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7 Essential Questions
For Your General Practitioner
By Dr. Kimberly DeOre
1. What is my cholesterol? What is my blood pressure?
Have your doctor explain total, good and bad cholesterol and blood pressure.

2. What is my fasting sugar? This is a diabetes screener.

3. What is my current ‘age appropriate’ cancer screening? When is my next mammogram?

When is my first colonoscopy? What can I do to lower my risk of being incapacitated from a
cardiovascular event?

4. What is my vitamin D level?

There is a large vitamin D deficiency in people living in the Northeast and other parts of the
country, which sets you up for osteoporosis if not corrected. Low levels prevent the calcium
from working properly.

5. When was my last tetanus shot? Am I due?

A tetanus shot prevents Tetany ‘lock jaw’ and one should get a booster every 10 years. Usually
a booster is given before going to college (18) but people often forget to get their boosters
unless they cut themselves and end up in the ER.

6. Am I still immune to measles, mumps, rubella (M/M/R) and chicken pox?

The M/M/R is a childhood vaccine but the antibodies, which provide the immunity, trend lower as
you age, and in many cases become low enough to no longer provide immunity. In other words:
you could get M/M/R or chicken pox as an adult if your antibodies are too low. Even if you have
documentation showing you are vaccinated you should still get your antibodies checked every
few years to ensure that you are still immune. Otherwise you will need a booster.

7. What is my HIV status?

STD screening HIV, herpes and syphilis are simple blood tests.

Ask a General Practitioner your questions on The Doctor Kimberly DeOre Show
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Hear Sex and the City the way it really is — drinking while pregnant, potty training your 6-month old,
excessive sweating solutions and avoiding illness while traveling in the U.S and abroad.
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7Essential Questions
For Your Pediatrician
By Dr. Daniel Rauch
1. Are you board certified? This is a must!

2. Do you belong to the American Academy of Pediatrics? Not required, but there should be a
good reason why not and it may reflect some of the Pediatrician’s philosophies about medicine
and practice.

3. Where do you admit patients? This will let you know what hospital to use if necessary.

4. Do you take care of your patients in the hospital? This is good for parents to know. Again, no
right answer, but if the Pediatrician says yes you should ask how many hospitalized kids does
he/she see each year and who covers the hospital when he/she is at the practice.

5. Who answers your calls and how do I get in touch with YOU? Many practices use answering
services, which usually do a good job, but sometimes you need to speak to the doctor.

6. What are your after hours and weekend availability? Unfortunately, kids don’t get sick during
business hours, so who will see your kid at night or on the weekend and where? (See question #3)

7. Are you a parent? Being a Pediatrician didn’t help me as a parent, but being a parent made me
a much better Pediatrician. Being a parent isn’t necessary, but it does create empathy that
otherwise takes many years to develop.

Of course insurance questions are essential, but most folks aren’t getting to question #1 if the
doctor isn’t on their insurance plan.

Ask a Pediatrician your questions on On Call for Kids

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Hear pediatricians tackle the most common childhood ailments from allergies, asthma, ear
infections and cuts and bruises to the signs of autism, ADHD and other serious development
issues. Learn the importance of immunizations, how to prevent childhood obesity and how to
create a safe, nurturing home environment.
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7EssentialForQuestions
Your OB/GYN
By Dr. Miriam Greene

1. What is the best means of contraception for me?

2. How do I protect myself from getting an STD?

3. What can I do to get my body ready for being pregnant?

4. Is hormone therapy safe for me?

5. How do I control my PMS symptoms?

6. What sorts of vitamins should I take, and what kinds of activities should I be doing to
maintain my bone health?

7. How can I continue to have an active sex life after menopause?

Ask an OB/GYN your questions

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From infertility to pregnancy, perimenopause to menopause, lack of sexual desire to too tired to
try, no topic is taboo for Dr Miriam Greene, M.D., OB/GYN or Dr Virginia Sadock, M.D. and director
of the Program in Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy at NYU Langone Medical Center. Through
the anonymity of the telephone there is finally a place to ask the most sensitive questions.
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7Essential Questions
For Your Plastic Surgeon
By Dr. Sherrell Aston

1. Am I a good candidate for the procedure I want?

2. Do you perform a large number of these procedures in your practice?

3. How soon after surgery can I return to my normal activities?

4. What should my expectations be with this procedure?

5. Should I lose weight before surgery? How long before surgery should I stop smoking?

6. If I lose/gain weight after a body contouring procedure will it interfere with my result?

7. Will my procedure be permanent or will it need renewing? How often?

Ask a Plastic Surgeon your questions on Plastic Surgery

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Whether elective cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, a simple surgical procedure can become
a positive life changing experience. NYU’s world-renowned doctors will guide you through the
maze of procedures, answering questions on face lifts, liposuction, tummy tucks and implants
for cheeks, jaws, breasts, butt and more.
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7Essential Questions
For Your Urologist
By Dr. Samir Taneja and Dr. Joseph Alukal

