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- Discover what DeKalb Medical, a leading
Atlanta hospital
, has to offer you.
Programs and Services
- We provide a range of treatments and expert
medical care in Atlanta
.
Cancer Center
- Receive the best in
cancer services
at DeKalb Medical.
Rapid Desensitization for Chemotherapy
- DeKalb Medical offers new treatment options for patients experiencing
allergic reactions to chemotherapy
.
Skin Cancer
- How to protect yourself against the
risk of skin cancer
.
Women’s Services
- Our physicians specialize in skilled obstetrics and
gynecology
care.
Orthopedic Services
- Joint solutions at our
orthopedic center
in Atlanta.
Joint Solutions Center
- Performing
knee and hip replacement in Atlanta
.
About Us
- Premier
joint care in Atlanta
.
Joint Center Testimonials
Knee and Hip Solutions
- Hip and
knee surgery in Atlanta
.
Meet the Team
- Meet our
knee and hip care
team.
Joint Care Coordinator
Orthopedic Nursing
Physical and Occupational Therapy
- Our
Atlanta physical therapists
get you back on your feet.
Coaches
- Your
orthopedic recovery coach
provides support and motivation.
Volunteers
- Meet our great
DeKalb Joint Solutions Center volunteers
.
Our Doctors
- Meet our team of
joint specialists in Atlanta
.
Preparing for Surgery
- Answers to questions about
joint replacement surgery
.
Blood Donation
- Learn more about
DeKalb Medical Joint Solutions Center blood donation
.
Welcome Packet
- Important
DeKalb Medical Joint Solutions Center welcome packet
.
Parking & Directions
Joint Exercises
- The importance of
starting an exercise program
.
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Center
-
Atlanta sports medicine
programs and services
Podiatry
- Information and resources for
Atlanta foot care
.
Preventing Foot Problems
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Maintain a healthy weight
to prevent foot problems.
Radiology and Medical Imaging
- DeKalb Medical offers a wide range of radiology and
diagnostic imaging services
.
About Us
- Meet our skilled
Atlanta radiologists
.
Our Services
- Learn more about our
diagnostic radiology services
.
Biopsies
- Our
biopsy procedures
remove cells for laboratory examination and diagnosis.
CT-Guided
- A
CT-guided biopsy
helps our physicians diagnose and treat suspicious areas on the body.
MRI-Guided
-
MRI-guided biopsies
are used when lumps in the breast cannot be felt by hand.
Mammography-Guided
- A
mammography-guided biopsy
is used when abnormalities are detected by a mammogram but cannot be felt by hand.
Ultrasound-Guided
- An
ultrasound-guided biopsy
involves the use of an ultrasound to guide the physician as he removes suspicious cells.
Cancer Services
- DeKalb Medical specializes in a range of state-of-the-art
radiology cancer services
.
Chemoembolization
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Chemoembolization
combines chemotherapy with the blockage of blood flow to treat liver cancer.
Kyphoplasty
- The
kyphoplasty procedure
is a minimally invasive treatment that can repair spinal fractures in the body of a vertebra.
Vertebroplasty
- The
vertebroplasty technique
repairs spinal fractures caused by osteoporosis, cancer, or benign lesions.
Nuclear Medicine
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Nuclear medicine
procedures use small amounts of radioactive materials and an imaging machine to display the condition of bone or other body organs.
PET/CT Ports
- DeKalb Medical offers CT/
PET scan
technology, which combines Positron Emission Tomography and Computer Tomography scanning capabilities.
Radiofrequency Ablation
- DeKalb Medical offers
radiofrequency ablation
, which uses radio waves to create heat that destroys tumors.
Heart and Vascular Services
- Learn about our life-saving
coronary angioplasty
procedures.
Heart Services
-
Atlanta cardiac treatments
and recovery programs.
Risk Factors for Heart Disease
- Learn about
heart disease prevention
at DeKalb Medical.
Signs of a Heart Attack
- Read about
heart attack symptoms
and signs.
Heart Disease Screening
- DeKalb Medical can help you identify
signs of heart disease
.
Cardiac Testing
- Learn about our cardiac testing services from our
cardiovascular lab in Atlanta
.
Treatments & Procedures
- Comprehensive
cardiac care in Atlanta
.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Our rehabilitation program can help you
reduce the risk of heart failure
.
Vascular Services
- Extensive
treatment for vascular disease in Atlanta
.
Risk Factors for Vascular Disease
- Learn about the risk factors for various
types of vascular disease
.
