NORTHEAST COLUMBIA
A PUBLIC ATION OF LEXINGTON MEDIC AL CENTER • SEPTEMBER 2016
HOW TO CHOOSE the Right Doctor for Your Family
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
3-D Mammography Close to Home PAGE 4
The Right Time for Antibiotics PAGE 5
Women and Heart Disease: What You Need to Know PAGE 10
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2 Letter from the Editorial Team 3 Sidelining Pain Helps Mom Reach New Heights Carolina Shoulder & Knee Specialists 4 Technological Advances in Detecting Breast Cancer Sandhills Women’s Care 5 D oc, I Need an Antibiotic Spring Valley Family Practice 6 5 Life-Saving Screenings for Men Peterson & Plante Internal Medicine Associates 7 D ecisions, Decisions: How to Choose the Right Provider for Your Growing Family Lexington Family Practice Northeast 8 S weet Dreams of Better Sleep Lexington Sleep Solutions 9 T aking Family Medicine a Step Further Palmetto Family Medicine 10 A dvances in the Diagnosis of Heart Disease in Women Lexington Cardiology 11 L exington Medical Center’s Physician Network Bringing Quality Care Close to Home 12 L exington Medical Center’s Northeast Columbia Physician Directory
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Letter from the Editorial Team Lexington Medical Center’s mission is to provide quality health services that meet the needs of our community. As the Midlands grows, we continue to expand our services. Northeast Columbia has become home to many Lexington Medical Center physician practices ranging from primary care to specialties for each member of your family. Each practice offers compassionate care, clinical excellence and state-of-the-art technology. This edition of House Call showcases our Northeast Columbia physician practices, shares the stories of some of our patients there and highlights the expertise of our physicians. For a full list of Lexington Medical Center providers in Northeast Columbia, turn to the back cover. We look forward to providing the best quality of care for your family. In Good Health, H ouse Call Editorial Team Lexington Medical Center
On the Cover: Dr. Jeremy Crisp of Lexington Family Practice Northeast examines a pediatric patient.
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SIDELINING PAIN HELPS MOM REACH NEW HEIGHTS Pam Boggs had plans to climb Mount Rainier in Washington this summer. But in February, she couldn’t even walk across a parking lot without debilitating pain in her heel. The pain was so bad that it radiated to her lower back and hip, too. The former University of South Carolina varsity cheerleader was accustomed to an active life. As director of Action Cheer & Tumble, a recreational gymnastics and cheerleading program that teaches classes in area schools, spotting a tumbler or choreographing a cheerleading routine is part of her daily routine. But plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the heel ligament, had her sidelined.
Pam Boggs at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia.
“I tried physical therapy, icing, stretching, dry needling, everything. Nothing worked,” Pam said. “I had to be healthy enough to train for the Mount Rainier trip. But I couldn’t even walk on that foot, much less hike 14,000 feet with a 40-pound pack.” Pam sought help from Kevin Nahigian, MD, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at Carolina Shoulder & Knee Specialists, a Lexington Medical Center physician practice. Given Pam's treatment history and how long she had battled the problem, Dr. Nahigian recommended Tenex®, a non-surgical procedure that can resolve stubborn tendon and ligament injuries such as tennis elbow or plantar fasciitis. “The Tenex procedure is for the most difficult cases that have not responded to rest, anti-inflammatory medications, topical icing and even steroid injections for more than four months,” said Dr. Nahigian. “If you go beyond four months with this type of condition around the knee, heel or elbow, it could take up to two years to resolve.” The procedure uses a tiny probe about the size of a toothpick, which is guided by ultrasound
Kevin Nahigian, MD LexMed.com
Pam Boggs and her son Will on Mount Rainier.
imagery and inserted into the affected area. The probe releases ultrasonic energy to break up and remove the damaged tissue from the injured area. “Dr. Nahigian asked me when I wanted to have it done, and I asked, ‘How about tomorrow?’” Pam said. The next day, the doctor performed the procedure. It took less than an hour. For Pam, the effect was life-changing. “I got my life back,” she said. “Before, I couldn’t enjoy everyday life, much less the active lifestyle that I love so much. I was crying almost every day because of the pain.” After eight weeks, Pam was training for her Mount Rainier climb at Sesquicentennial State Park, the Upstate and North Carolina mountains with jogging, cross-training and hikes carrying heavy weight. She and her son Will climbed Mount Rainier in July. She made it halfway to the top before altitude sickness made it tough to continue. But her foot never hurt one bit. “I have zero foot pain now,” she said. “This procedure totally saved me. I’m my old self again.”
