Written By Andre Nye, MD – Your health is priceless and getting the most out of your doctor’s appointment is very important. There are very few encounters in life that can potentially affect you as profoundly as 30-minutes with your doctor. During this time they may explain a complex health topic. In some cases, they […]
Back-to-School Health: Tips for Families
Written By Andre Nye, MD – Heading back to school after a long summer is as predictable as the leaves changing in the Fall. Defining back-to-school health goals at this time of year can be like a health “Fall Cleaning.” Families should not only consider their children but also themselves and perhaps their parents. Making […]
Pregnancy Appointments Timeline – What Happens at Each Visit?
Written By Andre Nye, MD – Congratulations on becoming pregnant! So, what’s next? Celebrate, tell your partner, and think of how life will change forever in a most beautiful way. So many questions instantly flash through your mind, which can be overwhelming. This article looks at pregnancy appointments and their timeline and gives you an […]
How To Find Reliable Online Health Information
Written By Andre Nye, MD – Perhaps one of the most remarkable changes that have occurred during the period I have been practicing as a physician is the availability of health information online. It can be empowering and liberating but it can also be dangerous and misleading. Prior to the year 2000, it was not […]
Best Way to Find A New Primary Care Doctor in Naples, FL
Written By Andre Nye, MD – When trying to find a new primary care doctor in Naples, FL, it is common to have a little anxiety. This is the only professional relationship in which you not only have to tell someone about your medical problems, but you may also have to confess your intimate secrets […]
What is Family Medicine?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty and has been around in the United States since the 1930s. During World War I and World War II, there was a tremendous shortage of doctors. This was also during a time when the pace of medicine was advancing rapidly. Many General Practitioners (GP) who went on to graduate […]
What Does Aging Well Actually Mean?
What does aging well mean to you? Does it mean owning your own home and having financial security? Does it mean knowing that your children and perhaps grandchildren are happy and in good health? Perhaps it means that you are physically healthy and free from serious medical problems. To most, it might mean all of […]