James Barron MD

World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today is my day to …

Tattoo complications surprisingly common

The rising popularity of body art raises longer-term medical concerns

Is Red Light Therapy the Key to Skin Rejuvenation?

Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and it also plays a vital role in keeping you alive by protecting your internal organs from the elements and getting rid of harmful toxins through sweating. As you age, your skin will begin to lose its youthful appearance and elasticity, which can cause wrinkles, blemishes, […]

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9 Health Rules That Doctors Never Break

Top doctors share the best health tips and health advice they themselves follow to prevent skin cancer and breast cancer, reduce back pain, prevent stress and more.

Choosing a Plastic Surgeon: 6 Tips

Picking a plastic surgeon can seem like a daunting task. A local plastic surgeon explains the top factors in the decision making process.

The Mental Health Effects Of Eating Too Much Sugar

We know that too much sugar is bad for our waistlines and our

Why health plan enrollees want to scream

They can buy coverage on a guaranteed-issue basis but deductibles aren't getting any smaller.

As Doctor's Age Climbs, So Does Patient Death Rate

Do You Know Who Your Primary Care Physician Is? Well, You Should.

To study the overall cost of medical care and identify trends, data is needed, and selecting a primary care physician is the first step.

What ELSE do you do?: five questions for T. A. Barron

Author T. A. Barron instituted the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes in 2000. Named for the author's mother, the Prize is given annually to fifteen young people "who have made a significant

Physicians Struggle to Get Timely Data, and Patient Care Suffers

Despite widespread use of electronic health records, a recent survey has found gaps in how information flows between clinicians and also between physicians and their patients.

Four reasons to build a relationship with your family doctor

Published Sep. 19, 2018Hint: They know their stuffMaintaining good health can be complicated. Many of us turn to the internet when we’re not feeling well, but searching symptoms online can cause anxiety or lead to ineffective treatmentPlus, when every search yields dozens of results that contradict one another, it can feel like there are just too many options. Instead, it’s nice to have a “home base,” or trusted doctor that knows your family and can make the best recommendations. This…

What doctors know about death that the rest of us don’t

Could You Get An MD Online?

Could your physician have gone to medical school online? What the rise of online education and increasing demand means for training our future healthcare professionals.

When I Fell in Love With Family Medicine

This is a finalist in the 2015 STFM Blog Competition. When I decided to pursue a career in medicine I knew that I wanted to go into primary care. Primary care physicians were the individuals that …

Should you see a naturopathic doctor?

A shortage of primary care physicians may leave patients looking for alternatives...like Naturopathic Doctors. But before you opt for an ND over an MD, Consumer Reports says there are things to consider.