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Valley Internal Medicine's mission is to provide the best medical care
available to all patients. We give patient-centered care and strive to
build long-term relationships based on good communication between
patient and physician.
Valley Internal Medicine is a multi-specialty medical
group with locations in Van Nuys, Encino, Tarzana, and North Hollywood.
It is composed of seven Nephrologists, four internists and one
nurse practitioners.
Our offices provide total medical care, including laboratory services,
EKG, chest x-rays, treadmills, cardiac holters, and pulmonary functions.
Our Osteoporosis Center provides bone density testing for patients at
risk for osteoporosis. We are a center of excellence in the fields of
hypertension, cholesterol control, diabetes, kidney disease, and
intensive care medicine.
We have a travel clinic available to give necessary
travel immunizations and assistance with health issues while traveling.
Valley Internal Medicine's physicians have practiced in
the San Fernando Valley since 1970. They bring to Valley Internal
Medicine a wealth of medical knowledge and the desire to help the
community by providing the best medical care to all patients. Valley Internal Medicine's patients range in age from
adolescent to geriatric age.
Drug Study Participation
Significant Clinical Trials Conducted at Valley Internal Medicine
When Mark Romoff, M.D., completed his third year of
research in the Division of Kidney Disease at LAC-USC Medical Center, he
was ready for the clinical practice of medicine and nephrology, but he
knew he would miss the days of clinical trials and the excitement of
research. So, for the last several years, Dr. Romoff has been involved
in a multiplicity of trials ranging from drugs to treat hypertension and
medications for peripheral vascular disease to new agents for erectile
dysfunction.
"This has been both challenging and very gratifying," said Dr. Romoff.
Mark Romoff, MD colleagues, Matthew Mischel,
M.D., Nick DiDomenico, M.D., and Jeff Glick, M.D. are also involved in
research endeavors.
Following is a list of the ongoing studies being
conducted at Valley Internal Medicine (VIM). If you have any interest
in participating in one or more of these trials, please call your VIM
physician or Dr. Romoff, Dr. Mischel or their respective secretaries.
Most studies cover complete medical cost and testing. Some may pay a
participation fee. For more information, please call (818) 787-2410.
1. Anemia in Chronic Renal Failure
Insurance/Billing
Valley Internal
Medicine accepts most insurance plans. If you want
to confirm that services are covered under your plan, please check with
your insurance company. You may also call our office (818-739-2410) and
speak with Michelle Pierfax.
Be
Prepared for Your Visit
Office visits
with the physician are by appointment only. If you are unable to keep
your scheduled appointment, please notify our office at least 24 hours
in advance.
If this your
first visit with the doctor, please allow more time.
This is to give us an opportunity to obtain all the necessary
information about your condition.
Please bring all
your medications or a written list of them. This will allow us to know
exactly what medication you are taking and avoid any medication
interaction errors. If you are newly diagnosed, we
encourage you to bring a close relative or friend with you to your
office visit.
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center with 455 beds is the San Fernando
Valley's largest hospital. Founded in 1943 by the Sisters of Providence
Health System, Providence Saint Joseph is known for its state-of-the-art
technology and the high quality, compassionate care provided.
Valley Presbyterian
http://www.valleypres.org/
For more than forty
years, Valley Presbyterian Hospital has been responding to the health
care needs of our communities. As a full service acute care hospital,
we offer leading-edge technology and medical expertise.
Providence Tarzana Medical Center
http://www.providence.org/tarzana/
Providence Tarzana Medical Center is a 245-bed medical center located in the San Fernando Valley, which houses the San Fernando Valley Heart Institute, Orthopedic Services, Women's Pavilion & Resource Center and the Diabetes Care Center.
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