (depression).” Noting that 16 million Americans have clinical depression, and 30% of people don’t respond to current therapies, the article offers ketamine as a...Joint Replacement – Don’t Rush Into It
Joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee is performed on nearly one million people in the United States every year. The number rises as the population ages. Many individuals have had more than one joint replaced, and I have seen patients who have had three or...
VITAMINS, MINERALS, AND OTHER SUPPLEMENTS: WHAT TO TAKE AND WHY TO TAKE THEM
By Allan Sosin, MD We recommend nutritional supplements to all of our patients. Most people are deficient in several basic nutrients, and some are severely deficient. There are also a number of nutrients, such as EFAs found in fish oils, vitamin C and...
NUTRITIONAL CONSULTATION
The importance of diet cannot be overstated. Together with our doctor/nutritionist team, we will guide you with nutritional therapy to better health. We address weight management, malnutrition, diabetes, heart disease, digestive disease, and fatigue issues. We work...
SHIRIN ALAIE, Ultrasound Tech
SHIRIN ALAIE, Ultrasound Tech ULTRASOUND TECH Shirin Alaie earned her certificate for Ultrasound from Newbridge College in 2010. She performs ultrasound for musculoskeletal evaluation and ultrasound guided injections for joint pain. She has been working with Institute...
KATHY LY, LAB ASSISTANT
KATHY LY, LAB ASSISTANT LAB ASSISTANT Kathy Ly graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiological Science. She has been the Lab Assistant at the Institute for Progressive Medicine since 2010. She is continuing her education and pursuing a career in...
WENDY GARCIA, LVN
WENDY GARCIA, LVN LVN Wendy Garcia graduated from Everest College with a license in vocational nursing. She also received a certfication in IV therapy and phlebotomy. She has worked in nursing homes and with home health agencies. Wendy is experienced in the delivery...
SHANNON PLOUFFE, RN
SHANNON PLOUFFE, R.N. R.N. Shannon Plouffe is a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor in Science. She received her nursing degree from Clark College in Vancouver, Washington and her BSN from Washington State University. She has worked in the hospital setting, surgery...