S P E C I A L A DV E RT I S I N G S E C T I O N
HOW DOES YOUR PRACTICE
IMPROVE LIVES?
By practicing internal medicine, I provide
primary care services for patients ages 16 and
older. This includes annual physical exams
and wellness visits, along with management
of chronic medical conditions and treatment
of acute illnesses. In providing these ser-
vices, I can prevent progression of chronic
illness and hopefully reduce morbidity and
mortality. My goal is to help my patients live
long, healthy lives and not be burdened by
the long-term effects of chronic diseases.
WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED
ABOUT AS WE MOVE INTO 2022?
I am most excited about the increased
availability of effective vaccines against
COVID-19. Booster doses will only increase
this efficacy. The main challenge now is
convincing the majority of the population
to actually get vaccinated.
WHAT IS A MYTH YOU WISH PEOPLE
WOULD GET OVER?
Physicians order tests, make referrals and
prescribe medications for purely financial
reasons. If I order a test or prescribe med-
ication, it is to help the patient. Unfortu-
nately, social media helps to perpetuate
these myths. Education is the best antidote.
If a patient is concerned that tests are being
performed unnecessarily, then they should
discuss it with their physician.
2022 Live We
RUSSELL G. O'NEAL, MD
INTERNAL MEDICINE
330 HOSPITAL DRIVE, SUITE 304, MACON
478-742-1010
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