Have you noticed our billboards in Naperville and Lombard?  Our Naperville billboard features Dr. Brian O’Leary, Dr. Malcolm Franklin, and Dr. Alicia Lee and our Lombard billboard features Dr. Richard Krouse. 

Call 1-888-MY DMG DR (1-888-693-6437) to schedule a same day appointment with one of our primary care physicians.  If you require care in the evening or on the weekend, we have After Hours Care conveniently located in Lombard and Naperville.  Hours are as follows:

Monday - Friday 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Saturday - 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Sunday - 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

You may either call 1-888 MY DMG DR (1-888-693-6437) to schedule an After Hours Care appointment or walk in for an appointment during the hours listed above.

Patients must be 14 or older. 

Bladder Health Presentations:

9:00 am - Pediatric night time bedwetting with Kerry Zebold, N.P.

10:00 am - Physical therapy with Lucie Casiello, P.T.

11:00 am - Nutrition with Lois Collins, R.D., C.D.E., L.D.

12:00 pm - Surgical options for incontinence with Jean Ung, M.D.

1:00 pm - Behavioral therapy with Kathy Marchese, N.P.

Participating specialties include: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, and Urology.

When: Saturday, June 27, 2009

             9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Where: 430 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 310

              Glen Ellyn, Illinois

 Dr. Ronjon Paul

He was recently asked to join the faculty at a recent course on May 15, 2009, and May 16, 2009, at the Spine Masters Institute in Burr Ridge, Illinois.  Sponsored by the Scoliosis Research Society, the course featured advanced minimally invasive spine surgery skills to spinal surgeons from around the country and abroad including Brazil, Mexico and Korea. 

Of note, Dr. Paul has been involved in teaching four other courses within the past year alone, and has helped instruct over 150 surgeons minimally invasive spine surgical techniques.  He currently has Chicagoland’s largest minimally invasive lateral access lumbar fusion experience and routinely performs complex lumbar spine reconstructive surgery in this manner.  Patient’s undergoing the procedure have come as far as California, Louisiana, and Wisconsin.

Dr. Paul is one of the few physicians hand selected to train in Brazil under the pioneer of the XLIF procedure.  He is currently engaged in a landmark study utilizing mesenchymal stem cell-based technologies for lumbar fusions via minimally invasive lateral access approaches.  Patients are currently being enrolled in this prospective study.

Dr. Paul is a Faculty Member of the Society of Lateral Access Surgeons and is Chair of the Spine Section at Edward Hospital.  To schedule an appointment with Dr. Paul at our Lombard or Naperville location, please call 630-967-2225.  

Dr. Charles will be offering a free skin cancer screening on June 30, 2009 from 12:30 to 2:30 pm at Hinsdale Swimming Pool located 500 W. Hinsdale Avenue.  Please call 286-5050 to register for this event. 

For more information on skin cancer, skin cancer screenings, or to schedule an appointment in our Hinsdale office with Dr. Charles, please call 630-286-5050.  To schedule an appointment in our Naperville office with Dr. Bhatia or Dr. Hsu, please call 630-547-5040.

The rotator cuff is a set of four small muscles that helps to stabilize the shoulder.  The muscles are called the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis.  These muscles are working overtime to maintain the shoulder joint in proper position when it is subjected to unstable forces, such as during the repetitive overhead motion of swimming.  As a result, the tendons can get inflamed.  This inflammation then causes pain and, sometimes, limited motion.  The pain is often difficult to localize and commonly radiates into the upper arm.  It can be made worse by raising the arm overhead and frequently causes problems sleeping.

The diagnosis can be made by history and physical exam.  X-rays are often taken, but are usually normal.  An MRI may be done if there is concern for other problems, such as a rotator cuff tear or cartilage damage.

Treatment is initially aimed at decreasing the inflammation.  This is usually done with ice, anti-inflammatory medications, and relative rest.  Physical therapy is also often prescribed and can help reduce inflammation and pain, as well as strengthen the rotator cuff and other muscles around the shoulder.  This can be done by seeing a physical therapist or by doing exercises at home. 

Sometimes when these treatments fail, or don’t give complete relief, injections can be considered.  These injections are typically a combination of a numbing medicine, like lidocaine, and a steroid anti-inflammatory, like cortisone.  This injection is done in the space where the rotator cuff is, not in the shoulder joint itself.  It may take a few days to notice any relief from the injection.  Even if the injection helps, it is still recommended to continue with the rehabilitation exercises so as to prevent a re-occurrence.

Prevention for rotator cuff injuries involves balancing one’s workouts.  Shoulder strengthening exercises should be part of the triathlete’s program so as to limit the chances for developing overuse tendinitis.