A Lexington Medical Center Physician Practice
810 Mallet Hill Road Columbia, SC 29233 (803) 419-6646 LMCCarolinaShoulder.com
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Technological Advances in Detecting Breast Cancer In October 2006, Constella Zimmerman’s life turned upside down when she was diagnosed with breast cancer after her doctor discovered a lump during a checkup.
Constella Zimmerman at Doko Manor in Blythewood.
Living in New Jersey at the time, Constella was preparing to return to her home state of South Carolina for a new job opportunity. She endured chemotherapy and radiation in New Jersey and South Carolina. Constella says she never lost sight that her faith would see her through her cancer treatments. “The first thing I did was have my son shave my head,” she said. “While I had to come to terms with what I was facing, I realized that other people have survived and I had to have faith that I would survive, too.” Now, a 10-year survivor, Constella is adamant about keeping up with her annual checkups. She’s a patient at the Northeast Columbia office of Sandhills Women’s Care, a Lexington Medical Center physician practice. Sandhills Women’s Care offers 3-D mammography, also known as tomosynthesis.
This breast cancer screening tool creates a group of three dimensional pictures of the breast and allows doctors to view tissue one millimeter at a time, making tiny details visible earlier and easier. Jennifer Linfert, MD, an OB/GYN at Sandhills Women’s Care, stresses that early detection is key in treating breast cancer successfully. “Patients will find that 3-D mammography is no different from the mammogram they are accustomed to as far as compression, positioning and time,” she said. “The benefit to patients is that the multiple layers of images resulting from 3-D mammography can help doctors better evaluate the breast tissue.” 3-D mammography uses a low-dose X-ray to create multiple images within seconds that are similar to the “slices” of images in a CT
Her advice to every woman is to mark that date on the calendar and never, ever miss that appointment.
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scan. The FDA-approved procedure uses the same type of equipment as a 2-D mammogram and a similar dose of radiation. Studies have shown that 3-D mammography also reduces false positives and unnecessary callbacks for patients with dense breast tissue. Constella, who holds a Ph.D. and is a professor at Webster University, understands the need for patients to be well educated and informed about their health care. “My doctors made sure that I had plenty of detail about why 3-D mammography was a preferred method of screening for me,” she said. “And the fact that they could get results to you quickly is so important. You’re always thinking ‘what if.’ That’s the reality of it.” Patients who have mammograms performed through Lexington Medical Center will have results in less than five days. Constella is a true believer in encouraging every woman she knows to have her annual mammogram. “I skipped my mammogram one year and, as it turns out, that one year I skipped was the year it mattered,” she said. “If I hadn’t skipped, we would have caught it much sooner.” Her advice to every woman is to mark that date on the calendar and never, ever miss that appointment.
