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Dr. Luz Angela Lopez, M.D

Family Practitioner

Dr. Luz Lopez is a family practitioner practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Lopez specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Lopez possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
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33 years Experience
Dr. Luz Lopez, M.D
  • Mesa, AZ
  • Montemorelos University
  • Accepting new patients

Inquiry about the third jab of COVID-19?

If you didn’t have any side effects from your previous vaccines, I think its safe for you to receive the booster, I don’t think the pain in your shoulder is related to covid but READ MORE
If you didn’t have any side effects from your previous vaccines, I think its safe for you to receive the booster, I don’t think the pain in your shoulder is related to covid but definitely you need to see your primary care doctor for further Managment, I hope you feel better

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Luz A López , md
Ohana Kids & Family Kare

Low testosterone level while on trt?

It could be a false result, its recomendable to test free testosterone next time

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Luz A López , md
Ohana Kids & Family Kare

Elevated PSA levels - worried?

I think, you should see an urologist, usually 50% of men after age 50 start having prostate hypertrophy/hyperplasia and elevated PSA can be related to that. Thank you , Luz A READ MORE
I think, you should see an urologist, usually 50% of men after age 50 start having prostate hypertrophy/hyperplasia and elevated PSA can be related to that.

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Luz A López , md
Ohana Kids & Family Kare

How long is recovery after laser kidney stone removal?

Usually patients get better after a week after the procedure, but the tots recovery will be 6 weeks

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Ohana Kids & Family Kare

Sore on lip?

I recommend you to see an specialist, a dermatologist as soon as possible

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Ohana Kids & Family Kare

How should I sleep after gastric sleeve?

It’s better to sleep on your side with a pillow between your legs to give you support and avoid pressure in your abdomen Thank you , Luz A López , md Ohana Kids & Family Kare READ MORE
It’s better to sleep on your side with a pillow between your legs to give you support and avoid pressure in your abdomen

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Luz A López , md
Ohana Kids & Family Kare

Forteo daily injection?

You can continue with your regular schedule but I recommend you to check with your doctor Respectfully, Luz A Lopez, Md The key to successful leadership today is influence, not READ MORE
You can continue with your regular schedule but I recommend you to check with your doctor

Respectfully,
Luz A Lopez, Md
The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority." --Ken Blanchard

Drug test without consent?

It is not common for a doctor to run a drug test without the patient approval but it is not illegal, in most cases the patients need to sign a form giving permission to the doctor READ MORE
It is not common for a doctor to run a drug test without the patient approval but it is not illegal, in most cases the patients need to sign a form giving permission to the doctor to treat them using the doctor best judgment.

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Luz A López , md
Ohana Kids & Family Kare

Possible pre-diabetes?

Yes, stress, been sick, and some medications can cause your blood sugar to be elevated, if you are totally recovered from covid, I recommend you start eating healthy again, green READ MORE
Yes, stress, been sick, and some medications can cause your blood sugar to be elevated, if you are totally recovered from covid, I recommend you start eating healthy again, green juices in the morning, a lot of vegetables, protein, small portions of carbohydrates and regular exercise and you will be fine ! Hope you feel better soon!

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Luz A López , md
Ohana Kids & Family Kare

Should I rest after a CT scan with dye?

No really, just make sure to drink a lot of fluids to help your kidneys remove all the dye from your system.

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Luz A López , md
Ohana Kids & Family Kare

Cold sore?

Cold sores are very common, specially if you are having some stress in your life or you’re not drinking enough water, just use any chapstick, over the counter, abreva can help READ MORE
Cold sores are very common, specially if you are having some stress in your life or you’re not drinking enough water, just use any chapstick, over the counter, abreva can help as well, it does not go away please consult with your primary care physician. Hope you fell better soon !!

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Luz A López , md
Ohana Kids & Family Kare

Cold became Covid negative and positive tests?

PCR is the best test, sometimes you can have flu and covid at the same time, if you are fully vaccinated the quarantine time is only 5 days, as long as you are asymptomatic. Is READ MORE
PCR is the best test, sometimes you can have flu and covid at the same time, if you are fully vaccinated the quarantine time is only 5 days, as long as you are asymptomatic. Is better to f/u with your doctor about the Doxycycline. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water with electrolytes. Hope you feel better soon!


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Ohana Kids & Family Kare

Should I worry about my diastolic blood pressure?

Blood pressure is ok but heart rate is abnormal less than 60, I recommend you to see a cardiologist to check for Bradycardia Thank you , Luz A López , md Ohana Kids & Family READ MORE
Blood pressure is ok but heart rate is abnormal less than 60, I recommend you to see a cardiologist to check for Bradycardia

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Luz A López , md
Ohana Kids & Family Kare

What's wrong with me?

You’re right it can be hypertension or many other reasons. I recommend you to see your primary care physician for blood work and a complete evaluation. Thank you , Luz A López READ MORE
You’re right it can be hypertension or many other reasons. I recommend you to see your primary care physician for blood work and a complete evaluation.

Thank you ,
Luz A López , md
Ohana Kids & Family Kare

Should I go to the hospital with food poisoning?

If you are vomiting and can’t tolerate oral hydration, you should go to the hospital, otherwise go to see your primary care doctor.

Respectfully,

Luz A. Lopez, Md

Tingling in left arm?

Hello, Tingling and numbness of arms can occur due to multiple causes, then range from mild to severe causes, such as sleeping in the wrong position, to neuropathic pain, herniated READ MORE
Hello,

Tingling and numbness of arms can occur due to multiple causes, then range from mild to severe causes, such as sleeping in the wrong position, to neuropathic pain, herniated disk or a heart attack. I strongly recommend you to see your primary care doctor for more information.

Luz A. Lopez, MD