Brenda H. Y. Shen, MD
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Providence Family Medical Center - Redondo Beach
520 North Prospect Avenue, Suite 103, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
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About Brenda H. Y. Shen
Born in Hong Kong, Dr. Shen relocated to the U.S. at age seven. She calls Los Angeles her home, but loves to travel, and has lived for months at a time during her medical school years in other parts of the United States including New York, Florida and Northern California. Dr. Shen's passion for medicine stems from her core drive to help those in need. In her philosophy of medicine, she believes in whole person care, which entails treating the mind, body and spirit altogether. In her spare time, Dr. Shen loves to try out new restaurants, cook, exercise outdoors, spend time with family and friends, and recreational reading.
Glendale Adventist Medical Center, Glendale, CA
2010
St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies
2010
Glendale Adventist Medical Center, Glendale, CA
2011
- American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
520 North Prospect Avenue, Suite 103
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Providence Axminster Medical Group
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Dr. Shen is very compassionate, knowledgable and thorough. She took her time with me to address all concerns and was very proactive with my health.
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Thank you for prompt visit appointment and help with my medical issues
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Excellent Provider, Dr. Shen, and her staff, thank you!
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Dr Shen is the perfect Provider. She is respectful, wise and encouraging.
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Thanks for everything DR Brenda Shen
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Excellent experience
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Doctor is very good! However, receiving an appointment is hard-need to wait a few months.
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I love Dr. Shen because she listens to my health concerns and offers me advice that works for me. She's always attentive to me and my health care needs/concerns.
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For me, Dr. Shan is the best. She goes over my medical files and explains in detail and most of all she listens to all of my concerns. I will highly recommend Dr. Shen and I have two other
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Overall very satisfied with services
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Great customer and health care service.
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Dr. Shen was very insightful regarding how side effects of treatment from other specialists could be affecting my general health. Dr. Shen provided me with some good information on nutrition. The After Visit Summary I received after the Zoom meeting was very useful. I visit my Providence Patient Portal often and it is an important source of information for me.
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Dr. Shen provides excellent care. She is thoughtful, thorough, and truly cares about her patients.
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I am extremely happy with Dr. Shen and her staff, who assisted me for my appointment during all my visits.
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Great doctor and staff.
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Dr. Shen is an excellent caregiver.
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I love Dr. Shen. Wish they could all be like her.
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I am very pleased with Dr. Shen.
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Very good doctor!
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Dr. Brenda Shen has been taking care of my husband and I for several years now. She's always been a great listener to both of us. She's very knowledgeable and shows genuine care and concern. I never feel rushed. We have NOT had any negative experiences with her.
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Always excellent care and very attentive to my questions and concerns. Very happy with the service level and attention during my appointments.
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Very much appreciated I for and support.
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My Dr has always been very patient, and interested in my health and ways to keep me well.
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Dr. Shen always takes her time listening to my concerns. She Is attentive, warm and caring. I appreciate that she is proactive with trying to figure out the cause of my condition.
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Brenda Shea is very professional and focused. She tunes in and offers services, even when I dismiss them. I feel in good hands with her.
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Dr. Shen is GREAT! She knows me (even though I only started seeing her 2 years ago and I know she has thousands of patients!). All of her advice always seem tailored to me. She's very thoughtful. So glad to have her as my doctor.
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Due to an upcoming surgery Dr Shen went out of her way to get my pre op evaluation completed. I truly appreciated the extra steps she took.
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Dr Shen is a wonderful doctor, she is very patient, professional and kind as is the staff
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The wait time to be seen was short, all staff was very welcoming and friendly. Dr. Shen listened to all my concerns and was very knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable.
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My doctor always gives me a very good service
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Good
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Doctor Shen have explained things in a way that was easy to understand, listen to me carefully, and spent enough time during the visit. Most importantly, she addressed and explained my medication list.
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I have Dr Brenda Shen as my PCP for a while now, and I have always been pleased with her.
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Dr. Shen is very attentive and always answers all my questions
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All good!
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I love dr Shen.
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Dr. Shen is an excellent physician! She listens to my concerns, explains things well and takes great care of my medical needs.
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I've had this Dr. F a long time and we do very well together, I wouldn't want another Dr. The are the best, I'm very tired of these surveys, please stop
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I always have good experiences related to my care provider, including the nurse practitioners that I see if the provider is not available.
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Dr Shen is wonderful!!!
