Christopher R. Loera, PA-C
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- Mission Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Jude Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
Mission Heritage Laguna Niguel - La Paz Family Medicine
27231 La Paz Road, Suite A, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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About Christopher R. Loera
Christopher Loera, PA-C is a Board-certified Physician Assistant with experience in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and in Urgent Care. He graduated in 2013 from Western University of Health Sciences, where he earned his degree in Masters on Science in Physician Assistant Studies. He has worked alongside and collaborated with ER Physicians while working in an Urgent Care setting. Christopher has volunteered his time with Healing Hearts Across Borders where he has provided his medical knowledge and services to the under-served population of Tijuana, Mexico since 2017. Through his volunteer and work experience, Christopher is able to bring a more patient-oriented and empathetic approach to his patients.
Western University of Health Sciences
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant
27231 La Paz Road, Suite A
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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He was good
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Christoper was wonderful. He listened to my concerns and was very caring, understanding, and helpful.
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Very satisfied
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After waiting over an hour and a half as a walk in.. I was a bit annoyed, (the receptionists did not reach out to keep me updated) the provider Chris was very calming and thorough
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He was great!
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Dr Chris unfortunately is not my primary doctor I wish he could be
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My expirience was excellent I plan to have him as my go to Doctor.
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The provider was very knowledgeable and showed good concern. He was thorough and took his time. I was in immediate need and he was able to provide me with all the resources. He followed up and found the issue. I appreciate him so much!
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I thought Dr. Loera was very kind, compassionate and sympathetic to how I was feeling and seemed genuine in wanting to help me feel better as soon as possible.
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Care provider, courteous, informative, and helpful.
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This is the best Urgent Care experience I have had in about 5-6 years.
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Thanks.
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He was very friendly . Very helpful
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Was an urgent care visit. Got in right away and very happy he was available to see me!
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Christopher did a good job checking me out and is a knowledgeable and thorough P.A. I am very pleased with his diagnosis and feel much better.
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Chris is a very caring, compassionate and thorough practitioner. Thanks Chris!
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I was a walk in and it took about 45 minutes to get to the doctors room. Maybe another 10 the doctor came in. I had a bad case of shoulder tendinitis and he prescribed medication that helped a lot. I was happy to feel much better.
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I had a very bad chest cold. I called at 9am and could get an appointment for 11:50 but doctor called me around 12:40. The wait was too long but I was still very happy to get the appointment same day. Doctor was great!! He prescribed what I needed and I recovered soon after.
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Chris was efficient, informative & kind!
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Very good, very efficient, very through and organized!!
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It was so quick and my provider was awesome!
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This was a visit to Urgent Care. My regulars doctors are with Providence St Jude.
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Provider was concerned with my sore and swollen leg, made an appointment at Mission Hospital for an ultrasound to check for DVT.
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I am very happy with the ease to see a Dr on a walk-in basis.
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Chris was very friendly and knowledgable. Though my prob ;em turned out to be a routine , though nasty, sty, he didn't minimize my need for some help. He was friendly, courteous, and knowledgable!
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I very much appreciated my care provider. He was patient and compassionate and carefully explained all I needed to know about my injury and the antibiotic he was prescribing. I would highly recommend Chris to others.
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Excellent experience
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Very helpful and caring
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My recent experience was positive.
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Poorly staffed, wait times in excess of 2 hours from scheduled appointment. Providers are hurried and DO NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TIME TO DISCUSS REASONS FOR VISIT.
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Chris was awesome in my emergency situation divided a stat CT scan And even followed up with me at 6:30 on a Friday night. He is awesome and I think I'm very much.
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PA doctor was very compassionate.
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Wait time was nearly 2 hours in a non crowded facility. Care was exceptional once I finally got in to see the professionals
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My visit was an Urgent Care visit for which I had no appointment scheduled, but I was seen first by the medical assistant and then Chris with less than 15 minutes waiting time. Chris addressed my concerns quickly and followed up with a prescription that he called in.
