Upper West Side Medical Associates 

Dr. Myers and Dr. Sargeant are board certified physicians that specialize in internal medicine.

They are committed to patient education and are recognized by IPRO annually for their outstanding participation and positive achievement in this area. One of UWSMA goal is to bring awareness to patients on the importance of preventative care.

 

• Diabetes education is held at the practice weekly by qualified diabetes educators.

• Hypertension counselling is provided by the medical staff.

• A weight loss program is available five days a week by appointment to patients diagnosed with obesity.

• Patients are advised and administered vaccinations and provided with prophylactic medicines or medicines they need for travelling to countries outside the USA, e.g. Anti-malarial.

• Information is available by clicking on any of the following links below or by call to speak to one of our staff members about our education program and education materials.

 

• Diabetes- http://www.diabetes.org/

 

• Hypertension- http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/hbp/treatment

 

• Asthma- http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/resources/lung#asthma

 

• Obesity- http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/resources/heart#obesity

 

Sources:

 

American diabetes Association

 

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: National Heart and Blood Institute People Science Health.