 Men's
Health
As busy as men are with work and family, it is not unusual for men to put
their own health aside until potentially severe problems arise. But it
is important for men of all ages to pay close attention to taking proactive
steps to prevent serious illness such as cardiac disease or prostate cancer.
Services/Centers of Care
Cardiac Services
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Contact Numbers
Cardiac Services: (860) 963-6597 (Physician Referral Line)
Cardiac Rehabilitation : (860)963-6315
Physicians
Family Practice
Anthony
John Purcell, D.O. - Family Practice
Internal Medicine
Wagdy Habashy, M.D. - Internal Medicine
Sherry Kroll, M.D. - Internal Medicine
Wai Lang (Winnie) Lau, M.D. - Internal Medicine
Paul J. Matty, M.D. - Internal Medicine
Richard J. Wilcon, M.D. - Internal Medicine
Gail L. Dickinson, M.D. - Internal Medicine, Critical Care
Anthony Chieffalo, M.D. - Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Cardiovascular Disease, Lipid and Cholesterol Disorders
Saul J. Ahola, M.D., F.A.C.P. - Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, Geriatric Medicine
Ronald W. Klare, M.D. - Internal Medicine; Critical Care
William R. K. Johnson, M.D. - Internal Medicine; Geriatrics
Lee S. Wesler, M.D. - Internal Medicine; Geriatrics
Joseph J. Botta, M.D. - Internal Medicine; Geriatrics
Urology
John Graham, M.D. - Urology
Douglas M. Whittemore, M.D. - Urology
Cardiology
Alexander Mahendran, M.D., F.A.C.C. - Cardiology
John Modica, M.D. - Cardiology; Critical Care Medicine
Lisa Canter, M.D., F.A.C.C. - Cardiovascular Disease, Invasive Cardiology
William M. Bradbury, M.D., F.A.C.C. - Cardiovascular Disease; Non-Invasive Cardiology
Internet Resource Links
WebMD Healthy Men - http://my.webmd.com/living_better/him/
Recommended Screenings for Men
Blood pressure screening: every 2 years after age
18, or as recommended by a physician. The early detection of hypertension
can help reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, heart failure, and
kidney damage.
Cholesterol check: baseline in 20s; then with a normal
baseline, every 5 years. A cholesterol test helps in the evaluation
of risk for coronary artery disease and stroke.
Colon examination: screening beginning at age 50;
follow-ups every 3 to 5 years or as recommended by your physician if
you are at risk because of a family history or have a history of polyps.
Early detection for colon cancer through regular screenings is essential.
Prostate screening: usually first done at age 50 (although
there are recommendations that screening begin earlier, especially for
African-American men); follow-ups annually. The digital rectal exam
and PSA blood test may detect an early growth or tumor in the prostate
gland.
Electrocardiogram (ECG): baseline at age 40, then
as recommended. The ECG helps detect damage to the heart muscle or abnormal
rhythms that may indicate a heart attack.
Skin examination: every 3 years for men 20 to 39,
annually thereafter. Your doctor will look for skin irregularities that
could indicate cancer, including melanomas.
Source: Laurus Health, 2000
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