Dr. Gunwant S Dhaliwal M.D.
Internist
6329 State Rlad 54 New Port Richey FL, 34653Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Gunwant Dhaliwal is an internist practicing in New Port Richey, FL. Dr. Dhaliwal specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Dhaliwal provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice. Dr. Dhaliwal performs in-office surgeries under local anesthesia to remove lumps and bumps including all types of skin cancers. He takes care of most of the fractures besides repairing lacerations at fraction of the cost. Most of the diagnostic work up and phlebotomy are performed in the office.
He is certified physician for DOT Physicals for CDL drivers. The practice accepts almost all insurances including workers' comp and Auto insurances. Pharmacy for common medications on site, a big benefit for patients that have no insurance coverage for expensive medications.
Education and Training
Med Coll- Guru Nanak Dev Univ- Amritsar- Punjab- India 1984
Guru Nanak Dev University 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Dr. Gunwant S Dhaliwal M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Anxiety - Most Patients in Denial
Anxiety is such a common disease that some researchers say about 70% of the population has it. But most of the patients are in denial. I have been in practice for over 35 years and have experienced the same.I will admit some patients come to the office, they accept the diagnosis and start taking...
COVID-19 (IgG/IgM) Rapid Screening Test
There are different methods of testing for the COVID-19 coronavirus. The most standardized test is by PCR in the lab that takes a couple of days. The other is to check antigen in the nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swab or otherwise IgG/IgM antibodies in finger stick blood. The last test of...
Secondary Syphilis Diagnosed Clinically - Uncommon STD
Since the advent of Penicillin, Syphilis has been almost eliminated these days. It has been replaced by Genital Herpes, another sexually transmitted disease.Dr. Dhaliwal diagnosed a 3rd case in his 30 years of medical practice. The 1st case was 12 years ago, 2nd case was 2 years ago, and 3rd case...
Genital Herpes in the USA - A Common STD but Ignored
Summary: Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease in the elderly population. They may not be sexually active now at later age, but genital herpes could stay dormant in the body for years. Elderly people continue to suffer either not knowing how to convey the symptoms or due to shame...
Overhydration
Almost all of the major systems of your body depend on water to work properly. Drinking plenty of water helps your body regulate body temperature, prevent constipation, flush waste products out of the body, and perform many other important functions.Most people, especially those who exercise in hot...
How do you keep your pancreas healthy?
Any particular reasons you want to keep only your pancreas healthy and not liver and lungs? Long-term alcoholism causes liver and pancreatic damage. READ MORE
When should I go to the ER for shoulder pain?
Emergency Room is for emergencies and not for Shoulder pain. You should go to regular doctor in your area. READ MORE
What causes sudden nosebleeds in adults?
Most common cause is Hypertension otherwise unknown reasons due to climate. Besides getting your blood pressure checked, use moisturizers to the nostrils. READ MORE
How is gastritis caused?
Most common causes are eating spicy food and/or otherwise stress. READ MORE
Should I ask my doctor to prescribe me the hydroxychloroquine as I am at increased risk?
There is no such indication to treat positive COVID-19 patients with Chloroquine or Zithromax. If you become symptomatic with fever, cough, mild sore throat and shortness of breath, then it may not be a bad idea to treat with both these medications. Sincerely, G S Dhaliwal, MD READ MORE
Can kidney disease make you more likely to catch Covid-19?
It is not the kidney disease that will make your daughter more vulnerable to covid-19, it is the medications to treat the kidney disease that may decrease her immune system. G. S. Dhaliwal, MD READ MORE
What is the best anti-inflammatory for knee pain?
Any anti-inflammatory medication is good for joint pains. Most common are Motrin, Advil or Acetaminophen in moderation. If pain is not relieved with such over the counter medications, prescription anti-inflammatory medications from your doctor is the next step. READ MORE
Why do children get metabolic syndrome?
It is very hard to make a mother to understand, do not overfeed your child. As mother, she feels obligated to give food to her child in the amount he/she wants to eat. Majority of mothers when told to limit food to their kids, their next question is that you want me to starve my child. In fact most of the time, this over feeding is the reason for Metabolic Syndrome leading Diabetes and hypertension at younger age. The child when grows up is going to blame the same mother saying I was just a kid why did you not control my food intake. I hope I answered your question though you may not like it. READ MORE
What are the symptoms of Dengue fever?
Most of the times the symptoms of Dengue Fever are same as flu consisting of Body aches and pains with fever. On labs it shows low platelets. READ MORE
Is it required for an internist to specialize in other areas?
No, you do not have to be a specialist to work, you can work as a General Internist. READ MORE
Can birth control cause my urine to smell?
The smell of urine depends on what you eat not birth control pills. READ MORE
How is hepatitis C diagnosed?
Only test to screen for Hepatitis C is to check antibodies against Hep C followed by Hepatitis Viral Load if screening test is positive. READ MORE
Are there any home remedies for mononucleosis?
At times steroids are used to treat Infectious Mononucleosis otherwise Motrin or Tylenol for fever and body aches. READ MORE
Can I reverse my liver damage?
Best solution is stop alcohol use all together especially if your liver function tests are high. Yes, liver regenerates well unless it has become cirrhotic and fibrosis. You can consume occasional beer once liver enzymes have been normalized. READ MORE
I have a small growth around my ankle. Could it be serious?
Unless examined you can not be sure but most probably it seems like fatty tumor that is usually non cancer. You should get it checked with your doctor. READ MORE
What causes cloudy pee?
There are quite a few causes of cloudy urine, most common being urine infection and proteinuria. It could be only your perception otherwise it is normal. Get the urine checked with your doctor through lab for your satisfaction. READ MORE
My health problems have made me very anxious. What can I do?
It is quite normal to have anxiety over chronic health issues. Check with your doctor, he/she may give you medications as SSRI. READ MORE
Alzheimer's tied to Type 2 Diabetes?
I don't recall I have read that there is a relationship of Alzheimer's and type 2 diabetes. It may be for research purposes and few case studies. Keeping your HbA1c below 6.5 is the best course. READ MORE
Do compression socks help varicose veins?
20 mm of water pressure stockings preferably thigh high are the first line symptomatic treatment for Varicose veins of legs. You wear 8 to 12 hours per day. But they definitely help the swelling from extravasation of fluid in legs. READ MORE
Does treatment of COPD require steroids?
Yes, standard treatment of COPD is inhailed steroids and oral steroid when there are exacerbations or end stage. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- Member of American College of Physicians
- Member of Florida Association of Physicians from India
- Member of American Association of Physicians from India
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Health Fair including Free Flu Shots to area residents at Tampa Gurudwara from 2000 to 2011.
Areas of research
In Office COVID-19 Antibody Screening Test
COVID-19 screening test kits are available now to check patients if they have developed antibodies to COVID-19 Corona virus. We started doing these tests in our office effective 13th April. Most insurances cover the test otherwise patients pay $50 to know if they have immunity to the virus.
HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS can purchase these screening test kits at http://www.CoronaCOVID19usa.com
Dr. Gunwant S Dhaliwal M.D.'s Practice location
Primary Care Walk In Clinic
6329 State Rlad 54 -New Port Richey, FL 34653Get Direction
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11123 County Line Rd -Spring Hill, FL 34609-5615Get Direction
Dr. Gunwant S Dhaliwal M.D.'s reviews
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Efficient Surgeon.
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Quick Diagnosis in Shortest Possible Time.
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Excellent Doctor.
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