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Primary Care, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Endocrine Surgery, and ENT
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Our experts offer compassionate, specialized care to every member of the family, putting you at the center of your health care and working with every member of the family to support healthy outcomes. Your time is important. When you’re with our care team, we want you to get the most out of your visit. Our multidisciplinary team of physicians is ready to serve when you need us most. With a combination of expert knowledge, compassionate care, and personalized treatment plans, you can count on us to work for you.
The family practice physicians at Dignity Health Medical Group - Merced, CA provide complete care for your entire family, diagnosing and treating a variety of health conditions and diseases for patients of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, family practice physicians provide routine health screenings and preventive care to prevent illnesses before they develop. And, if a health condition arises that requires care from another specialist, your family physician will be there to guide you and to coordinate all aspects of your care.
Our primary care physicians (PCPs) are committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive healthcare for all stages of life-starting at birth and carrying through to your more seasoned years. From prevention and screenings to diagnostics and medical treatment, we're here to help you live a healthier, happier life.
Our PCPs work alongside other specialists, coordinating advanced expertise in areas of medical specialty when you need it. The benefit to our patients is a full team of experienced care providers supporting you in health and wellness-all coordinated by your primary care doctor.
Our team of family medicine physicians offers a full range of services to men, women, and children. Our services include:
Sick visits
Comprehensive treatment of infants, adults, and seniors
Follow-up after an in-patient hospital visit or out-patient surgery
Mental health counseling
Preventive care, including tips for staying healthy, nutritional counseling, and dialogue on creating achievable goals for movement and wellness
Treatment when you’re sick including sore throats, sinus infections, and more
Well-child care, including regular check-ups, physical exams, and immunizations
Well-woman care, including gynecological exams, pregnancy tests, and maternity care
Otolaryngologists, commonly known as ear, nose, and throat doctors, evaluate and treat patients with problems of the head and neck area, including the ear, middle ear, nose, sinuses, oral cavity, and larynx. Otolaryngology is somewhat unique among other specialties, as its doctors receive training in both medicine and surgery, providing a wide range of clinical services. When you or your child comes to one of our clinics, rest assured, our friendly physicians offer family-centered care in a comforting facility, where you can expect to be treated with a high standard of care.
Our team of experienced ear, nose, and throat doctors posses extensive training and expertise to perform a wide variety of procedures, including:
An endocrine surgeon cares for disorders of the endocrine system—the system of glands that produces hormones. At Dignity Health Medical Group – Merced, endocrine surgeons specialize in diagnosing and treating disorders of the glandular system — most commonly thyroid diseases.
Thyroid Surgery
Parathyroid Surgery
Adrenal Surgery
Gallbladder Surgery
Hernia Repair
Appendectomy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Surgery
Surgery for Peptic Ulcer Disease
Bowel Obstruction Surgery
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Surgeries
Thyroglossal Duct Cyst Removal
I emphasize a holistic approach, integrating advanced surgical techniques with compassionate patient care. I believe in empowering patients through collaborative decision-making and ensuring that they are well-informed to achieve the best possible outcomes for their overall health and well-being. Learn more
I emphasize a holistic approach, integrating advanced surgical techniques with compassionate patient care. I believe in empowering patients through collaborative decision-making and ensuring that they are well-informed to achieve the best possible outcomes for their overall health and well-being. Learn more
At Dignity Health Medical Group, our highly trained team delivers comprehensive care for injuries and diseases affecting the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves. From diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation, our orthopedic surgeon works in concert with other specialists to restore a patient's strength, flexibility and function. Integration with our rehabilitation specialists helps deliver smooth transition from surgery to recovery, resulting in lower complications rates, more successful outcomes and shorter stays in a hospital setting for the majority of our patients.
With expert guidance on diet, exercise, medication and orthopedic surgery options, our orthopedic doctors can give you long-lasting solutions to your aches and pains. At Dignity Health Medical Group, our orthopedic physician offers:
ACL reconstruction is one of the most common knee surgeries. “ACL” stands for anterior cruciate ligament. It connects your thighbone to your shinbone with a twist in the middle and helps stabilize your knee. Most injuries happen during sports and activities in which sudden stopping, pivoting or landing causes the ACL to tear.
With ACL reconstruction, a surgeon replaces the damaged ACL with another piece of similar tissue, typically taken from another part of the patient’s knee or thigh. Surgeons make a small incision in the front of the knee, usually less than a centimeter, and inserts an arthroscope, which is a thin tube attached to a video camera. This allows doctors to see inside the knee while surgery is underway. There are newer techniques that have been developed over the last 10 years that allow surgeons to better reconstruct the ACL in a more “anatomic” fashion, including anteromedial portal drilling. This better restores the natural anatomy and is why it’s important to see a sports-fellowship trained surgeon.