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I used the my chart online system to ask from dr.shen and she is always very quick to reply.
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Dr. Shen provides exceptional care.
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Dr Brenda Shen cares about my health and I always have a good experience when I see her.
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She is very kind and caring. She is so busy now that I can't always get an appointment with her right away, if needed.
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Doctor and staff are pleasant and extremely approachable. They care about what I may have to say or ask. I really appreciate how doctor and staff use the information they already have and ask purposeful questions about those records/information. I'm fortunate to have found Doctor and staff.
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I am very happy with my primery doctors.Thank you!
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I have very satisfied with the care I have received from Dr Shen
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Dr. Shen is always very attentive and understanding of my condition. She is also very informative and makes me feel at ease with new medication prescribed.
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Dr. Shen was very good in answering my questions and make great suggestions.
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Scheduling was painful as dates are always full. My doctor is great though.
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Excellent service. Doctors and staff give superior care.
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Dr. Shen us always very professional and listens to my concerns. She makes me feel really comfortable In discussing any concerns with my care and I don't feel like I'm being judge or scolded. She Is the best PCP that I've ever had.
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Dr.shen is very good very nice,she helps me a lot .
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Our experience with Dr. Brenda Shen is very good.
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I have always felt very comfortable and well cared for by all my doctors from Providence.
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All I can say is Dr. Brenda Shen is the best I recommend her to any of my family or friends
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She is great
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Dr. Shen does a good job on my wellness exam.
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Patient, comforting and pleasant bedside manners.
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Dr. Shen is wonderful!
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Dr. Shen listen to your concerns and give her input on solutions. I like that she take action on your health issues and starts to resolve them right away.
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All of our doctors at Providence are excellent.
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Dr. Shen is family. My husband and 2 adult children are her patients also.
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My Doctor is always up to date on my health issues and informs me as to my progress I am making to keep me healthy.
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Brenda is by far the best doctor I have ever had. Each time you meet with her she determined to help the client feel better and get answers to any questions or concerns they have. Brenda goes above and beyond for her patients and I am thankful that she always takes time to know the patient.
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Dr Shen is thorough and listens to all my concerns
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Dr. Shen is awesome! I am a new patient and she is very thorough!
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Dr Shen is a great doctor she always listens to what I have to say she takes my opinions into consideration and lets me be involved in my own care
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The medical exam Dr. Shen gave me was very thorough. She gave me excellent advice regarding how I could improve my health care. She went through my blood analysis in detail and explained where there were shortcomings and how I could improve. She was quick to compliment me when I was doing well and offered tips for improvement when I was not,The scribe was very efficient and worked hard at recording all Important things that took place during the exam. She was good at keeping a low profile and I was rarely distracted by her during the exam.The PA who escorted me to the exam room, took my vitals, and asked me health risk assessment questions was very methodical, efficient, and easy to interact with. She was friendly and put me at my ease.The PA who prepared my After Visit Summary did an excellent job making a permanent record of what transpired during the medical exam and presented information that I could use to improve my health. I appreciate the fact that she created the After Visit Summary very quickly so I could take it with me when I left.
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There's no bad experience; my PCP is always good to me anytime I see her, listen, patience explain everything thoroughly to me, that while I don't like any other provider but sometimes u have to give chance to others.
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My experience is always positive and my doctor gives full attention to me as a patient
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I appreciate the sincere and kind care from my doctor. I always feel that my health is in good hands, and I am glad that I stayed with the Providence network for years, making my medical history easier. Thank you for your exceptional service.
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She spends allot of time listening and asking about my concerns
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I love Dr. Shen. She is patient and compassionate. She takes great care in making sure my health is the best it can be.
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Dr Shen is always very aware of what is going on. She's always doing her best to make sure she has covered all of the bases concerning my health. I appreciate her judgement and respect her as my physician...
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I love Dr Shen she's always very personable and caring.
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Dr Shen is wonderful!
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Very good service and very professional.
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I'm new but I'm really liking this practice and wish I had chosen it long ago
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Doctor Shen is the best!!
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Dr. Shen is an excellent doctor, I am extremely comfortable with her and feel I received great treatment. She is good listener and explains medical matter in a simple way for patient to understand clearly. She is a great asset to the Providence Health System m.
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Very responsive to my needs and concerns.
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Great communication. Hard to get an appointment but that seems to be everywhere these days. Friendly staff.
