Kate E. Monahan, DO
Orange, CA 92869
- Mission Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Jude Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
St. Joseph Heritage Orange - Chapman
2501 East Chapman Avenue, Suite 204, Orange, CA 92869
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About Kate E. Monahan
Dr. Kate Monahan is an internist with St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group practicing in Orange, CA.
Touro University
ResidencyRiverside Community Hospital
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange
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Last visit was very good got all questions answered will need that on next visit.
Providence Patient
Dr. Monahan, was referred to me by Dr. Scott smith, this was my first visit with her, and I was very satisfied, I think I will keep her as my provider.
Providence Patient
This was my first time seeing Dr. Monahan, because Dr. Smith, who was primary Physician, retired at the end of December 2024. Dr. Monahan I will now be my primary Physician.
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Dr. Monahan is one of the best doctors I have seen and I've been to a lot. She's empathetic and spends time discussing all of your concerns. The staff is great too!
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Really appreciate Dr. Monahan; she is a very good listener and also respects my choices regarding tests and vaccines.
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Very nice doctor, Answered all my questions.
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This was my first time with her and I am pleased. She explained my bloodwork results and was easy to talk to. I feel like she has a good picture of my health needs and listens to my thoughts and concerns.
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Everyone in the office was so friendly from the ladies at the front, to the MA checking me in. Dr Monahan was amazing. Her bedside manner is great and she's an amazing listener. Let me ramble off my concerns and asked any pertinent information to help her better understand the issue. She was able to give me two referrals, prescribe me necessary medications and suggested over the counter options. She was patient and friendly and I am so happy I switched to her for my PCP.
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Excellent attention.
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Dr. Kate Monehan Is exceptional. Dr. Kathleen Glaspy who is also exceptional and my usual doctor was not available for my yearly Blood Work. So, I made my yearly Blood Work appointment with Dr. Monehan and I am very pleased with her.
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I'm very happy with Dr. Monahan and her staff. Always very helpful and kind.
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Dr. Monahan is a wonderful doctor. She takes the time to listen, review pertinent history and test results and discuss care.
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Dr. Kate Monahan was excellent! Very caring and knowledgeable.
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She was excellent very caring and listened to every question I had and she took her time with me making sure I understood all her explanations before she went on and I felt great leaving the office that day!
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Dr. Monahan was very good and she addressed my medical issues and questions. Very helpful!
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This was my very first visit with this doctor. I found the staff to be very caring as was the doctor. In fact when I left the clinic, I had made a comment on how I was going to make it home. An hour or so after I got home, there was a voicemail left by the nurse, wanting to make sure that I had made it home. OK. Definitely made my first experience a good one.
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I really felt very comfortable with the office and the dr was amazing.
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She is very good doctor
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Doctor for common will no longer be my regular doctor after the first. I'm looking forward to working with Dr. Monaghan as my regular doctor for all of my physical needs. She's very pleasant, knowledgeable, I asked her several medical questions that have been bothering me and she answered them And put my mind at ease.
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Everyone in the office listened to my questions and concerns and made me feel completely at ease
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Dr. Monahan and staff were professional, caring and thorough. Dr. Monahan explained my results well and ordered accordingly.
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Excellent care
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She listened to me and accepted that I know my body and what I need.
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Good
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I had to reschedule an appointment and the care team made a new appointment in a timely manner. All referrals requested were made quickly. Dr. Had a few moments so performed a procedure then and there, rather than scheduling another appointment. Having radiology right there is very convenient.
Providence Patient
So happy we found Dr Monohan. She is wonderful!
Providence Patient
Dr. Monahan is actually my new PCP. My former PCP Dr. Smith is retiring at the end of Dec. 2024 and he recommended Dr. Monahan as a new PCP. I made my appointment for [date] with Dr. Monahan to meet her and discuss my health. I liked Dr. Monahan and have decided to stay her as my PCP.
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I recently had an appointment with Dr. Kate Monahan and had a very positive experience. Dr. Kate took the time to listen to all my concerns and made sure I felt comfortable throughout the entire visit. What stood out most was Dr. Kate's attention to detail and her genuine care for my well-being. I requested a doctor's note and she provided It right away and made some referrals and orders for my current condition. Overall, I am very satisfied with the care I received and would highly recommend Dr. Kate Monahan to anyone looking for a thoughtful, professional, and skilled doctor. I look forward to continuing my care with her.
