Medical SpecialtiesAt La Peer Health Systems, we have a number of medical specialties ranging from the Department of Urology to the Department of Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Each specialty is led by at least one expert physician who is qualified and skilled in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions that affect each medical specialty. Here is a list of our medical departments:
La Peer Health Systems performs many medical procedures that require anesthesia. Therefore, it is very important that we have a highly-trained staff of anesthesiologist to ensure the safety of the patient. If you suffer from a particular condition that could affect your health while under anesthesia, we advise you book a consultation with one of our anesthesiologists. Our goal is to provide absolute comfort and safety for our patients. La Peer Health Systems has a large Department of Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Orthopedics is the specialty in medicine that treats illness and injury of the musculoskeletal system. This includes the bones, ligaments, tendons, joints, nerves, and muscles. Sports Medicine is a sub-specialty of Orthopedics that treats injuries due to exercise and sports. The Department of Orthopedics uses the latest technology and minimally invasive techniques to lower the risk of complication and infection while decreasing healing time.
General and Colorectal Surgery General surgery mostly performs procedures in the abdominal area. Many general surgeons are also trained to perform colorectal surgeries. General surgeons perform operations on the stomach, intestines, appendice, gall bladder, liver, pancreas, bile ducts, and esophagus. Our surgeons are trained to detect diseased bowel, stomach ulcers, bile duct blocks, and diseased livers. They utilize the latest technology for faster healing time and less risk of infection. Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology) Otolaryngology is the field of medicine that treats conditions of the soft and hard tissues of the head and neck. This includes the jaw, nasal passages, thyroid, parathyroid, and lymph nodes. The Department of Otolaryngology is focused on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the ear, nose, and throat. We use innovative 3D imaging and minimally invasive techniques to allow us to view and treat our patients.
Gastroenterology is a field of medicine concerned with the digestive system and its diseases. We have a large team of highly-trained gastroenterologists working at La Peer Health Systems, all of whom are qualified and able to diagnose, treat and prevent subsequent gastric conditions. A large section of this specialty involves exams performed under anesthesia, and diagnosis of the many diseases that can affect the organs from the mouth to the anus is an area where many of our gastroenterologists excel. Often shortened to 'GYN', Gynecology at La Peer Health Systems is one of the most important specialties that we offer for women. Our extensively trained gynecologists are experts in diagnosing and treating disorders of the ovaries, uterus, and vagina and perform various surgical procedures such as hysterectomy, transobturator sling and laporoscopic bilateral ovarian cystectomy. Our gynecology programs also involve long term care to ensure ongoing gynecological health, through regular monitoring of menstruation and menopause, screenings for sexually transmitted diseases, smear tests, and hormone therapy.
Ophthalmology at La Peer Health Systems is headed by a comprehensive team of professional ophthalmologists: Dr. Guy Massry, Dr. David J Parks, Dr. Robert Sacks, Dr. Aaron Savar and Dr. David Savar. Each physician has undergone advanced training to diagnose and treat various eye conditions. Ophthalmic surgical procedures carried out at La Peer Health Systems include cataract surgery, vitrectomy, eyelid surgery, and orbit surgery. Pain management at La Peer Health Systems is a specialty area run by professional physician, Dr. Gerald M Sacks. Doctor Sacks deals with all areas of chronic pain, from diagnosis to long term treatment and surgery to relieve the pain of a variety of disorders.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at La Peer Health Systems focuses on a wide range procedures. The doctors at La Peer are not only expert plastic surgeons, they are also expert reconstructive surgeons with years of experience. The goal of the department is to ensure both function and aesthetics of the body. Our surgeons can fix congenital conditions and function problems including cleft lip, facial paralysis, a broken nose resulting from trauma, natural birthmark, rhinoplasty, facelift, and eye lift. La Peer Health Systems has a group of some of the most accomplished and skilled plastic and reconstructive surgeons in the country.
Podiatry is a medical specialty concerned with conditions and diseases of the foot, ankle and lower leg. Many patients who visit this department have been affected by ill-fitting shoes, trauma, long term strain, diabetes, and arthritis. A range of surgical procedures can be carried out by the podiatry physicians, as well as diagnosis, treatment and physiotherapy to improve existing conditions and prevent future ones from occurring. Many conditions of the feet become worse with time, so it is very important to see a podiatrist if you are experiencing foot pain. Common procedures performed by the podiatry department include bunion surgery, hammertoe surgery, cosmetic foot surgery, toe joint replacement, and chronic heel pain therapy.
The spine is a very delicate part of the body and is a vital part of human survival. We have a team of qualified physicians and nurses who work one on one with patients suffering spinal problems to try and diagnose, treat, improve and prevent the recurrence of a wide range of conditions. Complaints may be due to trauma such as a road traffic or sporting accident, as a result of disease such as osteoporosis or congenital; present from birth such as spina bifida. Urology is the field of medicine that treats conditions of the urinary tract and the male reproductive organs. La Peer's Department of Urology treats a wide range of conditions including bladder cancer, kidney cancer, kidney stones, urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and benign prostate hyperplasia. The Department of Urology uses the latest surgical techniques and minimally invasive procedures for safer outcomes and minimal nerve damage. |
