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Summer break for students who are out of school may have started, but parents already can start beating next year's back-to-school rush. Laredo CareClinic is now offering back-to-school sports physicals and TB tests for student-athletes, cheerleaders, band members or any other organization that requires a school physical. The cost is $25 per physical and $10 for the TB test. Students will be seen on a walk-in basis only. Parents are advised to bring their child’s physical form with the health history se... ... Read More

Laredo Medical Center today supports Health Records on iPhone, which brings together hospitals, clinics and the existing Apple Health app to make it easy for patients to see their available medical data from multiple providers whenever they choose. Patients who have received care at Laredo Medical Center can now use their iPhone to access and visualize important details of their medical records, including allergies, conditions, immunizations, labs, medications, procedures and vitals. “We’re excited to o... ... Read More

In 2016, Laredo Medical Center (LMC) introduced the Laredo Bone and Joint Center. “This is not your typical hospital stay,” said Dr. Arie Salzman, Medical Director of the Laredo Bone and Joint Center and part of LMC’s team of orthopedic surgeons, including Drs. Jason G. DeFrancis, Yvel P. Moreau, Anish G. Potty and Ramon M. Soriano. These orthopedic surgeons work to provide relief to individuals who suffer from chronic joint pain with robotic hip and knee replacement surgery. The Laredo Bone and Joint C... ... Read More

Fidel Edward Hale III thought he would have to go out of town when his doctor recommended surgery for the replacement of his left hip. But after carefully researching his options, Hale realized there was no need to travel far. Hale discovered he could get the same surgical treatment—once only available in bigger cities—in his hometown at Laredo Medical Center (LMC). “I looked around in San Antonio, and after all my research, I came back to Laredo and decided to get my surgery done at the Laredo Bone and... ... Read More

When a medical emergency arises, knowing where to go for treatment is half the battle. But making that split-second decision can be tough, especially if you don’t understand the difference between a hospital-based Emergency Room, a freestanding Emergency Room, and a walk-in clinic. Sometimes it is not an easy decision, but knowing where to seek treatment could make a significant difference in the cost of treatment, and in the care that is delivered. Hospital-based Emergency Room Most people are familiar... ... Read More

By: Victor Treviño, M.D., Family Medicine and Laredo Medical Center Chief of Staff Unless you or someone you know has experienced gout, you may think of it as a disease from the distant past that doesn’t get much mention today. But gout is still very much with us, and the number of Americans affected is increasing alongside the increases in obesity and other associated conditions. Somewhat simplified, gout occurs when excess uric acid forms into crystals within a joint, resulting in inflammation, pain a... ... Read More

In contrast to its name, a bone spur is a smooth, bony growth that forms over a long period of time. Many bone spurs – or osteophytes, as they are formally known – cause no symptoms at all, and you may not know you have one until it shows up during a routine imaging study. The condition is quite common, and can occur in any one of several areas of the body. “A bone spur on its own does not cause pain,” Dr. Pablo Treviño, podiatry. “However, depending on the size and location of the spur, it can interact... ... Read More

While they may seem like a low-maintenance part of the body, your ears need regular care and protection. Cleaning is important, but so is safety from noise and injury, regular checkups, and knowing the signs of hearing loss. Use this checklist to periodically check in with your ears. Cleaning Your Ears Clean your ears with extra care. Wip the outer ear with a washcloth or antibacterial wipe and heed your mom’s advice: never put anything into your ear that’s smaller than your elbow, as objects can injure... ... Read More

Laredo Medical Center is proud to welcome Dinesh Kumar Sundarakumar, M.D. to Laredo and to its medical staff. Dr. Kumar specializes in Vascular & Interventional Radiology. Interventional radiologists are medical doctors with additional six or seven years of specialized training after medical school. Dr. Kumar received his Medical Degree in 2008 from All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, India, where he also went on to complete a Residency in Radiology in 2008 and a Senior Residency (... ... Read More

History was made as Laredo Medical Center announced the city’s first Primary Care Residency Programs for Family Medicine and Internal Medicine. The announcement was made during a press conference on Monday, June 4 in the LMC Community Center, located at Tower B, 1st floor. The graduate medical education programs came to fruition via a partnership led by Laredo Medical Center, along with its academic partner, the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine. The three-year program is a... ... Read More