M.D. Dr. Casanas is board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Acupuncture and Pain Management. The practice includes multiple procedural diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities such as cardiac treadmills, cardiac holters, patient activated heart monitoring, echocardiograms, trigger point and myofascial injections, spirometry, arthrocentesis, thoracentesis, paracentesis and lumbar punctures. There is also a diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound, as well as non-invasive vascular testing and nerve conduction testing. In addition to his busy internal medicine practice, Dr. Casanas operates a Rural Health Center staffed by a mid-level practitioner. Pediatric care and women s health care are offered at the rural health center.
All health care is outpatient based.
Home visits are also available. The four week period of service can occur between June 22 nd and August 31 st 2001 . The student must be registered in summer school to qualify for University malpractice coverage or have bridge protection documented by the Registrar prior to the start date. The student and preceptor will select a community site project at the beginning of the preceptorship. This project must be briefly described in a paper format and informally discussed at a reception honoring participants in our program.