Dr. Timothy Ashley
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Rochester, NY
17 years experience male
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Aetna
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MVP Healthcare
Medicaid
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
About
Bio
Educated in medicine and public health in North Carolina
Trained and practice in Rochester, NY
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.
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Languages spoken
English
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173 Answers
76 Agrees
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Depends: Adjustment to a crib with crying is normal; a child of any age can safely cry unattended in crib for 5-10 minutes and may self-comfort. Children older... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Clarify: Sorry, we can't see what condition you're asking about. Please retry with more detail.
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Many possibilities: Aside from pregnancy, there are many possible causes of such symptoms. Infectious gastroenteritis (a "gi bug") is probably most common, but other acut... Read More
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Definitely: 400 mg is the maximum daily dose for severe allergic reactions, in a hospital setting. For sleep, 50 mg should be the maximum, to avoid both unpleasan... Read More
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Globus?: The first issue is to determine whether you have an actual mass, or just the sensation of a mass, or globus. Masses in the throat should always be tak... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Have examined: There are many benign lesions that can occur as small lumps on the penis. However, depending on the appearance and circumstances, genital warts, infec... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Opiates, antiemetics: Depends on the ed. Toradol and tramadol are often used. Some will use opiates like hydrocodone, though some eds avoid these. Iv Compazine (prochlorper... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Age dependent: Under 60 days old, all temps > 100.4f need to be evaluated in the office or ed. From 60-90 days this temp should still at least warrant a call to the ... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Painful viral rash: Shingles is the name for a painful syndrome that usually has small blisters (vesicles) and occurs in a very specific, generally linear and one-sided p... Read More
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It may not!: The reason we treat urinary infections is because they don't easily resolve, and can lead to more serious infections, as well as damage to the urinary... Read More
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Controlled: Good diabetes control is important in pregnancy for best fetal health. There is some leeway because both high and low blood sugar can cause harm to mo... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Stasis: That is a packed question. Assuming you mean the clot, stasis of blood caused by prolonged periods off your feet is a risk factor. Depending on the ot... Read More
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Depends: There are various throat infections that lay people call "tonsillitis". Simple streptococcal infections still respond to old-fashioned penicillin. Abs... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Meds, checkup?: Otc fever reducers (acetaminophen, ibuprofen) are the same that we use to reduce fevers in the hospital, and you should try them. Very high, persisten... Read More
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Get fluid from joint: The most reliable way to test for gout is for your doctor to get fluid from an affected joint and to examine it using special microscopic techniques- ... Read More
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There are risks: Anesthesia always carries some risk, which varies by type of anesthesia, duration needed, and the patient's health. Most surgical anesthesia is relati... Read More
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OB/GYN: Although technically infertility is not formally diagnosed until a full year of trying in a healthy couple, your irregular periods may be an issue. Th... Read More
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Healthy Snacks: For a treat, the sugar free options are best for candies etc. Beware "healthy" options like glazed fruits, which can contain as much sugar as candy. S... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Carpal Tunnel: This is likely carpal tunnel syndrome, a compression of the median nerve at the wrist. People who perform repetitive or fine tasks with their hands, e... Read More
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Yes and yes: Legionella is nationally reportable- the lab that did the testing or the physician will report the result to the local health department, which will b... Read More
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Not ideal: For small children, the electrolytes are too few and sugar too much in most sport drinks to us alone for gastro- compare with eg pedialyte, which can ... Read More
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Usually Elderly: Most heart failure in the us occurs in elderly people as a result of recognized or silent coronary blood flow problems, generally at advanced ages. Ho... Read More
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Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Yes: Men tend to begin getting heart attacks at earlier ages, although women are still at risk, and rates even up after their 50s. Women may also be less l... Read More
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Therapy, meds: Agoraphobia, or fear of crowds (literally of the marketplace) is amenable to treatment with psychotherapy and/or medications, including ssris and othe... Read More
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Partial: There is a familial component, but addiction is a very complex process. Many children of addicts emerge without addictions. Nevertheless, because risk... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Salivary glands: They are the salivary glands that are located on the underside of the jaw (mandible), one of the 3 major salivary gland pairs.
