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Noro virus
It is a scary illness that has shut down elementary schools, cruise ships and college classes. The noro virus can knock you out.

Dr. Sheila Clasbey is seeing many G.I. viruses that may be noro virus. More >>
Smoking cessation
Dr. David Boyd is continuing his push to quit smoking.More >>
Prostate cancer screening
Dr. David Boyd is recommending prostate cancer screenings to his male patients.More >>
Exercise-induced asthma
Dr. Larry Benson is helping his patients with exercise - induced asthma.More >>
Underage drinking
Dr. David Boyd is challenging you to have an uncomfortable talk with your teen about alcohol.More >>
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
Are you getting ready for the Monument Avenue 10K? Is it your first time running a distance of that length?

Dr. Larry Benson at CJW Sports Medicine is warning new runners about Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome.More >>
Dealing with gas
Dr. David Boyd is dealing with the uncomfortable topic of gas at Family Practice Specialists of Richmond.More >>
Belly fat in women
Dr. David Boyd is helping his female patients keep off belly fat.More >>
Getting fit without a gym membership
Starting from scratch at a work-out plan is a daunting task and sometimes it is so daunting that it keeps people from starting at all.

Dr. David Boyd argues that you don't need a gym membership to get healthy. More >>
Seasonal allergies
Dr. David Boyd is still seeing patients with seasonal allergies.More >>
Treating migraine headaches
Dr. Judith McKenzie is treating migraine headaches at Primary Health Group-Johnston-Willis.More >>
Postpartum Depression in men
It is something new parents are always on guard for shortly after a new baby comes into the world.

Postpartum Depression is always a threat to new moms, but there is now evidence that it could be a problem for new dads as well. More >>
Ingrown hairs
Dr. David Boyd is treating ingrown hairs.More >>
Managing diabetes
Diabetes is not an easy illness to live with, but it is something people learn to manage.More >>
Treating skin abscesses
Dr. Sheila Clasbey has seen many skin abscesses lately at Primary Health Group--Brandermill.More >>
Space heater warnings
Dr. David Boyd is warning about being careful with space heaters.More >>
Smoke inhalation
Hot appliances and lights can start as a minor burn threat. Dr. David Boyd is warning about a more serious threat of fire - smoke inhalation.More >>
Treating burns
Dr. David Boyd is helping his patients with burns at Family Practice Specialists of Richmond.More >>
Acute diarrhea
Dr. Judith McKenize has some suggestions to help you avoid the uncomfortable problem of diarrhea.More >>
Arthritis pain
Dr. Judith McKenzie is treating arthritis pain at Health Group-Johnston-Willis.More >>
Kidney stones
Dr. Anna Vedina is treating kidney stones.More >>
Electrical shock
Dr. David Boyd is warning people about the possibility of electrical shock.More >>
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
Dr. Christy McLean is treating a condition known as fatty liver.More >>
Flu vaccine
Dr. Sheila Clasbey is reminding people to get their flu shots.More >>
Pneumonia
Dr. David Boyd is treating pneumonia.More >>
Skin lesions
Dr. David Boyd is treating skin lesions.More >>
Seasonal allergies
Dr. David Boyd is treating the next round of seasonal allergies.More >>
Fire safety
Dr. David Boyd is teaching his patients about fire safety.More >>
Atherosclerosis
If you don't keep good track of your cholesterol, new problems can develop, like atherosclerosis.More >>
Proper calorie intake
Dr. David Boyd is guiding his patients through the best way to make sure you are not eating too much.More >>
Post herpetic neuralgia
Dr. Christy McLean is dealing with the pain that comes from shingles.More >>
Cutaneous warts
They are ugly and depending on where they are, downright embarrassing. Dr. David Boyd is helping his patients with cutaneous warts at Family Practice Specialists of Richmond.More >>
Medication side effects
Dr. Judith McKenzie is helping her patients with medication side effects and interactions at Primary Health Group-Johnston-Willis.More >>
High blood pressure
Dr. Anna Vedina is warning about high blood pressure.More >>
Vaccinations
Dr. David Boyd is helping his patients stay up to date with vaccinations at Family Practice Specialists of Richmond.More >>
Sinus infections
Dr. Anna Vedina also has suggestions for sinus infections.More >>
Ehrlichiosis
Dr. Kevin Watterson from the Rockwell Physicians of Salisbury is on the case of ehrlichiosis.More >>
Osteoporosis
Dr. Anna Vedina is helping patients fighting osteoporosis.More >>
Multivitamin
Your cabinet may have a bottle filled with multivitamins. Dr. David Boyd says they can be helpful.More >>
Female pelvic problems
Dr. Sheila Clasbey is helping people with female pelvic problems like urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence and vulvar rashes.More >>
Constipation
Dr. Anna Vedina is helping her patients deal with constipation.More >>
Ragweed allergies
Dr. Sheila Clasbey is helping many of her patients in Brandermill with ragweed allergies.More >>
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Dr. David Boyd is helping his patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD.More >>
Learn CPR
Dr. David Boyd suggests that all his patients learn CPR.More >>
Flu shots
Dr. David Boyd is reminding people about the benefit of flu shots.More >>
Increased osteoarthritis pain
Dr. Sheila Clasbey is treating increased osteoarthritis pain.More >>
Rhinosinusitis
Dr. Christy McLean from the Primary Health Group in Brandermill is on the case.More >>
Situational anxiety
Dr. Barnett is also helping patients with situational anxietyMore >>
Viral upper respiratory infection
In Midlothian, Dr. Gary Bennett is focusing on those viral infections that aren't strep throat.More >>
School health: The ABCs of staying healthy at school
Dr. David Boyd believes preventing sickness can be simple.More >>
Reduced cost prescription drugs
Medications are an essential part to quality health care, but for patients with no or poor health insurance, keeping up to date with your prescriptions can be difficult.

