Dr. Richard B. Menashe DO
Family Practitioner | Obesity Medicine
15 South Main Street Edison New Jersey, 08837Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Richard Menashe is a family practitioner practicing in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Menashe 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. Menashe 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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Education and Training
University of New England
Univ of New England, Coll of Osteo Med, Biddeford Me 1984
Board Certification
American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
Provider Details
Dr. Richard B. Menashe DO's Expert Contributions
Should I be worried about slight deviations in my heart rate?
Minor deviations are certainly normal even at rest. If your heart rate is below 50 or above 100 at rest it would be prudent to confer with your health care professional. Infrequent "extra" beats or "skipped" beats can also be normal. An excessive amount or discomfort should also be followed up with your provider. READ MORE
Is there a vaccine for herpes?
Not at this time. Although there have been clinical trials, to date, no manufacturer has come to the table with a vaccine. Right now, antiviral drugs, including acyclovir, famcyclovir, and valacyclovir are available to fight the disease. More than half of adults, in the US, are purported to be positive for antibodies. READ MORE
I am planning a trip to Central Africa. Are there any vaccinations I need before traveling?
Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Central African Republic. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccines for Central African Republic: typhoid, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, cholera, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, and influenza. for a complete listing go to: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/central-african-republic Or search other countries as you need. READ MORE
Motion sickness in children?
Understanding the cause and ruling out any underlying pathology is universally part of any answer on these boards. Assuming he is basically a healthy young lad- Wrist bands may be one option: https://www.amazon.com/NoMo-Nausea-Band-PurpleSmall/dp/B016LF99WC/ref=sr_1_16ie=UTF8&qid=1509065473&sr=816&keywords=wristbands+for+motion+sickness Homeopathy is certainly another: https://www.vitacost.com/hylands-motion-sickness?csrc=PPCADW-&mtp=sInB4c5br-dc|pcrid|166840070067|&gclid=CjwKCAjwj8bPBRBiEiwASlFLFTYotQU7S0ONcr2tRgC8h4ELARpNMM8TAq10CmpiDtReZxReRxHZyhoCogkQAvD_BwE Peppermint tea made from the water of boiled fresh ginger to be sipped before and during the ride is also another option. Good luck in your quest. My folks smoked in the car and that made me nauseous. I assume you don't do that. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Physician of the Year, Middlesex, ARP 2010
Internships
- Union Memorial Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Osteopathic Association, American College for the Advancement of Medicine
What do you attribute your success to?
- Dedication to Listening to Patients
Favorite professional publications
- Life Extension, The Townsend Newsletter
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