Through the anterior approach to hip replacement, the hip joint is accessed from the front of the hip rather than from the side or back of the hip. The benefits of anterior hip replacement include:
The last several decades have seen significant advances in arthroscopic surgery, a minimally invasive technique used to diagnose and treat joint problems. Dignity Health Medical Group - Merced's orthopedic surgeon repairs and reconstructs joints using highly specialized instruments inserted through small incisions about half an inch long. Arthroscopic surgical procedures are used to lessen pain, reduce recovery time and allow a patient to regain the full use of the joint. Some arthroscopic procedures are also used in conjunction with open procedures to make the overall procedure less invasive.
For those suffering from moderate or advanced arthritis, joint replacement surgery restores freedom of movement and brings dramatic pain relief. These procedures require an orthopedic surgeon to remove the arthritic or damaged joint and replace it with an artificial composite usually made of titanium, surgical steel and polyethylene—a high-density plastic that is strong, durable and smooth. After recovery, patients are usually able to walk and resume their prior level of daily activities without pain or stiffness.
Dr. Ray DeLorenzi is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who goes the extra mile to help you get back to doing what you love as quickly as possible. Dr. DeLorenzi will be with you all the way—from the first consultation to your post-op visit.
Sports injuries shouldn't keep you on the sideline. Our team at Dignity Health Medical Group - Merced, CA wants to help you get back out and do the things you love. From weekday walkers to weekend warriors and everything in-between, our sports medicine specialists are ready to care for you.
We treat a variety of sports medicine conditions, including:
Quality and compassionate care. You deserve it, so we provide it. Our sports medicine team takes a tailored approach to your care. We offer a number of sports medicine services such as:
Dr. Ricardo Pyfrom is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in hand surgery and has over 30 years of experience. Dr. Pyfrom understands the importance of tailoring a treatment plan and provides his patients with ample information and guidance for their injury or diagnosis.
Hand surgery is an orthopedic procedure that treats conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and forearm. Our hand surgeon at Dignity Health Medical Group, Merced, CA is highly trained and experienced in treating a wide range of hand conditions. Whether you are suffering from acute hand pain or have a chronic hand condition, our surgeon can provide you with the care and treatment you need.
Hand surgery may be beneficial if you have any of the following conditions:
When you visit Dignity Health Medical Group - Merced, CA for cardiology care, you receive quality care that meets humankindness. Our board-certified cardiologist is dedicated to helping you keep your heart strong and healthy. Our team works together with other local area specialists to help manage your care, including cardiac rehabilitation specialists, and specially trained nurses, all bringing care with compassion to your unique case.
*If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
"I am passionate about a care philosophy emphasizing prevention, patient education, and advanced treatment options. My approach emphasizes building strong patient relationships, fostering open communication, and ensuring everyone feels supported and understood. I prioritize prevention and education, equipping patients with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their health. When treatment is necessary, I focus on minimally invasive techniques to provide effective solutions with quicker recovery times. My approach is rooted in delivering up-to-date, evidence-based medicine, integrating the latest advancements in cardiology with personalized care to achieve the best possible outcomes for each patient."
"I am passionate about a care philosophy emphasizing prevention, patient education, and advanced treatment options. My approach emphasizes building strong patient relationships, fostering open communication, and ensuring everyone feels supported and understood. I prioritize prevention and education, equipping patients with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their health. When treatment is necessary, I focus on minimally invasive techniques to provide effective solutions with quicker recovery times. My approach is rooted in delivering up-to-date, evidence-based medicine, integrating the latest advancements in cardiology with personalized care to achieve the best possible outcomes for each patient."
"I’m dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care through a patient-centered approach that reflects my commitment to addressing each patient’s unique needs and circumstances. My job is to ensure that my patients are fully informed and comfortable with my recommendations by collaborating closely with them through a shared decision-making process that reflects their values and preferences."
"I treat every patient as family or friends—with the same time, dedication, and commitment, I would invest in those closest to me."
From annual well-woman exams to testing and treatment; from perimenopause to menopause, our specialists are committed to delivering high-quality care.
Our women’s health specialists care for all aspects of your reproductive care. Our providers are dedicated to providing an integrated approach to women’s health, evaluating and treating patients in a comfortable and trusted environment, with access to the latest in medical techniques and surgical technologies. Our team also works together with other local area specialists to help manage your care.
With clinics throughout California, a Dignity Health Medical Foundation physician is right around the corner, waiting to assist you along your wellness journey.
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