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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
Emergency Medicine
Licenses
United States: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Languages spoken
English, Persian
Doctor Q&A
61 Answers
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A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Chest xray: You need to have a chest Xray for evaluation of the cough, you should follow up with your primary care provider for further evaluation and a chest Xra... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
No: You can use over the counter rinses such as Orajel or Peroxyl as needed, and follow up with your primary care provider within 1 week if not improved, ... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Not recommended: microneedling is good for scars, but chronic skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis may be worsened by microneedling, and as always I recommend ... Read More
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152 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 20-year-old member asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Maybe: You may have an infection leading to swelling in your neck, you should follow up with your primary care provider within the next few days if the sympt... Read More
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197 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Hormonal changes: Bleeding between periods( spotting) may have several causes including hormonal changes, injury, infection or dysplasia, you need to follow up with you... Read More
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197 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Possibly: BV or Bacterial Vaginosis may lead to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease( PID) which may lead to infertility if it is not treated, continue following up with... Read More
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197 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Depends: If it is improving, then it may resolve on its own, but if it starts to become bigger and painful and has increased warmth and redness, then, he shoul... Read More
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170 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Relatively safe: It depends on whether there are any allergies to the material and how aseptically( cleanly) they were implanted, and if there could be injuries to the... Read More
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170 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Health care provider: I highly recommend seeing a medical health care provider as soon as possible for possible neuromuscular illness,
you may follow up with your primary c... Read More
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145 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
See a doctor: I would recommend being evaluated by a primary care provider as soon as possible,
you can also take some acetaminophen and or ibuprofen( if there is n... Read More
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170 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
No: It depends on the reason for taking magnesium citrate, if it is for constipation it could be habbit forming, if you are taking it for magnesium supple... Read More
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197 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 51-year-old female asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Yes: the anion gap measures the acid base balance in your blood, the normal range is between 8 and 16,
the equation is (sodium(NA+) + potassium(K+))-(cholo... Read More
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167 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 20-year-old member asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Side effects: Ashlyna birth control does have a side effect of spotting between periods, usually it does so when you first start, you should give it one to two mor... Read More
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149 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
MRI or US: You can have an MRI or possibly an ultrasound and both do not involve radiation and the MRI can be ordered without contrast if the ordering physian is... Read More
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197 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
STD testing: You should have STD testing ad evaluation by your primary care provider, if you are worried you may have had unprotected sexual intercourse with an in... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Maybe Fibromyalgia: You may have Fibromyalgia with trigger points, stress reduction and aerobic exercise would help, you should discuss this condition with your primary c... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Esophagitis: You may have esophagitis or stricture( narrowing of your esophagus) you need to follow up with your primary care provider for further evaluation, I ho... Read More
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197 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Emergency department: You need to have your daughter evaluated immediately especially if there are any neurological signs such as loss of consciousness or decreased respons... Read More
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197 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Probably not: If you have no health issues, the results most likely are a normal variant,
you should have follow up with your primary care provider for recheck pos... Read More
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151 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Probably not: You should have the area examined by a physician, even though it is very unlikely that you could have a residual fistula( hole), I hope this helps.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
No: If the study is normal, it may take up to a week for results to reach the patient, you can always contact the provider for a results update, I hope th... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Possibly any of 3: The penile curvature could be due to any of the above mentioned causes, including injury, genetics, inflammation( or peyronie's disease.) You should ... Read More
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197 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
A few days: It should start to get better or go away altogether in a few days, if not then follow up with your primary care provider within a week, I hope this he... Read More
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197 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Hormones/diet/medica: There are some causes for acne, such as hormones, medications such as steroids, diet and stress, you should follow up with your primary care provider ... Read More
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197 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Lack of sleep : Genetics play a role as does fair skin and lack of sleep, if this persists, you may follow up with your primary care provider for further evaluation, ... Read More
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197 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Neurological and GI: Dostinex is a Dopamine agonist, it is a category B drug as per FDA so it is relatively safe in pregnancy, side effects include constipation, fatigue, ... Read More
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197 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Needs Evaluation: You need to have the headaches evaluated by your primary care provider or your neurologist, I hope this helps.
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197 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Hydrate,rest,recheck: recommend keeping well hydrated and increase the time between lifting weights,
if the numbers persist or worsen, then you many need to consult a nephr... Read More
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170 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Allergist: You should follow up with your allergist/immunologist for further testing as warranted, I hope this helps.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Possibly: Cipro could be an alternative for intestinal bacterial overgrowth, you should contact your GI doctor for further follow up, I hope this helps.
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197 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
CT/MRI no contrast: You can have a CT or MRI without contrast, both can show diverticulitis, and MRI if it can be done expeditiously will not expose you to radiation, I h... Read More
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197 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Antibiotic treatment: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth may be treated with antibiotics, I would recommend making another appointment for a follow up, I hope this helps... Read More
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197 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Differential diagnos: physicians get trained in diagnosing and treating diseases and illnesses, it is a very long process and is always ongoing, therefore there is no singl... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Rash: It could be a reaction to the injection or some other type of rash, you need to see your primary care provider or dermatologist for further evaluation... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
OK if no pain: You should be more concerned if you have pain, then you should have an evaluation by a qualified physician, I hope this helps,
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197 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Depends: It depends on the type of disability and the resources available at your destination, you should contact the travel company/airline and also the plac... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Depends: If having any fevers, drainage , or worsening of the pain and or increase in size with streaking redness, then you should go to the emergency departme... Read More
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170 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Possibly: People with IBS often report distressing digestive symptoms which include bowel habit changes and pain, a low FODMAP diet has been shown to improve sy... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
No: The urinalysis microscopic test shows an elevation of red blood cells and white blood cells which may represent an infection and or ureteral/and or ki... Read More
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170 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Possible allergic : it could be a possible allergic reaction, to food, medication, environment,
need to follow up with your primary care provider/and or urgent care cli... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Anesthesia: CRNA's are advance practice registered nurses who provide anestheics to patients and are trained in managing airways and critical care situations, I h... Read More
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197 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Possibly: stress raises blood pressure and this may make the vasculature in your head region prominent, you should follow up with your primary care provider for... Read More
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197 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Wait for next dose : It was probably absorbed,
You should wait for the next dose,
Also, if not better, follow up with your doctor within 2-3 day, and if worse seek immedia... Read More
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167 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Possibly: you can always check a home pregnancy test, also sometimes stress( even good stress such as the stress of travel) could affect the menstrual cycle.
yo... Read More
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155 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Possible sinusitis: you may have signs and symptoms of sinusitis, I would recommend follow up with your health care provider as soon as you can,
you may need antibiotics,... Read More
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160 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Gastroenteritis: probably a gastroenteritis,
if symptoms have been ongoing for over 3 days and getting worse, would recommend being seen by an in person provider toda... Read More
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147 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
IBS: You may have irritable bowel syndrome or gastroenteritis, you need to follow up with your primary care provider for further evaluation, I hope this he... Read More
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197 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 49-year-old male asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Probably not: There maybe a risk of increasing the INR, you should follow up with your primary care provider, I hope this helps.
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197 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
No: It will probably be mixed in with your stool, but since it has higher density secondary to having a camera in it, I hope this helps
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197 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Reza Emamianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
No: It helps with treatment of bacterial infections, HSV is a viral infection, recommend follow up with your primary care provider, I hope this helps.
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197 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, NJ
Graduated 1991MD
Residency
NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Completed 1997
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