Dr. Edward A Wortham M.D.
Internist
4811 S Arrowhead Dr Independence MO, 64055About
Dr. Edward Wortham is an internist practicing in Independence, MO. Dr. Wortham 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. Wortham 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.
Education and Training
Univ of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo 1978
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1978
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Enlarged Prostate
- Gout
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Edward A Wortham M.D.'s Practice location
Dr. Edward A Wortham M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- What Is the Purpose of the Hormone Prolactin?
What is prolactin?Prolactin or luteotropic hormone (LTH) is a peptide hormone, which promotes milk secretion in female mammals. This hormone also plays a significant role in pancreatic development, immune system regulation, and metabolism. When women become pregnant, their prolactin levels increase...
- 5 Tips on Living with Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are bothersome and uncomfortable. Apart from being unattractive, varicose veins are associated with both physical and mental pain. High temperatures during the summer call for relaxed clothing, and varicose veins can prevent someone from living their life happily. Because age is one...
- What to Eat When You're Sick
When you are diagnosed with a chronic illness, or a temporary illness, you should eat properly and maintain a healthy diet. Difficulty in swallowing, nausea, bloating, lack of appetite, and many more symptoms add to the difficulties when you are sick. Eating the right type of food is very important,...
- What Is Tramadol Used For?
Tramadol, sold under the brand name "Ultram" in the United States, is a synthetic opioid analgesic used to manage moderate to moderately-severe pain. It is generally used to relieve pain as that experienced during chronic conditions like arthritis or after surgery. Tramadol Hcl 50 mg also arrives in...
- Symptoms of Gout in Knee
What is gout in knee?Gout in knee is an inflammatory condition that causes swelling and pain in the knee joints. In the US, approximately 1-2 people in every 100 suffer from gout. Men are more likely to be affected by this condition than women with a peak-incidence age of 75. There are recurrent...
- What Could Happen if My Pneumonia Remains Untreated?
There are several types of pneumonia that vary in their degree of seriousness. Pneumonia caused by a viral infection can make people feel very sick with fever, cough, and tiredness. However, viral pneumonia tends to go away on its own after some time. A "walking pneumonia" is a mild case of...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Steve O Egwuonwu MDKansas University Medical Ctr Kansas City KS 66160
- Dr. Nina Arakelova MD9100 W 74TH ST OVERLAND PARK KS 66204
- Yelena Pinzur1010 Carondelet Drive Kansas City Missouri 64114
- J. Chris Perryman4321 Washington Street Kansas City Missouri 64111
- Dr. Sonia M. Castillo MD4801 E LINWOOD BLVD KANSAS CITY MO 64128
- Dr. Karla LaTomaya Houston-Gray MD6400 Prospect Avenue Kansas City Missouri 64132