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 It has been replaced by Genital Herpes, another sexually transmitted disease.Dr.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...
What is the best pain medicine for chronic pain?
Talk to your doctor and get one of the long acting NSAIDS prescription for your chronic back pains besides getting the work up to check reason for such pain. READ MORE
What causes type 2 diabetes?
Most common cause of Type 2 diabetes is overweight or genetics. It is diagnosed usually after age of 40. They are treated with oral medications. Patients diagnosed for diabetes in childhood or teenage are Type 1 and treated with Insulin. READ MORE
Are liver diseases dangerous?
Fatty Liver is quite common. Most of the times patients are overweight and have high cholesterol. Alcoholism could be one of the reasons. READ MORE
How to manage excess gas?
There are medications such as Levsin available these days. Ask your doctor to prescribe it for you. READ MORE
Is hypothyroidism curable?
No, hypothyroidism is not curable but it is treatable by supplementing thyroid hormone. Usually, you have to take the medicine for life. READ MORE
Why does my arm hurt for so long?
Yes, being server, lifting 50 lbs of weight serving trays may cause pain in arm. Best is to exercise regularly and build muscles plus use both arms to lift. Otherwise you can ask your doctor to give you anti-inflamatory medication. READ MORE
What causes pediatric kidney stones?
No age is immune to kidney stones though it is not common in children. Work up should be done to check any treatable cause. READ MORE
What are the symptoms of a piercing infection?
If it is just a slight swelling without any discharge, it is common skin reaction to piercing. If painful swelling continues especially with discharge, she may need to be treated with antibiotics. READ MORE
What causes stomach pain after eating?
You said it yourself, gastritis is the reason for pain. Though you could be having ulcers too. This pain may occur more commonly after consuming hot food with chilli, pickle or even greasy food. There are medications such as PPI and H2 blockers available to treat gastritis. READ MORE
Can obesity cause a mental health problem?
Definitely, being obese makes some people to feel that they are not attractive causing them to be depressed. The patients can get on anti-depression medication while trying to lose weight as well as check any medical reasons for putting on weight. READ MORE
Is it painful to have dialysis?
The dialysis is not painful. The access to dialysis for hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis can be painful surgical procedure. READ MORE
Can blood in urine go away on its own?
There are situations where patients just have asymptomatic microscopic hematuria but only after other causes of blood urine such as stones, infection or malignancy are ruled out. READ MORE
Horrendous painful arms!
In all likelihood you may have pinched nerve in your lower back as well as in the neck causing these pains. Get diagnostics done with appropriate treatment. READ MORE
Wiring a broken jaw
Anywhere from 3 to 6 months if all instructions are followed. READ MORE
My hands swell when I exercise
Hands usually do not swell during exercise ?? READ MORE
Should I use a diuretic?
Rather than squeezing out your kidneys, better restrict fluids to urinate 3 times a day, one time before going to bed and one time after getting up and never at night. YOU DO NOT NEED TO DRINK 8 GLASSES OF WATER. READ MORE
Can I take BP, cholesterol and uric acid tablets together?
Yes, you can take all these medications together, they work differently and do not interact with each other. READ MORE
Can osteoporosis have an impact on my ability to conceive?
No, osteoporosis does not impact ability to conceive. Osteoporosis in such a young age is not common unless patient had been on steroid medication all along for over 10 to 20 years or with other some rare diseases. In case the diagnosis is confirmed by Bone Density measurements etc, there are few medicines available to take for treatment of osteoporosis. READ MORE
Had alcohol a month ago and I am 5 weeks pregnant now. Should I worry?
Not really. The cause of concern is if you had been drinking all along in 1st trimester or through out your pregnancy. READ MORE
My father has a brain hemorrhage. What treatment would you suggest?
Brain Hemorrhage if causing any damage to brain due to pressure in closed space, evacuate the blood by making a hole in skull called burr hole. Otherwise it is controlling blood pressure if it was the cause and Rehab. 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
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Dr. Gunwant S Dhaliwal M.D.'s reviews
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Great care.
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- L. m.
Efficient Surgeon.
- Linda m.
Quick Diagnosis in Shortest Possible Time.
- C. d.
Excellent Doctor.
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