Jennifer B. Linfert, MD
A Lexington Medical Center Physician Practice
233 Longtown Road Columbia, SC 29229 (803) 788-0268 SandhillsWomensCare.com
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As parents, we want our kids to stay healthy and avoid getting sick. But when they do get sick, are antibiotics always the answer? According to Rutkumar P. Jani, MD, with Spring Valley Family Practice, a Lexington Medical Center physician practice, many factors determine if antibiotics are the right prescription. “Parents often have a misconception that antibiotics will fix just about anything,” said Dr. Jani. “In fact, antibiotics may not be the recommended course of treatment.” For example, many parents often assume that an upperrespiratory issue requires an antibiotic for treatment, but in actuality, most of those are not bacterial infections. “Antibiotics are used to treat certain bacterial infections, and not all antibiotics work on all bacteria,” he said. “It’s important
Using antibiotics when they aren’t called for or overuse of antibiotics can lead to the development of resistant bacteria, also known as superbugs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that at least two million people become infected in the United States each year with bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. And as many as 23,000 people die each year as a direct result of these infections. “It’s a reality that scares physicians greatly,” said Dr. Jani. “The more we use a particular
faster, and in the long run, it can cause more issues.” Dr. Jani also says patients can take an active role in helping to prevent illness and avoid having to take medications. “You should wash your hands frequently with soap and water,” he said. “When you cough, cover your mouth. When you sneeze, cover your nose. And it is so important to stay away from others when you are sick to help avoid the spread of disease. Common courtesy and common sense will go a long way in helping keep yourself and others healthy.”
“It’s important to allow your physician to make a diagnosis to determine what will work best for your child and even you, as an adult.” to allow your physician to make a diagnosis to determine what will work best for your child and even you, as an adult.” In addition, Dr. Jani stresses that antibiotics do not cure viral illnesses such as the common cold, the flu or even sinusitis. “Unfortunately, some patients will insist that they receive an antibiotic, even if the diagnosis doesn’t call for one, and some doctors will prescribe that antibiotic just to satisfy the patient’s demand.”
antibiotic, the greater the chance that bacteria will build a resistance to the treatment, which then makes it harder to treat certain illnesses.” For this reason, Dr. Jani highly recommends that patients develop good communication with their physician and trust that their doctor is prescribing the best course of treatment. “You should have confidence that your physician is doing what is best for your particular diagnosis and not push for a medicine that isn’t indicated. It won’t help you get better any
Rutkumar P. Jani, MD
A Lexington Medical Center Physician Practice
229 Longtown Road Columbia, SC 29229 (803) 419-4949 SpringValleyFamilyPractice.com 5
The same man who religiously gets an oil change every 3,000 miles for his car often overlooks maintenance for his most important asset—his health. Statistics show that men are 24 percent less likely than women to visit a doctor each year. Because men don’t tend to pay as much attention to their health, they’re more likely to avoid simple screenings that can uncover risk factors for chronic diseases, such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar and high triglycerides and cholesterol. G. Stuart Hooks, MD, of Peterson & Plante Internal Medicine Associates, a Lexington Medical Center physician practice, recommends five screenings that every man needs for a healthy body and peace of mind.
1. Blood pressure and weight Checking your blood pressure every year and paying attention to sudden weight gain or loss is important for optimal health. “Starting at age 18, every man should be routinely screened for healthy blood pressure— even if it’s in a machine at the pharmacy,” said Dr. Hooks. “If it’s elevated, you need to see a doctor.”
2. Routine physical exam It may sound elementary, but Dr. Hooks says he often discovers chronic diseases, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, in men who have no symptoms at all during a routine
employers value this preventive measure enough that their sponsored health plans cover annual physicals starting at age 18. After age 40, Dr. Hooks recommends a routine physical at least every two years.
3. Prostate cancer screening
Life-Saving Screenings for Men physical. The exam usually involves a thorough health history, a physical assessment and lab work including a urine test and a blood panel. Your health care provider will ask about your habits, such as smoking or excessive alcohol use, that are potential health risks. A routine physical also includes common testing including blood pressure, heart rate, weight and a quick listen to chest sounds while breathing. Men may also get a check for testicular and prostate health, along with evidence of a hernia. Men should get a routine physical at least every four years; some
Although much discussion in recent years has focused on the risk of false positives and ensuing overtreatment for this slow-growing cancer, Dr. Hooks still recommends that men have a baseline blood test for prostate cancer beginning at age 40. African-American men and those with a family history of cancer should begin screening at age 35.
