Eastside Medical Center

Miles H. Sharpe, Jr, MD

Hypertension

Hypertension affects over 25% of the United States population.  It is one of the major risk factors for heart disease and strokes.

Dr. Janice Hammond, M.D., FACOG

Yes, you CAN prevent cervical cancer!

More than 1 million people in the United States get cancer each year. But did you know certain types of cancer can be prevented? Cervical cancer is almost completely preventable, and in this article, we’ll review some strategies.

Dr. Shane Smith M.D.

“What about my aching knee?”

As an orthopedic surgeon, this is one of the most common complaints I hear from patients. Many knee problems occur during sports or recreational activities, work-related tasks, or home projects. Knee problems may also manifest due to injury, disease, overuse, or just everyday wear and tear. Knee issues affect people of all ages from children to the elderly, and most everyone will experience knee problems at some point in their lives.