Chronic Condition Management
What is a Chronic Disease?
Chronic illnesses are long lasting conditions that can be controlled but not cured. The chronic diseases can be prevented or controlled through Chronic condition management programs. There are many types of chronic illnesses, some common conditions are:
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Coronary artery disease
- Congestive heart failure
- High cholesterol
- Chronic kidney disease
- Alzheimer’s and other dementias
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Depression
- Arthritis
- Obesity
At Ridge Medical Associates, we have Dr. Sunil K Nihalani and Dr. Preeti Harchandani who are specialized in internal medicine and chronic diseases management. They offer their patients customized chronic care management plans as per their needs. Our clinicsare located in Lake Wales and Davenport, FL.
Our physicians are trained and experienced in taking care of complex patients with multiple chronic conditions. Patients with such conditions need ongoing help and we will be there for you.
As part of your chronic care management you will receive the following:
Monitoring of your chronic conditions
Management of your medications including how they may interact with each other
Reminders for tests that may be appropriate
Management of prescriptions
Management of referrals to other providers
Education regarding your chronic conditions and a healthy lifestyle
24/7 phone access to a physician
Counseling of your caregivers
To book your appointment with one of our physicians, please call 863-679-8000 or visit: http://ridgemedicalassociates.com/appointments/