Dr. Stella Fitzgibbons M.D.
Hospitalist
5204 Evergreen Bellaire TX, 77401About
Dr. Stella Fitzgibbons is a hospitalist practicing in Bellaire, TX. Dr. Fitzgibbons specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Fitzgibbons manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Fitzgibbons works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Dr. Stella Fitzgibbons M.D.'s Expert Contributions
What's A Deposition and How Do I Handle It?
You're sure that you have a legitimate medical malpractice claim, and your attorney has found experts who support you after reading your medical records. Now somebody wants to take your deposition, which is something you've never done. What's going to happen and how do you prepare for it?A...
Are there warning signs days before a stroke?
Sometimes there are brief “ministrokes” called TIAs, with symproms lasting a few minutes to a couple of hours. The weakness or numbness goes away, but DO NOT ignore it. An ER doctor can hook you up with the right specialists and run some preliminary tests. READ MORE
What type of doctor treats respiratory issues?
A general internist or family doctor can first figure out whether your breathing problem is respiratory, cardiac or caused by something else like anemia. READ MORE
What happens to the rest of the stomach after gastric bypass?
There are several different procedures and most just reduce the size of the stomach. Ask the surgeon which s/he uses and you will get lots of pictures. READ MORE
How often should you eat if you have GERD?
As long as you don’t lie down, eat whenever is comfortable for you. READ MORE
What happens if you don't get treated for colon polyps?
They can develop into cancer. Take them SERIOUSLY!!! Do what the nice gastroenterologist says, even if it means paying for the followup colonoscopy yourself! READ MORE
Which diabetes uses insulin shots?
Type 1 diabetes can only be treated with insulin. Most type 2 diabetics can be treated with pills, but some require insulin. READ MORE
How do you treat psychotic disorders?
Medications. The ones used nowadays have fewer side effects than older ones. READ MORE
What is the best treatment for motion sickness?
Many people get good results with Transderm-Scop patches, or just plain Benadryl. The first one is prescription only. READ MORE
Does an MRI show nerve damage in back?
Did your doctor order one? If so, ask him or her what diagnosis they are thinking of. If not, they may not think you have anything that would show on an MRI. READ MORE
What are the disadvantages of a heart transplant?
You’re gonna die if you don’t get one and you think that has a downside? READ MORE
What tests are used to diagnose food allergies?
It’s both complicated and expensive—get the family doctor to recommend an allergist. READ MORE
What causes blurred vision after cataract surgery?
Something that the cataract surgeon can explain to you. Pick up the phone and call now. READ MORE
What causes sleep paralysis?
Probably nobody knows, but a neurologist might suggest a bedtime medicine that could help. READ MORE
Can you repair nerve damage?
Go to a hand specialist. READ MORE
Why are blood tests taken in the morning?
Because some ( not all) require an empty stomach. READ MORE
What does bronchitis do to your lungs?
Not a thing. Your bronchi are the tubes leading into your lungs. READ MORE
What happens if tendonitis goes untreated?
It hurts for longer. The best treatment is also the cheapest: don’t do things that hurt. READ MORE
Does exercise help nerve regeneration?
Exercise increases circulation around a regenerating nerve, so that should have a positive effect. READ MORE
What causes a varicocele in children?
Probably an inherited tendency to get varicose veins...which is what varicoceles are. Not to worry. READ MORE
What helps pain with urination?
Something a doctor needs to evaluate ASAP. READ MORE
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