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Dr. Shen is very bright. She has a great bedside manner, and listens before completing her diagnosis.
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This dr is thorough.
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Excellent customer service
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Dr Shen is tentative to my questions and concerns.
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All good
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Very caring attitude. She was encouraging and did not Shame me.
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Dr. Brenda Shen is a excellent doctor.She always listens to me and cares about my health.
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Dr Shen is professional and caring. I am confident in her interest my my health.
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Dr. Shen was friendly, helpful, understanding
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Zero negative comments for Dr. Shen. I feel very lucky to have gotten her as my primary care physician. It was by default and I scored the most efficient Dr, ever.
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I love love love Dr Shein.
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Dr. Shen is wonderful
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All good.
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Dr Shen always is always there for me and my family needs. She's a great doctor.
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Excellent care
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No bad experiences related to my care provider.
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Good Dr. She is respectful, knowledgeable, to the point. No warm fuzzy, but effective.
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All good
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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
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Anal Itching
- Anal Pain
- Anemia
- Angular Cheilitis
- Animal Bite
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Instability
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Anxiety Disorder
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Arm Pain
- Arm Weakness
- Arthralgia
- Asthma
- B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Back Injury
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Bedbugs
- Behavioral Disorders
- Bereavement
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Birth Control Counseling
- Birthmark
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Blister
- Blood In Stool
- Blurred Vision
- Breast Discharge
- 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
- Chlamydia
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Cholesterol Management
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Disease Management
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Cfs)
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Claudication
- Cold Intolerance
- Cold Sore
- College Health
- Common Cold
- Concussion
- Concussion Testing
- Conduct Disorder
- Confusion
- Conjunctivitis
- Constant Nausea
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Coping Skills
- Cough
- Cradle Cap
- Cystitis
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Libido
- Dehydration
- Dementia
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
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- Developmental Assessment
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Education
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- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetes Therapy
- Diarrhea
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- 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
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- Elbow Sprain
- Emphysema
- Employee Health
- Enlarged Prostate
- Environmental Allergies
- Epicondylitis
- Epigastric Pain
- Epistaxis
- Erectile Disorder
- Eructation
- Erythema
- Eye Infections
- Eye Pain
- Eye Strain
- Face Swelling
- Facial Nerve Palsy And Paresis
- Facial Pain
- Facial Tingling
- Falls
- Family History Of Cancer
- Family History Of Heart Disease
- Fasciculations
- Fatigue
- Fecal Incontinence
- Feeding Problems
- Fever
- Fever With Chills
- Finger Pain
- First Degree Burns
- Flatulence
- Floaters
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- Folliculitis
- Food Allergy
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Injury
- Foot Pain
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- Frequency Of Urination
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Gastric Ulcer
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- Headache
- Health Maintenance
- Hearing Loss
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- Heart Murmur
- Heart Racing
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- Hematuria
- Hemoptysis
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- Hepatitis A Vaccination
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- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
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- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Irregular Menstruation
- Irritability
- Itchy Ear
- Jaundice
- Joint Sprain
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Swelling
- Joint Warmth
- Keloid
- Keratin Cyst
- Keratitis
- Keratosis Pilaris
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- Knee Injury
- Knee Pain
- Labyrinthitis
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Pain
- Leg Weakness
- Lethargy
- Lice
- Lifestyle Modification
- Lipomas
- Lower Back Pain
- Lump In Throat
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Measles Vaccination
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Memory Disorders
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Menopause
- Mens Health
- Migraine
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- Mood Symptoms
- Motion Sickness
- Mouth Bleeding
- Mouth Pain
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- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Weakness
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- Nail Disease
- Nasal Congestion
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- Neck Muscle Injury
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- Neonatal Acne
- Nevus
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Night Sweats
- Nightmares
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- Noisy Breathing
- Norovirus
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- Numbness
- Nutrition
- Nutrition And Health
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- Optic Migraines
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- Osteoarthritis
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- Overweight
- Palpitations
- Panic Reaction
- Paresthesia
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- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Penile Bleeding
- Penile Discharge
- Performance Anxiety
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- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Polypharmacy
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Nasal Drip
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- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
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- Scratchy Voice
- Scrotal Pain
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- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Secondary Enuresis
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- Severe Asthma
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (Std)
- Shin Splints
- Shingles Vaccination
- Shortness Of Breath (Sob)
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- 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 Cancer
- 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
Doctor, nurses and scribes were excellent as always!
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