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I am very comfortable with Dr. Monahan. She listens to my concerns and gives treatment and advice that I trust. She has a very friendly and caring spirit.. Very happy with her as my primary care doctor.
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This was my first visit with Dr. Monahan. I was very impressed. She is extremely professional, thorough and kind.
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Very good
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I was very happy with the doctor.
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Good listener and is very respectful. Easy to understand the information and provides additional insight about any medical issues I'm having. My care provider takes good care of me.
Providence Patient
The doctor was great. Explained everything in detail. Very happy I found and choose her as my new primary
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Dr is great at explaining and listening to my questions. She never rushes me!
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I am satisfied with the doctors who have seen me.
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DR MONAHAN LISTENS TO YOU AND TAKES THE TIME TO EXPLAIN
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Always listens and helps with my care
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Dr Monahan listened to all of my comments and answered my questions. She was non judgemental and understanding
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Dr. Monahan is incredibly nice and understanding. She helped me come up with a solution for my care and also provided me with recommendations to better navigate my future care.
Providence Patient
She listens carefully and makes clear recommendations. Excellent doctor.
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This was a new patient visit. Dr. Monahan addressed all of my concerns and went over my medical history.
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I like that an appointment with all st. Joseph members.
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I've been with Dr. Monahan for over a year and she is so kind, compassionate and cares about your concerns! Her staff is equally wonderful. I feel in very good hands!
Providence Patient
Dr wasvery compassionate and was quite thorough. She listened carefully to my issues . Very kind and competent.
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Dr Monohan was very kind and a good listener. She spent quality time with me and answered all of my questions. Great job!
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Dr. Monahan was so great. I was looking for a new PC and am so lucky she is taking new patients.
Providence Patient
Kate really listened to what I had to say and even presented the new medication as an option for me not something I have to take because she recommends it. She was very through and allowed a trustworthy patient to doctor experience. I felt safe and was able to tell her exactly what was going on with out any judgment.
Providence Patient
Very happy with Dr. KATE MONAHAM REALLY KNOWS HER STUFF.
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So far I have complete faith in my new doctor. It is wonderful, that I am no longer the most medically informed person in the doctor's exam room.
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Great experience
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Dr. Monahan is very nice. She listens, answers questions, and is very thorough and very competent.
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She is very good doctor
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The doctor captured and addressed all my health concerns. The doctor is pleasant, approachable and sincere.
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Dr was ver caring and answered all questions I had and gave me full attention. Dr Monaghan was an excellent help. Refills flu shot and referals
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Dr Monaghan is very kind and patient. She is helpful and I feel completely comfortable and confident in her taking care of my medical needs.
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Love my doctor. Kind and attentive. I already referred my daughter
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I am a new patient and so far so good she seems very knowledgeable and very thorough but overall she was very welcoming and warm.
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Good
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First time see Dr. Monahan and loved her. She was very kind, patient and understanding. She answered my questions and covered all the things.
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Excellent concerned, patiet ,caring provider!
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Very pro-active, excellent care, friendly and carinng.
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I liked that Dr. Monahan was easy to schedule with. She explained everything very clearly and made me feel like she really looked over my medical history prior to coming into my appointment. She listened carefully and reminded me about which vaccines and exams I was due for, which was really helpful.
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My experience with Dr. Monahan was very good. All my questions were answered and everybody in the office was very friendly.
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I had all the right answers for my health problems.
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Doctor was very nice and knowledgeable.
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Dr Monahan is fantastic she listens she cares she answers questions I cannot recommend her highly enough she's taking fabulous care of me during my two back surgeries and follow up his always been very helpful to me and I am honored to be one of her patients
Providence Patient
I love Doctor K. Monahan. She's very nice and I felt comfortable. She answered my questions and attentive with my health concerns. In addition to that. She explained my laboratory results well. Thank you.
Providence Patient
First time seeing this Dr through [ID]... With prior insurance [ID] st Joseph's I wad happy to still be in the providence network
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Was so impressed with Dr. Kate that I had my wife switch her primary care physician to Dr. Kate.
