Q: Last week when we talked about GERD and acid reflux you mentioned a procedure called an EGD and that we would talk about it more this week…so can you tell me what that is?A: An EGD is the abbreviation for a word I struggle to say and prob

#12 | AllAbout GERD

Dec 22nd, 2020 13m 42s

Question: Is acid reflux the same thing as GERD?Answer: Sort of. Acid reflux is the same as gastroesophageal reflux which just means that the contents of the stomach are backing up into the esophagus &/or mouth. Occassional reflux is complet

#11 | Can Cranberry Juice Cure UTI's?

Dec 15th, 2020 8m 35s

Welcome, everyone! Thank you for joining us today. My name is Stefanie and I'm part of the team here at MyVirtualPhysician. We are a direct to consumer, multi-specialty, telemedicine provider operating in multiple states. Welcome to Talk Tues

#10 | Anxiety During the Holidays

Dec 8th, 2020 10m

My name is Stefanie and I'm part of the team here at MyVirtualPhysician. We are a direct to consumer, multi-specialty, telemedicine provider operating in multiple states. It is Talk Tuesday and we are back with our weekly educational series, t

#9 | Early Detection is Key for Diabetes

Dec 1st, 2020 11m 57s

Let’s start by talking about Diabetes statistics. According to the American Diabetes Association, in 2018, 10.5% of Americans were estimated to have diabetes and about one fifth of those were undiagnosed. Those are pretty significant numbers. S

#8 | Infertility

Nov 24th, 2020 8m 28s

Infertility: When Is It Time to See a DoctorStarting a family is a goal for many couples. Unfortunately, one in ten couples may have some difficulty getting pregnant and require medical treatment. You might be wondering about infertility: whe

#7 | Flu Vaccination

Nov 17th, 2020 9m 1s

Thanks for joining us on Talk Tuesdays! Today we have Dr. Coleman, a general surgeon to talk to us about the flu vaccine! Let’s start by talking about current recommendations. What is the guideline for vaccination against the fluThe Cente

#6 | Breast Cancer Surgery

Nov 10th, 2020 14m 46s

Welcome to Talk Tuesdays. This is part 2 with Dr. Coleman. Today we are talking about Breast Cancer Surgery.What options are there for breast cancer surgery?There are different types of cancer so first things will depend on what kind of c

#5 | Breast Cancer Screening

Nov 3rd, 2020 12m 33s

Today on the podcast we have Dr. Coleman, a general surgeon. We are talking about Breast Cancer ScreeningTopics include:When should I get a mammogram?Depending on age, anything you notice that is abnormal, and geneticsWhat does it mea

#4 |Peptic/Gastric Ulcers

Oct 27th, 2020 13m 31s

This week on Talk Tuesdays we have Dr. Ginger Coleman, a general surgeon. She talks with us about peptic and gastric ulcers. What to look for, symptoms, treatments and when to go to get it checked out immediately. For more information,

# 3 | Generic vs Brand Name Meds

Oct 20th, 2020 8m 11s

This week on Talk Tuesdays from my Virtual Physician, we have Dr. Daniel Kessler, a Family Practice Doctor.Before a manufacturer can introduce a new drug to the public, a lot of money goes into the research, development, testing, and marketing

#2 | Ovarian Cysts

Oct 13th, 2020 14m 58s

A cyst is a membranous sac or pocket. Cysts form in many places in the body. The term ovarian cyst refers to a cyst that has formed in or on one of the ovaries. Most ovarian cysts are small and harmless. In fact, they commonly occur in regular