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Meadows Pediatrics
Las Vegas, NV
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Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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I am a Board Certified Pediatrician who trained in Hawaii and obtained my fellowship in Adolescent Medicine at UCLA. I was an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Nevada School of Medicine for 3 years and now I am in private practice in Las Vegas for the past 11 years.
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.
Pediatrics
Adolescent Medicine
Languages spoken
English
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ryan Nishiharaanswered
Pediatrics 30 years experience
Ignore: Provide a normal routine of daily activities.
Praise.
Encourage social events.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Yes..Contagiousness: Yes even healthy individuals can contract tuberculosis. It is a highly contagious disease that anyone can acquire. Especially if someone is known to... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Probably a migraine: Migraine headaches are a common cause to the above symptoms. However, other serious problems can also cause the symptoms you described such as elevat... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Most likely normal.: Stimulation of the nipple and surrounding area can increase the firmness of the nipple. Skin irritations can also cause the area to become firm. Les... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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Use only as needed: Avoid using the suppository frequently. It is important to have increased veggies and fruit in your child's diet, keeping well hydrated as well as ha... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 30 years experience
Most likely hormonal: Hormonal changes are the most common cause except for medications, trauma and infections. Being that she is 14, thelarche (breast development) would ... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 30 years experience
Best to call your Dr: It would be best to see your doctor. These headaches may be migraine headaches. Other possible causes may be evaluated by your doctor such as ear pr... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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1 teaspoon or 5cc's: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can be used with the Albuterol and Prednisone. The dosage of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for your child's weight would be a... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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See his Pediatrician: Infants can appear hungry after eating. It is important to check with your Pediatrician to see if your son is growing well and gaining weight appropr... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Depends of symptoms: Depending on the severity of symptoms, they can be used together. Antihistamines can provide good relief of symptoms. Nasal steroid are helpful when... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Irritation to area: It is most likely due to dryness or other irritations to the area. Frequent hand washings can dry out the skin as well as contacting irritant such as... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Rather weaker system: Great job with eating well and exercising. Some people are born with more compromised immune systems rather than 'stronger'. As a rule, always wash ... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 30 years experience
An Ultrasound: Pain in the groin area as well as the abdominal area may be at the specific site or "referred". Possible causes of the right testicular pain could be... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Nishihara is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Nishihara is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Tu respuesta me hizo sentir bien, ¡gracias!
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, HI
Graduated 1993MD
Medical/Graduate school
Type in school
Graduated 1993MD
Residency
Kapiolani Womens and Childrens
Completed 1996
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