Providence Patient
Dr. Monahan was thorough and informative. I was ill with Covid and she made numerous suggestions on how to deal with the symptoms and prescribed the needed Paxlovid medication.
Providence Patient
She was great
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Dr Monahan is a very caring professional doctor and I appreciated her getting me in to see her so quicklly.
Providence Patient
Appreciate the time and care she gives me
Providence Patient
Dr. Kate Monahan, listened and treated me with respect.
Providence Patient
Dr Monahan was calm, knowledgeable and thoroughly answered all questions and concerns. She has a lovely demeanor.
Providence Patient
I found DrMonahan friendly and easy to talk to.
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This was my 1st appointment with St Joseph. Everyone was helpful and informative.
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Good
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She is good family practitioner, understanding patient's health problems. She treats kindly and respectfully toward her patients.
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My experience with this provider was good.
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All good...No bad. She always listens to what I have to say and is never in a hurry to end the office visit.
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I have already recommended this provider as I have been very satisfied with her care, concern, understanding and resolve. I appreciate her feedback and gentleness. Office is clean and easy to navigate with good parking.
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She was great, patient and answered and thoroughly answered my questions.
Providence Patient
Dr. Monahan listened to everything I had to say and made sure to ease any worries I was having.
Providence Patient
It was our first meeting and I am so far encouraged, which is huge because I pray to God to kill me everyday, due to acute diverticulitis and [ID] bad surgeries that seem to have ruined my digestive system completely.
Providence Patient
Dr. Monahan seems to be a knowledgeable and understanding doctor.
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This was my initial visit with this provider, I am looking forward to her being my primary care physician.
Providence Patient
Very kind and professional
Providence Patient
Dr. Monaghan is a new health provider for me, so this was my first visit. I had a good experience and felt comfortable with the Dr.
Providence Patient
Excellent experience with Dr. Monaghan. She is very personable, listened to all my concerns, referred me to all depth for tests to be done etc. I am very happy to have her as my Doctor.
Providence Patient
My doctor is retiring this year so I'm glad I went to Dr Kate she and her staff were so kind
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Very good
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Very professional and caring.
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Very good
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The doctor was great. Thankful that now she is my main provider.
Providence Patient
This was only my second visit with Dr. Monahan as my PCP. I look forward to future visits because she truly seems like a caring partner that can help me age gracefully into my 70's! I hope she stays at this practice. I drive from [Location] because I worked as an RN at [ID] Hospital for 44 years and wanted to continue care there. Dr. Monahan embodies the St Joseph values that I trust.
Providence Patient
She is really nice and really good doctor .. I'm recommender very well and really concern about me. .. Thankiu
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All good, professional and personable plus informative
Providence Patient
This provider and office staff provide a professional and comfortable atmosphere and experience for their patients. I'm glad I chose Dr. Monahan as my primary care physician.
Providence Patient
Everything went well
Providence Patient
This was my initial visit with my new PCP
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Very professional, courteous and thorough.
Providence Patient
Dr Monahan was kind and patient.
Providence Patient
Dr Monohan took her time to explain im detail about my concerns. Highly recommends her
Providence Patient
I enjoy my visits with Dr. Monahan and never feel anxious about seeing her as my provider. She is very knowledgeable patient and puts me at ease.
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Thanks
Providence Patient
It's refreshing to make an appointment and not only have it scheduled in a timely manner, but also arrive and be seen almost immediately. Dr. Monahan is a very gracious, kind and caring person. Her sound advice and knowledgeable information always put me at ease. I hope you will staff more doctors like her and Dr. Nicholas Hernandez. Absolutely the best people you could trust your health and well-being to.
Providence Patient
Everyone was so nice and helpful.
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Always wonderful. Dr. Monahan is very sweet natured, easy to talk to. She listens to my concerns and is always very professional. I am very happy and trust her care.
Providence Patient
This visit was my introduction to Dr Monahan as my new primary doctor and I was very pleased.
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My Dr is the best.
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Dr. Monaghan was great. She took her time to listen to my concerns. Very friendly and easy to talk to.