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All good
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The doctor I saw was great and I would see this doctors again
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Great experience so far
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Very good experience. As a walk in wait time was very minimal.
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My provider was very efficient, knowledgeable and professionally
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The PA, Christopher was FANTASTIC. My concerns were not dismissed, my records were confirmed, and the time spent with me was way more and much less rushed than the time I normally have had with my regular family practice physician. The nurses and staff were very helpful; I have no concerns about the privacy of my information. I would see Christopher again, and will definitely inquire whether this Individual is In the office.
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Chris Loera is very competent , professional and caring
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I was actually a walk in. Chris was patient, thorough, easy to understand competent, reassuring.
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All was great. We visited under the urgent care so the provider is not his usual doctor
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Chris was amazing, he listened and was very caring. I would strongly recommend him and this office to my friends and family! Thank you for the excellent care !
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I have never seen Chris Loera before. He was the one available when I needed a same day appointment. I was extremely impressed with his care and bedside manner. He also checked in with me the following day to see how I was doing. I felt like I was in good hands.
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Good
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I'm still taking my meds of which I was impressed that they followed up with my tested results and changed my medication.
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Always a great experience
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Very kind and professional
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Very good service everyone was very helpful professional and made me feel good
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Very good.
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I was pleased with my visit.
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He answered all of my questions on the medications for Covid. The only problem I had was I wanted to have another video conversation a day or two later and scheduling could not find his name to book the appointment so I had to have someone new.
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My experience was very good. Chris was extremely thorough, explained my condition with clarity and the reason and helpfulness of the prescribed meds. I was very pleased with the care I received.
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Received good advice on my need for immediate medical assistance that day.
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I was able to get a probable diagnosis for my pain and dr was able to refer me to emergency room. I ended up with an emergency appendectomy!!
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Top notch experience in every way!!!
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Great care! It's the longest I've ever been able to speak to a doctor! Thank you and thank you Chris!
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He was excellent.
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Very good office and medical care
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Very professional and knowledgeable!
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Receive excellent care and information
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The front desk couldn't figure out how to properly finish my intake even though I had been there at least 50 times. My doctor looked through me, talked over me, and quickly rushed through my visit even though I hadn't been there in years and there was no one there. I think he wanted to continue flirting with the nurse. I felt judged by the things on my medical chart, when I left I was given a full page of all the negative things on my medical record so I know he read through it without question. I was looked through, talked over, and judged for my appearance/history. Before I could ask for help with one last thing I was ushered away with my prescription for medication.
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Everyone was very helpful.
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Each visit I have never been disappointed.
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Excellent experience:
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Wonderful combination of professional expertise and compassionate interest at appointments is much appreciated.
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Excellent help
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Great experience!
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He was careful to remove all pus and other bad fluids from my infected toe.
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I called in because I had tested positive for covid. The staff set up a zoom appointment for me within the next hour. When Christopher spoke to me about the medication I should take, he had my recent blood work and decided what was best for me. He also listed all the drugs I was taking and how they would interact with the medication he was prescribing. I thought he was very thorough.
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Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Saw me quickly and prescribed medication.
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Excellent provider. Clear communication.
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This was probably the best experience I have ever had with a provider. Nice, informative, attentive and very caring.
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All excellent
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Superb and professional. Took specific care to fully respond to my needs. A very dedicated provider
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I had a difficult injury of microscopic thorns stuck in my hand and Chris was very caring and diligent in ensuring that they were removed to prevent any further infection.
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The providers with Mission Heritage Medical Group are excellent.
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Chris was very professional and caring when attending to my injury and needs. Was very thorough in explaining my situation and follow up. I appreciated his follow up call and concer for my well being.
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DTB Christ was excellent, he himself called me and also gave a follow up schedule. He is the best that I've seen
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Easy to schedule, provider was very courteous and professional
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All good
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Dr. Christopher Rudy Loera, insured my medical questions where answered acknowledging the present symptoms on hand. He also followed up the blood results giving me the answers to my needed In order to change my Iron intake and other eating adjustments.
