Family Practice
Special Tests and Minor Surgery
If you have questions about your test or surgery, please call 252.744.8219 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Please leave a message and your call will be returned the same day if possible.
Exercise Stress Test
- to evaluate chest pain or shortness of breath
- to find out if you may have heart disease
- to test problems with breathing or asthma during exercise
- to test your level of fitness
- to find out the right amount of exercise for your health conditions
Nasopharyngoscopy
To look in your nose and throat to help find the cause of:
- a hoarse voice
- a sinus problem
- a lump in the throat
Sigmoidoscopy
To look at the lower intestine (colon) for:
- preventive care for anyone over age 40 who has a family history of colon cancer
- preventive care for everyone over age 50 (once every 3 or 4 years)
- changes in bowel habits
- blood in the stool
- pain with bowel movements
Women's Health
- colposcopy (to check the cervix if a Pap smear is not normal)
- ultrasound (for pregnant women to check the size and age of the unborn baby)
- endometrial biopsy (for problems of bleeding between periods or after menopause
- birth control (long-acting birth control, Norplant or IUD)
Minor Surgery
- biopsies and removal of moles or skin lesions
- surgery for skin cancer
- removal of scars
- treatment of hemorrhoids
- removal of ingrown toenails
- treatment of varicose veins
- joint injections for arthritis
- vasectomy
For appointments call (252) 744-4611.