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I referred my brother and 2 daughters great service
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Awesome everyone
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Super nice, friendly, was able to get everything I needed
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I felt comfortable for the first time . Dr. Monahan explained everything very well .
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I had good experience, I don't have much to say
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I appreciated Dr. Monahan asking if I had any other concerns, or questions. She was easy to talk to and put me at ease right away at this first visit.
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Clinical Interests
- Abdominal Cramps
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Bowel Movement
- Abnormal Stool
- 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 Pain
- Anemia
- Angular Cheilitis
- Animal Bite
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Instability
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Arm Pain
- Arm Weakness
- Arthralgia
- Asthma
- B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Back Injury
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Bereavement
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Birthmark
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Blister
- Blood In Stool
- Blurred Vision
- Breast Lump
- Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Burns
- Cancer Prevention
- Cancer Screening
- Cardiovascular 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
- Confusion
- Conjunctivitis
- Constant Nausea
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Coping Skills
- Cough
- Cystitis
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Decrease In Appetite
- Dehydration
- Dementia
- Depressed Mood
- Dermatophytosis
- Diabetes Education
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Mellitus
- 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
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Dysphoria
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Dysuria
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Exam
- Ear Infections
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Eczema
- Elbow Pain
- Elbow Sprain
- Emphysema
- Employee Health
- Enlarged Prostate
- Environmental Allergies
- Epicondylitis
- Epigastric Pain
- Epistaxis
- 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
- Fever
- Fever With Chills
- Finger Pain
- First Degree Burns
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- Folliculitis
- 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
- Geriatrics
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gout
- Grief
- Groin Mass
- Groin Pain
- Hand Injury
- Hand Pain
- Head Congestion
- Headache
- Health Maintenance
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Racing
- Heat Intolerance
- Heel Pain
- Hematochezia
- Hematuria
- Hemoptysis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hip Pain
- Hirsutism
- Hoarseness
- Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv) Vaccination
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hypothyroidism
- Impacted Cerumen
- Impetigo
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Influenza
- Ingrown Hair
- Ingrown Nail
- Insect Allergy
- Insulin Resistance
- Intention Tremor
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Intertrigo
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Itchy Ear
- Jaundice
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Swelling
- Joint Warmth
- Keloid
- Keratin Cyst
- Keratitis
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Knee Click
- Knee Injury
- Knee Pain
- Labyrinthitis
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Pain
- Leg Weakness
- Lethargy
- Lifestyle Modification
- Lipomas
- Lower Back Pain
- Lump In Throat
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy
- Measles Vaccination
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Memory Disorders
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Mens Health
- Migraine
- Mmr Vaccine
- Mood Symptoms
- Motion Sickness
- Mouth Bleeding
- Mouth Pain
- Mouth Ulcer
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Nail Disease
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nausea
- Neck Muscle Injury
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- 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
- Paresthesia
- Paronychia
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Penile Bleeding
- Persistent Cough
- Pharyngitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pleurisy
- Pleuritic Pain
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonia Vaccination
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Polypharmacy
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Nasal Drip
- Prediabetes
- Preventive Medicine
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Examination
- Prostate Specific Antigen Blood Test
- Pruritus
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Rash
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Pain
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Rhinitis
- Rosacea
- Scab
- Scabies
- Scaly Skin
- Sciatica
- Scratchy Voice
- Seasonal Allergies
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Sensitive Skin
- Severe Asthma
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (Std)
- Shingles Vaccination
- Shortness Of Breath (Sob)
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- Sinus Pain
- Sinus Pressure
- Sinusitis
- Skin Abscess
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorders
- Slowing Of Urinary Stream
- Smoker Cough
- Snoring
- Sore Throat
- Spider Bite
- Splinter Removal
- Sports Related Concussion Testing
- Sprain
- Sputum Production
- Stomach Cramps
- Stomach Pain
- Straining On Urination
- Strep Throat
- Stress Incontinence
- Stridor
- Stye
- Substance Addiction
- Sunburn
- Suture Removal
- Swallowing Problem
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Tightness
- Thumb Dislocation
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tick Borne Infections
- Tinea Corporis
- 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
- 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
- Wellness
- Wheezing
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
Was looking for a new primary and so glad I found Dr. Kate!
Providence Patient