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Chronic disease maintenance

Dr. Sheila Clasbey is warning that if you are on a regular maintenance plan it is important to keep a close eye on your health.  That means seeing your doctor.

Urinary tract infections

Dr. David Boyd is treating urinary tract infections at Family Practice Specialists of Richmond.

INTERVIEW: Peripheral Arterial Disease could be warning sign for heart trouble Video included

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It is a simple test that could be of great help to you later on. September is the month where cardiologist and doctors sound the warning bells for PAD or Peripheral Arterial Disease.

Preparing for allergy season

Dr. Jessica Ormsmith, from the Primary Health Group in Ironbridge, is warning to get prepared for allergy season.

nickel allergies

It could be a problem that you've been having for a while but you may not have realized it.

Dust mite prevention

Dr. David Boyd is helping people dealing with the effects of dust mites at Family Practice Specialists of Richmond.

Plantar Fascilitis

Dr. Kevin Watterson is treating Plantar Fascilitis at Rockwell Physicians of Salisbury.

Sports physicals

If kids are playing sports, Dr. Larry Benson is recommending a pre-participation sports examination.

Pink eye

Dr. David Boyd is helping people with pink eye on the Huguenot Trail.

deep vein thrombosis

Dr. David Boyd's practice is helping people with deep vein thrombosis at the Family Practice Specialists of Richmond.

Vitamin D

Dr. Judith McKenzie is encouraging patients to get more Vitamin D.

Hearing problems

Dr. David Boyd is helping people who are starting to lose their hearing.

Acid Reflux

In Chesterfield, Dr. David Boyd is providing comfort to patients with acid reflux.

Hot tub folliculitis

Dr. Shelia Clasbey is diagnosing hot tub folliculitis, an itchy rash on the body exposed to contaminated water.

INTERVIEW: College-bound students need vaccinations Video included

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The summer is almost half over and for college bound students, it's time to start think about preparing for the next stage of their lives.

INTERVIEW: Temperatures soar along East Coast, people struggle to stay cool

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And this heat wave is more than just uncomfortable it can be downright dangerous. Joining us to discuss how to protect yourself is one of Neighborhood Health Watch doctors, Doctor David Boyd.

Taking care of burns

Dr. Gary Bennett's Family Practice in Midlothian is seeing patients suffering from burns.

INTERVIEW: Stomach Flu

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Everyone has had a nasty bout with the stomach flu before. It is an ugly and uncomfortable illness that I am sure you want to avoid.

Hanover & Henrico

Salmonella

Dr. Joseph Mehfoud wants you to be aware of the symptoms connected to a problem that is getting a lot of attention: salmonella.

Rotator cuff injuries

Dr. Kenneth Simpson is treating rotator cuff injuries at Virginia Physicians, Inc./Cold Harbor Family Medicine.

Jock itch

Dr. Peter Minneci it is treating the uncomfortable problem known as "jock itch" at Primary Health Group-Meadowbridge.

Reflux disease

In Mechanicsville, Dr. Peter Minneci is helping patients dealing with an internal problem - reflux disease.

Symptoms of laryngitis

Dr. Patrick Woodward is treating patients with the laryngitis at Virginia Physicians, Inc. in Henrico County.

Scabies

Dr. Peter Minneci is helping his patients with scabies. An issue that can impact any one.

City of Richmond

Atopic dermatitis

Dr. Eric Freeman is treating patients with a skin issue at CJW Pediatric Specialists.

Eczema

Dr. Eric Freeman is seeing many people dealing with the skin issue eczema at CJW Pediatric Specialists.

Kindergarten and pre-school physicals

Physicals are a good idea for kids entering kindergarten and pre-school. This according to Dr. Laura Aisenberg of Chippenham Family Medicine.

Edema

Leg swelling or "edema" is something Dr. Sheila Clasbey is dealing with at Primary Health Group in Brandermill.

Meet Our Doctors

Eric B. Freeman, MD

CJW Pediatric Specialists
101 Cowardin Avenue, Suite 207
Richmond, VA 23224
804-233-8534

John Clay, M.D.

Primary Health Group-Hopewell
308 N. 6th Avenue
Hopewell, VA 23860
804-458-8535

Jessica Ormsmith, M.D.