http://www.cdc.gov/mump... Read More
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Yes: There are several named migraine types, but the experience of migraine can be different for each patient even within the "same type". There are other ... Read More
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No clear winner: Read the label- these are essentially equivalent if the fat content is similar. Both are good sources of protein, and the differences in types of fat ... Read More
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HIV + illness: Acquired immune deficiency syndrome, the deadly clinical problem that occurs in advanced HIV infection. When the virus becomes active and suppresses t... Read More
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Call PCP: A 4yo with a fever usually just has a viral infection; however, with eye or other neurologic complaints, at least speaking with someone who can ask fu... Read More
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No: Although blisters from burns sometimes rupture spontaneously, there is no reason to unroof blisters intentionally. There is generally some protection... Read More
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Can be: Depends a bit on the med, but most become less effective, which could be dangerous and certainly makes using them a problem for whatever you're treati... Read More
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Can cause problems: Megadoses of protein can be harmful to the kidney, and in extreme cases can lead to renal failure. It's important to note that this occurs because all... Read More
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Supportive care: Usually the key is to keep them hydrated by giving small, frequent volumes. They should be getting a little sugar and a little salt- for smaller kids,... Read More
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Shoes?: Calluses arise in response to recurrent, minor trauma. Footwear that is too loose or tight can contribute; frequent bare feet can as well. In general,... Read More
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Maybe: Lots of things can make urine smell, but a history of dark urine with fluid retention (edema) raises significant concern for serious kidney problems. ... Read More
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Not normal: The condition of rectal prolapse is relatively rare, but can be very serious. If there truly is intestine protruding, the blood supply to that area of... Read More
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800-273-TALK: There are a number of national hotlines- most have a focus on suicide prevention, but many provide other resources. A good starting place is 1-800-273... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Urethritis: In men who have never been sexually active, irritant urethritis from garments, personal care products, or other factors can be involved. If you have e... Read More
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Many possibilities: Such a pattern can result from many causes, including but not limited to gastroenteritis, irritable bowel syndrome (ibs), inflammatory bowel diseases ... Read More
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Needs evaluation: This may be a simple problem, a so-called hypnogogic (technically hypnopompic in this case) sleep problem. Many people experience unusual neurologic p... Read More
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Any: Guidelines indicate that most adults should take a multivitamin, but there is no evidence that any specific brand is superior. I usually advise patien... Read More
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Absolutely True: It's amazing, and for some people seems disgusting, but it actually works to recolonize the gut. The formal name is fecal or stool transplant, and as ... Read More
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Directly: Hba1c is a direct measure of the % of red blood cells that are "glycated", meaning they have unusual carbohydrates stuck to them. Whatever proportio... Read More
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Hard to Say: Many foods can contribute to constipation. Typically the nuts, grains, and dried fruit in many granolas should help maintain regular stools, but this ... Read More
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Maybe: The evidence in studies suggests that different stimulants are essentially equivalent (with duration of action being the main difference), but individ... Read More
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Petechiae?: This sounds like petechiae, which actually is small volume bleeding just under the skin. This should be examined by a provider- petechiae have several... Read More
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Possible: You certainly should be tested for pregnancy, which could be normal or ectopic. Other considerations are ovarian cyst, much less likely endometriosis,... Read More
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Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
No: Pregnancies, like the babies they produce, are all different. Some women gain more weight than others, and women often carry the same weight differen... Read More
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Many possibilities: First i would consider your sleep habits; poor nighttime sleep is #1 cause of daytime sleepiness. Adequate sleep is essential. Related, sleep apnea co... Read More
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Jul 6, 2013
Dr. Ashley provides sensible, easy to understand responses on HealthTap. I learn a lot from his answers, and am sure the patients do also!
Nov 8, 2012
Very knowledgable doctor. Great answers and a great doctor to follow!
Sep 6, 2013
Very accurate and timely responses.
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Thank you! I am 32, and words seem to run together. I sometimes use closed captioning on the TV -- wish this were available for face-to-face conversation, though! LOL! It is especially problematic dur...Read More
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That makes lots of sense. Mostly, right now, it seems these are new colonizers for her- working hard not to transfer them to her twin [also trached]. He had Kleb O first but has cleared it after treat...Read More
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Thanks. For the benzos at least, it seems that i gain a good amount of tolerance in just about 2 weeks, and its not a low dose. I had been on 1-2mg of xanax a day for 2 weeks, and now it hardly does a...Read More
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of North Carolina School of Medicine, NC
Graduated 2006MD
Residency
STRONG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Completed 2010
Awards
Top Doctor, Third Place, Rochester Region, NY - Summer
2013
Most Influential, Third Place, Rochester Region, NY - Summer
2013
Top Internist and Pediatrician, First Place, New York - Summer
2013
Affiliations
Strong memorial hospital
Highland hospital
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