Chipola Surgical and Medical Specialties Locations

What is a Breast Ultrasound and what does it do? A breast ultrasound uses sound waves to make a picture of the tissues inside the breast. A breast ultrasound can show all areas of the breast, including the area closest to the chest wall, which is hard to study with a mammogram. Breast ultrasound does…

Mark Akerson MD Chipola Surgical & Medical Specialties – Panhandle Family CareFamily Practice Address 4284 Kelson Avenue Marianna FL 32446 work Phone: 850-482-2910work Fax: 850-526-2138workfax Learn More About This Provider Biography Board Certification: Family Practice Dr. Akerson graduated from Ross University Medical School in New York and completed his residency at the Medical Center of…

What is an Upper Extremity Venous Ultrasound and what does it do? An Upper Extremity Ultrasound is used to evaluate blood flow through major veins in the arms. The most common reason for a venous ultrasound exam is to search for blood clots. This condition is often referred to as deep vein thrombosis or DVT….

What is an Echocardiogram and what does it do? An echocardiogram (also called an echo) is a type of ultrasound test that uses high-pitched sound waves that are sent through a device called a transducer. The device picks up echoes of the sound waves as they bounce off the different parts of your heart. These…

Physical Therapy evaluates and treats clients on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Physical Therapy uses creative and innovative methods to assist patients so that they may return to their daily work and leisure activities after an injury or surgery. The Physical Therapy program at Jackson Hospital offers a wide variety of comprehensive services. Physical Therapy…

The pre-admission appointment will take approximately an hour. Please bring all orders and paperwork from your doctor. Also bring all current medications in their bottles. Enter the hospital through the front entrance and let the registration desk know you are here for a pre-admission appointment. You will then be directed to a registration clerk.