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  • What Orlando Health is Doing to Minimize Resident Burnout

    To say that being a surgical resident comes with a high amount of pressure and stress is certainly nothing new. Generations of doctors have had to work their way through a residency that involved long workdays and sleep deprivation. It’s practically an established rite of passage for surgeons and physicians. Moreover, for the resident, it is an invaluable experience.

  • Exploring Options to Treat Advanced Shoulder Arthritis

    About 50 million Americans have been diagnosed with arthritis, a disease that causes pain and inflammation in the joints. Many of these patients have pain in the shoulder. I recommend gentle stretches, physical therapy and oral medications as first-line treatment. For some patients, shoulder replacement surgery may be an effective way to relieve pain when medicine and other treatments do not work.

  • Dr. Akash Nanda, Radiation Oncologist, Discusses Proton Therapy Center

    At the Orlando Health Cancer Institute, we are committed to providing unparalleled care to patients with cancer. Our multidisciplinary approach sets us apart from other local centers in Florida. Our breadth of expertise from subspecialty-trained oncologists results in an evidence-based, consensus-driven approach to cancer care for our patients.

  • What is a gynecologic oncologist?

    This year, nearly 91,000 women will be diagnosed with some form of gynecologic cancer. While it can often be overwhelming deciding where to go and whom to see for treatment, specialized care from a gynecologic oncologist can make all the difference. In fact, studies have shown that many women have higher survival rates when choosing to see a gynecologic oncologist, as opposed to a non-gynecologic specialist, for treatment. So, what does a gynecologic oncologist do and why is it important to be treated by one? Our own Dr. Veronica Schimp explains:

  • How Robots Assist Doctors in Orthopedic Surgery

    You’ve probably heard about orthopedic robotic surgery, but what is it, exactly? Don’t worry — robots aren’t running the show in the operating room. Surgeons are in control and execute the surgical plan while robots help with precision. 

  • Do You Need an OB-GYN?

    Obstetrician? Gynecologist? Primary care physician? If you’re a woman, you have a variety of doctors you can see for health care, but which one—ones?—do you really need?

  • Not Feeling Well? Don’t Rely on Dr. Google To Diagnose Your Condition

    You’ve had a pounding headache for hours, and you start to worry. So you go online and look up your symptoms. That’s when the panic sets in: You have brain cancer.

  • Looking for a Midwife? Here’s What You Should Know

    One of the first of many decisions you’ll have to make once you find out you’re having a baby is choosing a healthcare practitioner who will provide compassionate care throughout your pregnancy and postpartum journey.

  • Should I See a Urologist or My Primary Care Doctor?

    Most people understand when to visit a general practitioner (GP) — when they have an illness that won’t go away, when they experience unusual pain in a particular area of the body or when they need to get an annual check-up or recommended medical screening. GP’s are the gateway into all of medicines specialties.