Richard Z. Tsai, MD
Portland, OR 97225
Portland, OR 97225
Providence Medical Group Sunset Internal Medicine
417 Southwest 117th Avenue, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97225
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About Richard Z. Tsai
In his practice, Richard Tsai, MD, emphasizes prevention, education and listening to his patients. "I believe that prevention is the best medicine," he says. "A good primary care provider can identify early signs or risk factors and prevent a disease from having a significant impact on a patient's life."
Dr. Tsai assures his patients that he will always listen to their concerns. He also is committed to teaching his patients about their health issues. "An educated patient is an empowered patient," he says. "I try to educate my patients about their health concerns so they can take charge of their health."
Dr. Tsai graduated Phi Beta Kappa in biophysics from Johns Hopkins University. He attended Washington University School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of North Carolina Hospitals.
In his free time, Dr. Tsai enjoys working with computers, hiking and spending time with his family.
University of North Carolina Medical Center
ResidencyUniversity of North Carolina Medical Center
Medical School
Washington University
1998
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
417 Southwest 117th Avenue, Suite 200
Portland, OR 97225
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First time seeing this Dr.and every thing went very well.
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Dr. Tsai Is professional, yet relaxed and friendly.
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Dr. Tsai always listens to my questions and answers in a way I understand
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He listens to what I have to say. I'm not the best patient, I stop taking my medications, he does his best to try to get me back on track without belittling me or making me feel guilty.He seems genuinely concerned for my health.
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Dr. Tsai is the best. CARES FOR ME.
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Dr, Tsai is the best primary care doctor I have ever had. He is thorough and listens to my concerns. Unfortunately, it can now take weeks to get an appointment. If I am in need of immediate care I usually end up at the urgent care clinic at Tanasbourne then make a follow up visit with Dr. Tsai.
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Very good listener, very knowledgeable always feel well informed when I leave.
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Excellent experience.Provider spent extensive time explaining everything.
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Thoughtful and kind
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Helped relieve my anxiety
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Great experience
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Dr. Tsai was respectful and listened to me, explaining my questions. I always feel comfortable with Dr.Tsai and appreciate him.
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I am blessed to have a good providerc& the team he works with.
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Being elderly, you are often looked at as just old. Dr. Tsai never makes you feel that way. He asks many questions and encourages you to keep active, takes the necessary blood tests to make sure everything is looking good, and most of all is compassionate. THANK YOU
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Dr. Tsai knows my medical history and gives excellent care and advice. He's been my doctor since he joined this practice when it opened.
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Dr Tsai has always given medical treatment suggestions that I think are in my best interest.
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Dr Tsai is always running late even if you get an early morning appt. This happens because he cares about his patients and takes extra care with each patient never making you feel rushed while he sees you.
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Love Dr Tsai ! Always takes the time needed for you!
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Great experience overall
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Very good
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I I have been a patient of Dr. Tsai's for about 30 years. He takes the time to be with me, no rushing.
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Dr Tsai is a blessing!
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PCP care worth the 40 minute wait
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I have the most respect and confidence in my care provider, Dr Tsai, He is knowledgeable, thorough, patient, caring, respectful, never makes me feel rushed,,explains things so I can understand and makes me feel that he cares. I am comfortable talking to him about anything. I feel so fortunate to have him for my doctor. He cared for my parents when he first started working at the Sunset clinic and he gave them wonderful care, my sister, brother-in-law and I have been going to Dr Tsai for many years and we all have grown to care deeply for him and appreciate him.
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Dr Tsai is the best. He's knowledgeable, asks great questions, listens well and cares.
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Dr. Tsai is an excellent provider who is always caring and thorough I couldn't be more pleased.
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Dr.Tsai is a wonderful physician. He always taked his time during your appointment, and he's reviewed your medical record before so he's current on everything happening with your health. He always listens to you and he lets you participate in your treatment options. Dr. Tsai is the best doctor ever !!
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I got a complete professional consultation on my health concern.
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He always listens to me and understands me. He has genuine care for my well being.
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Everything is alway good when I meet with Dr Tsai
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Dr. Tsai always takes time to explaiin to me all that Is going on, I appreciate this very much.
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Dr. Tsai is of similar age and has vast experience with patients in all age groups. I truly appreciate this as he's able to form thoughtful responses to questions I have about where I am in lifecycle. He takes the time to ensure good communication bidirectionally and asks sometimes the hard questions. It's a hard skill many people don't have. He truly listened and comes up with options for my health care. I can't thank him enough for that.