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Dr Christopher L was very kind, and above all listened to my aches without making me feel rushed.
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All good
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Chris was so helpful I just had a traumatic experience at mission hospital. Chris was kind helpful and addressed the issue I had after leaving mission
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All was well. Answered my questions and took time to speak with me.
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Kind, courteous efficient (once I was seen) concerned about getting to the source/reason of my pain
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My care was at an Urgent Care. I had an ear ache that I wanted checked before I flew to London the next day. After care, I felt safe to fly.
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Chris is great!
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Professional
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Clinical Interests
- Abdominal Cramps
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Bowel Movement
- Abnormal Stool
- Abnormal Weight Loss
- Abrasion
- Acne
- Actinic Cheilitis
- Acute Arthritis
- Acute Back Pain
- Aging
- Alcohol Dependency
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Wheezing
- Allergies
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Anal Itching
- Anal Pain
- Anemia
- Angular Cheilitis
- Animal Bite
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Instability
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Arm Pain
- Arm Weakness
- Arthralgia
- Asthma
- B12 Deficiency Anemia
- B12 Shots
- Back Injury
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Back Spasm
- Bedbugs
- Behavioral Disorders
- Bereavement
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Birth Control Counseling
- Birthmark
- Bleeding During Intercourse
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Blister
- Blood In Stool
- Blurred Vision
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Breast Discharge
- Breast Examination
- Breast Lump
- Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Burns
- Camp Physicals
- Cancer Prevention
- Cancer Screening
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cerumen Removal
- Chest Pain
- Chest Pain On Breathing
- Chlamydia
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Cholesterol Management
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Disease Management
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Cfs)
- Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd)
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Claudication
- Cold Intolerance
- Cold Sore
- College Health
- Common Cold
- Concussion
- Concussion Testing
- Conduct Disorder
- Confusion
- Congenital Ear Deformity
- Conjunctivitis
- Constant Nausea
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Coping Skills
- Cough
- Cradle Cap
- Cystitis
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Libido
- Dehydration
- Dementia
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
- Dermatophytosis
- Developmental Assessment
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Education
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetes Therapy
- Diarrhea
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Diplopia
- Disability Evaluation
- Disorder Of Balance
- Distractible
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Nose
- Dry Scalp
- Dry Sinus
- Dry Skin
- Dyshidrosis
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Dysphoria
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Dysuria
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Exam
- Ear Infections
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema
- Elbow Pain
- Elbow Sprain
- Emphysema
- Employee Health
- Enlarged Prostate
- Environmental Allergies
- Epicondylitis
- Epigastric Pain
- Epilepsy
- Epistaxis
- Erectile Disorder
- Eructation
- Erythema
- Executive Physical Examinations
- Eye Infections
- Eye Pain
- Eye Strain
- Face Swelling
- Facial Nerve Palsy And Paresis
- Facial Pain
- Facial Tingling
- Falls
- Family History Of Breast Cancer
- Family History Of Cancer
- Family History Of Heart Disease
- Family Planning
- Fasciculations
- Fatigue
- Fecal Incontinence
- Feeding Problems
- Fever
- Fever With Chills
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger Pain
- First Degree Burns
- Fitness For Duty Evaluations
- Flatulence
- Floaters
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- Folliculitis
- Food Allergy
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Injury
- Foot Pain
- Frailty
- Frequency Of Urination
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Genital Herpes, Male
- Genital Warts
- Gluten Allergy
- Gluten Intolerance
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gout
- Grave's Disease
- Grief
- Groin Mass
- Groin Pain
- Gum Infection
- Gynecological Exam
- Hand Injury
- Hand Pain
- Head Congestion
- Headache
- Health Maintenance
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Racing
- Heat Illness
- Heat Intolerance
- Heel Pain
- Hematochezia
- Hematuria
- Hemoptysis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hip Pain
- Hirsutism
- Hoarseness
- Hot Flashes
- Human Bites
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Hiv)
- Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv)
- Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv) Vaccination
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Impacted Cerumen
- Impetigo
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Influenza
- Ingrown Hair
- Ingrown Nail
- Insect Allergy
- Insulin Resistance
- Intention Tremor
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Intertrigo
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Irregular Menstruation
- Irritability
- Itchy Ear
- Jaundice
- Jaw Pain
- Joint Sprain
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Swelling
- Joint Warmth
- Keloid
- Keratin Cyst
- Keratitis
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Knee Click
- Knee Injury
- Knee Pain
- Labyrinthitis
- Laceration
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Lazy Eye
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Pain
- Leg Weakness
- Lethargy
- Lgbtq+ Health
- Lice
- Lifestyle Modification
- Lipomas
- Lower Back Pain
- Lump In Throat
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Mastodynia
- Measles Vaccination
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Memory Disorders
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Menopause
- Mens Health
- Migraine
- Migraine Treatment
- Minor Injury
- Missed Periods
- Mmr Vaccine
- Mood Symptoms
- Motion Sickness
- Mouth Bleeding
- Mouth Pain
- Mouth Ulcer
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Tears
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Nail Disease
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nausea
- Neck Muscle Injury
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- Neonatal Acne
- Nevus
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Night Sweats
- Nightmares
- Nipple Discharge
- Noisy Breathing
- Norovirus
- Nose Pain
- Numbness
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Obesity
- Odynophagia
- Optic Migraines
- Orthopnea
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia
- Otitis
- Overweight
- Palpitations
- Panic Reaction
- Pap Smear
- Paresthesia
- Paronychia
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Penile Bleeding
- Penile Discharge
- Performance Anxiety
- Persistent Cough
- Pertussis
- Pharyngitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pleurisy
- Pleuritic Pain
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonia Vaccination
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Polypharmacy
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Nasal Drip
- Postcoital Bleeding
- Prediabetes
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Preventive Medicine
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Examination
- Prostate Specific Antigen Blood Test
- Pruritus
- Psychomotor Agitation
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Rash
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Pain
- Reproductive Health / Oral Contraception
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Retained Tampon
- Rhinitis
- Rosacea
- Scab
- Scabies
- Scaly Skin
- School Anxiety
- School Physical
- Sciatica
- Scratchy Voice
- Scrotal Pain
- Seasonal Allergies
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Secondary Enuresis
- Sensitive Skin
- Severe Asthma
- Sexual Health
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (Std)
- Shin Splints
- Shingles Vaccination
- Shortness Of Breath (Sob)
- Shoulder Injury
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sinus Pain
- Sinus Pressure
- Sinusitis
- Skin Abscess
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Disease
- Skin Tag
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Terrors
- Slowing Of Urinary Stream
- Smoker Cough
- Snoring
- Sore Throat
- Spider Bite
- Splinter Removal
- Sports Physical Exam
- Sports Related Concussion Testing
- Sprain
- Sputum Production
- Staphylococcus Infections
- Stomach Cramps
- Stomach Pain
- Stool Changes
- Straining On Urination
- Strep Throat
- Stress Incontinence
- Stridor
- Stye
- Substance Addiction
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Suicidal Ideation
- Sunburn
- Suture Removal
- Swallowing Problem
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Teething
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Tightness
- Thumb Dislocation
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tick Borne Infections
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Pedis
- Tingling
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Tongue Pain
- Tongue Swelling
- Tracheobronchitis
- Travel Medicine
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Tremor
- Tuberculosis (Tb) Test
- Twitching
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Unsteady Gait
- Upper Back Pain
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Urethral Discharge
- Urge Incontinence
- Urinary Hesitation
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Urgency
- Urticaria
- Vaccinations
- Varicella
- Varicella Vaccination
- Vasovagal Syncope
- Vertigo
- Viral Conjunctivitis
- Virtual Care
- Visual Discomfort
- Visual Disturbance
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Voice Problems
- Vomiting
- Warts
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
- Weight Problem
- Well Child Exam
- Wellness
- Wheezing
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
Knowledgeable, friendly and supportive.
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