Services Provided at Heights Medical

The composition of our medical staff - a Family Practioner, Internist and Nurse Practitioner - makes our practice unique in being able to deliver to our patients a wide variety of medical care services from illness to prevention.

We provide:

OPEN ACCESS APPOINTMENTS:

We provide same day appointments, making every effort to restore good health in the shortest period of time.

DISEASE MANANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC ILLNESS:

We care for a large population of persons with chronic diseases such as Diabetes (whether insulin dependant or not); Hypertension; Heart Disease; High Cholesterol.

We are all members of the staff at Hackensack University Medical Center and have relationships with all specialists there as well. We have broad base internet access in each room to research any specific need which may arise in the care of our patients.

PREVENTIVE MEDICINE: ANNUAL PHYSICALS

Annual physicals are performed according to nationally recognized age and gender guidelines assuring that all health maintenance issues are addressed. These exams insure that all appropriate testing is coordinated in a timely fashion such as cancer screenings, Pap smears and breast checks, cardiac testing, high blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol control.

PRESURGICAL EVALUATIONS: Pre Admission Testing

Everyone who is to undergo a surgical procedure requires pre admission testing which varies according to the procedure and age of the patient. The electrocardiogram, chest x-ray and blood tests are usually done at the hospital and ordered by the surgeon. The Pre-surgical Evaluation or Medical Clearance is performed at Heights Medical. After careful review of all the results and our examination, the patient is considered able to undergo the surgical procedure. This protocol is designed to uncover any conditions not appropriate for surgery and correct them before the surgical date.

SCHOOL AND CAMP PHYSICALS

From pre-school to college and beyond, schools require an assessment of the students’ physical ability and well being to attend school. Heights Medical can perform the requirements of each school. It is essential that a complete immunization history, from infancy, be available at the time of the examination to satisfy the requirements of the schools and state regulations.

Camp physicals usually have the same requirements to assure the health and safety of the campers.

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE PHYSICAL: CDL

All operators of commercial vehicles are required by the New Jersey State Department of Transportation. Division of Motor Vehicles, to possess a special drivers’ license requiring a physical examination, and in some instances a drug screening to operate their vehicle which Heights Medical provides. These physical are not covered by medical insurance policies,

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICALS:

Heights Medical is contracted by many companies to perform pre-employment physicals on prospective employees. We have the capability to perform special testing according to requirements of employers.

VISION TESTING:

VISION: Heights medical uses a Titmus screener approved by the FAA for testing pilot’s vision. We test for Acuity (near and far vision), Depth Perception, Color Perception, Muscle Balance and Horizontal Peripheral Vision.

IMMUNIZATIONS AND TRAVEL ADVICE:

Heights Medical follows the Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for children to age 18 years. For children and adolescents who start late or who are more than one month behind we provide the “Catch-Up schedule.

As part of health maintenance we provide adult immunizations such as influenza, pneumovax.

For patients who travel we can provide the up to date CDC information and recommended precautions for travel everywhere.

BODY MASS TESTING:

For the Analysis of Health Risks, nutritional analysis in the treatment of obesity, and the management of diseases. When excess body fat is properly managed, chronic disease and expensive medical is reduced

LABORATORY SERVICES:

A full time Phlebotomist is on duty at Heights Medical to draw blood from our patients for testing. Drawing blood is their profession and they are extremely good at it. We are contracted with all laboratories.

Some tests can be performed at the office for immediate results and many are being added to better accommodate our patients. (What are they or will be).

CARDIAC TESTING:

Electrocardiograms (EKG’s) are interpreted immediately.

24 hour Holter Monitoring for those patients that experience palpitations or other arrhythmias to check every heart beat for a 24 hour period.Event Monitoring is available for palpitations that do not occur every day.

Echocardiography to test heart muscle and valves

PULMONARY TESTING:

Computerized Spirometry assess lung function and capability especially for those with respiratory illnesses such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema and for smokers.

Aerosol Nebulizer therapy for pulmonary conditions. Acute bronchitis and severe coughs.

NERVE TESTING:

Using the Neurometrix allows us to diagnose neuropathies early so that preventive measures can be undertaken to avoid progression to advanced damage as a consequence of Diabetes, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Sciatica, Herniated Discs, Obesity and Spinal Stenosis. The testing is accurate and is supported by the American Diabetes Association and the American Academy of Neurology.

Intracellular Vitamin Analysis

BMI Testing