4. Colon cancer screening Men should begin screening for colon cancer at age 50, unless they have a family history of colon cancer. The best test to detect colon cancer is a colonoscopy, a procedure that allows the doctor to visualize the entire colon and look for abnormalities. Colonoscopy is considered one of the most powerful tools in clinical medicine because of its ability to detect polyps and remove them before they can become cancerous.
5. Testicular cancer screening Beginning at age 20, men should do a monthly self exam to check for any changes, lumps or unusual enlargement. The risk for testicular cancer lowers after age 30, but any change should lead to a visit with your doctor to determine the cause.
G. Stuart Hooks, MD
A Lexington Medical Center Physician Practice
21 Gateway Corners Park, Suite 101 Columbia, SC 29203 (803) 865-2122 LMCPetersonAndPlante.com 6
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Dr. Jeremy Crisp with patient at Lexington Family Practice Northeast.
Decisions, Decisions How to Choose the Right Provider for Your Growing Family
Awaiting the birth of a baby is an exciting time… and a busy one. Along with picking baby names and buying a crib, choosing the right health care provider is a “must” on your to-do list. Parents have two main options when choosing a doctor for their child: a pediatrician specializing in the care and treatment of children, or a family practice physician who is trained to care for the entire family. While pediatricians exclusively focus on the health of children, family physicians treat individuals and families from birth through adulthood. And because family doctors care for the entire family, they understand the family’s overall health history. If a family member develops a chronic condition, your doctor may have a better idea how the family can best support him or her. Or if a family member develops a sore throat, your doctor can remind the whole family to take preventive steps to ensure their own health. “Overall health is often a direct result of our environment. We are best cared for in the context of our family. And kids are no different. Family doctors are well-suited to care for patients because they know what is going on in that family environment,” said Jeremy Crisp, MD, at Lexington Family Practice Northeast, a Lexington Medical Center physician practice. Family physicians are able to care for patients of all ages because their training covers a wide range of specialties. Following medical school, family medicine providers complete three years of residency to rotate through many clinical areas, including pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, geriatrics, internal medicine and orthopaedics, LexMed.com
among others. Many family medicine providers can also perform in-office procedures. “We are able to offer several office-based services at Lexington Family Practice Northeast. We have X-ray and CT equipment in our office. We can put on splints and provide minor wound care and suturing. Our goal is to offer as much point-of-care service as safely possible. We also offer a weekend clinic so that our patients have access to our doctors and partners when they need them,” said Dr. Crisp. Importantly, choosing a family physician allows your child the opportunity to develop a relationship with his or her doctor that could last into adulthood. “Many of my colleagues have cared for families for several generations. These relationships are very rewarding, and patients have a great deal of satisfaction knowing the same doctor for so long and through so many of life’s transitions,” said Dr. Crisp. Family physicians in Lexington Medical Center’s network of care also collaborate with highly skilled specialists to make sure their patients see the right physicians at the right times. Your family physician manages your preventive care and chronic medical conditions, and coordinates your care with specialists to ensure you get the best treatments medicine has to offer. From building lasting relationships with patients to providing a full spectrum of care, a family physician may be the right provider for your new addition and for your entire family.
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Happy 40th Birthday to Lexington Family Practice Lexington Family Practice is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. From a two-provider practice in a small office in Lexington in 1976 to a network of 30 physicians in eight locations around the Midlands, Lexington Family Practice has maintained a tradition of taking excellent care of generations of families. From the beginning, Lexington Family Practice wanted to provide innovative health care. The practice was one of the first in the area to employ its own pharmacist, the first to offer weekend hours and weekend clinics for “urgent care” patients before Urgent Care centers ever existed, and it was one of the first family practice offices to offer echocardiograms. Lexington Family Practice became part of Lexington Medical Center’s Network of Care in 1998. The practice has received national accolades for its successful management of high blood pressure and diabetes in patients.