1. Do I need a PSA screening if I don’t have symptoms of a problem?

2. When do I need to start having my PSA checked?

3. What are the symptoms of a prostate problem that I should watch for?

4. Is family history a factor in prostate cancer?

5. Can my erections be improved?

6. What should I do about blood in my urine?

7. Why do I wake up at night to urinate?

Ask a Urologist your questions on Men’s Health

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Tune in for a show that will explore in depth a wide variety of general and sexual health issues
affecting men of all ages. From sexual dysfunction to prostate cancer, we discuss all the
issues that affect men’s heath.
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7Essential Questions
For Your Cardiologist
By Dr. Fred Feit

1. What can I do to lower my risk of having a heart attack?

2. What is my blood pressure? What should my blood pressure be and how can I get
it to a healthy level?

3. What do my cholesterol numbers mean?

4. What types of exercise will help me maintain a healthy heart?

5. Should I be taking low-dose aspirin every day?

6. What food, beverages, supplements and medications should I be aware of

regarding my heart and heart medication?

7. What are the symptoms of a heart problem that could require emergency medical help?

Call in and ask a Cardiologist your questions on Heart to Heart

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HEART TO HEART
Wednesdays 6 – 8 am ET
Dr. Fred Feit, an internationally-renowned interventional cardiologist, likes to accentuate the
positive on his weekly program Heart to Heart. You’ll hear stories that will inspire you as well
as make you laugh - and you’ll also take away the best medical information available on radio.
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7Essential Questions
For Your Pulmonologist (Lung Specialist)
By Dr. Frank Adams

1. What types of tests will you be doing and what do the results mean?

2. Can you help me quit smoking?

3. What stimulants in my home and work environment may be affecting my lung health?

4. What over-the-counter medication should I take (or avoid taking) with my current
pulmonary medications. What if I get a cold or respiratory infection?

5. What kinds of exercises will benefit my lung health, especially if my lung capacity
is reduced?

6. What at-home care tips do you have for improving my lung health?

7. How does air quality in my area affect my lung health? How can I avoid having problems?

Call in and ask a Lung Specialist your questions on Pulmonology

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PULMONOLOGY
Tuesdays 6 – 8 am ET
Dr. Frank Adams, a noted pulmonologist, will answer all your questions about the lungs and
much more. Dr. Frank Adams is an assistant professor of clinical medicine at NYU Langone
Medical Center. He’s the author of The Asthma Sourcebook and takes care of New York
City’s finest as an official surgeon for the NYPD.
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7Essential Questions
For Your Psychiatrist
By Dr. Michael Aronoff &
Dr. Dolores Malaspina

1. What is your certification and training background?

2. Have you dealt with patients with problems like mine before?

3. What is the range of therapies you are familiar with (i.e., medications, couples therapy)?

4. Will you work with children?

5. How do you keep records and what is the confidentiality of those records?

6. What is the usual course of treatment for my condition?

7. Is this the optimal dose of medication for my condition?

Call in and talk to a Psychiatrist

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PSYCHIATRY
Tuesdays Noon – 2 pm ET
Feeling stressed? Having problems in your relationship? Psychiatrists Dolores Malaspina and
Michael Aronoff know that life isn’t always easy, and they’re available every week to take
your calls. They’ll explore the emotional highs and lows we all experience and tackle subjects
such as depression, addiction and anxiety.
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7Essential Questions
For Your Rehabilitation Doctor
1. Does your office have experience with patients who have a diagnosis similar to mine?
How did they do?

2. Who is on my rehabilitation team and what are their roles? How often do I see the
rehabilitation doctor (physiatrist)?

3. What expectations should I have for therapy? How long will it take to get back to my
normal mobility? Will I be the same as I was before?

4. What kind of therapy will I be involved in? Is there anyone to help me coordinate
my therapy schedules? There are many types of therapy, including physical therapy,
occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, psychological-cognitive therapy,
vocational counseling, etc.

5. What types of exercise should I be doing at home and how frequently?

6. Does your staff help with insurance questions or financial concerns? Am I fully covered
by insurance? Are there co-pays and deductibles?

7. For in-patient rehabilitation, what is the difference between acute and sub-acute rehab?
Is one better than the other?

Call in and ask a professional doctor your questions on Rehabilitative Medicine

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REHABILITATIVE MEDICINE
Mondays 6 – 8 am ET
Get back on your feet! The rehabilitation doc is making house calls — on your radio. From
cardiac and pulmonary rehab to the special needs of women in physical therapy, joint pains
and arthritis, tune in to Dr. Jonathan Whiteson to get the inside scoop on feeling better fast.