Have You Got a Primary Care Provider?

By Eoin Moriarity, PA — Internal Medicine Primary Care Provider Signature Medical Group Emergency departments around the country regularly see people with problems that could have been prevented with routine medical care. From high blood pressure or high blood sugar to dizziness, fainting, and even cancer, many medical conditions can be prevented or caught early … More Have You Got a Primary Care Provider?

Let’s talk about H. Pylori

By Eoin Moriarity — Internal Medicine Physician Assistant at Signature Healthcare A common case pattern I’ve started to notice in my practice is the following: 30-year-old male recently immigrated from the Caribbean to the US reports experiencing ongoing episodes of abdominal pain and excessive belching. Upon exam, this appears to be stereotypical gastroesophageal reflux disease … More Let’s talk about H. Pylori

Addressing Acid Reflux

Acid reflux, also called GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is something many people experience at some point in their lives. GERD is a condition in which the acid that typically stays in the stomach splashes out and damages the esophagus. This results in a burning sensation in the upper abdomen. People typically try to treat GERD … More Addressing Acid Reflux