A Lexington Medical Center Physician Practice
76 Polo Road • Columbia, SC 29223 (803) 699-7255 • LFPNortheast.com 7
Sweet ofDreams Better Sleep You’re in your pajamas, you’ve brushed your teeth and it’s time to slide in between the sheets. But there are a few extras that will make this night’s sleep different from any other. There are electrodes glued to your scalp and bands around your chest. Not to mention that this isn’t your bed, your bedroom or even your house. Almost every night of the week, someone undergoes a sleep study at Lexington Sleep Solutions’ sleep lab in Northeast Columbia. The lab is designed to gather data related to everything from sleep apnea to restless leg syndrome. “It’s critical that individuals who snore a lot, have trouble staying awake during the day or seem to drop off to sleep easily see a doctor about a possible sleep disorder,” said Sarkis S. Derderian, DO, FCCP, D, ABSM, of Lexington Sleep Solutions. “Fatigue is a big social consequence, but we’re concerned about the medical consequences of poor sleep. That includes an irregular heartbeat
known as atrial fibrillation, and an elevated risk for stroke, heart disease and pulmonary hypertension.” Although the state-of-the-art facility strives to provide all the comforts of home, a night at the lab is primarily focused on monitoring the brain and body during sleep. “The process begins with a referral from a sleep specialist or primary care physician for a sleep study, often after a patient sees a doctor for symptoms such as snoring or extreme fatigue,” said Dr. Derderian. Patients arrive at the lab for their appointed session at about 8:00 p.m. Sleep center staff members greet patients and orient them to individual sleep suites, each equipped with a private bedroom and bathroom. Patients are encouraged to dress comfortably or
bring their normal clothes for sleep, as well as personal toiletries and all regular medications. After the staff explains what will happen overnight, they carefully glue electrodes to the scalp to monitor brain wave activity—
For a virtual tour of the Northeast Columbia sleep lab, visit LexingtonSleepSolutions.com.
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an indicator of how deeply patients sleep. Electrodes or bands are also used to monitor breathing, oxygen levels, flow of air through the mouth, and the rise and fall of the chest during sleep. Video cameras record patients as they sleep to capture sleep walking or other issues that cause movement during the night. “The people we send to the sleep lab are tired to begin with, so they sleep pretty well. In fact, some of them are asleep by the time they get hooked up to the equipment,” Dr. Derderian added. Some patients with sleep apnea experience frequent interruption in breathing during the night. That’s a dangerous condition, and sleep center staff won’t merely stand by to watch
patients who stop breathing more than 15 or 20 times an hour. “In those cases, our staff can interrupt the study and intervene to treat the condition on that initial night with a CPAP mask,” Dr. Derderian said. “CPAP” stands for continuous positive airway pressure.
“The people we send to the sleep lab are tired to begin with, so they sleep pretty well." The mask helps to keep the patient’s airway open for regular breathing. About five percent of the sleep lab’s patients are children, who often struggle with snoring problems. Clinicians collect information throughout the night and send it to the referring physician. “We look at their brain wave patterns and breathing channels while they sleep, and measure arm and leg movements, and blood oxygen levels. And we use a single-channel cardiogram to look for irregular heartbeat or a racing heart,” Dr. Derderian said. After the doctor evaluates the data, he sees the patient for a follow-up visit and provides recommendations for better sleep.
