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Bariatric Surgery for diabetes? Yes, bariatric surgery is far more than weight loss!
Read more: Bariatric Surgery for diabetes? Yes, bariatric surgery is far more than weight loss!When most people think about bariatric surgery, weight loss is what comes to mind. However, the benefits of bariatric surgery extend much further than seeing lower numbers on the scale. Over the course of several future blog posts, we will discuss other reasons to have bariatric surgery. Bariatric Surgery for Type 2 Diabetes Main points:…
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The Importance of Knowing Your Family Medical History When It Comes to Breast Cancer
Read more: The Importance of Knowing Your Family Medical History When It Comes to Breast CancerYour family members share with you more than just the same color eyes or the same kind of hair. While many features you have inherited from your family members may be easy to recognize, one thing that is not easy to immediately recognize is family medical history. Being aware of your family medical history is…
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UT Health Tyler awarded Comprehensive Stroke Certification
Read more: UT Health Tyler awarded Comprehensive Stroke CertificationTyler, Texas (September 27, 2019) — UT Health Tyler has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Comprehensive Stroke Certification. UT Health Tyler underwent a rigorous, onsite review. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards including interventional neuroradiologists,…
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UTHET Provider Profile – Robert A. Boudreau, DPM
Read more: UTHET Provider Profile – Robert A. Boudreau, DPMRobert A. Boudreau, DPM, is a board-certified foot surgeon and podiatrist at UT Health East Texas Physicians Fifth Street in Tyler. Dr. Boudreau believes “the feet are the mirror of your health. When your feet hurt, it prevents you from doing normal, everyday activities. This can affect your current and future health tremendously.”
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UTHET Provider Profile – Dr. Joseph B. Coopwood
Read more: UTHET Provider Profile – Dr. Joseph B. CoopwoodJoseph B. Coopwood, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon who practices at UT Health East Texas Physicians Jacksonville. As a general surgeon in Operation Enduring Freedom, Dr. Coopwood, followed in the footsteps of his grandfather (World War II) and father (Vietnam War) by becoming a surgeon in the Air Force. “Being a surgeon is…
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UTHET Provider Profile – Dr. Nghia D. Truong
Read more: UTHET Provider Profile – Dr. Nghia D. TruongNghia Truong, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at the UT Health East Texas Physicians on Fifth Street in Tyler. In his practice, Dr. Truong makes it a personal goal to form strong relationships with his patients and their families. “When I get to know my patients, I understand where they’re coming from, so…
