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Sherryl Shipes

Family Practitioner | Adult Medicine

Dr. Sherryl Shipes is a family practitioner practicing in Frisco, TX. Dr. Shipes 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. Shipes 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.
Sherryl Shipes
  • Frisco, TX
  • Touro University, Nevada
  • Accepting new patients

How do you treat inflamed tonsils?

Get tested for strep. Give her penicillin and swish and spit oral mouth astringent rinses. If young, consider tonsillectomy.

Is lungs CT scan safe?

Yes very very safe.

What is the life expectancy after heart artery surgery?

This varies with comorbidities and with the extent of occlusion and with the specific artery involved. Left Anterior Descending Artery carries more morbidity than other end arteries READ MORE
This varies with comorbidities and with the extent of occlusion and with the specific artery involved. Left Anterior Descending Artery carries more morbidity than other end arteries in the heart, for example.

What is the best treatment option for childhood obesity?

Diet regulation and increased aerobic exercise daily. Decrease screen time, engage in team sports.

How do you treat hearing loss in one ear?

Too many variables on this one. I would recommend a full hearing examination.

What weeks do you get ultrasounds during pregnancy?

First trimester before fourteen weeks and second trimester before twenty weeks.

Can hearing loss from an ear infection be fixed?

Yes in some cases with ear tubes, medicine or surgery.

Can COVID infection cause heart spasms?

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2022/03/31/after-covid-19-experts-say-watch-for-these-potential-heart-and-brain-problems

Is acupuncture effective in the treatment of COVID-19 related cough?

Yes. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8083275/#:~:text=Functionally%2C%20acupuncture%20therapy%20may%20ease,and%20rehabilitation%20of%20COVID%2D19 .

How do you test a breast lump?

Go get a screening mammogram

When can I start doing household work after delivery?

As soon as you feel well enough to do so.

Does my child need multivitamins?

If she has a proper diet no additional supplementation is necessary for a
well child.