FAQ
Li-pid-o-lo-gy is the area of scientific study for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of lipids and lipoproteins.
Lipids are molecules that don’t dissolve in water that are found in living things and include fat, fatty acids, triclycerides and cholesterol.
A lipid specialist is a healthcare provider that has extended and focused study in the diagnosis, treatment and management of cholesterol and lipid disorders and has become certified by passing an examination for competency.
Individuals that benefit from our services include those who are at risk for cardiovascular disease due to genetic, intolerance to therapy or lifestyle including those with:
- Marked lipid abnormalities
- Residual cholesterol and inflammatory risk
- Those with recurrent cardiovascular events
- Family history of premature CVD including TIA, CVA, or Peripheral arterial disease
- A Nurse practitioner (NP) is registered nurse that has advanced qualifications and education and training to provide medical care independently. Like physicians, nurse practitioners scope of practice includes assessing, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Nurse practitioners have recognized authority to prescribe medications, order diagnostic testing and provide recommendations based on those results. NP’s partner with other members of the healthcare team to provide coordinated and comprehensive care.
- Nursing is ranked as one of the most trusted professions because of their honesty and high ethical standards so as advanced practice nurses, NPs are often preferred by many patients to be their Healthcare provider.
- https://www.forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2019/01/11/americas-most-least-trusted-professions-infographic/?sh=3110a7ff7e94
- Nicole believes her experience as a nurse provides her with a unique background to provide comprehensive, personalized care and counseling with an emphasis on educating her patients regarding their illnesses.
- To learn more about NPs
- Referrals can be faxed to 1-866-928-4197
- Patients or providers can call our office at 520-214-0110 to schedule a consult
- Review records, assess risk and develop care plan and recommendations to tailored to you
- Work with your other health care providers
- Please plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to your first visit to allow yourself time for paperwork.
- ID card and Insurance card
- Any medical record history
- Referral from your HCP if required by your insurance
- List of medications
- List of allergies and intolerances
- We will not be drawing any lab on your first visit so there is no need to be fasting.