Dr. Vivek Choksi always knew he wanted to be a doctor, even though his parents, who are both physicians, actually encouraged him to look into other careers because of the sometimes-hectic lifestyle. But he says, “It was always medicine for me.” While in medical school in India, he was able to complete a couple of […]
You’re checking your mail and see your neighbor get out of his car. You wave “hello” and suddenly he falls to the ground. What do you do? This is not a scenario we are faced with everyday. In scary situations, our minds tend to freeze up and we have a hard time processing what to […]
You’ve made one of the most important decisions of your life. Weight loss surgery (also referred to as bariatric surgery) will transform the very essence of your everyday activities. It will alter facets of your outlook on life, and most importantly, it will save you from the serious health complications associated with obesity. But sometimes, […]
Every time you go to your physician’s office, your blood pressure is taken. But what do those two numbers mean and what should your blood pressure be? Medical care providers take your blood pressure to determine how hard your heart is working to pump blood. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can cause damage […]
A biblical hero tops the list This year 1,430 babies were welcomed into the world at Conway Medical Center. For years, The BirthPlace at CMC has seen a vast majority of the births in Horry County. There were 727 girls and 703 boys born during the hospital’s fiscal year which runs from September 2019 through […]
Imagine being in unfamiliar territory without your GPS. Or phone. Would you know where to go? Would you know if you reached your destination? Think of your primary care doctor as the beacon who guides you throughout the overwhelming array of unfamiliar health care information to be a reliable, dependable guide and resource for what […]
Childhood obesity has become a nationwide crisis. The Centers for Disease Control studies indicate that 1 in 5 children of school age is overweight or obese. If your child is overweight, your pediatrician is an important advocate who will provide practical solutions in a positive manner that will encourage, not embarrass, your child. Let’s take a […]
Dr. David Beck’s mother always told him that he could do anything, except go into medicine. He comes from a medical family. His father and brother are nephrologists, his sister is a family medicine physician specializing in sports medicine, and her husband is a urogynecologist. “She said she needed someone to talk to at Thanksgiving,” […]
Do you remember the first time you went to the pediatrician? Well, you likely didn’t remember the first time (pediatricians typically see newborns), but it’s likely that you do remember doctor visits when you were growing up. Were you nervous? Were you afraid you’d receive a shot? Or were you at ease? How you approach […]
Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans. Every year, 1 in 4 adults die from the illness. If you have heart disease, early intervention is vital to help you stay healthy and avoid a heart attack. The good news is that heart disease can be treated effectively through medication and lifestyle changes. This is […]
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