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At New York Health Center for Urology, our physicians are experts on low testosterone and male health disorders. They are able to diagnose the root of the problem and restore your vitality. Testosterone levels can decline naturally in men over their life, especially after their 40’s. Symptoms of low testosterone may be subtle and go unrecognized. Symptoms include: fatigue and reduced energy, low libido, loss of mental clarity, erectile dysfunction, weight gain body/facial hair loss, decreased muscle mass, depression, irritability, and anxiety There are many forms of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), including injections, topical skin and nasal gels, patches and...

  Patients with advanced kidney disease often face significant health challenges. This requires intensive care and education, ideally before kidney failure develops. Different treatment options are available when the kidney is failing such as dialysis and kidney transplantation. Unfortunately, there is a shortage of kidney transplants, so dialysis modalities are often used. Dialysis, in general, is a treatment that replaces the work of your kidneys to clear wastes and extra fluid from your body. Hemodialysis accomplishes this using a dialysis machine, and a filter called the dialyzer or artificial kidney. The dialysis machine pumps your blood through the dialysis system...

FOREST HILLS, NY (February 11, 2020)- New York Health is proud to announce that board-certified neurologist, Suman Reejsinghani, M.D. will be joining its team of dedicated physicians. Dr. Reejsinghani will be practicing at 108-37 71st Ave, Suite 2, Forest Hills, NY 11375.  Dr. Reejsinghani wanted to be a part of NY Health’s commitment to the highest quality of comprehensive care. His addition represents an opportunity to take NY Health’s inherit patient-centric focus to a new level. After completing his residency in Neurology at St.Vincent’s Hospital in Manhattan, Dr. Reejsinghani continued with his fellowship in EEG and EMG at Downstate University...

In recent years many dietary approaches aimed at a healthier life have emerged. Similarly, dietary approaches to improve health in people with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), are changing. When you have a kidney disorder, you need to have a kidney-friendly meal plan. Besides the medications you take, the amount of fluids, salt, nutrients, minerals and vitamins in your diet are very important not only to stay healthy but also for healing. • Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has gained epidemic proportions in the US and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It often coexists...

The physicians and staff at New York Kidney Specialists are committed to providing the best quality kidney care available. What is Nephrology? Nephrology is a specialty of internal medicine that focuses on the treatment of diseases that affect the kidneys. Your two kidneys are below your ribcage on both sides of your spine. The kidneys have several vital functions, including removing waste and excess fluid from the blood, maintaining your body’s electrolyte balance, and releasing hormones with functions such as managing blood pressure. Who needs Nephrology? There are a variety of reasons why you would need to visit a nephrologist....

Urology is a complex specialty, involving many disorders needing to be addressed by highly-trained specialists. Urology is a part of health care that deals with diseases of the male and female urinary tract (kidneys, uterus, bladder, and urethra). It should be noted that in this complex, ever-changing field, there are different conditions and treatments between men and women. Male Urology- Prostate Conditions The prostate sits below the bladder, partially surrounding the urethra. As a man ages, the prostate can grow in size, leading to disorders such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer. We offer a variety of treatments...

At New York Health, we provide physical therapy services. Our physical therapy helps treat a variety of different conditions. We provide a specialty program for cancer rehabilitation. Cancer treatment may affect physical, social, psychological, and work-related abilities. Rehabilitation helps people regain these abilities and maintain independence. When someone is undergoing cancer treatment, physical therapy may not be the first healthcare field that comes to mind. Early cancer treatment is met with oncologists, radiologists, nurses, and surgeons. These healthcare practitioners are essential to the treatment and management of cancer. However, the role of physical therapy should be considered in cancer recovery....

New York Health provides surgery for many different conditions, including colorectal surgery. Here are the basics of this procedure: What is Colorectal Surgery? Colorectal surgery repairs damage to the lower digestive tract, including the colon, rectum, and anus. Colorectal surgeons, also known as proctologists, are physicians who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of conditions these conditions. What are the different types of colorectal surgery? There many different types of surgery: Colostomy – a procedure that creates an opening through the abdomen for the colon. The edges of the abdomen are stitched to the skin creating an opening called...

PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY (December 9, 2019) New York Health is proud to announce that Dr. Jay B. Adlersberg, a rheumatologist and internist, has joined our team.  Dr. Adlersberg has forty-five years of experience treating the most severe forms of arthritis and joint disease. His main interests are rheumatoid arthritis, the arthritis of psoriasis, back pain and autoimmune disorders. His expertise is in the use of biologic drugs to treat severe arthritis. He serves on the Board of the New York Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. Dr. Adlersberg is already known to millions of Tri-State residents as the nightly medical...

PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY (October 16, 2019) – 2019) New York Health is proud to announce that Dr. Natan Davoudzadeh, an esteemed, board-certified urologist, has joined our skilled team of experts in their fields. A urological surgeon, Dr. Davoudzadehfocuses on treating diseases of the genitourinary tract that can affect male and female patients of all ages. In addition to now practicing at New York Health, Dr. Davoudzadeh also has offices in Forest Hills, NY, and in Lawrence, NY. He has extensive experience in treating urologic cancers for which he uses the most up-to-date, minimally-invasive techniques. Dr. Davoudzadeh is also highly skilled...