We ALL have it. That internal food chatter. The thinking of our next meal. Its only when it becomes obsessive, controls your day, and is irresistible that help is needed.
Messaged Beckett Ridge Family Medicine at 3:00 AM Thursday because I was up all night with worrisome, flu-like symptoms. By 8:30 that morning, I was scheduled for an appointment. When I arrived, I checked in from my car and described my symptoms to the nurse over the phone. Within 3 minutes, I was ushered into the office through a separate entrance and met by Dr. Diatte. Everyone in the office was friendly, upbeat, and in PPE. They were obviously concerned for my well-being. The doctor's exam was thorough and methodical. He covered every possible diagnosis and explained in detail his thought process. By 1:00 PM I had been tested for and received the results of strep, pneumonia (x-ray complete), flu, and COVID-19 tests. The pharmacy had my meds ready by the time I had left the x-ray facility. Absolutely phenomenal service in every way, and it's been that way for the last 28 years. Thanks to everyone at Beckett Ridge Family Medicine for your care and professionalism!
I have been seen and treated very well by Dr. Diatte, as well as the family nurse practitioners Kim and Taylor. The office is very clean, has a children's game thing on the wall for those that need it, and the wait is always short. On the occasions I've needed to be seen urgently for illness as opposed to checkups/maintenance, I have never been told that they couldn't fit me into their schedule. I see that they are progressively inclusive of diversity, providing both opportunities for employment and a safe environment for patients. I am a picky registered nurse and patient and wont hesitate to fire a doctor that doesn't make the grade. The providers I've seen in this office all receive an A+!
Our weight loss management program targets two things that are commonly looked over in normal diets. Hormone regulation and appetite control. This treatment utilizes a class of medicinal injections, incretin mimetics, modeled after the naturally occurring GLP-1 analogs found in your body. GLP-1 regulates how much insulin is released as well as regulates appetite. Ultimately, the injections will help the pancreas release the right amount of insulin as well as help your brain produce the correct amount of hormone to regulate hunger. This leads to feelings of fullness and satisfaction with smaller meal sizes, lower blood sugar, and increased metabolism.
I have been a patient for almost 25 years. The staff from the front desk to the nurses, Nurse Practitioners and Doctors have been courteous, caring and extraordinary in every way. The technology tools they regularly improve provide valuable access to make appointments, review test results, etc. I can't imagine going to another practice for my medical care.