Dr. Christopher Guzik
Family Medicine
Clermont, FL
26 years experience male
Locations
Clermont Medical Center
Clermont, FL
Phone
Practice website
Insurances accepted
Aetna
Cigna
CHAMPUS
Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Florida
UnitedHealthcare
About
Bio
Board Certified Family Physician. Osteopathic Manupulation Treatment, Drug/alcohol dependency Treatment
Personalized Nurtitional/Wellness management
Non surgical holoistic weight management, Genova Nutritional Assessment, Spectracell advanced lipid testing
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Family Medicine
Licenses
United States: Florida
Doctor Q&A
297 Answers
135 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Block nerve receptor: Researchers at the california pacific medical center in san francisco recently found that select marijuana compounds, including thc, significantly slo... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Avoid unwanted mold: You could get loose watery stools , Nasal and sinus congestion, runny nose.
Respiratory problems, such as wheezing and difficulty breathing, chest tig... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
245 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 85-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Several: Frequency and urgency of urination arethe most common; painful urination and bladder spasm also occur. Fever often occurs in severe utis.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Yes: Generally, commercial air travel during pregnancy is considered safe for women who have healthy pregnancies. Still, if you're pregnant, it's best to c... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
No: Polyethylene glycol 3350 is used to treat occasional constipation. Polyethylene glycol 3350 is in a class of medications called osmotic laxatives. It ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Hairy tongue: Causing factors for hairy tongue include poor oral hygiene, smoking, caffeine, alcohol use and the use of medications (especially broad-spectrum antib... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Enlarged tonsils: Tonsilar hypertrophy or enlarged tonsils does not always indicate an infection or inflammation. Enlarged tonsils can be dangerous however if they come... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Skin care: Most superficial skin cuts will heal with time . Keep the area clean and dry. Avoid a lot of skin care products , antiseptics are ok. Keep the area c... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
1.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Possible infection: Folliculitis is inflammation of one or more hair follicles. It can occur anywhere on the skin. Common symptoms include a rash, itching, and pimples or... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Seek health eval: High triglycerides, fatigue , excessive sweating may be associated with diabetes and other pancreas problems. 3/8inch swelling in the left testicle m... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
YES: It is possible for any ct scan to be misread; however cancer or tumors generally look different than a full bladder does. Be sure to discuss the resul... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Vaginal spasm: Although a woman can easily diagnose her vaginismus, medical evaluation is recommended .Diagnosing vaginismus is quite simple. It requires identifying... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Folliculitis: Folliculitis is an infection or inflammation of the hair follicles. It is generally treated with warm soapy water and a cool compress.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Relax: Try to relax at bedtime. Keep the room dark, cool, quiet. Avoid caffeine or alcohol. Try some deep breathing exercises. If you don't feel tired, get o... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Yes: An anal fistula is an abnormal, infected channel (tract) with an internal opening in the anal canal and an external opening in the skin near the anus ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Sometimes: Cm has several different causes. it can be caused by structural defects in the brain and spinal cord that occur during fetal development, whether cau... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Stroke : A study, which followed more than 2, 500 new yorkers for nine or more years, found that people who drank diet soda every day had a 61 percent higher r... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
No: Virginity is most often refered to as the absence of penetration of the penis into the vagina or rectum. Although a tampon may break the tissue that p... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Bleeding risk: Stop Plavix (clopidogrel) at least 5 days before oral surgery. Don't smoke or use caffeine the morning of surgery.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Allergies: Cough and itch can both be a symptom of allergies or an allergic reaction. Otc antihistamines may be helpful to treat this.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Dysfunctional uterus: You may be suffering from the condition called (dub), dysfunctional uttering bleeding. Sometimes an oral medication can be used to treat it; sometimes... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 42-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Pain management: Pain can be treated regardless of the cause if documented correctly. Nsaids, acetomenophen, opiates and synthetic opiates can be used to effectively ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
It varies a lot : It may take days, weeks, month, years or never for a stone to pass. It really depends on the size of the stone. Ultrasound waves can be used to break ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Abdominal pain: Mild abdominal pain and changes in stool formation may indicate a change in diets or a change in intestinal bacteria . Probiotic supplements can help ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Possible infection: Contact the person that removed the tooth as soon as possible. You may have a piece of the tooth remaining in the socket or an infection of the jaw. C... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Erectile dysfunction: Premature ejactulatiom is a frequent cause of male erectile dysfunction. It occurs due to hyperstimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system. Topi... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Probably not: Although spinal alignment is important, a central disk herniation should not usually show up as a lateral disk herniation.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Food allergy: I assume what you mean is that, when you eat honey, you feel nauseated? If that's the case, you may have a mild food allergy. Raw honey may have some... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Unbalanced diet: Eating a fish only meal is a modified high-protein diet low carbohydrate low fiber. This can lead to constipation and other gastrointestinal complicat... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Possibly both: Oral fluids may be used to test for the presence, absence, or breakdown products of the medication. This is helpful to also see if you metabolize the ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Ignore: When at your wellness examination, ask about reducing your risks of injury from falls.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