Signs of Vascular Disease
- DeKalb Medical can help you treat various
arterial conditions
and diseases.
Vascular Screening
- We provide an array of screenings for
cardiovascular disease
.
Carotid Artery Disease
- Read about the signs and
symptoms of carotid artery disease
.
Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Atlanta-based
PVD screening
services.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Learn about
abdominal aortic aneurysm symptoms
.
Vascular Screening Tests
- DeKalb Medical provides extensive
non-invasive vascular testing in Atlanta
.
Treatments & Procedures
- Our Heart and Vascular Institute provides
Atlanta treatment for vascular disease
.
Cardiac Catheter
-
Cardiac catheterization procedures
help our physicians diagnose and evaluate numerous heart diseases and defects.
Echocardiogram
- The
echocardiogram procedure
is a noninvasive way to evaluate the valves and chambers of the heart.
EEG
- The
EEG test
is a tool used to detect problems in the electrical activity of the brain.
EKG
- The
EKG test
is a painless procedure used to record the electrical activity of your heart.
Endovascular Procedures
- DeKalb Medical offers a variety of
endovascular procedures in Atlanta
, including angioplasty and vascular stenting.
Angio & Vascular Stenting
-
Angioplasty
and vascular stenting are two minimally invasive procedures used to improve blood flow in the body’s arteries.
Nuclear Stress Test
- A
nuclear stress test
is used to measure blood flow to your heart muscle at rest and during stress.
Vascular Access Procedures
- Choose DeKalb Medical for
vascular access procedures in Atlanta
.
Vascular Imaging
- DeKalb Medical offers some of the most advanced
digital vascular imaging
technologies.
Vascular Screening
- Find out if you're at risk with DeKalb Medical's
vascular screening tests
.
Abdominal Aortic Scan
- Detect an abdominal aortic aneurysm with a state-of-the-art
abdominal aortic scan
.
Carotid Artery Scans
- Our physicians use the
carotid artery scan
to detect carotid artery disease.
Vascular Ultrasound
- Our physicians use state-of-the-art technology to perform a
vascular ultrasound
, which creates images of the body's veins and arteries using high-frequency sound waves.
Women’s Services
- DeKalb Medical offers a range of women's health services, including screening, treatment, and
radiology for women
.
Breast MRI
- An
MRI of the breast
is a noninvasive test used to create detailed pictures of the breast, surrounding tissues, and the chest wall.
Breast Ultrasound
- A
breast ultrasound
is used to find and classify breast lesions.
Mammography
- A
mammogram procedure
is a special breast X-ray that can help detect breast changes that are too small or too deep to feel.
Osteoporosis Screening & Treatment
- Our physicians provide
osteoporosis treatment
and screening to help control pain and prevent further damage.
Bone Densitometry
- A
bone densitometry test
helps confirm a diagnosis of osteoporosis.
Kyphoplasty
- DeKalb Medical performs
kyphoplasty for women
, a minimally invasive treatment that can repair spinal fractures in the body of a vertebra.
Vertebroplasty
- DeKalb Medical offers
vertebroplasty for women
, a minimally invasive treatment that can repair spinal fractures caused by osteoporosis, cancer, or benign lesions.
Ultrasound
- An ultrasound, also called a
sonogram
, exposes part of the body to high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of organs and systems inside the body.
UFE
- Routine pelvic examinations result in timely
uterine fibroid detection
.
Other Radiology Services
- Learn more about our other
radiology services
at our Atlanta-area hospital locations.
CT
- Also known as a CAT scan, the
CT scan procedure
is an imaging method that uses X-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the body.
Diagnostic X-Ray & Fluoroscopy
- DeKalb Medical offers
diagnostic X-rays
using special machines and film to view certain organs and tissues.
Lumbar Puncture
- The
lumbar puncture procedure
is used to draw fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord.
Myelogram
- The
myelogram procedure
is used to detect abnormalities of the spinal cord and canal, such as herniations, spinal stenosis, tumors, infection, inflammation, and spinal lesions.
MRI
- An
MRI scan
is used to make a more accurate diagnosis of your condition.
Radiology School
- Enroll in DeKalb Medical's
radiology program
.
About Our School
- Learn more about our range of
radiology courses
.
Stroke Center
- Our comprehensive
stroke treatment
program consists of early detection, prevention, and cutting-edge research.
Rehabilitation Services
- Comprehensive
rehab programs in Georgia
.
Audiology
- Licensed and certified
Atlanta audiologists
.
Occupational & Physical Therapy
- Experienced
occupational therapists in Atlanta
.
