January 16, 2012

Appletree opens two new clinics!

Two beautiful new clinics are now open in Ottawa:

1595 Merivale Road- Beside the Rexall, and across the road from the old Merivale Appletree;

150 Robertson Road- In the same mini-mall as the FreshCo and Rexall, in Bells Corners.

To check current Wait Times and see which doctors are on duty, click the Current Wait Times and Locations button at left.
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December 23, 2011

Appletree Central Booking- Holiday Hours

On the holidays of December 25, 26, and 27, as well as January 1 and 2, Appletree Central Booking will be closed. Some Appletree Clinics are open! For a list of locations, hours of operation, doctors on duty and to see the Wait Times, check our Wait Timer at left, or click here.

Appletree Central Booking is open on December 28 (until 6:00pm), December 29 and 30 (usual hours). Our central booking number is: 613-482-0118.

We wish you a very Happy Holiday!
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October 28, 2011

Attention Physician Colleagues:

August 20, 2011

Diabetes Clinic now available!

If you are a Type 2 Diabetic and would like to be seen by our Endocrinologist,
Dr. Hussein Abujrad, or one of his Internal Medicine colleagues for ongoing care and management of your diabetes, please ask your doctor for a referral to our Diabetes Clinics, now at three locations throughout the city! 

Weekend appointments also available.
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June 29, 2011

Appletree Central Booking will be closed on Canada Day. 

Please note that Appletree Central Booking will be closed on Canada Day (Friday, July 1), and will re-open as usual on Saturday, July 2 at 10:00am.  Appointments may be requested online anytime via the Services button on the left-hand side of the screen.  For current wait times and doctors on duty, click here. 
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June 13, 2011

Appletree’s Paediatric Department Expands!

Great news!
Appletree would like to welcome Dr. Danelia Chacon and Dr. Lynn Jacoby, paediatricians, to Appletree, who join Dr. Anne Cornet in our Paediatric Department.  Your children can now receive care from a paediatrician at five Appletree locations throughout the city!  Evening and weekend appointments also available. 

If you feel your child would benefit from seeing a paediatrician for care, ask your doctor for a referral. 

For Well-Baby and regular immunization visits, book online by clicking the Services button at left, and selecting Well Baby/Routine Vaccinations, or by calling 613-482-0118.
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June 9, 2011

Appletree’s Psychology Department Expands!

Dr.  Richard Kaley, Clinical Psychologist, and Malika Cherif, Psychotherapist, have expanded their services at Appletree.  They are now available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at our 225 Preston and 2016 Ogilvie locations.  Evening appointments also available!  Our Psychologists and Psychotherapists at Appletree are available to help anyone (18+) who may be suffering from depression, anxiety, loss, stress, addiction, relationship problems, trauma, or other issues.

Book confidentially online by clicking the Services button at left, and selecting Clinical Psychology and Counseling, or by calling 613-482-0118.
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May 25, 2011

Appletree would like to congratulate Dr. Smolkin on his retirement!  Dr. Smolkin's last day will be May 31st.  We wish you all the best!

To all patients of Dr. Smolkin, your charts will remain with Appletree and you are welcome to see any of the other colleagues at any Appletree location.
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Please note that Appletree Central Booking will be closed for Victoria Day (Monday, May 23). Some Appletree centres are open!  Check the Wait Timer for clinic hours and doctors on duty.
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January 4, 2011

Attention All Doctors Offices

You can NOW fax referrals for any of the following specialties and services to: 613-680-6420 and your patient will be booked and contacted directly within 3 working days. A confirmation of the appointment date and time will be faxed back to your office as well. 
- Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular, Respirology, Hematology, General Internal Medicine, Diabetic Clinic
- Pediatrics
- Allergy
- Surgical: Ano-Rectal, General Surgery, Toenail
- Vein Clinic
- Mental Health: Psychiatry, Psychology/Counseling
- Dermatology (mole checks and lesions only)

Direct Referrals for the following are also booked through this number:  
- Stress Testing (Treadmill Testing)
- Echocardiograms
- Holter Monitoring
- Event/Loop Monitors.
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January 1, 2011

Calls will be answered:
Monday to Thursday 8am- 8pm
Friday 8am – 5pm 
Saturday and Sunday 10am – 2pm
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December 28, 2010

