Specialty Care - Mercy Physicians Plaza - San Juan

Mercy Medical Group - San Juan Physicians Plaza is a medical group that offers many services, including Podiatry, and Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Visit Mercy Medical Group - San Juan Physicians Plaza located at 6555 Coyle Ave, Carmichael, CA. This Carmichael medical group is one of the best in California. As part of the Dignity Health network, Mercy Medical Group - San Juan Physicians Plaza is dedicated to delivering high quality, compassionate care and access to Carmichael and nearby communities.

• Audiology
  
• Behavioral health
• Cancer care
• Cardiology
• ENT
• Gastroenterology
• General surgery
• Nephrology
• Neurology
• Neurosurgery
• OB/GYN
• Orthopedics
• Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hand & wrist surgery
• Physical medicine & rehab
• Podiatry
• Pulmonology
• Spine surgery
• Sports medicine
• Thoracic surgery
• Urology

Cardiology services 

Mercy Medical Group has one of the largest, most experienced and most renowned cardiovascular teams in the nation. From advanced diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and prevention, Mercy Medical Group offers a full range of heart and vascular services, including the latest in minimally invasive robotic surgery and cutting-edge valve repair. With a variety of locations in the Greater Sacramento Area, you can find a Fellowship-trained cardiologist near you.

ENT services 

Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) or Otolaryngology, is the area of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment for diseases in the head and neck area, including the ear, middle ear, nose, sinuses, oral cavity, larynx and neck. Mercy Medical Group's otolaryngologists work closely with other specialists to provide coordinated, comprehensive care. They work particularly closely with specialists in dermatology, allergy, pulmonology and for patients with headache and obstructive sleep apnea, the neurology department.

Gastroenterology services

Mercy Medical Group's gastroenterology department specializes in the treatment of various digestive disorders, liver diseases and the surveillance of the gastrointestinal tract. We offer a wide array of endoscopic services of the upper GI tract including pancreaticobiliary endoscopy and therapy, endoscopic stenting, diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy. 

Some of the diseases we manage include inflammatory bowel diseases, peptic disease and small bowel disorders. Our medical team also assists in the diagnosis and management of GI malignancies and a variety of chronic hepatic disorders including hepatitis and cirrhosis. 

We encourage anyone with a family history of colon cancer and those 50 to 75 years old to get screened. 

General surgery services 

At Mercy Medical Group, our team of experienced surgeons combines the latest technology with extensive training and expertise to perform a wide variety of innovative procedures, from appendectomies and spleen surgery to advanced breast cancer treatment. Some procedures include: 

• Abdominal surgery
• Colorectal surgery
• Gallbladder surgery
• GERD surgery
• Hernia surgery

Neurology services 

We provide the Greater Sacramento region with advanced neurology care. Our team of neurologists, all members of the Dignity Health Neurological Institute of Northern California, are regional leaders in stroke care, treating the highest volume of neurovascular patients in the Greater Sacramento region. Our patients benefit from our dedicated team approach. That means you have a team of neurologists working together to manage your care, coordinating with other specialists for the best possible treatment.

Nephrology services 

Nephrology is a branch of internal medicine and pediatrics dealing with the study of the function and diseases of the kidney. Nephrology concerns the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases, including electrolyte disturbances and hypertension, and the care of those requiring renal replacement therapy, including dialysis and renal transplant patients. Many diseases affecting the kidney are systemic disorders not limited to the organ itself, and may require special treatment.

OB/GYN services

Our Gynecologists deliver specialized gynecological care to women through all stages of life—from adolescence to menopause and beyond. Our doctors 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 experienced obstetricians can provide you with sonograms, ultrasounds, regular checkups, prenatal advice, preparations for labor, and much more. Then, when it's time for delivery, your OBGYN can be there by your side to help you through it. After delivery, we offer postnatal care for both you and your new child.

Orthopedic services

Our highly trained team of orthopedic experts delivers comprehensive care for injuries and diseases affecting the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves. From diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation, our orthopedic surgeons work in concert with other specialists to restore a patient's strength, flexibility and function. Integration with our rehabilitation specialists helps deliver a smooth transition from surgery to recovery, resulting in lower complication rates, more successful outcomes and shorter stays in a hospital setting for the majority of our patients.  