Speech Therapy
- Specially-trained
speech therapists in Atlanta
.
Inpatient Rehab Center (IRC)
- Learn about our interdisciplinary
inpatient rehabilitation program in Georgia
.
Key Contacts
- Contact our
rehabilitation services in Atlanta
.
Surgical Weight Loss
- When traditional dieting and exercise don’t work, consider
weight loss surgery
at DeKalb Medical.
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Learn about our minimally invasive
weight loss procedure
.
Testimonials
- Inspiring
weight loss surgery stories
.
Other Important Things to Consider
- What to consider during
bariatric weight loss
.
Life After Weight Loss Surgery
- How to achieve successful
weight loss management
.
Weight Loss Surgery Options
- Experienced
Atlanta bariatric specialists
.
Surgical Weight Loss Procedures
- Various
types of weight loss surgery
.
Wellness Center
- Get into the best shape of your life at our
Atlanta fitness center
.
Wellness Center Testimonials
Community Programs
-
DeKalb Medical community services
encourage the surrounding neighborhoods to take their health seriously.
Senior Services
- Our
senior citizen programs
are designed for independent, active adults age 60 and over.
Cardiac and Respiratory Services
- Take care of your heart and lungs with our state-of-the-art cardiac and
respiratory care
services in Atlanta.
Corporate Services
- Keep your employees happy and healthy with DeKalb Medical’s
occupational health
services.
Sleep Center
- Come to DeKalb Medical's
Sleep Disorders Center
for a diagnosis and treatment.
About Us
- Since 1995, we've specialized in treating
chronic sleep disorders
with the latest technologies.
Staff
- Get to know our
sleep disorder specialists
.
Ensuring Safety
- Safely studying
sleep disorders
.
Services
- Our sleep disorder specialists offer a range of state-of-the-art
treatments for sleep disorders
.
Sleep Studies
- Browse and read our
sleep disorder study
summaries.
Research
- DeKalb Medical conducts routine, in-depth
sleep disorder research
.
Sleep Problems
- Learn more about
sleep disorders and symptoms
.
Sleep Quiz
- Take our
sleep disorder quiz
to learn more.
Helpful Links
- Find additional
sleep disorder information
on the web.
Patients
- Our physicians use the newest technologies when
treating sleep disorders
- get to know our past patients.
What to Expect
- Know what to expect when you visit us for your
sleep problems
.
Accreditations
- Learn about our
sleep safety
lab.
Testimonials
- Read our patients'
sleep disorder stories
.
Sleep Specialists
- Comprehensive
treatment for sleep disorders
.
Wound Center
Chronic Wound Care Treatment at DeKalb Medical
- Our wound care specialists offer numerous
wound care procedures
.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- Using the
hyperbaric chamber for wound care
helps your body increase its own natural wound-healing abilities.
Your Wound Care Team
- Meet our knowledgeable
wound care specialists
.
What Is a Chronic Wound?
- Discover the
causes of chronic wounds
.
Common Types of Chronic Wounds
- Learn more about the various types of
common wounds
.
Frequently Asked Questions about Our Program
- Read commonly asked
wound care questions
.
What Might My Treatment Plan Include?
- DeKalb Medical provides numerous
wound care treatments
that work best for you.
Wound Care Center Resources
- Use these additional
wound care resources
to learn more about chronic wounds.
Other Services
Diabetes
- Information about diabetes treatment and
diabetes management in Atlanta
.
Emergency Medical Care
- 24-hour
emergency medical services
.
Patient & Visitor Information
- Information about our
emergency department in Atlanta
.
Patient and Visitor Services
- Before visiting, read more about
DeKalb Medical patient and visitor services
.
Find a Doctor
- We make it simple to
find a doctor
at DeKalb Medical.
Classes and Events
Quality/Patient Safety
- DeKalb Medical places a great deal of importance on
hospital quality control
.
Foundation
- Help support the
DeKalb Medical foundation
.
Volunteers
Health Information
-
DeKalb Medical health information
helps you stay on top of the most recent health news.
About DeKalb Medical
- Read how DeKalb Medical grew to be a leading provider of healthcare to Atlanta citizens.
DeKalb Medical News
- Read about the latest happenings at DeKalb Medical.
For Employees
- DeKalb Medical employees – search for up-to-date information regarding hospital policies, happenings, and more.
For Physicians
- DeKalb Medical physicians – get current information on events and policy changes at the hospital.
Contact DeKalb Medical
- We welcome your questions and feedback.
DeKalb Medical Careers
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Locations
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