Appletree Wait Timer Available to Download on Android and Blackberry Smartphones

The Appletree Wait Timer App is now available to download on Android smart phones and Blackberry, as well as the iPhone, free of charge.  With this free app, you will have direct access to our Wait Timer tool, city-wide locations and directions. This app can be downloaded by searching for "Appletree Medical Group" in the iPhone App Store or Android Market.  Blackberry users, go to www.appletree.mobi on your blackberry browser to download the app.
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December 22, 2010

Holiday Hours

Trying to phone Appletree?  Please note that Appletree Central Booking will be closed December 25-28, re-opening on December 29th.  Central Booking will also be closed January 1 and January 3.

Many Appletree centres are open over the holidays!  Check the Wait Timer here or on your iPhone for current hours and doctors on duty.

We wish you a happy and safe holiday.
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November 30, 2010

Appletree Wait Timer Available to Download on iPhone

We are thrilled to announce that the Appletree WAIT TIMER iPhone App is now available to download for free. It is designed to provide direct access to our WAIT TIMER tool, city-wide locations and directions. When you need to see a doctor, you can now check our wait times from anywhere with your iPhone. Take a moment now to download the Appletree WAIT TIMER iPhone App by searching for "Appletree Medical Group" in your iPhone App store. Other Apps coming soon for Blackberry and Android smart phones!

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November 26, 2010

Appletree Medical Group was just awarded the F.W. Sheps Prize for the Use of Innovation and Technology by the Ontario College of Family Practitioners. The award was presented at the Annual Scientific Assembly this week.

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November 15, 2010

Congratulations to Dr. Robert Smolkin, who was recently honoured with an Academy of Medicine of Ottawa award and honourary membership, in recognition of his distinguished contributions to the practice of medicine in our community!

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November 1, 2010

Flu shots are now available without appointment at all Appletree locations. Check the Wait Timer (to the left) and go to the location that is closest or quickest for you.

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October 15, 2010

Dental Emergencies?  Daytimes--call Central Dental at 613-563-2000 for same day treatment and follow up.
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July 19, 2010

Appletree Welcomes New Family Doctor! -Dr. Robert Stecher

On August 16, Appletree Medical Group will welcome Dr. Robert Stecher, MD, family doctor to the Appletree at 2016 Ogilvie Road in Gloucester. 

Dr. Stecher received his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree from the Medical School of the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, in 1993.  After spending some time in paediatrics, respiratory medicine and emergency medicine, he relocated to Dauphin, Manitoba.  Since 1997, Dr. Stecher has practiced as a full service family physician, including clinic and hospital work with admitting privileges and providing care in the ER, SCU/ICU and psychiatry wards.  Dr. Stecher obtained his CCFP in 1999 from the Canadian College of Family Physicians.   Dr. Stecher has recently relocated to Ottawa and is looking forward to providing comprehensive care in the family medicine setting in the Ottawa area.

Dr. Stecher will be accepting new patients and will be practicing Monday to Friday.  To check the wait timer and Dr. Stecher’s schedule, beginning August 16, click here.

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May 21, 2010

NEW PHONE NUMBER FOR APPLETREE MEDICAL GROUP

Good News! As part of our commitment to continually improving service, we are moving to one central phone number for Ottawa and Gatineau.  Beginning May 31, if you are phoning any of our offices, please call 613-482-0118.

The number for Cosmetic Medicine Associates of Ottawa will also be changing, effective May 31, to 613-288-2063.

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May 10, 2010

3D MIRACLES 3D ULTRASOUND IS OFFERING A PROMOTION!

Ottawa’s FIRST and Most Experienced Elective Prenatal 3D Ultrasound Clinic is conveniently located 2 minutes from the Queensway on Greenbank Road in the Greenbank Medical Centre.

SPECIAL OFFERS:

**A Gift certificate for Gymboree Play & Music Ottawa is included with all packages, an $80 value!**

Gender Special $89.00 (Gender Only)
Discover your baby's gender and get a head start on shopping!

Deluxe Package $169.00
The original package that started it all in Ottawa's first and original 3D ultrasound clinic. You get 30 minutes of viewing your baby, listening to the heartbeat, a CD of digital pictures, 2 printed photos, plus optional gender determination and live broadcasting to anywhere in the world at no extra charge!