Hand surgery

Hand surgery is an orthopedic procedure that treats conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and forearm. Our hand surgeon at Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group 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 and wrist conditions treated

Hand surgery may be beneficial if you have any of the following conditions:

• Arthritis. When one or more of your joints is inflamed due to wearing away of cartilage.
• Carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition caused by pressure on the medial nerve in the wrist. Symptoms include pain, numbness in the fingers, weakness, or tingling, and it is associated with repetitive motion, overuse, rheumatoid arthritis, injury, and fluid retention during pregnancy.
• Dupuytren’s contracture, which is a hand disorder where thick tissue bands form in the palm and extend toward the fingers, causing severely restricted movement.
• Hand and wrist sprains, or serious injuries to the ligaments and tendons in your hand, wrist, or forearm.
• Nerve injuries are generally characterized by loss of sensation in a particular area.
• Trigger finger, also called “stenosing tenosynovitis,” trigger finger is characterized by pain, stiffness, and the feeling of locking or catching when you try to bend or straighten your finger. It is most common in the ring finger and thumb.
• Severe trauma-related injuries, such as compound fractures or dislocations in your fingers or the carpal bones in your hand

Physical medicine & rehabilitation services 

A rehabilitation physician, or physiatrist, is a medical doctor who has completed residency training in the specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). They specialize in diseases of the nerve, muscle, bone and brain. Physiatrists diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses that affect how you move or think. Their comprehensive approach to patient care looks at the whole person and not just one symptom or condition. Physiatrists do not perform surgery. 

Mercy Medical Group’s physical medicine & rehabilitation patients benefit from a multi-disciplinary approach. Our rehabilitation physicians work closely with pain management specialists, taking advantage of different approaches in an effort to control pain while optimizing function. They also work with other specialists and primary care physicians to promote each patient’s well-being.

Pulmonology services 

Mercy Medical Group's specialists in pulmonary medicine offer patients expertise in a variety of pulmonary disorders, including asthma, sleep disorders, cancer of the lung, COPD/emphysema and pulmonary infections. The latest technology is used to provide state-of-the-art care in both outpatient and hospital settings.

Our Pulmonary Medicine/Critical Care department provides:

• Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
• Inpatient and Outpatient visits for evaluation and treatment of various lung conditions
• Sleep disorders evaluation and treatment (link to sleep disorders)
• Bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment
• Pulmonary Function Laboratory
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

Thoracic surgery services 

Thoracic surgery is a surgical subspecialty that treats diseases affecting organs inside the chest (the thorax), including conditions of the lungs, chest wall and diaphragm. Many thoracic procedures are minimally invasive, including video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and superDimension®. They offer surgeons a degree of precision, control and dexterity traditional surgeries simply can’t match. Benefits to patients include smaller incisions, reduced pain and shorter recovery times.

A thoracic surgeon treats:

• Lung cancer
• Severe emphysema
• Cancer of the esophagus
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease
• Hiatal hernias
• Swallowing disorders such as achalasia
• Excess sweating, usually of the upper extremity called hyperhidrosis

Sports medicine services

The Sports Medicine Department at Mercy Medical Group is committed to keeping athletes of all ages safely competing in their sport or activity. An emphasis is made on understanding each injury, as well as taking part in the intricate recovery and return to play process. Our goal is to get each patient back to the highest level of activity possible, in the safest manner possible. We specialize in non-operative medical treatment of musculoskeletal sports conditions. Common examples of conditions that we treat include:

• Acute injuries (such as ankle sprains, muscle strains, knee and shoulder injuries)
• Overuse injuries (such as tendonitis)
• Fractures

We utilize a team approach with our orthopedists and podiatrists to streamline the treatment process and expedite care, making direct referrals when necessary.

Urology

Our urology team treats various conditions and diseases, including bladder dysfunction, prostate conditions, and cancer. Our urology team includes physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and surgeons who specialize in treating urologic conditions and work closely together, ensuring our patients receive excellent personalized care. 

Physicians have looked at the health of the urinary tract for many, many centuries—leading to an entire field of medicine focusing on the health of a person’s urinary tract.

Urologists look for symptoms and other signs of disease like:

• A frequent or urgent need to urinate
• Pain in your lower back, pelvis, or sides
• Burning during urination 
• Blood in the urine
• Weak urine flow

Urology conditions treated

• Bladder stones
• Bladder disease
• Cancers throughout the urinary tract (kidney, bladder, prostate, and testicular cancers)
• Enlarged prostate
• Erectile dysfunction
• Interstitial cystitis
• Kidney stones
• Male infertility
• Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery
• Pelvic floor dysfunction
• Prostatitis
• Recurrent urinary tract infections
• Urinary incontinence
• Vasectomy