Sarkis S. Derderian DO, FCCP, D, ABSM
109 Barton Creek Court, Suite A Columbia, SC 29229 (803) 936-7725 LexingtonSleepSolutions.com LexMed.com
Taking Family Medicine a Step Further It seems to have been ordained in the stars that Sarah Cottingham would follow in the footsteps of her grandfather and uncles to become a family medicine physician. “I’m the fourth generation in my family to attend medical school,” she said. “I even said I wanted to be a doctor when I was on Mr. Knozit on WIS-TV as a kid.” She is now part of the medical staff at Lexington Medical Center’s Palmetto Family Medicine, a practice that was started by her grandfather. “I used to go on house calls with him, and I could see the relationship develop between him and his patients,” she recalled. “That’s why I chose family medicine.” While the practice offers the typical services one might expect with family medicine, Palmetto Family Medicine takes its services a step further to focus on cardiac health. “We see such a prevalence of cardiac disease, especially related to diabetes, hypertension and obesity, all of which are contributing factors to heart disease,” said Dr. Cottingham. Cardiac-related testing offered at the practice includes cardiac stress tests, nuclear scans and vascular studies for carotid stenosis, ankle-brachial index tests (ABI), which help locate blockages caused by peripheral artery disease (PAD), and echocardiograms that help test heart function. “It is such a benefit to have these services available within the practice rather than having to send patients somewhere else for testing and wait for the results to come back,” Dr. Cottingham said. “It’s a great convenience for both our patients and for us as their physicians.” Another focus for Palmetto Family Medicine is the prevention of blood clots. Several things can cause blood clots, including immobility, surgery, blood-clotting disorders, cancer and age. “The danger of a blood clot is that a piece of the clot could break off and travel to your
heart or a lung, causing a pulmonary embolism that can result in death,” she said. “Anytime you sit for a long period of time, as in a long car trip or on an airplane, or for the elderly who may not be very mobile, even following surgery, you have the potential for blood to pool and form a clot.” Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is another type of clot that occurs in the deep veins of the legs. Symptoms usually include pain in the calf of your leg, warmth in the calf, redness and swelling. “If you have these symptoms, you need to be seen right away for a proper diagnosis. Your doctor will check for a blood-clotting disorder. The typical treatment is a medicine to help dissolve the clot.” Patients can help avoid clots from forming by not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight and being active. If you’re going on a long trip, Dr. Cottingham suggests stopping every couple of hours to get out of the car and walk around, or getting up from your airplane seat and walking when it is safe to do so.
Sarah S. Cottingham, MD
A Lexington Medical Center Physician Practice
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Advances in the Diagnosis of Heart Disease in Women Heart disease knows no gender. It kills more women and men each year than all types of cancer combined. But, according to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease causes one death every minute among U.S. women. And the guiltiest culprit among heart conditions is coronary artery disease (CAD), also known as atherosclerosis. Often, heart disease goes undetected in women. They tend to experience different symptoms from coronary heart disease
caused by an imbalance of female and stress hormones; however, no symptom should be ignored. It is always better to discuss concerning symptoms with your doctor than to wait until a problem develops,” she said. Several noninvasive tests, such as cardiac computed tomography (CT) angiography and multigated acquisition (MUGA) scans, can provide useful and unique information to help
"In women, a lot of times the more atypical symptoms get ignored, or blamed on stress or hormones." compared to men. Not only do women experience a broader list of symptoms, such as nausea and fatigue, they may experience pain in the arms and neck rather than the chest. In addition, women often have a non-obstructive form of heart disease, which may not be detected using traditional tests. “I see a wide spectrum of types of heart disease, and I am constantly amazed at how atypical some symptoms can be. In women, a lot of times the more atypical symptoms get ignored, or blamed on stress or hormones,” said Amy Rawl Epps, MD, FACC, of Lexington Cardiology, a Lexington Medical Center physician practice. “Certainly very benign cardiac conditions can be
detect heart disease in women. While these tests were once considered research techniques, they have become more commonplace in everyday practice. Cardiac CT angiography can find evidence of narrowing or blockages from plaques forming in the coronary arteries, which supply oxygenrich blood to the heart muscle and allow it to function properly. This technology is useful for patients who have chest pain and a low risk of coronary artery disease because it can rule out significant narrowing of the coronary arteries. A MUGA scan is a nuclear medicine test that allows doctors to see how well the heart muscle is supplied with blood, how well the
heart’s chambers are working and whether part of the heart has been damaged by heart attack. According to Robert M. Malanuk, MD, FACC, of Lexington Cardiology, using routine treadmill stress testing for women is less reliable as many women will produce false positive results. “In general, women benefit from imaging to better assess their risk and symptoms. Your physician can help determine which test might be best suited for you, be it either nuclear, echo or coronary CT imaging,” he said. Women can also benefit from other noninvasive tests, including electrocardiograms, event and Holter monitors, and exercise stress tests. Whether a woman should undergo testing for heart disease and what type of test is most appropriate depends on her risk of heart disease. Stephen Van Horn Jr., MD, FACC, of Lexington Cardiology also emphasizes the importance of talking with providers. “While testing for CAD is an excellent way to screen for problems, these tests are not foolproof and, occasionally, tests have false negatives. Symptoms are really the best way of alerting a patient that he or she may have a cardiac issue. Patients should trust their instincts, and let their doctor know right away if they feel something is out of the ordinary. Communication with your doctor is key,” said Dr. Van Horn.