Dr. Sheila Claseby has quite a bit of advice for people in that situation.More >>
Medicine compliance
Dr. David Boyd is helping his patients with medicine compliance.More >>
Pulled and strained muscles
Dr. Judith McKenzie has more information on pulled and strained muscles.More >>
Concussions
CHESTER, VA (WWBT) - It won't be long before Friday nights across Virginia are filled with the sounds of high school football. And there is a new focus on working to identify and prevent concussions. Dr.More >>
Chiggers
Dr. Sheila Clasbey has specific information about a specific type of bite - chiggers.More >>
Avoiding high cholesterol
You have heard the warnings before, but it is always a good idea to be reminded of the threat, especially because there are easy things you can do to control high cholesterol.

Dr. Ana Vedina spends a lot of time giving tips on preventing high cholesterol.More >>
Coping with anxiety
Dr. Judith McKenzie is treating anxiety at Primary Health Group-Johnston-Willis.More >>
Treating migraines
Dr. Judith McKenzie is helping her patients with migraine headaches at Primary Health Group-Johnston-Willis.More >>
Tennis elbow
Dr. Larry Benson deals with many sports related injuries like tennis elbow. It occurs in people who swim, swing a golf club, or even use a computer keyboard or play piano.More >>
Health risks of smoking and the benefits of quitting
Dr. Judith McKenzie is regularly helping her patients quit smoking at Primary Health Group-Johnston-Willis.More >>
Preventing memory loss
Recognizing memory loss, as early as possible and confronting it, could slow the progression and even turn things around.

Dr.Jjudith McKenzie is dealing with this problem with some of her patients at Primary Health Group-Johnston-Willis. More >>
IBS
Dr. David Boyd is helping his patients dealing with irritable bowel syndrome or IBS.More >>
Is vitamin water really good for you?
Dr. David Boyd is letting his patients know if it is worth it to drink vitamin water.More >>
Can vitamins prevent heart problems?
Dr. David Boyd is letting his patients know if taking vitamins help prevent heart disease or a heart attack.More >>
Bladder infections
Dr. Anna Vedina is treating bladder infections at James River Internists.More >>
Wrinkles
CHESTERFIELD, VA (WWBT) - Dr. David Boyd has helped a few of his patients with wrinkles at Family Practice Specialists of Richmond. His message is actually for young people. Wrinkles are most prominentMore >>
Tinea versicolor
Dr. David Boyd is treating Tinea versicolor at Family Practice Specialists of Richmond.More >>

Hanover & Henrico

Strep throat

Dr. Patrick Woodward is dealing with strep throat at Parham Primary Care.

