Pediatrics
Health care for 0 to 17 years for well and sick children.
• Monitoring of growth and development
• Vaccinations; routine and travel
• Eczema, Rashes and skin disorders
• Allergies and Asthma
• ADHD Assessment and management
• Joint problem assessments and management
• Blood disorders
• Common and uncommon childhood problem
Developmental Pediatrics
Assessments and support for children with developmental delays and special needs.
• Speech/language delay and disorders
• Difficulties with social interaction and social communication
• Suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder or Asperger’s syndrome
• Suspected Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
• Difficulties identified at school or nursery requiring further evaluation
• Monitoring development in children with various syndromes
• Detailed developmental assessment
• Standardized assessments
Gynaecology
Dr Farnaz offers a number of specialist gynaecological services including complete well woman checks with special focus on gynaecological health.
• Fertility assessment
• Menstrual and Menopausal Disorders
• Polycystic ovarian syndrome
• PMS- all aspects
• Infertility and Endometriosis
• Fibroids and Ovarian Cysts
• Contraception
• Pelvic Infection
• Comprehensive gynaecological check up
• Preventive Screening (pap smear, HPV vaccines, etc.)
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases checks
• Intrauterine device(IUD/Mirena coil insertion and removal)
• Colposcopy to assess abnormal pap smears
• Cryotherapy
• Dilatation, Curettage, and polyp removal
• Hysteroscopy and Endometrial Biopsy
Obstetrics
Pregnancy is a very special and enjoyable time for a woman. Dr Farnaz believes strongly that it is a natural process, and provides specialist individualised care in partnership with her midwife, Catherine Gibson. They can help you in:
• Natural Birth
• Post-delivery care
• Caesarian Section (emergency and planned)
Family Medicine
familyFIRST’s physician provides healthcare for the needs of the entire family.
• Insurance and Legal Reports
• Specialist Referrals
• Psychiatric Conditions Counseling
• Women’s health and Support
• Nosebleed Stabilization
• Pus Incision and Drainage
• Tests and X-ray Results Discussion
• Patient and Preventive Health Counseling
• Eating Disorders Counseling
• Skin Tags, Moles, and Wart Removal
• Cast/Splint Application and Removal
• Ingrown Nail, Foreign Body & Ear Wax Removal
Speech Therapy
Speech and Language therapists assist children to develop the skills to be understood and understand others, both aurally/orally and through reading/writing. Feeding therapists help children to receive proper nutrition and make mealtimes more enjoyable. Some of the areas addressed include:
• Eating, Swallowing, and Food Aversion (dysphagia)
• Oral Motor Skills
• Cognition
• Fluency/Stuttering
• Articulation and Phonology
• Memory
• Auditory Processing
• Reading and Writing Difficulties
Executive Medical
familyFIRST’s physician provides annual medical exams for adults, including:
• Full physical examination
• Specialist Referrals
• CRP, anemia profile, total amylase, Thyroid profile, Tumor markers screening
• ECG and chest Xray
• Peak flow meter
• Review of screening and results
• Blood pressure, Body mass index (BMI) calculation
Counseling / Psychology
Counseling can help you to deal with stressful situations such as adjusting to living in a new country, difficulties at school or work, relationship problems or family conflicts. Counseling is about making positive changes and learning ways to empower yourself to better handle past or recent trauma, to improve your relationships with others and to manage life’s daily challenges.
• Depression
• Relationship Problems
• Adolescent Development
• Self- Harm Prevention
• Expatriate/Cultural Issues
• Sexual/Physical/Emotional Abuse
• Parent-Child Relationship Issues
• Behavioral Difficulties
• Trauma
• Grief & Loss
Travel Vaccines
Vaccines are our insurance to adventure around the world. Some vaccines are required for travel to certain places. Before we start our trip we should protect ourself, our family and our community by getting vaccinated before we travel. Vaccinations vary by country. familyFIRST provides both vaccines and advice to prevent diseases that could be contracted while traveling such as Malaria, Diphtheria, etc...
Some vaccinations for traveling abroad (in alphabetical order):
• Hepatitis A
• Pneumococcal vaccine
• MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella)
• Rota Virus
• HPV ( for cervical cancer)
• Typhoid
• Hepatitis B
• Meningococcal Meningitis
• Polio
• Tetanus
• Tuberculosis
• Chicken Pox