Medical Services we provide:

Pulmonary Evaluation and Management:

Lung illness, emphysema, COPD, bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, lung cancer, pleural effusion, tuberculosis, occupational lung disease, asbestosis, silicosis etc. Pulmonary Function Tests, including spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity test, 6 minute walk test, etc.

Sleep Medicine Evaluation and Management:

Obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, iinsomnia, restless legs syndrome, REM behavior disorders, etc. Diagnostic sleep studies, and CPAP titration studies, MSLT, MWT etc

Behavioral Sleep Medicine Consultations: chronic insomnia, REM behaviors disorders, circadian rhythm disorders, etc.

Legal Medicine Reviews

Independent Medical Evaluation (IMEs), Workers' Compensation, Disability Evaluation, Peer Review, Medical Records Review, Expert Witness etc. Utilization Reviews.

Obesity Management:

Obesity and Overweight----the following information is obtained from Centers for Disease and Prevention web site to maintain uniformity in diagnosis and management of obesity and its related health problems.

Our web site may not provide complete clinical information about obesity and its health related issues and evaluation and management by a certified clinical specialist is always recommended. This web site is maintained for educational purposes only.

Research has shown that as weight increases to reach the levels referred to as "overweight" and "obesity,"* the risks for the following conditions also increases:

Coronary heart disease

Type 2 diabetes

Cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides)

Stroke

Liver and Gallbladder disease

Sleep apnea and respiratory problems

Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint)

Gynecological problems (abnormal menses, infertility).

Overweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher; obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or higher.

What services do we provide?

1. Education on obesity.

2. Complete evaluation of obesity and its health related complications if detected including various lipid abnormalities, pre-diabetes and metabolic syndrome etc.

3. Complete Pulmonary Function Tests to assess the effects of obesity on lung function, including restrictive lung patterns, obesity-hypoventilation syndrome, hypoxemia states, etc.

4. Diagnostic Polysomnography to assess the presence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome which contributes to progressive weight gain, cardiovascular risk factors, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, congestive heart failure.

5. 6 Minute Walk Tests to assess functional capacity and cardiovascular fitness, oxygenation status, exercise capacity, etc.

6. Referral and Evaluation by nutritionist if clinical indicated.

7. Referral and Evaluation by an exercise specialist if clinically indicated.

8. Referral and Evaluation by a certified respiratory therapist if clinically indicated.

9. Various outside weight loss programs like Weight Watchers, etc if clinically indicated.

10. Referral and evaluation by an endocrinologist if clinically indicated.

11. We provide all pertinent information on obesity management and its health related issues in the form of brochure, video programs, exercise techniques, etc. This information is available on CDC sites as above.

12. Referral and Evaluation by a cardiologist.

13. Referral and Evaluation by a bariatric surgeon if clinically indicated.

If you have any questions or comments regarding this program, please do not hesitate to contact us by email on this web site or phone call.

Thanks for your support in the success of this program.

Sincerely yours,

Staff at Phoenix Rising Medical, PC

Office Manager: Patricia A. Czajka

Phone: 716-836-1388

Fax: 716-836-1399

tajphoenix@gmail.com

Website: phoenixrisingsleepmedicine.comphoenixrisingsleepmedicine.com