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Logan, WV
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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
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89 Answers
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Philip Galaponanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Probably: While your symptoms sound like a common cold/viral infection, the big question is have you been exposed or in high-traffic areas? If you have not, it is not very likely. Simply manage with OTC cold medications. As always, I do recommend caution in high-traffic areas, and a face covering. If you wish to have testing, then by all means do so.
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Philip Galaponanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Not exactly: PCOS is more of a hormone abnormality that is due to excess estrogen and therefore insulin resistance (precursor to diabetes). The reason some consider this immune issue is because of the excess steroid hormone estrogen and steroid hormones from the adrenal glands. This is similar to the way that medications like prednisone work to decrease inflammation by muting the immune response to germs.
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Philip Galaponanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Depressed: You describe several of the symptoms associated with clinical depression. If you had said you were sleeping more I would definitely say so. You should see your family physician for a more thorough evaluation and possible treatment. If you develop thoughts of self-harm or the urge to harm others, please call 911 prior to acting.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thanks for your time doctor. Did a ultrasound and found lumps on epididymis and also 1/3 size of hypoechoic lession seems like a Calcification on the RT. Waiting for bio...Read More
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Your answer was very helpful, thanks! Thank you Dr
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :)
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University, WV
Graduated 2008MD
Residency
CABELL-HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL INC
Completed 2011
Affiliations
AAFP
National Kidney Foundation
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