The most frequent question we seem to get is: "Doctor, What's your opinion of what it will take to return to some semblance of normalcy?" Here is the best answer we can give.
In order for our communities to "re-open" we must be able to figure out how to accomplish significant risk stratification and allow a greater degree of freedom and social re-integration among those at least risk.
SDSM does not recommend COVID Antibody testing at this time. Currently the test results are inaccurate and unable to be adequately interpreted, and therefore do not change the management of the individual patient. We do expect with further work that the tests will become a valuable tool in the overall management of this crisis.
Flattening the curve---are we there yet?
Encouraging data from the San Diego Department of Health has shown that fewer new cases of COVID-19 have been identified the past few days. Officials are encouraged by this data, but say it is too soon to know if this trend will hold for the long-term, and when we can expect to return to a semblance of our former lives.
"It is paramount that we receive test results for first responders as soon as possible. The results not only guide our decisions for individual treatment, but determine city staffing algorithms to ensure there are enough first responders on duty to protect our community.
SAN DIEGO SPORTS MEDICINE AND FAMILY HEALTH CENTER IS OPEN AND HELPING PATIENTS
Please call our office first as we seeing most patients via telemedicine. Virtual or telemedicine appointments with Physical Therapists and Pilates Instructors are also available, so please call and we can continue to assist in with your care.
Thanks for asking about chloroquine (and/or zithromycin). We’re getting a lot of calls about this. Our providers have reviewed the latest worldwide clinical literature about this and we have hope that these drugs may be very helpful. A number of other drugs are also being evaluated right now and may even be more useful.
Your Safety is Our Top Priority – What You Should Know About COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)
We know you may be concerned about news of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and its implications for the health of you and your loved ones. Your safety and well-being are our top priority at San Diego Sports Medicine and Family Health Center.
March is National Nutrition Month and at San Diego Sports Medicine, we encourage everybody to maintain a healthy diet. Learn more about the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits
Your Safety is Our Top Priority
We know you may be concerned about news of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and its implications for the health of you and your loved ones. Your safety and well-being are our top priority.
What You Should Know About COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)
Over the weekend, our Pacific Beach doctor, Dr. Ken Anderson, was at the Oracle Challenger Tournament in Newport Beach! He has been the tournament physician for the last couple of years — he takes care of all the players’ and the staff’s medical needs.