Twice is Nice! $199.00
2-20 minute appointments! One appointment at 20-25 weeks, and another at 25-30 weeks to view the growth of your baby including CD of images. Share the event with family and friends using our FREE live internet broadcasting technology anywhere in the world! Special available for appointments scheduled up to and including June 2010. DVD $25 extra.

Military Special:
If you or your partner are in the Military, please call us for details about this very special offer. We support our troops!

3D MIRACLES 3D ULTRASOUND HAS EXPANDED HOURS OF OPERATION. 
COME AND MEET YOUR NEW BABY IN 3D!

They can be reached between 9-5 Monday – Friday
613-726-1221 or by email:  Ottawa@3dmiracles.com

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Jan 28, 2010

Cosmetic Medicine Associates is offering a promotion!

CMAI is offering 20% off Microdermabrasion and Chemical Peels until Friday Feb 5th!

Book Now at www.cmai.ca or 613.288.2063.


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Dec 29, 2009

A new Appletree Medical Centre location is opening soon!  A beautiful new Appletree will open its doors in Barrhaven on Monday, January 18, 2010 at 900 Greenbank Road.

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Dec 5, 2009

Travel Medicine clinics have been expanded in time for the holiday season!  We now have five doctors licensed to provide the Yellow Fever vaccination, and have been able to secure access to the Japanese Encephalitis vaccine, which has been otherwise in short supply across North America. 

To book your travel medicine consultation click here.

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Dec 3, 2009

Seasonal Flu vaccine is now available at all Appletree locations.

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Oct 23, 2009

H1N1 Vaccine is available through Public Health.
For H1N1 Flu Vaccination Clinics CLICK HERE

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Oct 19, 2009

FLU SHOTS

Seasonal Flu Shots are now available to patients who are 65+ years of age. 

Please note H1N1 is available through Public Health only. CLICK HERE for more information.

This year the province of Ontario announced a three-phased approach in the delivery of influenza vaccines.

The first phase is offered to seniors 65+ and residents of long-term care facilities only.

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Oct 5, 2009

SPECIAL OFFER!

Purchase 5 facial peels and receive a microdermabrasion treatment for FREE!
Call Cosmetic Medicine Associates 613.288.2063 to book now.

www.cmai.ca

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Oct 2, 2009

FLU SHOTS

Flu Shots will be available starting Oct 19, 2009 to patients who are 65+ years of age. 

This year the province of Ontario announced a three-phased approach in the delivery of influenza vaccines.

The first phase will be offered to seniors 65+ and residents of long-term care facilities only.

The dates for phase two and three are still pending.

Please CLICK HERE to visit Ottawa Public Health for more information

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Sept 21, 2009

Want to know more about Vitamin D? CLICK HERE

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Sept 1, 2009

SPECIAL OFFER!
Cosmetic Medicine Associates is offering laser hair removal starting at $60!
Until Sept 6th.
Call 613.288.2063 to book now.

To book online CLICK HERE

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Aug 19, 2009

Do you need a place to recover after your upcoming operation?

New Edinburgh Square has you taken care of!
For $55/day leave everything up to them!

Call or CLICK HERE for details.
New Edinburgh Square 613-744-0901

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Aug 13, 2009

Home Instead
Caring Options for Aging Parents  

Deciding how to care for aging parents in their later years can be confusing but accurate information about various options for care can make it easier. 

Home Instead and its panel of community experts will be holding a seminar

Saturday September 19th, 2009
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Holiday Inn Select - Kanata

Lunch will be served. There is a charge of $25.00 per person

Please call 613-599-6906 for reservations & directions. 

For more information CLICK HERE

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Aug 5, 2009

Virtual Research Study for Youth:
Healthy Eating & Active Living Throughout Youth

Cheo is looking for kids aged 8-13 years & their families to participate in a 12-week internet-based study.  Learn about how to live better by eating good foods and getting moving! 

Who is invited?
- Kids aged 8-13 years who are struggling with their weight
- Not currently involved in a regular diet or exercise program

Sounds interesting?  For further information, contact:
Phone : (613) 738-4177        
E-mail: healthy@cheo.on.ca

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Jul 10, 2009

SPECIAL OFFER!
Cosmetic Medicine Associates is offering $99 teeth whitening until July 31st!
Call 613-688-0394 to book now.

