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Early Detection Center for Heart Disease & Diabetes
Specializing in Men, Women & Children
 
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General Description of Our Services

 

1. Comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment

   a. Laboratory evaluation to determine any genetic risk markers for heart disease, stroke or diabetes
   b. Office visit with board certified lipidologist or clinical lipid specialist that includes interpretation of laboratory testing and treatment recommendations.
   c. Optional CIMT (Carotid Intima Media Thickness Evaluation)
       i. Not routinely covered by insurance
      ii. $299 includes scan of both carotid arteries, vascular age determination and interpretation of testing with certified clinical lipid specialist

2. Consultant services. We are available for consultation for any condition relating to your heart health.

3. CIMT  Carotid Intimal Media Thickness Testing (can be obtained as a standalone service). The fee of $299 includes scans of both carotid arteries, vascular age determination and interpretation of testing with certified clinical lipid specialist.

4. Weight management

   a. Comprehensive cardiovascular risk  assessment with ongoing office visits  as determined appropriate for medication monitoring and optional support group attendance. One-on-one office visits typically covered by insurance if there is a diagnosis other than weight management alone.
   b. Support group participation at additional cost
   c. Medication management as appropriate
   d. Diet and exercise prescriptions and ongoing counseling

5. Classes and Support groups: Please see the Education and Classes section of this website for more information or see the front desk in our office for upcoming dataes and times and to register.

6. Pediatric program for children with obesity, type II diabetes, metabolic syndrome. Check out Healthly 'n Fit Families.

7. Most services covered by insurance. Some laboratory evaluations may not be covered, NMR and LpPLA2 covered by some not all insurance companies.  We advise you check with your insurance company regarding coverage prior to lab draw. Medicare and Medicaid do cover NMR lipoprofile six times per year.
 
 

Tara Dall
Tara Dall, MD


Margaret Pfeiffer, CLS, RD