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Is it a cold, flu, RSV or COVID-19? Here’s how to tell the difference
Christopher Connolly, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Inova VIP 360º with more than 24 years of clinical experience. Dr. Connolly previously served as the Medical Director and Chief Medical Information Officer of Nova Medical Group and Urgent Care. Most recently, Dr. Connolly worked as a primary care physician for Inova Primary Care…
Read MoreSurgery for neck pain: Cervical Spine Fusion vs. Disc Replacement
Corey J. Wallach, MD, is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon, board-certified in orthopaedic surgery. He serves as the medical director of the Inova Spine Program at Inova Alexandria Hospital and Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. If you’ve experienced severe neck pain, you’re not alone. Up to 70% of Americans experience significant neck pain at some point.…
Read MoreTaking depression screening to the next level
Neeta Goel, MD, is a board-certified family physician and chief medical officer for Inova’s ambulatory (outpatient) sites of care. She practices family medicine at Inova Primary Care — Ashburn HealthPlex. Depression is diagnosed in one in five adults in the United States. But for many other people, it often goes undiagnosed. In a 2022 survey of…
Read MoreInova AFib Center Helps Patient Return to Triathlon Training and Racing
Dave Conover awoke on Sept. 23, 2022, with a start around 2:15 a.m. and immediately knew something was wrong with his heart. “It felt like there was a trout flopping around in my chest,” said Dave. “Everything just felt off.” He’d experienced very brief instances of irregular or skipped heartbeats over the years, but this…
Read MoreA Minimally Invasive Option for Pulmonary Regurgitation
Wayne Batchelor, MD ,MHS is Associate Director of Inova Schar Heart and Vascular, System Director of Interventional Cardiology, and Director of Interventional Cardiology Research and Education at Inova Health System. Dr. Batchelor is board certified in cardiology with added qualifications in interventional cardiology. Catherine Tomasulo, MD, is Director of Pediatric and Congenital Interventional Cardiology at…
Read MoreInova Celebrates the Launch of the Inova Reinsch Pierce Cardiomyopathy Program
Fairfax, VA – Inova marked the unveiling of the Inova Reinsch Pierce Cardiomyopathy Program with a special gathering of Inova leaders, supporters and community members. This program, made possible by philanthropic support from Lola C. Reinsch, helps address the need for specialized care for the growing number of patients with cardiomyopathies in our community. The…
Read MoreWhat’s the Best Weight Loss Plan? Here’s the Skinny on 4 Diet Trends
Janine Brown, MD is a board-certified primary care physician practicing family medicine at Family Medicine of Clifton/Centreville — An Inova Partner. She enjoys treating people of all ages and has a special interest in women’s health and obesity care. Eating healthy doesn’t have to be difficult. But even when you know what to do, it’s…
Read MoreNorthern Virginia Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates (NVPCCA) Joins Inova
Fairfax, VA — Inova Health System is pleased to announce that Northern Virginia Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates (NVPCCA) will be joining Inova to form “Inova Pulmonology,” effective June 6, 2023. The addition of this team will establish a system-wide pulmonary division with established locations in Falls Church and Annandale and future plans for expansion…
Read MoreIBS vs IBD – Why the Right Diagnosis Matters
Jean Donet, MD, is a specialty care physician board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine at Inova Gastroenterology in Fairfax. Dr. Donet specializes in the evaluation and treatment of patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as endoscopic procedures. Pamela Stenborg, NP, is clinical nurse specialist and gastrointestinal nurse practitioner at Inova Gastroenterology in…
Read MoreWhat’s it Like to Live with Bipolar Disorder? Dayna J. Shares Her Perspective
Note: March 30th is World Bipolar Day, where the world comes together to raise awareness of a mental health disorder that affects nearly 6 million Americans, each in a distinctive way. We aim to help raise awareness with this inspiring patient interview. By Dayna J., author of Shine Bright: Seeking Daylight in the Darkness. Dayna…
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