Dr. Julio Gonzalez works out of our Glen Ellyn and Naperville offices.  For more information or to make an appointment with Dr. Gonzalez, please call 630-790-1872.

Dr. Gonzalez will be a featured speaker and on-hand course physician for the U.S. Women’s Triathlon Serieskicking off in Naperville, Illinois on June 13 and 14, 2009.   

The advantage of this technique is primarily cosmetic, as the single incision can be essentially hidden in the umbilicus (belly-button).  There is also some evidence that this procedure may be associated with less post-operative pain.

Dr. Monson has found that many patients, but especially those with cosmetic concerns, are quite enthusiastic about the prospect of this approach. Referring physicians are encouraged to keep this option in mind for their patients with gallbladder disease.

Dr. Keith Monson has consult locations available in Hinsdale - Lombard -Naperville.

Click here for more information on our Hinsdale DMG offices.

Heart disease is still overlooked as a diagnosis in women much more often than in men.  A study presented by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation reported a gender bias in the diagnosis of coronary heart disease symptoms by medical internists and family physicians.  Female patients received fewer coronary heart disease diagnoses, referrals, and prescriptions than men.  Men and women often experience different heart disease symptoms.  Women present with profound fatigue and significant shortness of breath which could be diagnosed as stress.

Dr. McGill urges women to take a proactive approach with their doctor.  “They should suggest heart disease if their doctor doesn’t suggest it as a cause and even request a stress test or referral to a cardiologist.”

For most people, the diagnosis of heart disease is made after the symptoms occur. By then it’s too late. Prior to a patient’s clinical presentation, plaque builds and progresses slowly for many years. Coronary Calcium Scoring has been a valuable clinical tool to detect asymptomatic disease. Patients appropriate for testing are women >40 years of age and men >30 years of age. Younger patients with any of the following risk factors should also be considered:

Diabetes
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Overweight or obese
History of tobacco use
Sedentary lifestyle
Family history of cardiovascular disease

The test is quick and painless and now offered at DuPage Medical Group Cardiology for $75.00. Please contact our cardiology department at 630-933-8100 for more information.

Women, like men, also suffer from vascular disease, another leading – yet silent and under diagnosed – cause of death in the U.S.; unfortunately, as it is generally asymptomatic, vascular disease often presents as a catastrophic event – such as a stroke, aneurysm or heart attack.  A peripheral arterial disease screening uses ultrasound technology to scan the carotid arteries, abdominal aorta and lower legs; it takes only 15 minutes, is painless and free to women and men who are eligible.   Call DuPage Medical Group’s Vascular department at 630-545-7565 to see if you meet the criteria for a free screening.

Click here to learn more about DuPage Medical Group’s Cardiology Department.  We have three locations to serve you - Downers Grove - Naperville - Winfield.

Skin damage from the sun can happen even on cloudy days so be sure to use sunscreen even when the sun isn’t shining.  Taking extra precautions during the times that the sun’s rays are strongest (between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm) is also important.  Early outdoor or late afternoon outside activities are best and avoid wearing dark colors as they attract more rays.

Not only can Dr. Charles help you avoid future sun damage, he can help with correcting damage already done.  Retinoids that you can apply to your skin nightly, chemical peels or even laser resurfacing can reduce damage and help to even skin tone.  Please call 630-286-5050 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Charles at our Hinsdale office. 

Join us on for a Free Open House event on Wednesday, May 13 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  If you have wondered what options will work for you, please attend and meet Dr. Charles as well as tour the facility, enjoy hors d’voeuvres and refreshments.  Learn about the latest in treatments, pick up a goodie bag and enter a raffle to win one of several exciting prizes.  Feel free to bring a friend!  Location: 908 N. Elm Street, Suite 202 in Hinsdale.  We look forward to seeing you! 

About 23 million people, including 6.8 million children, have asthma.  Asthma accounts for nearly 17 million physician office and hospital visits, and nearly 2 million emergency department visits each year. It is among the leading causes of missed school days in children and is the third-ranking cause of hospitalization among children under 15. Unfortunately, over 5,000 people in the US die annually due to asthma. 

Asthma can be controlled.  This is evidenced by the fact that 1 out of every 6 Olympic athletes in the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games had asthma. With a plan that includes medicine and control of environmental triggers, people with asthma can lead healthy, active lives.

To schedule an appointment with our Asthma & Allergy Center, please call 630-545-7833.  You can be seen at one of our four locations - Glen Ellyn - Lombard - Naperville - Plainfield.