Jun
29
After Hours Care and Same Day Appointments at DMG Advertised on Local Billboards
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Have you noticed our billboards in Naperville and Lombard? Our Naperville billboard features Dr. Brian O’Leary, Dr. Malcolm Franklin, and Dr. Alicia Lee and our Lombard billboard features Dr. Richard Krouse.
Call 1-888-MY DMG DR (1-888-693-6437) to schedule a same day appointment with one of our primary care physicians. If you require care in the evening or on the weekend, we have After Hours Care conveniently located in Lombard and Naperville. Hours are as follows:
Monday - Friday 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Saturday - 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Sunday - 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
You may either call 1-888 MY DMG DR (1-888-693-6437) to schedule an After Hours Care appointment or walk in for an appointment during the hours listed above.
Patients must be 14 or older.
Jun
19
The Center for Bladder Health of DuPage Medical Group Invites You to an Open House Saturday, June 27, 2009
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Join us to learn about the latest in pediatric and adult bladder health! When it comes to your health, your bladder is very important. The fact is, bladder conditions are very common in children, men, and women. Fortunately, bladder conditions are also highly treatable. Attend our open house and learn about the latest in bladder health, attend a physician presentation, and meet our staff. You can also participate in a free bladder screening. A continental breakfast will be provided.
Bladder Health Presentations:
9:00 am - Pediatric night time bedwetting with Kerry Zebold, N.P.
10:00 am - Physical therapy with Lucie Casiello, P.T.
11:00 am - Nutrition with Lois Collins, R.D., C.D.E., L.D.
12:00 pm - Surgical options for incontinence with Jean Ung, M.D.
1:00 pm - Behavioral therapy with Kathy Marchese, N.P.
Participating specialties include: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, and Urology.
When: Saturday, June 27, 2009
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Where: 430 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 310
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Jun
15
Dr. Ronjon Paul a Featured Speaker in the U.S. and Abroad
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Dr. Ronjon Paul will be lecturing at three major medical centers in the UK during the next week. He will also spend time performing minimally invasive spine surgery. His talks will involve lateral access techniques for complex deformity and revision surgery.
He was recently asked to join the faculty at a recent course on May 15, 2009, and May 16, 2009, at the Spine Masters Institute in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Sponsored by the Scoliosis Research Society, the course featured advanced minimally invasive spine surgery skills to spinal surgeons from around the country and abroad including Brazil, Mexico and Korea.
Of note, Dr. Paul has been involved in teaching four other courses within the past year alone, and has helped instruct over 150 surgeons minimally invasive spine surgical techniques. He currently has Chicagoland’s largest minimally invasive lateral access lumbar fusion experience and routinely performs complex lumbar spine reconstructive surgery in this manner. Patient’s undergoing the procedure have come as far as California, Louisiana, and Wisconsin.
Dr. Paul is one of the few physicians hand selected to train in Brazil under the pioneer of the XLIF procedure. He is currently engaged in a landmark study utilizing mesenchymal stem cell-based technologies for lumbar fusions via minimally invasive lateral access approaches. Patients are currently being enrolled in this prospective study.
Dr. Paul is a Faculty Member of the Society of Lateral Access Surgeons and is Chair of the Spine Section at Edward Hospital. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Paul at our Lombard or Naperville location, please call 630-967-2225.
Jun
11
The Institute of Dermatology of DuPage Medical Group Participated in The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Road to Healthy Skin Tour
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In April, 2009, The Skin Cancer Foundation launched its second annual Road to Healthy Skin Tour. This tour provides free skin cancer screenings and valuable information regarding early detection to thousands of people around the country. On May 23 and May 27th, DMG Dermatologists Dr. Ashish Bhatia, Dr. Jeffrey Hsu, and Dr. Alix Charles volunteered their time to perform skin cancer screenings to all age groups in Naperville and Oak Brook. Please see the tour journal for updates as well as photos of DMG physicians and staff for May 23 and May 27th. Remember to wear sunscreen all year long!!!
Dr. Charles will be offering a free skin cancer screening on June 30, 2009 from 12:30 to 2:30 pm at Hinsdale Swimming Pool located 500 W. Hinsdale Avenue. Please call 286-5050 to register for this event.
For more information on skin cancer, skin cancer screenings, or to schedule an appointment in our Hinsdale office with Dr. Charles, please call 630-286-5050. To schedule an appointment in our Naperville office with Dr. Bhatia or Dr. Hsu, please call 630-547-5040.
May
27
Dr. Julio Gonzalez, Orthopaedics/Sports Medicine, Discusses Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
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Rotator cuff tendinitis is one of the most common problems seen in the shoulder. It is usually a result of overuse activity, and is seen frequently in overhead athletes like swimmers, baseball and volleyball players.
The rotator cuff is a set of four small muscles that helps to stabilize the shoulder. The muscles are called the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. These muscles are working overtime to maintain the shoulder joint in proper position when it is subjected to unstable forces, such as during the repetitive overhead motion of swimming. As a result, the tendons can get inflamed. This inflammation then causes pain and, sometimes, limited motion. The pain is often difficult to localize and commonly radiates into the upper arm. It can be made worse by raising the arm overhead and frequently causes problems sleeping.
The diagnosis can be made by history and physical exam. X-rays are often taken, but are usually normal. An MRI may be done if there is concern for other problems, such as a rotator cuff tear or cartilage damage.
Treatment is initially aimed at decreasing the inflammation. This is usually done with ice, anti-inflammatory medications, and relative rest. Physical therapy is also often prescribed and can help reduce inflammation and pain, as well as strengthen the rotator cuff and other muscles around the shoulder. This can be done by seeing a physical therapist or by doing exercises at home.
Sometimes when these treatments fail, or don’t give complete relief, injections can be considered. These injections are typically a combination of a numbing medicine, like lidocaine, and a steroid anti-inflammatory, like cortisone. This injection is done in the space where the rotator cuff is, not in the shoulder joint itself. It may take a few days to notice any relief from the injection. Even if the injection helps, it is still recommended to continue with the rehabilitation exercises so as to prevent a re-occurrence.
Prevention for rotator cuff injuries involves balancing one’s workouts. Shoulder strengthening exercises should be part of the triathlete’s program so as to limit the chances for developing overuse tendinitis.
Dr. Julio Gonzalez works out of our Glen Ellyn and Naperville offices. For more information or to make an appointment with Dr. Gonzalez, please call 630-790-1872.
Dr. Gonzalez will be a featured speaker and on-hand course physician for the U.S. Women’s Triathlon Serieskicking off in Naperville, Illinois on June 13 and 14, 2009.