Lexington Cardiology will open a Northeast Columbia location on October 3!
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Robert M. Malanuk MD, FACC
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Stephen E. Van Horn Jr. MD, FACC
A Lexington Medical Center Physician Practice
90 Summit Centre Drive Columbia, SC 29229 (803) 744-4940 LMCLexingtonCardiology.com
Lexington Medical Center’s Physician Network When it comes to selecting a doctor for you and your family, it’s important to find someone who offers the perfect prescription of skill, compassion and services. Lexington Medical Center’s Physician Network combines all of these qualities into an integrated delivery system designed to meet all of your health care needs. Lexington Medical Center employs more than 310 doctors in 58 physician practices at 77 locations around the Midlands. Representing a wide variety of specialties, these doctors are among the finest health care providers in the Southeast. With a vast referral base and a multidisciplinary approach, they work together to ensure their patients have the highest quality services close to home. The hospital’s Physician Network is also armed with state-of-the-art technology to provide its doctors with the
Bringing Quality Care Close to Home best tools to help their patients. Physician Network clinicians have superior levels of training in their fields and lead the way in using the most advanced technology available in their specialties. Lexington Medical Center was the first hospital in the Midlands to perform singleincision laparoscopic surgery and to offer 3-D mammography. The hospital was the first in South Carolina to perform microwave ablation for the treatment of cancer, and it was among the first hospitals in the nation to perform minimally invasive endovascular surgery to repair aortic aneurysms. In addition to anchoring a comprehensive Physician Network, Lexington Medical Center has six community
medical and urgent care centers, two ambulatory surgery centers, an occupational health facility, the largest extended care facility in the Carolinas, and cardiovascular and cancer programs affiliated with Duke Health. Lexington Medical Center’s 428-bed main campus in West Columbia is also growing to meet the needs of the community with the largest clinical expansion in South Carolina history. This three-year project will make Lexington Medical Center the most modern, state-of-the-art hospital in the state. From more inpatient rooms and surgical suites to expanded Mother/Baby and Labor and Delivery units, the hospital’s clinical expansion reflects its commitment to combining advanced technology and comprehensive services with the highest quality care.
For information about Lexington Medical Center or to select a physician in the hospital’s network, visit LexMed.com.
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A Lexington Medical Center Physician Practice
109 Barton Creek Court Columbia, SC 29229 (803) 256-2286 PalmettoFamilyMed.com
A Lexington Medical Center Physician Practice
21 Gateway Corners Park, Suite 101 Columbia, SC 29203 (803) 865-2122 LMCPetersonAndPlante.com
A Lexington Medical Center Physician Practice
233 Longtown Road Columbia, SC 29229 (803) 788-0268 SandhillsWomensCare.com
A Lexington Medical Center Physician Practice
76 Polo Road Columbia, SC 29223 (803) 699-7255 LFPNortheast.com
A Lexington Medical Center Physician Practice
810 Mallet Hill Road Columbia, SC 29233 (803) 419-6646 LMCCarolinaShoulder.com
A Lexington Medical Center Physician Practice
229 Longtown Road Columbia, SC 29229 (803) 419-4949 SpringValleyFamilyPractice.com
A Lexington Medical Center Physician Practice
90 Summit Centre Drive Columbia, SC 29229 (803) 744-4940 LMCLexingtonCardiology.com
109 Barton Creek Court, Suite A Columbia, SC 29229 (803) 791-2683 LexingtonSleepSolutions.com