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Explained reasons for procedures and lab work clearly.
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Great care as always.
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First time seeing Dr. Tsai after my primary care doctor retired. He was very thorough and answered all my questions.
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I have always gotten along with my health provider.
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Dr. Tsai is the best. He spends his time listening to me and wasn't in a hurry to leave the room.
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My care team, particularly Dr. Tsai, is excellent.
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Dr Tsai is the best doctor I have ever had. Thanks.
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Dr Tsai and the entire office are superb.
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Dr. Tsai always takes time I need to listen and talk through all of my concerns. His office staff is great and always responds in a timely manner. They are a great team!
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Dr. Tsai has been the best Dr. I have ever had. I'm very comfortable discussing any health issues that come up.
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Dr. Tsai was very professional - caring, concerned about my health and feelings. He explained things thoroughly and checked back to review what specialist had said concerning my condition and took care and time to explain it. He also was very thoughtful & considerate of my level of grieving now following my husband's death, explaining that It Is not unusual nor abnormal. But also asked If I would want to go to grief counseling.
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Superb doctor!
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Provider is knowledgeable and makes sure to stay up to date on concerns related to my health. Very happy to see him every time :^)
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Excellent. Neuro surgeon is not as responsive.
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Always a positive experience at this office.
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Good guy!
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I always appreciate Dr.Tsai and his staff. Thank you so much.
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I like Dr.. Tsai
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Great provide and staff.
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The physician is aware of me as a patient and my medical conditions. Always communicative and takes the time to care for my needs. Thank you indeed Dr. Richard Tsai.
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Dr. Tsai was available on short notice and I was very pleased with everything about my appointment. Some of these survey questions are not relevant to my appointment.
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I absolutely trust and respect Dr Tsai and truly believe he cares about my health and well being. I always leave knowing I got the best information and advice.
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Dr. Tsai has always been very respectful and understanding, thorough and generous with this time. I feel very comfortable that I am getting good care and advice from him.
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Dr. Tsai is always very thorough and takes the time to listen to me as a patient and I always feel he involves me in the decisions that are best for my health. He always makes sure I'm part of and understand the decisions in regards to my healthcare.
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Dr Tsai is great. He is knowledgeable, caring, inquisitive, friendly, efficient. I feel fortunate to have him as my doctor.
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Dr Tsai is very easy to talk to and is an excellent diagnostician.
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I'm very happy with the medical care that I have received from Dr. Tsai and have recommended him to a good friend who may be looking for a new primary care doctor. I have the highest regard for Dr. Tsai.
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Excellent Dr. Very knowledgeable and caring
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Best medical service ever
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Always willing to listen and help !Always has a good suggestion for any concerns, or situations.
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He is always caring, concerned, listens well and explains care.
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Dr Tsai did a good job on my annual wellness review
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I only have good things to say about Dr. Tsai He has been a wonderful Doctor for myself and my husband before he passed away. He is caring and personable!
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Answers any questions I ask. Always respectful. Ask questions about my daily lifestyle.
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Very grateful to have Dr. Tsai
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Could not be happier with Dr. Tsai
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Excellent doctor.
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Always good
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Dr. Tsai always gives me time in his office. He is a knowledgeable Doctor. I am so pleased to be under good care.
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I received the best of care.
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Richard is outstanding physician
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Excellent
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He is a great doctor he take time to discuss whatever the situation may be!
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Dr Tsai takes good care of me. He makes us feel like a relative. He understands us
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Dr Tsai is an excellent physician. He was my parents' physician for the last part of their lives, he is my husband's physician as well as my adult children's physician. I trust him with my whole family.
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Dr Tsai is one of the best doctors that I have ever seen. He is always attentive to my questions and answers them thoroughly.
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Dr. Tsai has been my doctor for many years. We have a very nice relationship and he takes a lot of time with my appointments.. He is great!!
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Dr. Tsai is an excellent listener and has common sense. Very pleased he is my Doctor.
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Dr. Tsai has been my primary care provider for many years. I have grown to respect and trust him with my medical issues. I highly recommend him to anyone needing a care provider.
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Dr Richard Tsai is amongst the best PCPs I've come across. Very attentive and always shows sincere care.
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Dr Tsai was very patient with me and with my wife. My wife had a lot of questions and concerns for my health. Dr Tsai was very understanding and was able to calm her fears and concerns.
