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Mountainside Medical Center Announces New Leaders in the Division of Gastroenterology
Read more: Mountainside Medical Center Announces New Leaders in the Division of GastroenterologyHackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center has announced Yong M. Kwon, M.D. as the hospital’s new division chief of gastroenterology, and Oleg Shulik, M.D. as subspecialty coordinator of gastroenterology. Dr. Kwon received his medical degree from the University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Michigan Hospitals. Dr.…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Appoints Nazly M. Shariati, M.D. As Medical Director of Thoracic Surgery
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Appoints Nazly M. Shariati, M.D. As Medical Director of Thoracic SurgeryMountainside Medical Center has announced that Nazly M. Shariati will take on the role as medical director of thoracic surgery and surgical director of the lung cancer screening/lung nodule program. In this role, Dr. Shariati will operate the thoracic surgery program to ensure its organization and delivery of excellent, timely and evidence-based care. “We are committed to serving…
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Understanding Diabetes with Dr. Anjali Grover
Read more: Understanding Diabetes with Dr. Anjali GroverMore than 34.2 million Americans are living with diabetes. Despite the commonality of this disease, there are a lot of misconceptions about diabetes, its types, diagnosis and treatment. To get a better understanding of diabetes, we spoke with Mountainside Medical Group’s Anjali Grover, M.D. “Diabetes can affect all parts of the body,” Dr. Grover said. “Because of…
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Vertigo Explained with Dr. Mina Le
Read more: Vertigo Explained with Dr. Mina LeA common misconception about vertigo is that it’s a disease. Vertigo is actually a symptom of a condition, not a diagnosis itself. Vertigo can be brought on by several conditions including middle ear fluid, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), Meniere’s disease, vestibular neuritis and vestibular migraine. To get a better understanding of vertigo and how…
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How to Handle Nosebleeds
Read more: How to Handle NosebleedsNosebleeds can be your body’s response to several factors. Seasonal allergies, injury or trauma to the nose, repeated sneezing, cold air, certain medications, chemical irritants and nose-picking can all lead to bleeding in the nose. Luckily, very few reasons for a nosebleed indicate any sort of serious medical problem. For more insight on how to…
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What You Need to Know About Revision Spine Surgery
Read more: What You Need to Know About Revision Spine SurgerySpine surgery may sound scary, but for many people living with failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS), revision spine surgery is a welcomed procedure that may improve their quality of life in ways they have not experienced in years. Medical Director of Mountainside Medical Center’s Spine Program, Robert F. Heary, M.D., is a board-certified neurosurgeon, who specializes in revision spine…
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Dealing With Earwax
Read more: Dealing With EarwaxEarwax often gets a bad rap as people believe the gooey, yellow substance is synonymous with bad hygiene, but Mountainside Medical Group’s otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon Mina Le, M.D., explains why earwax is actually healthy and debunks other common misconceptions around it. “Your ear canals are designed to be ‘self-cleaning,’” Dr. Le said. “Your body makes earwax to…
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New Breast Imaging Technology at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Delivers Mammograms in 3D and Enhances Delivery of Care
Read more: New Breast Imaging Technology at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Delivers Mammograms in 3D and Enhances Delivery of CareTeam members from the Mountainside Women’s Health Center with new 3D mammography unit. Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is advancing the fight against breast cancer with the purchase and installation of MAMMOMAT Revelation, an innovative mammography system designed to overcome barriers to breast cancer detection and ProFound Artificial IntelligenceTM for digital breast tomosynthesis, a deep-learning artificial…
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Throat Pain Explained with Mina Le, M.D.
Read more: Throat Pain Explained with Mina Le, M.D.Throat pain is a commonly experienced annoyance, and the origins of the pain are wide-ranging. From smoking to a viral infection, throat pain can be low-risk or severe, depending on its cause. We asked Mountainside Medical Group’s Otolaryngologist – Head and Neck Surgeon, Mina Le, M.D., to explain throat pain in more detail. “Most commonly, throat pain is caused…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Offers Tips to Help Patients Stay Safe: Patient Safety Awareness Week is March 14-20, 2021
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Offers Tips to Help Patients Stay Safe: Patient Safety Awareness Week is March 14-20, 2021In recognition of Patient Safety Awareness Week, Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center offers tips to help patients stay safe and take an active role in their care. Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 14 – 20, 2021, is observed annually to raise awards of important patient safety issues. “Patient safety is integral to the care we…