246 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Onychocryptosis: An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the nail grows down and into the skin of the toe. There may be pain, redness, and swelling around the nail.... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 20-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Go on line: Check out your state department of health website. They will list all licensed physicians in your state. You can search by speciality. Next, check he... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Many things: Csr is an eye disease which causes visual impairment, often temporarily, usually in one eye, mostly affecting males in the age group 20 to 50 but whic... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Get medical exam: Pyelonephritis is a severe infection in the kidney; it should be evaluated by a medical provider at the earliest opportunity. A kidney stone may parti... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Dyshydrosis: This sounds like dyshydrotic eczema. It can be treated with a high potency steroid cream or ointment. It can also be treated with topical lanolin crea... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Internal exam: The list of possibilities here is rather long. You should get yourself to a healthcare provider and get a gynecological examination performed to rule ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Meth drug testing: Methamphetamine (MA) is one of the most commonly used illicit drugs in pregnancy. Urine drug testing may detect it 5-7 days after the last use.
MA use... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
230 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Eye trauma: The normal shape of the medial canthus is a very important aesthetic and functional determinant of the eyes. Disruption of the medial canthal ligament... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
230 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Ignore: Illfitting and loosely tied shoes increase your risk of falling.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
246 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Not always: Vaginal bleeding after intercourse does not always mean infection, it may also indicate some mild trauma. Condoms and lubricant's for condom should be... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
3 to treat : Gardisil protects against four forms hpv virus.(types6, 11, 16, 18) injection schedule : 0mo, 2mo, and 6 mo. Completing all three vaccines seems to pr... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Folliculitis: Folliculitis occurs when hair follicles become infected, often with staphylococcus aureus or other bacteria. Certain variations of folliculitis are al... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Growth: Your final height may not be reached until you are in your early 20's. An x-ray could be taken to see if your growth plates in your bones are closed.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Sebaceous cyst: Sebaceous cysts are are blocked oil glands in the skin. The may go away by themselves. They may get infected and be treated with antibiotics or may n... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Drug to drug: Increased drying of mucus glands in eyes, nose , throat may occur. Internal eye pressure may increase and you may experience difficulty with urination... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
1.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Yes: Systane is an over the counter eye drop for relief of eye dryness after lasik. Restasis is an expensive prescription medication for the same treatment... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Food allergy: Oral allergy syndrome is due to a cross-reactivity between plant proteins from pollen and fruits or vegetables. When a child or adult with pollen alle... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Cool butter: The active ingredient of a hot pepper burn is a colorless irritant phenolic amide c18h27no3 found in various capsicums that gives hot peppers their ho... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Christopher Guzikanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Side effects: This medication is a anti-emetic used for treatment of nausea and vomiting. Side effects include difficulty speaking, disorientation, dizziness, faint... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
5
Recommendations
619
Thank you notes
Jul 20, 2014
Dr Guzik has consistently shown thoughtful and useful advise to patients in his interactions. He is an expert in his field. I highly recommend him for your health care needs !
HealthTap member
Oct 12, 2011
This doctor was kind enough to take time out of their busy schedule to reach out to assist us.
HealthTap member
Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Guzik is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
I have been applying it for months now (probably 6 times). It appears to have a 40% success rate on any given wart, with smaller ones most easily-destroyed.
So far, I have been ruthless around the fi...Read More
HealthTap member
This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you I have been using relief gel and aclofenac tablet, it has been better but still while bending forward it hurts like something is holding.
HealthTap member
Thanks for the link. My friend has a regular carseat right now and her son has pain from the seating position. Thank you. I do hope we find a way to make him safe & comfortable.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, FL
Graduated 1997MD
Residency
BROWARD HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Completed 1999
Awards
Top Family Physician, First Place, Orlando, FL - Winter
2013
Master Rx Editor, First Place, National - Winter
2015
HealthTap Founding Doctor
Affiliations
South Lake Hospital
Florida Hospital
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions, provide medical advice, write prescriptions, and more.
Answer emailed
in 24 hours or less