Dr. Arkady Peterman M.D,

Internist

1400 Windfall Road Olean New York, 14760 Show map

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Dr. Arkady Peterman is an internist practicing in Olean, New York. Dr. Peterman 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. Peterman 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

Russian Federation

Orenburg State Medical Academy; Orenburg

Orenburg State Med Academy Orenburg Russia 1971

Board Certification

Internal Medicine

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

Male Russian 53 years of experience

Dr. Arkady Peterman M.D,

Dr. Arkady Peterman M.D,'s Expert Contributions

My Answers

Can fruit allergies go away?
Hello! Fruit allergy like other allergies may come into remission if the offending allergen is removed from contact with the patient. However, sensibilization to that fruit along with similar fruits remains and May return with further contact. So allergen removal is just a first step. Allergy evaluation by allergist is still necessary. READ MORE
Kidney infection?
Hello, If your flank pain persists after some antibiotic(Keflex) course you need further work up like Cray and ultrasound studies to evaluate if your right side kidney and urethra may have a possible structural problem(obstacle) for urine flow. And I assume that in Urgent care diagnosis of urinary infection was confirmed before prescribing you an antibiotic. READ MORE
Left side of brain pulse and sometimes pain?
Hello, Symptoms you are describing may represent one of quite a serious problems with archery in your left temporal area. READ MORE
Constipation for weeks?
Hello, Looks like it’s a new episode of severe constipation? We call it bowel habit change. Of course, a period of 3 weeks could be short, but on the other hand, it could be a serious sign. So it would be reasonable to investigate it seriously. Discuss with your doctor how. Xanax doesn’t have constipation as a side effect, rather urinary incontinence. Best of luck, don’t leave it indefinitely unfound. READ MORE
Low dose CT scans for lungs?
Low dose CT scan being used as a screening test. In your case, when a nodule has already been found a diagnostic CT scan is expected to be more informative and precise. READ MORE
How to make sure I don't catch a bacterial infection along with covid?
Hello, yes risk of substructing bacterial infection exists. Make sure to observe all general precautions and to be up to date with all recommended vaccinations. Consult your doctor about those. READ MORE
Test results?
Hello, ALT-liver function test normal. Alkaline phosphates are tested for biliary duct pressure and on elevated. This prompts investigation of bile ducts, first of all, gallbladder ultrasound for gallstones. The third test BUN to creatinine ratio is a normal test for kidney function. Talk to your doctor. READ MORE
Kidney stone?
Hello, Gilbert’s syndrome is quite benign condition, characterized by slightly elevated total bilirubin in blood. Condition is usually without symptoms and requires only observation. Your kidney stone size 2mm have a potential to be passed spontaneously. You have to collect stone with a help of urine strainer. Stone composition is important for further stone profiling. Meanwhile, you must have plenty of fluids and use prescribed analgesics as needed for pain. For now, follow your doctor. In the future, with stone composition, you may use consultation of a urologist. Good luck. READ MORE
Can lung damage be repaired?
Hello, To consider measures for management “lung damage” someone needs specific clinical and radiological diagnosis. Like if this damage focal or diffuse and what disease process caused that damage. Some disease processes could be reversible, like after acute pneumonia, some not if resulted in forming fibroses tissue. So we need diagnosis. READ MORE
My hernia repair?
Hello, Yes, some concerns exist. You have to discuss with your doctor to set a scrotal ultrasound and urology consultation. Relatively good news-that I hope you don’t have symptoms like pain, swelling, disturbance of urination and sexual intercourse issues? READ MORE
What’s causing high heart rate?
Hello, Symptoms you described are not normal. You have to see your doctor for repeat testing ECG as well as 24-hour heart rate monitoring (so-called Holter monitoring, as well as ECHO cardiogram for heart chambers and valve evaluation). READ MORE
Should I go to the ER?
Hello, Your symptoms require evaluation, at least by a medical doctor and possibly some work-up just in a doctor's office with basic neuro exam test for ortistatic blood pressure and pulse changes, basic blood work. If you don’t have a doctor, you may go to Urgent Care. READ MORE
Cannabis and Metformin Interaction?
Hello, Metformin itself does not have side effects like leg fatigue or weakness. Cannabis itself may potentially cause dilatation of peripheral vessels including low extremities. Under such circumstances, if you have peripheral arterial disease in your legs, you may experience a sensation of leg fatigue or weakness after exposure to cannabis products. My advice: discuss with your doctor if you need testing for peripheral arterial disease. Arkady Peterman READ MORE
Alcoholic with bad cough?
Hello, It's really nice that you are trying to care about your friend with alcohol problem. Cough definitely is a serious symptom especially in a person with alcohol abuse. Differential diagnosis is quite broad and no reason to list all of them in front of you. Your friend needs work-up for his cough based on not only his bad alcohol habit, but also based on his medical history, whether he is a smoker, etc. Volume of tests could be quite big. But at least chest X-ray may provide valuable information and help to rule out some other tests. Arkady Peterman READ MORE
Ultrasound interpretation?
Hello, I'm not trained in ultrasound interpretation, but my concern is why almost nothing is done since you see blood in urine for 2 months? If you were my patient, I would be interested in urine analysis and urine culture, Gynecologist consult, and kidney ultrasound and cystoscopy by urologist. If you were more advanced in age and a smoker, I would put cystoscopy as a priority. I wish you luck and hope that you will get treatment and my concerns turned out to be less serious problem. Arkady Peterman, MD READ MORE
How long should I continue taking low-dose aspirin?
Hello, It depends what the indication for Aspirin was in your case. If for primary thrombotic events prevention, current indications are very limited. If for secondary prevention, could be lifelong term. You should discuss with the doctor who ordered you the Aspirin. Arkady Peterman, MD READ MORE
Does exercise lessen constipation?
Regular mild to moderate intensity excersise or physical activity like walking along with good oral fluids intake are essential to promote more active large bowel movement thus lessening constipation. READ MORE
What size of kidney stone requires surgery?
Kidney stones less than 0.5 cm in largest dimension have a chance to be passed spontaneously, but rear without symptoms. Very rarely, stones up to 1.0 cm also could be attempted to manage without surgery, but with some manipulations in urethras or by lithotripsy procedure (stone fragmentation and removal). It’s an invasive procedure, but still not a surgery. READ MORE
Are kidney stones common after surgery?
Yes, it is quite common. If the stone came out or has been removed, it is necessary to study stone composition and set measures for recurrence prevention. READ MORE
Is it possible to have pneumonia without a cough?
Yes, it is possible if the pneumonia area is small and located away from major bronchi. It’s possible with so-called atypical pneumonias. READ MORE