Primary Health Group—Ironbridge
6439 Ironbridge Road
Richmond, VA 23234
Phone: 804-271-8990

Peter Minneci, M.D.

Primary Health Group-Meadowbridge
8239 Meadowbridge Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Phone: 804-665-2650

Sheila Clasbey, M.D.

Primary Health Group-Brandermill
5001 W. Village Green Drive, Suite 205
Midlothian, VA 23112
804-744-4510

Larry L. Benson, M.D.

CJW Sports Medicine
3501 Festival Park Plaza
Chester, VA 23831
Phone: 804-425-9619

Kausalya Pendyal, M.D.

Chippenham Family Medicine
681 Hioaks Road
Richmond, VA 23225
Phone: 804-540-0490

Judith McKenzie, M.D.

Primary Health Group—Johnston-Willis
1471 Johnston-Willis Drive
Richmond, VA 23235
Phone: 804-320-1333

James Bampton, M.D.

Physicians of Family Medicine
13861 Hull Street Road
Midlothian, VA 23112
Phone: 804-739-0910

Ruth Latham, M.D.

Primary Health Group-Meadowbridge
8239 Meadowbridge Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Phone: 804-665-2650

Kenneth R. Simpson, Jr., M.D., MBA

Virginia Physicians, Inc./Cold Harbor Family Medicine
7255 Hanover Green Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Phone: 804-730-1111

W. Kevin Watterson, M.D.

Rockwell Physicians of Salisbury
2410 Pagehurst Drive
Midlothian, VA 23113
804-897-6140

Robert E. Mayfield, M.D.

Virginia Physicians, Inc./Midlothian Family Practice-Waterford
3000 Watercove Road
Midlothian, VA 23112
Phone: 804-744-0200

Garrison Bennett, M.D.

Virginia Physicians, Inc./Midlothian Family Practice-Village
13332 Midlothian Turnpike
Midlothian, VA 23112
Phone: 804-794-5598

Richard C. Peebles, Jr., M.D.

Primary Health Group-Retreat
110 North Robinson Street
Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: 804-822-3480

Sheila Garris-Wallace, MD

Commonwealth Primary Care – Forest
7110 Forest Ave, Suite 201
Richmond, VA 23226
804-288-3001-Phone

Faiza Akbar, M.D.

Family Health Clinic at Independence Park
9930 Independence Park Drive
Richmond, VA 23233
Phone: 804-726-2600

Richard L. Gergoudis, MD

Commonwealth Primary Care – Glen Forest
1800 Glenside Drive, Suite 110
Richmond, VA 23226
804-288-1800-Phone

James A. Bush, M.D.

Colonial Heights Medical Center
3512 Boulevard
Colonial Heights VA 23834
(804) 520-1110
www.colonialheightsmedicalcenter.com
Hopewell Medical Center
815 W. Poythress St. 
Hopewell VA 23860
(804) 458-8557

David M. Boyd, MD

Family Practice Specialists of Richmond

3742 Winterfield Road
Midlothian, VA 23113
804-330-3335 (phone)

Patrick M. Woodward, M.D.

Virginia Physicians, Inc./Parham Primary Care
7702 Parham Road, Suite 205
Richmond, VA 23294
Phone (804) 346-1515

Fariba Rozati, M.D.

Primary Health Group-Bremo
2004 Bremo Road
Richmond, VA 23226
Phone: 804-239-1640

G. Joseph Mehfoud, MD

Commonwealth Primary Care – Three Chopt
8923 Three Chopt Road, Suite 101
Richmond, VA 23229
804-288-0057-Phone

Commonwealth Primary Care – Huguenot
1807 Huguenot Road, Suite 101
Midlothian, VA 23113
804-378-7373-Phone

David R. Williams, D.O.

Family Health Clinic at the Crossings
906 Crossings Boulevard
Hopewell, VA 23860
Phone: 804-415-5000

Vicki Latham, M.D.

Primary Health Group—Ironbridge
6439 Ironbridge Road
Richmond, VA 23234
Phone: 804-271-8990

Laura G. K. Aisenberg, M.D.

Chippenham Family Medicine
681 Hioaks Road
Richmond, VA 23225
Phone: (804) 560-0490

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