There is a wide array of educational information available to patients, their families and friends, and those health professionals who take care of them. Listed below are several online resources that may be useful to you.
Local Health and Medical Resources
Comprehensive Health and Medical Information Sites
- Healthfinder - US Department of Health and Human Services
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- The American Cancer Society
- The American Heart Association
- The American Diabetes Association
- Virtual Body
Gastroenterology
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Colon Polyps
- Colonoscopy
- Crohn's Disease
- Diverticulitis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gastric Ulcer
- GI Bleeding
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Lower GI Endoscopy
- Upper Gastrointestinal Series
- Upper GI Endoscopy
General Surgery
- Appendectomy
- Breast Surgical Biopsy
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Cataract Surgery
- Cholecystectomy (Gall Bladder Removal)
- Colectomy—Open Surgery
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Center
- Diverticulitis
- Gallstones
- Gastrectomy
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Groin Hernia—Adult
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Hernia Repair
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Laparoscopic Procedures
- Mastectomy
- Pancreatitis
- Pancreatectomy
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Skin Disorders Center
- Small Bowel Resection
- Stomach Cancer
- Thyroid Hormone
- Whipple Procedure
Orthopedic Surgery
- Adhesive Capsulitis—Arthroscopic Surgery
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery
- Arthrodesis of Foot and Ankle—Arthroscopic Surgery
- Arthroscopy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Degenerative Disk Disease
- Fracture Reduction—Closed
- Fracture Reduction—Open
- Frozen Shoulder
- Hip Replacement
- Knee Arthroscopy: Arthroscopic Meniscectomy
- Knee Osteotomy
- Knee Replacement
- Meniscectomy
- Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Surgery
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Rotator Cuff Injury
- Shoulder Replacement
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, & Throat)
- Acoustic Neuroma Removal
- Adenoidectomy
- Audiometry
- Blepharoplasty
- Botox Injections
- Cochlear Implants
- Dermabrasions
- Ear Surgery
- Glossectomy
- Laryngectomy
- Laryngoscopy
- Myringotomy
- Parathyroid Surgery
- Parotidectomy
- Rhinoplasty
- Salivary Gland Surgery
- Septoplasty
- Surgical Procedures for Sinusitis
- Thyroid Surgery
- Tonsillectomy
- Tracheotomy
Podiatry
- Bunion
- Calluses and Corns
- Foot Pain
- Foot Problems: Could You Be Wearing the Wrong Shoes?
- Hammertoe
- How Do You Choose the Right Athletic Shoe?
- Ingrown Toenail Removal
- Metatarsalgia
- Morton's Neuroma
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Stress Fracture