Ronald Chusid, D.O. 1762 E. Oak Ave. Muskegon , MI (231) 773-3258 Site Map
Internal Medicine
An internist can provide general medical care and provide specialized treatment of more serious medical problems. Internal Medicine specialists receive three years of advanced training in medical problems of adults and the elderly. When necessary we will refer you to other specialists, but we can evaluate and treat you for a wide variety of problems commonly encountered by adults, including:
- Heart problems such as high blood pressure, chest pain, angina, heart attacks, heart failure, and treatment of elevated cholesterol
- Lung problems such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema
- Gastrointestinal problems such as stomach pain, ulcers, and bowl disorders
- Neurological problems such as strokes and headaches
- Problems involving hormones such as diabetes and thyroid disease
- Problems related to aging, including osteoporosis and hormone replacement
- and many other problems such as allergies, anemia, arthritis, fibromyalgia, depression,
fatigue, cancer screening, skin problems, and weight loss.
While we practice all areas of Internal Medicine, our office concentrates on the intensive treatment of Diabetic patients. There is a particular need for modern, state of the art diabetic care in the Muskegon area as it leads the nation in complications of diabetes such as heart attacks, end stage renal failure, and leg amputations. Intensive treatment can help to reduce the incidence of these complications of diabetes.
Many primary care doctors will care for you in the office but refer you to a different doctor should you require hospitalization. We care for our patients both in the office and when hospitalized at Mercy Hospital or LifeCare. We also prefer to offer preventive care to intervene in potential medical conditions before they cause serious problems.
Diagnostic Testing
To help make medical care more convenient for our patients, we perform many of the diagnostic tests necessary for comprehensive medical care within our office. Services include a laboratory run by fully trained and licensed medical technologists. As part of our emphasis on providing high quality care, the laboratory is accredited by the Council on Laboratory Accreditation, and undergoes the same type of proficiency testing and inspections as hospital and independent laboratories.
Performing many diagnostic studies in the office can greatly reduce the time between when the patient is seen and results are available for our review, allowing us to more rapidly contact patients whose tests indicate a need for changes in treatment. In addition to the laboratory, we can also perform tests on the heart including EKG’s and heart monitors, tests to evaluate lung problems, tests on circulation, and tests to evaluate nerve damage from diabetes.