What is The Whole Package Physical? It is a comprehensive physical exam for men (the group who normally neglects primary care for many years at a time). It is a convenient one stop shop in which all the services are provided in your home. What is the process to begin? Once you decide to take
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How to reopen in the wake of Covid 19
By Dr. Raymond Zakhari Since the hospital admissions are declining each day, and the ICU census continues to decline. Hospitals have demonstrated their ability to scale up: I propose the following path to reopening for business: Healthcare going forward and reopening: Just as most healthcare institutions require their health care providers to be trained in
Read MoreProstate massage: A Taboo practice with therapeutic benefits
The most common therapeutic benefit of prostate massage has been for men who have a condition called chronic non-bacterial prostatitis or chornic pelvic pain syndrome. This type of Chronic Prostatitis is thought to be an inflammation of the prostate that is not caused by bacteria but rather by muscle tension. Men often may internalize their
Read MoreLuxury health care: Concierge Medical Practices
Dr. Raymond Zakhari, NP Getting the best of everything delivered in New York City is not an unusual experience unless you are talking about health care services. Imagine calling or texting your doctor and getting a response immediately. The $28,000 membership fee allows clients access to an uncommon type of concierge medical practice in Manhattan. The standard of
Read MoreExecutive health and Concierge Care at Home
What is concierge medical care? What is boutique care? What is direct primary care or personalized care? These are all euphemisms for paying directly for your care and not going through an insurance provider. This allows for the patient and no other party to have control of the healthcare encounter. These concierge care practices are
Read MoreWho is who in healthcare: What do all the letters mean?
Raymond Zakhari, DNP, EdM, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, SAFE There are many differently credentialed individuals that work in health care. Often times it is not clear by the name badge or the uniform what the person actually does or is supposed to do. This post will hopefully shed some light on the subject. Let me first
Read MoreHave you been misdiagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder?
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a syndrome thought to be a neurochemical imbalance of dopamine and norepinephrine. Dopamine and norepinephrine are neurotransmitters that affect attention, concentration, emotions, and executive functioning. This syndrome ADD/ ADHD is often treated with medications such as stimulants, antidepressants, and anxiolytics. In this practice I
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