When you are searching for an internist to help you protect and maintain good health, it’s important to find a practice that provides both a comprehensive range of services and experienced care. At the office of Soho Health, we’re attentive to your healthcare needs. Whether you require a routine physical exam, treatment for an illness, or require our support to address an urgent medical need, our office is here for you.

Eating a nutritious diet and maintaining an appropriate weight are essential for one’s overall health and well-being. Today, over a third of the population in the United States is obese. While an increasing number of children are affected by this health crisis, the largest category of overweight individuals is middle-age adults. Unfortunately, being overweight can have serious consequences that range from cardiovascular disease, diabetes and high blood pressure to an increased risk of a stroke. As skilled and experienced providers of care, our office provides guidance on healthy eating and weight loss programs to help you shed unwanted and unhealthy pounds.

We tailor a comprehensive weight loss program to your specific needs. The beginning of a new program is a time to set goals and embrace new eating and wellness philosophies. By taking nutritious and mindful approaches to eating and committing oneself to a fitness regimen, you can expect good results. Once weight-loss goals are met, this is not only a time for celebration, but also a pivot-point in program focus designed to support the transition into long-term life maintenance. Losing weight tends to be exciting because of the dramatic changes that occur over short periods of time, but once weight loss goals are met it is easy for old habits that where once very comforting to take hold again. That is where true support and life skills take place to help ensure a healthy life style is maintained and less vulnerable to chronic conditions that require medical intervention. Learning to eat a wide variety of nutritious food prepared appropriately eventually becomes your new norm. In this way, you protect your health, have the energy to do the things you couldn’t before, and chart a path to wellness.

At the office of Soho Health, we’re dedicated to providing the highest quality of skilled and compassionate care. For more information about our healthy eating and weight loss programs, call us today.

If you have an unexpected medical illness or injury, at Soho Health, we can help!

Our practice is invested in providing you with top-notch medical attention while making health care more convenient. That’s why we have a system in place to respond to your medical needs as they arise. Our convenient, walk-in hours allow you to get excellent care without the hassle of scheduling an appointment ahead of time.

When Should You Consider Urgent Care?

Urgent care is a great option for medical issues that may not be serious enough to require an emergency room visit. If you have a cut that needs cleaning and stitching, for example, urgent care is a good option for you. Some of the common ailments we treat include falls, sprains, respiratory concerns, cuts or bruises, flu symptoms, fever, vomiting, sore throat, skin concerns, and urinary tract infections.

We abide by the urgent care regulations provided by the Urgent Care Association of America and the American Academy of Urgent Care, which call for facilities to be open every day of the week with the capabilities and equipment—including x-ray imaging—to diagnose and treat a range of conditions and injuries. So you can rely on us, every day, to provide optimal medical care.

The benefit of urgent medical care is that you have another option for those situations that are not an emergency, but do warrant medical attention. Our hours are convenient to fit your needs. Our staff is friendly. Our doctors are accessible and ready to provide you with the care you deserve. So don’t hesitate to walk right in!

At the office of Soho Health, we’re dedicated to providing the highest quality of skilled and compassionate care. For more information on our office and the many services that we provide, give us a call today.

Sore throats are usually not a serious condition, but they sure are painful — causing you to feel sick over your entire body. That burning or stinging sensation is often accompanied by other ailments, such as cold, cough, fever, and various aches and pains.

When you need relief, Soho Health is here for you. As a comprehensive urgent care center, we know that sore throats often go hand in hand with a cough and are a frequent complaint for our patients. The fact is that there may be numerous causes for your sore throat and our physicians can help identify the source and get you feeling better. If needed, we can even perform lab testing on-site.

The overwhelming majority of sore throats are caused by viruses. Most are common cold viruses, but others include the flu, mononucleosis, and measles. The most common bacterial-based sore throat is strep. Sore throats can also be the result of noninfectious causes, such as allergies, smoking, and poorly humidified indoor air, which can all act as irritants.

When someone has a sore throat and visits our office, our skilled professionals will work to determine the underlying cause and assess for any potentially more serious complications — such as severe pain with swallowing, drooling and the inability to swallow, high fever, muffled voice and hoarseness, neck swelling, or breathing difficulties. These signs can indicate more dangerous conditions that may require aggressive treatment and follow-up care.

Your go-to destination for prompt, professional healthcare

If you are experiencing symptoms of a bad sore throat, Soho Health is here for you. Our experienced team is committed to medical excellence, providing efficient diagnosis and treatment for sore throat in addition to a full spectrum of non-critical medical emergencies. For more information on the services we offer, call us today.

A cold, or not a cold?  The flu, or not the flu?  These are the questions that have troubled those who suffer from congestion, sneezing, coughing, and general malaise. But perhaps the biggest question of all: “What’s the difference between the two?”

While colds and flu are both respiratory viral illnesses, they are caused by different viruses — but the bottom line is that they can both make you suffer. In the case of a cold, the symptoms are typically milder than with the flu. With a cold, a runny or stuffy nose is most often the norm, while the associated symptoms and potential consequences of the flu tend to be more severe.

If you’re under the weather and are not sure what’s wrong, a visit to our offices at Soho Health can be your first step toward feeling better. As the first step in care, we’ll review the history of your symptoms and perform a clinical exam. Though we give antibiotics as well as other medications when needed, we place an emphasis on the precise diagnosis of your problem to provide the most appropriate care.

It’s always a good idea to exercise caution and not to ignore a fever, nagging coughs, body aches or pains. This is especially important if your fever is not responding to medication, you have a persistent cough, you feel dehydrated or dizzy, or experiencing a very sore throat that’s not going away.

In situations involving respiratory infections, we can provide breathing treatments on-site as needed. Keep in mind that an acute respiratory infection is dangerous for children as well as older adults and people with immune system disorders.

Your go-to destination for prompt, professional healthcare

If you find yourself in a situation that requires medical attention, Soho Health is here for you. Our experienced team is committed to medical excellence, providing efficient treatment for all kinds of non-critical medical emergencies. For more information on the services we offer, call us today.

In today’s high-stress, high activity world, it’s no surprise that 31 million American experience backache at one point or another. In fact, back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide and one of the most common reasons for missed work.  At Soho Health, our board-certified doctor is highly skilled at diagnosing and treating back pain, with the goal of relieving symptoms and restoring you to pain-free living.

Consider this: Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on products and treatments to help alleviate the pain, and experts estimate that as many as 80 percent of the population will experience a back problem at some point in their lives.

The back is made up of bones, joints, ligaments and muscles. You can sprain ligaments, strain muscles, rupture disks, and irritate joints, all of which can lead to backache. Sometimes, even the simplest of movements — like picking up a pencil from the floor— can have painful, long-lasting results.

Your go-to destination for prompt, professional healthcare

At our office, we will perform a thorough examination to determine the best treatment option for you. Backache can be more than just a painful annoyance—it can affect quality of life and lead to further complications if not treated quickly and appropriately. Visit our office for convenient, same-day appointments and prompt, affordable services. Most insurances accepted.

If you find yourself in a situation that requires immediate medical attention, Soho Health is here for you. We are committed to medical excellence in the treatment of non-critical medical emergencies. For more information on the services we offer, call us today.