At East County Internal Medicine, we treat diabetes as a whole-body condition, but some of its most devastating effects happen where you might least expect: your feet. Diabetes is a “creeping” disorder that often progresses without pain, yet it is the leading cause of non-traumatic lower-limb amputations worldwide. When foot health is neglected, the transition […]
Author: Shaan Kunwar DO
Tired of Waiting Weeks for a Doctor? Get Urgent Care Speed with a Private Physician
In a fast-growing area like Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch, finding a Primary Care Provider (PCP) often feels like a part-time job. Most offices have a 3-week waitlist for new patients, and “big box” urgent care centers treat you like a number in a crowded waiting room. At East County Internal Medicine, we’ve flipped the script. […]
Why Big Hospitals are Growing (and Why Your Doctor Should Stay Small)
If you’ve driven down Lakewood Ranch Boulevard lately, you’ve seen the cranes. The new five-story tower at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is officially taking shape, and it’s an impressive sight. As a physician in this community, I’m glad to see it. More beds and advanced specialty care are a win for Manatee County. But as […]