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Avenue’s Chronic/Complex Care Management (CCM)is a program designed for patients with two or more chronic conditions expected to last 12 months or more or place them at significant...

Avenue Cares is a program designed for Medicare and Medicare Advantage patients. Sisselman Medical Group has partnered with trusted Avenue Cares team to provide our Medicare patients...

Sisselman Medical Group not only offers family practice but we also provide thorough and complete school and camp physicals. The safety of your child is paramount when our friendly...

Many companies require that their drivers undergo DOT physicals before they are hired. The purpose of a DOT physical is to make sure that a person does not have any health conditions...

Treatment of acute, along with chronic illnesses, are provided at both of our medical facilities during physical exams. From the simply common cold to the most complex of afflictions,...

The primary reason for assessing patient medically prior to surgery is to fully evaluate risk factors to ascertain how to obtain the best possible post-op results. Pre-operative...

Our hearing and vision are important senses for us, and without them we would have many difficulties in perceiving and interacting with the world around us. While you may feel you...

What Is The INR International Normalized Ratio Test? INR testing or Coumadin tests are used to measure how long it takes a person's blood to clot. It is also known as the PT Prothrombin...

Why Do I Need A Flu Shot? Influenza, aka flu season starts in October and can last until May. It is estimated that 36,000 people die each year from the flu. The best thing that you...

Over 50 million people in the United States have allergies. Allergy testing identifies the specific substances that trigger allergic reactions. These tests are performed under the...

Blood tests not only help with preventative healthcare, but they also help doctors check for certain diseases and medical conditions. While disease prevention is key to a healthy...

Prevalent symptoms of heart and cardiac issues are: chest pain (including discomfort and tightness), dizziness, palpitations, shortness of breath and cardiovascular family history....

Cholesterol is a substance found inside of the lipids, or fat, in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells. However, too much cholesterol in the body can cause...

At both our Massapequa and Commack offices, you can find a family physician that performs a number of expanded services for teens, adults and seniors. Dr. Jill Sisselman has board...

"Metabolism" is the term for all the body processes aimed at converting food into energy. Understanding metabolism is key to maintaining healthy weight throughout life. Luckily,...

Metabolic syndrome is a term used to describe someone who has several conditions that increases his or her risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, such as high blood pressure,...

What Does A PAP Smear Test For? A pap smear test is designed to check for cervical cancer. The smear test is performed by taking cells from the cervix. Abnormal cells could suggest...

One of the most important people in regards to a person’s health is their doctor. Choosing a primary care physician is an extremely important decision. To help, below are a few...

As men grow older, their risk of developing prostate cancer increases. Men who are over the age of 60 along with men who have a family history of this type of cancer are at an even...

Skin cancer screening is performed to detect if a person has cancer before the symptoms develop. Cancer is easy to treat once it is detected at an early stage. Skin cancer is an...

Skin Cancer Screening: What to Know Skin cancers are an extremely prevalent part of health concerns these days. Skin cancers can be caused by many different factors and can range...

Millions of people in the United States struggle with insomnia, the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep. Occasional bouts of insomnia during times of stress or illness are normal....

Exercise Stress Tests and Stress Echocardiograms A healthy heart is imperative for total body health and longevity. Identifying and diagnosing heart health conditions early is imperative...

Following surgery or in the case of a wound, you will likely receive sutures. At Sisselman Medical Group's Massapequa or Commack offices, one of our doctors will use a surgical needle...

Over the years, with the many advances in science and medicine, the relief from chronic pain management has had positive results. With that in mind, know that we at Sisselman Medical...

There are times when the necessity for urgent care may arise; such as a sudden need to see a physician for a cold, minor injury or affliction. During these instances when you do...

There are many scenarios in which a physician may perform a dementia or memory loss screening. Perhaps the most common reason is suspected dementia but other reasons include stroke,...