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Dr Tsai consistently takes the time for me to feel like he hears and understands me. I value his style and level of care and compassion
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When seeing Dr Tsai I really appreciate his demeanor and that he takes his time to listen and answer my concerns. I live out of state and still keep him as my primary because of attitude and dedication to me as a patient and as a person.
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Very good
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Always a great experience with Dr. Tsai
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Nothing to add. The appoinment and counsel by Dr. Tsai was effective and as expected.
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Dr. Tsai is a joy to see. So caring and knowledgeable. I am so grateful that he is my doctor.
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I am very fortunate to have the health team I have. I could not be happier!
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Dr. Tsai has been my general practitioner for a long time now, well over 20 years. He makes me feel comfortable and addresses all of my concerns, every time, and most Importantly, I trust him.
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Dr. Tsai always shows compassion and I extremely confident in his care
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Dr. Tsai is an excellent provider of health care and I do not have any concerns with his provision of care and want no changes in access to my doctor of choice.
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Dr.Tsai is a great doctor, always professional and caring and I always get what needs to be done on every visit. He's kind and provides me with all the information! I enjoy him very much!
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Dr. Tsai gives us excellent care
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Provider was thorough and given clear instructions
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Excellant
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DR TSAI ALWAYS TAKES AS MUCH TIME AS NEEDED TO GIVE PERFECT SERVICE, TO SEE AND HEAR YOUR QUESTIONS AND HAS A GREAT ANSWER TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND ALL THAT HAS HAPPENED AND WHY.
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Dr. Tsai has shown over and over again on how much he cares for his patients. I feel very lucky to have him as my primary doctor.
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Dr. Tsai is an excellent doctor.
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Dr tsai is thorough and highly competent
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Always have good experiences with Dr. Tsai
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I'm an older person and I have a lot of respect for doctor tsar. He always cares
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Dr. Tsai is a great physician but his schedule makes getting an appointment with him very difficult.
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Though it's hard to get a timely visit with Dr. Tsai because he's so busy, it's worth the wait. He takes his time with you, listening to you, and is very thorough.
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Dr Tsai was knowledgeable, helpful and caring. Example - he took time to evaluate my resting pulse and helped me relax. I feel confident with his care and expertise.
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Dr Tsai listened well and gave advice helpful to me personally. He showed understanding of my personality that helped medically.
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Dr Tsai is the best!!
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Dr. Tsai and his medical staff are the best!!
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Dr Tsai is an extremely attentive and caring physician. He always spends as much time with me as I need and listens carefully to my concerns. I trust Dr Tsai completely
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Good
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Dr Tsai always listens carefully to what my concerns are !
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Always excellent
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Dr. Tsai is the best!
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Dr. TSAI is a caring Kind, knowledgeable great doctor.
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Completely satisfied with Dr. Tsai's care. I very much enjoy my visits with him.
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Dr Tsai is the best. Easy to discuss issues and options with. He does not talk down to you and listens carefully.
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Dr. Tsai is very knowledgeable and personable.
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Dr. Tsai is great, well informed easy to talk to and engaging about how the patient is feeling overall. Always a great experience
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Dr Tsai spent the right amount of time to go over everything needed during this wellness visit
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I am very happy with the care Dr Tsai is providing for me.
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Clinical Interests
- Alcohol Dependency
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Anorexia
- Behavioral Disorders
- Birth Control Counseling
- Cancer Prevention
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cerumen Removal
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Chronic Disease Management
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Libido
- Dementia
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
- Developmental Assessment
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Education
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Disability Evaluation
- Diverticulitis
- Eating Disorders
- Enlarged Prostate
- Erectile Disorder
- Facial Nerve Palsy And Paresis
- Falls
- Family History Of Cancer
- Family History Of Heart Disease
- Gastroenteritis
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Genital Herpes, Male
- Genital Warts
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gout
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Lifestyle Modification
- Memory Disorders
- Mood Symptoms
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Newborn Care
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Overweight
- Palpitations
- Preventive Medicine
- Pulmonary Infections
- Sciatica
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (Std)
- Skin Disease
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorders
- Splinter Removal
- Sports Physical Exam
- Stomach Cancer
- Substance Addiction
- Suture Removal
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Travel Medicine
- Tremor
- Twitching
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Virtual Care
- Warts
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
Dr. Tsai is very thorough and knowledgeable about my medical history. Always answers all my questions.
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