Winter head cold, red eyes, hoarseness

Dr. William Ferrar is seeing many patients suffering from a winter head cold.

Insomnia

Dr. Keith Espiritu is helping his patients with insomnia.

Bronchitis and pneumonia

Dr. William Ferrar is seeing many cases of bronchitis and pneumonia at his Westham practice.

Treating scabies

Dr. Ruth Latham is treating scabies, an infection caused by little mites.

Costochondritis

Dr. Christy McLean is treating costochondritis.

Treating eczema

Dr. Patrick Woodward is treating eczema at Parham Primary Care.

Rickets

Dr. Aisha Alsam is working on treating rickets.

Hemorrhoids

Dr. Keith Espiritu is treating hemorrhoids.

City of Richmond

Mycoplasma

Dr. Eric Freeman is helping his patients with mycoplasma, a form of bacterial pneumonia seen commonly in school-aged children and adolescents.

Hypothyroidism

Dr. Eric Freeman is helping patients with hypothyroidism.

Asthma

Dr. Eric Freeman is helping patients dealing with asthma.

Bladder infections

Dr. Tania Akers-White is helping her female patients dealing with bladder infections.

Skin cancer dangers

Dr. Tania Akers-White is warning about the dangers of skin cancer at Primary Health Group-Retreat.

Dealing with stress

Dr. Rebecca Muminovic has tips to deal with stress.

Dehydration

Dr. Rebecca Muminovic is warning about dehydration at Executive Health Group.

Tick bites

Dr. Anna Vedina is warning about the dangers of tick bites.

Food allergies

Dr. Rebecca Muminovic is treating food allergies at Executive Health Group.

Hives

Dr. Tania Akers has the skinny on hives at Primary Health Group-Retreat.

Meet Our Doctors

Neelima Katragadda, MD

Commonwealth Ob/Gyn Specialists
7605 Forest Avenue, Suite 411
Richmond, VA 23229
804-285-8806

John Hulshoff, DO

Commonwealth Ob/Gyn Specialists
7605 Forest Avenue, Suite 411
Richmond, VA 23229
804-285-8806

John Clay, M.D.

Primary Health Group-Appomattox
930 South Avenue, Suite 11
Colonial Heights, VA
804-504-8025 (phone)

Hayden Pasco, MD

Primary Health Group – Short Pump
12081 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23233
804-217-9091

William Ferrar, MD

Primary Health Group—Bremo
2004 Bremo Road, Suite 201
Richmond, VA 23226
804-239-1640

Jeffrey Greer, MD

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

Brian C. Bittner, MD

Beaverdam Family Medicine
16151-A Trainham Road
Beaverdam, VA 23015
Phone: 804-449-1717

Christy McLean, MD

Primary Health Group—Brandermill
5001 W. Village Green Drive
Suite 205
Midlothian, VA 23112
804-744-6700

Lauren Goode, MD

Primary Health Group—Forest
7611 Forest Avenue
Suite 250
Richmond, VA 23229
804-282-0514

Kausalya Pendyal, M.D.

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

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

Judith McKenzie, M.D.

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

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

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

Aisha Aslam, MD

Primary Health Group - Meadowbridge
16644 Mountain Road
Montpelier, VA 23192
804-883-5374

Patrick M. Woodward, M.D.

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

Christopher Marshall, MD

Primary Health Group-Appomattox
930 South Avenue, Suite 11
Colonial Heights, VA
804-504-8025 (phone)

Bambi Gladfelter, DO

Primary Health Group
7660 East Parham Road
MOB I, Suite 100
Richmond, VA 23294
804-545-4871

Sheila Clasbey, M.D.

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

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

Keith Espiritu, MD

Primary Health Group
7660 East Parham Road
MOB I, Suite 100
Richmond, VA 23294
804-545-4871

Shailaja Malhotra, MD

Primary Health Group—Village Green
9460 Amberdale Drive
Suite A
Richmond, VA 23236
804-818-7041

Anna Vedina, MD

James River Internists
13440 Tredegar Lake Parkway
Building 2
Midlothian, VA 23113
804-745-2200

Kausalya Pendyal, M.D.

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

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

Larry L. Benson, M.D.

Vicki Latham, M.D.

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

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