Blog Category: Ask a Doctor

Family medicine physician Michelle Kauffman, DO, with Overlake Clinics Primary Care – Issaquah weighs in on testing, when to stay home and how to protect yourself against COVID-19.

In observance of Neurosurgery Awareness Month in August, Overlake neurosurgeon Dr. Amitoz Manhas discusses the latest advancements in neurosurgery at Overlake.

With a resurgence of COVID-19 cases across the country and confusion about masking, Overlake Clinics primary care physician, Edwin Hargitt III, MD, answers your questions and addresses concerns about the current status of the Delta variant.

With the recent approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12–15 from the FDA and CDC, parents are encouraged to get their children vaccinated. Data shows it is safe and effective in preventing COVID-19.

When your primary care provider is not available or it’s outside of normal business hours and you need urgent medical attention, should you go to urgent care or the emergency room? Dr. Bryce Munson with Overlake Clinics Urgent Care Issaquah discusses when it's appropriate to visit urgent care versus the ER.

Overlake dietitians explain what makes a healthy snack, give examples on types of snacks, and offer tips on meal preparation and planning.

The pandemic and quarantine have created a perfect storm for weight gain—life has been disrupted, schedules are out of whack, gyms are closed. We’re moving less, burning fewer calories, and stressing and snacking more. Overlake providers answer your questions about nutrition and activity during COVID-19 and how to maintain your health.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues during flu season—October to April—both COVID-19 and the flu will be spreading at the same time. Overlake Clinics Infectious Disease specialists Edward Leonard, MD, and Abdul Siddiqui, MD, address how to tell if you have the flu or COVID-19, how to prevent illness and what to do if you get sick.

The pandemic has caused a profound amount of stress in our lives. Anxiety and depression are on the rise, and people are silently struggling. Overlake psychiatrist Albert Tsai, MD, discusses the stressors affecting our mental health, the healthy and not-so-healthy ways of coping, and when to seek professional support.