Medical Services Available at Marina Medical

Urgent Care for Acute Illness and Injuries

Common colds, infections, injuries and lacerations. Focus is same-day appointments, expert treatment, expedient recovery.

Chronic Illnesses

Diagnosis and management of cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic and arthritic problems. Focus is enhanced quality of life, slowing disease progression and avoidance of complications.

Geriatric Care

Comprehensive care for the elderly including the Annual Wellness exam, recently covered under the Affordable Care Act, along with computer-assisted cognitive testing. Focus is to maximize cognitive and physical function through our golden years.

Dementia, Cognitive Impairment, Memory Loss

Computer-assisted cognitive testing for early detection to guide early intervention. Focus is to clarify the cause, slow disease progression, sustain independent function.

Men’s and Women’s Health Exams

Physical evaluation, pap and breast or prostate exam, hormonal and nutritional evaluation, cancer screening. Focus is early disease detection, disease risk reduction, health maintenance planning.

Minor Surgery

Biopsy and removal of skin lesions, subcutaneous lumps and cysts, drainage of abscesses, incision of thrombosed hemorrhoids. Focus is speedy recovery, diagnosis of cancer, cosmetic healing, cost savings.

Hormone Deficiency

Bio-identical hormone replacement of testosterone, estrogens, and progesterone for perimenopause, menopause, male andropause and medication-induced hormone deficiency. Focus is enhanced energy, sense of well-being, and quality of life.

Chronic Pain

Trigger point and joint injections, judicious use of pain relieving medication including the option of Suboxone, nutrition and lifestyle. Focus is to maximize function and quality of life.

Migraine Headache

Sphenocath for ganglion blockade, a simple, safe and most effective procedure for migraine type headache. Focus is to attain and maintain sustained freedom from migraine.

Addictive Disorders and Chemical Dependency

Suboxone (buprenorphine); lifestyle and nutritional issues are addressed. Focus is long term recovery and relapse prevention.

Weight Management and Risk Reduction

Starting with our Core Metabolic Module we use body composition (lean muscle vs fat), energy and sense of wellbeing as benchmarks toward your health and fitness goals. By addressing specific medical, stress and lifestyle challenges, weight loss becomes an added benefit to optimum health. Focus is education and hands-on demonstration of healthy food prep and at-home exercise routines.

Detoxification

Dietary programs include nutraceutical support for liver cleansing; colon hydrotherapy is available for additional gastrointestinal cleansing.

Cancer Treatment Support

Working closely with Dr. Ernesto Contreras and his hospital, Oasis Of Hope, we stress immune stimulation, quality of life, pain management, and spiritual and emotional enhancement.

Intravenous Infusion Protocols

In-office IV infusions for dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, Meyer’s protocol for immune stimulation, and other therapeutic infusions available. Focus is to provide a less expensive and more comfortable alternative to hospital E.R. care.

Onsite Laboratory Testing

Cholesterol profile, thyroid, kidney and liver function, electrolytes, PSA, hemoglobin A1c, urinalysis, testosterone, vitamin D, and microscopy. Focus is accuracy and proficiency, rapid turnaround, same day diagnosis and prompt application to treatment plan, cost savings.

Onsite Nutraceuticals Medical Foods

Including multivitamins and minerals, treatment-specific medical food powders, high potency Vitamin C and D, intravenous Vitamin C. Focus is to provide high-quality bioavailable supplements, alleviate confusion and uncertainty, offer convenience and lessen cost.