Clinic

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) — narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the legs (and less commonly, the arms) — affects approximately 8 million…

Hematology is the medical specialty focused on blood — its components (red cells, white cells, platelets, plasma proteins), the organs that produce them (bone marrow,…

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) — commonly called lupus — is a complex autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks multiple organ systems simultaneously, producing…

Eating disorders — including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder — are serious, life-threatening mental health conditions with the highest mortality rate of any…

Food allergies affect approximately 32 million Americans and range from mild (itching, hives) to severe (anaphylaxis — a potentially fatal systemic allergic reaction). Unlike food…

Blood clotting disorders — conditions involving either too much clotting (thrombophilia) or insufficient clotting (bleeding disorders) — represent a critical category of hematological conditions managed…

Upper endoscopy (esophagogastroduodenoscopy, or EGD) allows direct visual examination of the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine (duodenum) using a flexible…

Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune condition in which the ingestion of gluten — a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye — triggers an…

Colonoscopy is simultaneously the most powerful colorectal cancer screening tool available and, for many patients, the most anxiety-provoking medical procedure they face. Concerns typically focus…

Gout is one of the most common and painful forms of arthritis — caused by the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in joints and surrounding…