To book online CLICK HERE

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Jul 2, 2009

Looking for a Corporate Wellness Program?
Dr. Dirk Keenan and HealthScore offer an in house Employee Wellness Program.

For more information CLICK HERE

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Jul 2, 2009

Congratulations to Dr. Thom Tyson, President of Appletree Medical Group! 
Dr. Tyson has been nominated for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year award, the world's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs.

For more information about Ernst & Young CLICK HERE 

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Jun 17, 2009

NEW!
Lifestyle Coaching section on the Appletree Health Directory!

To visit CLICK HERE

Our health directory is updated regulary with new information and services.

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May 22, 2009

Appletree Medical Group won the Consumer's Choice Award for our Orthotics services in the Ottawa area again!

For more info and to book an appointment CLICK HERE

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May 21, 2009

Cosmetic Medicine Associates Special Offer!

Friday May 22-Thursday May 28th Only!
Pro-fractional full facial resurfacing $300 (regular price $800-1200)

CMAI is offering 20% off Treatment and 10% off Injectables until June 30th!

Call 613.288.2063
Or drop by 2948 Baseline Rd Ottawa

www.cmai.ca

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Apr 28, 2009

Click below for information regarding Swine Influenza Outbreak:

Click Here

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Apr 27, 2009

Physicians:

Appletree will be at the Primary Care Today conference in Toronto at the International Centre, May 7th-9th!

Visit us at booth 906.

http://www.primarycaretoday.ca/default.php

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Apr 21, 2009

Check out our local online Health Directory!

Click Here

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Aug 13, 2008

Respirologist, Dr. Skip Kronick is now available to see consultations at our 225 Preston location!

Ask for a referral and book your appointment.
613-482-0118

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Jun 20, 2008

Great News!

Appletree now carries the new Rotateq vaccine for infants who attend our well baby clinics.
For more information visit:
http://www.rotateq.com

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Jun 5, 2008

Curves

Discover how 30 minutes is all it takes to get a total body workout with our total support.

567 Byron Ave
Ottawa ON
K2A 4C4

curveswestboro@bellnet.ca

3059A Carling Ave
Ottawa ON
K2B 7K9

curvesottawa@bellnet.ca

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Mar 27, 2008

Soundcare Ultrasound is now open! This beautiful, modern facility, formerly known as Bank Ultrasound, is open and booking patients quickly. Bring your requisitions to 1145 Hunt Club, Suite 560, book online at www.soundcaremedical.com or call 613-738-2378.

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Jan 14, 2008

Cosmetic Medicine Associates of Ottawa Grand Opening!

Click here for a coupon and to book your free consultation

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Dec 1, 2007

Great news for patients taking Coumadin (Warfarin), who must monitor their INR's weekly or monthly. 

You can now learn to do self-monitoring at the Guardian/White Cross Pharmacy on Elgin St.  They sell the monitor and test strips and show you how to monitor your own INR, or you can do the tests in-store and the Pharmacist will monitor it with you, on the spot!  This will save you a lot of time and inconvenience waiting for results and following up with the doctors office. Their phone number is on the Health Directory under Pharmacies. In the alternate, if your doctor is no longer available for INR monitoring, any doctor can refer you to Dr. Pravin Shukle at 2948 Baseline Rd. He is a specialist and provides this service.

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Nov 15, 2007

Appletree Specialists now accept referrals from Quebec colleagues, click the Flag Icon if you are a Quebec patient to learn more about how to better access health care in the region.

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Oct 19, 2007

Flu Vaccines will be available at all Appletree locations by November 5th, 2007.  Vaccines will be administered during the day, evenings and weekends.  No appointment is necessary.  Check our wait timer on our website to find a location with the shortest wait time.

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Sept 19, 2007

Appletree Welcomes New Allergy Specialist

Dr. Pauline Kerr is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Clinical Immunology & Allergy, and is Royal College Certified in Paediatrics. She is certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and has also passed the American Pediatric Board Exams. 

