Osteopenia and osteoporosis, diseases that reduce bone density and cause brittle bones, affect more than half of all women over 50 in America. For women in this age group, we highly recommend bone density testing. The earlier the detection of bone loss, the more bone density there is to save. This means a greater chance of living a full life even with osteoporosis, an otherwise crippling and debilitating disease.

Carlos & Parnell, M.D., P.A. uses an advanced x-ray system which is used to determine the extent of bone loss and assess a patient’s risk of osteoporosis by measuring bone mineral density (BMD). It is most commonly performed on the lower spine and

Diagnostics Testing

hips and allows patients to take preventive measures against osteoporosis before they experience a broken bone. The procedure is non-invasive and painless, requires no preparatory drinks, medications, or injections, and can be conducted in just minutes.

Physicians will use the test to measure a patient’s bone mineral density (BMD), and then compare the density to a test population

of similar age, gender, and ethnicity. Changes in bone density over time can also be measured.

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We recognize that infertility is a deeply personal issue affecting couples in all areas of their lives and we are committed to providing couples with a more personal approach to infertility treatment. Our personal and caring atmosphere can provide a level of comfort most needed during these complex and emotional periods in a couples’ life.

At Carlos & Parnell, M.D., P.A. patients are taken care of by their doctor, where they feel confident that their doctor is in charge of their care.

Our fertility program is designed to address each couple’s unique medical, 028emotional and financial need. Our goal is to provide you with the best fertility and gynecological care and help you fulfill your dream of expanding your family. We offer personalized, compassionate care.

We believe the best way to achieve a positive experience and a successful outcome is to establish a level of trust and confidence which will minimize the anxieties and stresses commonly associated with fertility treatment. We will provide you with the best care possible.

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Thanks to high-tech surgical instruments, and miniature cameras, our doctors are able to treat many patients with minimally-invasive surgical procedures, instead of the more traditional techniques requiring large incisions. Advantages of this type of surgery include:Friendly Office Folk

Minimal pain with little or no scarring
Faster return to normal activity
Shorter or no hospital stay
Lower costs
Optimum success with these minimally-invasive and small-incision techniques depends, in large part, on the surgeon’s level of expertise. Our doctors have trained with world-renowned experts in this area, and are recognized by their medical colleagues as leaders in the performance of these surgical procedures. Several of these surgical procedures are described below.

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Pelvic and breast exam
Thin Prep Pap smears for those > 21 years old
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) screening, if > 21 yrs old
Blood pressure check
Height/Weight measurement
Urine screening CBC (complete blood count) and TSH (thyroid screen) may be requested with your annual well-woman exam
Cholesterol screening every 3-5 years

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