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Saint Luke's Hospital
New Bedford, MA
About
Bio
I am a pediatric hospitalist and completed a fellowship in global pediatric healthcare delivery. During the fellowship I spent 12 months working with Partners in Health, an NGO, in St Marc, Haiti. My areas of interest include quality improvement and neonatal resuscitation/care in low-resource settings.
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Pediatrics
Languages spoken
English
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sara Gonzalezanswered
Pediatrics 15 years experience
Many potential cause: Seizures in infants are never normal. You should see your pediatrician, who can let you know what further evaluation should be done for your baby's se... Read More
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Average 28 days: On average a woman will have her period every 28 days or so, but some people have shorter or longer cycles. During the first two years of menstruation... Read More
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No test: These is no test available to test for homosexuality. May i recommend talking with him instead? Reassure him that as your son you will always love him... Read More
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Comfort: The average is 40-50 or so, but many kids its about 20+ and beginning to string two words together. However, as important is COMPREHENSION of speech. ... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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See a doctor: Pain following an animal bite or scratch may indicate infection and should be promptly evaluated. You may need antibiotics.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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4 ounces or less: You can give your daughter 4 ounces or less per day of any juice, including orange juice, but it would be more beneficial to give her the actual fruit... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Congratulations on getting treated for your tb. You should definitely tell your son's doctor. They will likely do screening for him, such as placing a... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Mastitis : It sounds like you may have mastitis, a common infection of the breast. See your doctor to confirm, as mastitis should be treated with antibiotics. It... Read More
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Yes: That is in the normal range.
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Traction?: Without seeing your daughter or having more history it is difficult to know, but one cause of hair loss like you describe is "traction alopecia." this... Read More
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Normal: It is normal for children to act out during difficult transitions. A counselor or your pediatrician can help with behavior strategies to reinforce pos... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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No: Programs to "convert" or "cure" homosexuality have widely been discredited. The largest organization in the us that performed these "conversions" rece... Read More
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Small changes add up: While vegetables and exercise are important, you can begin with small changes. Drinks provide "hidden" calories - by cutting out juice, soda, or other... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Multifactorial: Inability to orgasm can be influenced by many factors, including medications, stress, illness, and many others. If nothing else has changed and your a... Read More
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Yes: 97 is in the normal range. If he is otherwise well, don't worry about his temperature so much! the human body does a great job of regulating these thi... Read More
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Yes: It is possible for a woman to produce breast milk in the absence of pregnancy. This can be caused by stimulation of the nipples, certain medications, ... Read More
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Today!: Walking post-operatively is healthy and can actually encourage healing, as long as your doctor has not specifically advised you not to walk. Check wit... Read More
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Why not?: At his age, not taking medication is not an option. That said, he may have a valid reason for not wanting to take the medication. Does it taste bad? M... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Irregular periods: By 2 years after first period, most women have regular cycles. Irregular or overly-frequent periods can have many causes - from benign (e.g. Stress) t... Read More
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Healthy diet: If you are asking for a diet plan for yourself, focus on eating a variety of nutritious foods and make sure to drink plenty of liquids to help maintai... Read More
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Not recommended: Young children do not need the sugar found in drinks like pocari sweat. Even fruit juice has more sugar than children need. Skip the juice and give yo... Read More
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Clean it: Washing the area with soap and water and keeping it clean and dry is usually enough. You can use a topical cream for itching such as cortisone or cala... Read More
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Yes: Many people feel some attraction to the same sex. Sexuality can be viewed on a spectrum from 100% attracted to the opposite sex to 100% attracted to t... Read More
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Don't: Don't be afraid to discuss end-of-life wishes with your loved one.
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Fewer child deaths: In addition to many fewer children dying, there would be a reduction in birth defects such as congenital cataracts - which can cause blindness - due t... Read More
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No problem: The iron in breast milk is safe and even beneficial for your baby. It is always a good idea to ask a doctor before taking medication while breast feed... Read More
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Emergency: Take him to the emergency room to be evaluated - this could be the sign of an intestinal blockage or a serious abdominal infection such as appendiciti... Read More
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Keep trying: It can take at least 10 exposures to a new food before a child will begin to like a new food. Request that your daughter try a pea-sized amount of wha... Read More
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Unlikely: Thank you for reaching out about this. While it is unlikely that a dildo will perforate your intestine, signs of perforation could include abdominal p... Read More
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Yes: Once symptoms of rabies appear, the disease has already progressed too far to be treated. Symptomatic rabies is virtually always fatal.
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Health = human right: If we view health as a human right, the question of global health becomes much more urgent. In our increasingly interconnected world, we cannot ignore... Read More
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No: Fused bones of the neck (cervical vertebra) are not common in patients with turner syndrome.
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Call poison control: I would recommend going to the emergency room or calling poison control to know whether your child needs any treatment for drinking the washing liquid... Read More
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Maybe: If someone swallows anything sharp, such as pencil "lead", there is a chance of perforating the esophagus or creating an injury that can get infected.... Read More
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Yes: Diphtheria is highly contagious and possibly deadly disease. You and anyone else exposed to your sick daughter need a course of antibiotics such as Er... Read More
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Yes. : Sure. Lesbians can bear children the same as non-lesbian women.
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Giardia?: If you have had more than 14 days of diarrhea, cramping, or other GI distress, you may have giardia - an illness that can be detected and treated by y... Read More
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Different diseases : Yes, they are different diseases. Having one will not create immunity to the other.
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Yes: This may be a yeast rash. See your doctor if lotrimin (clotrimazole) is not helping. You can also try to keep the area clean and dry. If possible, let... Read More
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Septo-opticDysplasia: De morsier syndrome is also known as septo-optic dysplasia, an underdevelopment of the optic nerve and absence of a midline part of the brain. It can ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Y feed babies solids at 6 months if they are fine starting at 4? and used to feed at 4 for centuries
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New data: We have the advantage of living in a modern age of information; we now know that babies do just as well - in fact, better - if feeding of solid foods ... Read More
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Choice: Your choice will be respected. You will usually be provided some formula at the hospital but will be obliged to buy it after that. Formula is expensiv... Read More
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Maybe abnormal : This may be normal or it could be a sign your baby is working too hard to eat. See your pediatrician to review your baby's growth and overall health. ... Read More
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No: Many 13 year olds wish that one body part or another looked differently than it does. Society sets unreal expectations of how women's bodies should lo... Read More
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Body odor : Adolescents should start using deodorant when they begin having body odor. Usually this will be within a short time of beginning to develop "adult hai... Read More
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Fever: It sounds like your child has a fever. You can try giving her a dose of children's tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin to help, but look out for other p... Read More
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Yes: This is a normal reflex, called the gastro-colic reflex.
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Nasal saline: Cold medicines are not recommended for kids under six. Fortunately, you can use nasal saline to help with congestion and cough from mucus. Spray or pu... Read More
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Yes: Unless your doctor instructs you otherwise, it is perfectly safe to continue having intercourse when pregnant.
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Lower dose: Children's Claritin is just half the dose of the adult variety. It may be easier (and less expensive!) to just break the adult tablet in half. If it e... Read More
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Jun 20, 2013
Great responses. Precise.
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Dr. Gonzalez is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Gonzalez is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you. I know I have 3 fused bones. I found out at 10 years old. Now at 23 my neck hurts constantly and I'm afraid more might be fusing.
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanks! I'm happy to buy it myself. I'm sure I'll still bond well!
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you very much! I really appreciate you getting back to me.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine, CA
Graduated 2008MD
Residency
GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER
Awards
Top Pediatrician, First Place, Massachusetts - Summer
2013
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