She completed a Masters of Science degree at Queen's University studying the immunology of drug resistant cancers and went on to medical school at McMaster University.  She completed her paediatric training at CHEO and her fellowship in Allergy & Immunology at McGill University. 

She has been a consultant in the CHEO asthma clinic and clinical lecturer at the University of Ottawa Medical School.  Her special interests include food allergy and asthma.  She is the principal investigator in ongoing asthma studies.  She attended Trinity College at the University of Toronto where she received her Hon. BSc.  She has received many awards and prizes for academic and research excellence.

She has trained and worked all over the world.  She spent 2 months in South Africa in paediatric health and epidemiology under a CIDA scholarship, and has worked in the Baffin Island, and Northern Ontario. She has done electives at Johns Hopkins University, in Phoenix, Arizona and Thunder Bay, Ontario.  She has a certificate in Field Epidemiology from Health Canada. 

Dr. Kerr grew up in Ottawa and will continue to build her consulting practice in Allergy and Asthma for children and adults. She will be starting at the Bank & Heron, 2948 Baseline and Kanata locations. Ask for a referral when seeing your doctor.  Current patients requiring follow up appointments may contact Appletree online or these clinics directly to arrange an appointment.

Dr. Kerr is fluent in both English and French.

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Jul 1, 2007

Planning a Trip South or Outside North America?

You can now plan your travel using the travel medicine icon on our website, select your destination and you can determine the vaccines required, and request your appointment.  Print the information prior to your visit to ensure better care.

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Jun 1, 2007

Appletree's orthotics program wins The Ottawa Consumers' Choice award for Quality and Service.  Congratulations Madelaine and Matt!

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May 1, 2007

U.S. Service Providers offering State of the Art Medical Services to Canadians. 

Long Island Laparoscopy - Dr. Matthew Brackman and his team of Obesity Surgeons offer comprehensive and convenient surgical treatment of obesity.

Claxton-Hepburn Medical Centre - PET Scan (Positron Emission Tomography) facilities now available to Ottawa Residents one hour South of Ottawa.

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Nov 28, 2006

The new HPV vaccine is now available in all of our medical centers. HPV causes genital warts, affecting thousands of men and women in Ottawa.  Some strains lead to Cervical Cancer in women.  Fact: 3 times as many women in Canada die each year of cervical cancer due to HPV than die from HIV. This new vaccine is a medical breakthrough and can prevent 75% of the cervical cancer causing virus strains. HPV is sexually transmitted and very common. Condoms do not protect well against HPV because of their location. The vaccine is available for sexually active, or pre-sexually active woman over the age of 9. (If you are a male or female and have HPV and haven't yet sought treatment, please see your doctor or visit one of our doctors right away for proper diagnosis and treatment. Avoid sexual activity until treated.) For more information go to: http://www.gardasil.com

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Oct 15, 2006

The Appletree Medical Group welcomes Dr. Robert Smolkin, family doctor to our practice at 2948 Baseline. Dr. Smolkin will be available 3 days a week. For physicals book through the website, for illness associated visits, please check the wait timer on the site and come in when it is convenient for you.

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Sept 6, 2006

The beautiful New Appletree Medical Center is now open at 225 Preston St.

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Aug 25, 2006

Laser hair removal is now offered at the Appletree Medical Center at 2948 Baseline Rd. along with other cosmetic medical services including: Botox & permanent fillers, laser microdermabrasion, removal of moles, skin tags and treatment of aging and sun-damaged skin. Dermatologist on-site as well as other skin care professionals. Call 613-288-2063 for consultation appointment.

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Jul 6, 2006

Appletree physicians Dr. Kabir and Dr. Habib are now offering the newest salvo in the treatment of mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knees. Durolane is an injectable 'visco-supplementation' treatment that reduces pain and improves function in a large percentage of patients. It is convenient and effective, only one injection required approximately every 6-9 months. The Durolane is covered by most extended benefit plans. Look for more information under the appointments tab. (Treatment takes approximately 10 minutes and is performed in office.)

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Apr 3, 2006

Take a moment to visit the Local Health Directory on this site.  This directory, managed by Medical News Corp. is an invaluable tool for navigating local health care resoursces. It will help you to find other organizations and professionals in the capital region providing important health and wellness services. Links are provided to these providers for patient's convenience.

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