Local Geriatric Health Care Office in Hampstead
If you or a loved one is facing the health challenges associated with aging, you should know that a geriatric physician may be able to treat your ailments and help you improve your health. At Hampstead Medical Center PC, Dr. Garg serves the elderly community of Hampstead by providing general health care, diagnostics, and specialty testing. As a local office since 1985, we have proudly become a part of our community and we enjoy our ability to create a friendly, homey, and reliable atmosphere for the entire family. Call us at 910-270-2722 to schedule an appointment.
Specialty Testing for Heart, Lungs & Circulation
We offer specialty in-office testing to examine, diagnosis and help decide on treatment methods for heart, lung and circulation conditions. We offer EKG, ABI, PFT, Exercise Stress Test, and Holter Monitoring. To learn more about our specialized testing, click here.
DEXA Scan (Bone Density)
Hampstead Medical Center PC is one of the only facilities in the Hampstead, NC area that offers in-office DEXA Scans for bone density. A DEXA Scan is a low-dose test that uses x-rays to evaluate calcium and other minerals in your bones. This scan can help measure the strength and thickness of your bones. DEXA Scans pair well with our geriatric health care because it can diagnose osteopenia and osteoporosis.
Vision and Color Vision Exams
We offer comprehensive vision test to monitor your eyesight strength. Dr. Garg provides test for color vision, long and short distance vision, as well as night vision. Over time your vision will change. The strength of your eyes is dependent on many factors, including screen time, overall care, and sometimes underlying conditions.
Tympanometry
Tympanometry is a test designed to evaluate the way your eardrum and middle ear function and move. Unless the test area is infected or inflamed, then this exam is quick and virtually painless. A tympanometry will be used to fluctuate air pressure in your ear (like an airplane takeoff) and monitor the movement of your eardrum. This test can be used to detect; fluid, infection, a hole in the eardrum, and more.
Immunizations
It is important to keep up with immunizations at every age. We have most immunizations in-office, including flu shots.