DUYET BUI MD
NPI 1467773523
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Poughkeepsie, NY

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

This procedure involves the gentle removal of the first nail from its bed, often due to injury or infection. It's performed under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. The nail will gradually regrow over time.

This procedure involves a needle being inserted into a medium-sized joint, such as a knee or shoulder, to remove (aspirate) excess fluid. Sometimes, medication may also be injected into the joint to reduce inflammation and pain.

Methylprednisolone acetate is a medication given through an injection. It's a type of corticosteroid, which reduces inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat various conditions like arthritis, allergies, and skin diseases. This dose is 40 mg.

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

This procedure involves inserting a thin needle into a small joint to remove (aspirate) or inject fluid. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or administer medication directly into the joint. It's generally safe with minimal discomfort.

A repair of a toe tendon is a surgical procedure to fix a damaged or torn tendon in your toe. This helps restore movement and reduce pain. The procedure involves making a small incision, mending the damaged tendon, and then closing the wound. Post-surgery, physical therapy may be needed for full recovery.

A comprehensive group of blood chemicals test, also known as a comprehensive metabolic panel, is a blood test that measures your sugar level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function. This helps to check your body's overall health.

This procedure involves the careful removal of damaged or infected tissue from a wound that's 20.0 square cm or less. It's done to promote healing and prevent further infection. The process is carried out under local anesthesia, ensuring minimal discomfort.

A bacterial culture for aerobic isolates is a lab test that helps identify bacteria that thrive in oxygen-rich environments. A sample from the suspected infection site is collected, then placed in a special medium that promotes bacterial growth. After a set period, the lab identifies any bacteria present, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment.

This process checks how well certain drugs, like antibiotics, can fight against infections. It involves mixing the drug with a microbe (like bacteria or a virus) in a lab. By observing how the microbe reacts, it helps determine the best drug to treat your infection.

The Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate is a test that helps detect inflammation in the body. It's automated, meaning a machine does the work. This test measures how fast red blood cells settle at the bottom of a tube in an hour. A faster rate may indicate inflammation.

C-reactive protein (CRP) test is a blood test that checks for signs of inflammation or infection in the body. High levels of CRP often suggest that there's inflammation or a bacterial infection. This test helps in monitoring and managing conditions like arthritis and heart disease.

A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.

This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin and tissue, up to 20.0 square cm in size. It's often performed to treat conditions like skin cancer or to remove moles, warts, and other skin lesions. The area is numbed and the unwanted tissue is carefully cut out.

The Rheumatoid Factor Level test is a blood test that helps detect the presence of Rheumatoid Factor (RF), a protein produced by your immune system. High RF levels often indicate autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. The test involves a simple blood draw and lab analysis.

This test checks for antibodies in your blood that your body may produce in response to Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria causing Lyme disease. It helps confirm if you've been infected by a tick carrying this bacteria.

A blood uric acid level test measures the amount of uric acid in your blood. Uric acid is a waste product that your body produces when it breaks down purines, substances found in your body and in certain foods. High levels may lead to gout or kidney stones.