Ambulatory 24 Hour pH- Monitoring is a study that measures and records the amount and severity of stomach contents backing up into the esophagus and can detect if the content of the reflux is acidic or non-acidic. From this study, your physician will be able to evaluate the number of reflux events, the acid content...Read More

A1C Test The A1C test is a common blood test used to diagnose type 1 and type 2 diabetes and then to gauge how well you’re managing your diabetes. The A1C test goes by many other names, including glycated hemoglobin, glycosylated hemoglobin, hemoglobin A1C and HbA1c. The A1C test result reflects your average blood sugar...Read More

Blood tests can be used to diagnose and observe a variety of urologic conditions. Often, blood work results can help doctors determine if further lab tests or treatments are necessary. Blood testing is a routine procedure. A blood test involves using a needle to collect blood, usually from a vein in the arm. This blood...Read More

Your first step to find out if you are at a healthy weight is to find out what your BMI, or body mass index, is and what your waist size is. For most people, these are good clues to whether they are at a healthy weight. What’s your BMI? A healthy weight is one that is...Read More

The 48 hour pH probe study is used to detect the presence of acid refluxing into the esophagus, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD.  It is also used to detect laryngopharyngeal reflux disease.  Currently, this is the best method available to monitor acid exposure within the esophagus and or larynx (voice box). The...Read More