The Center for Disease Control calls chronic diseases the most common, costly, and preventable medical conditions in the United States. In other words, there is a lot you can do to prevent and treat chronic diseases to avoid progressive deterioration and complications. Dr. Payum Abdarbashi and Dr. Dilip Anmangandla of Pacific MD in Woodland Hills and Agoura Hills, California, understand this and provide comprehensive medical care to manage chronic conditions.
A chronic disease is defined as a disease that lasts for three months or more. Generally, chronic conditions cannot be prevented by a vaccine or cured once they take hold. But there is much that can be done in managing the diseases.
At Pacific MD, Dr. Abdarbashi and Dr. Anmangandla specialize in many of the most common chronic diseases, including:
While some chronic conditions are hereditary or genetic, most of the most common chronic conditions can be prevented through lifestyle changes, such as:
Dr. Abdarbashi and Dr. Anmangandla go over your risk factors and recommend measures to avoid chronic medical diseases.
At Pacific MD, we accept most major insurance plans. Here is a short-list of just some of the most popular plans we accept. Please contact our office if you do not see your insurance provider listed here.