Alexandra Kreps, MD

Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Mount Sinai Medical Center, East 98th Street, New York, NY, USA

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Primary Care Physician who focuses on treating the root causes of disease and primary prevention

Education

  • Bachelor of Science - Emory University

  • MD - St. George's School of Medicine

  • Residency - SUNY Downstate Medical Center

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine

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Psoriasis – Overview

Psoriasis is a multi-system chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes silver scaly skin that might be painful, swollen or hot. Psoriasis is associated with many other conditions, including obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease,...

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Psoriasis – Manifestations

There are several different types of psoriasis to be aware of, each of which present with different symptoms. Some examples include guttate psoriasis, which causes small drops, shaped lesions on the trunks, limbs and scalp....

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Psoriasis – Testing and Diagnosis

A full skin exam should be undergone to investigate other areas psoriasis might manifest including places like the scalp or nails. Psoriasis can be very hard to diagnose because it sometimes looks like other skin...

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Psoriasis – Treatment

The treatment of psoriasis will usually depend on how much skin is affected, how bad the disease is and or the area or locations that are affected on the body. Treatments range from the use...

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Appendicitis – Overview

Appendicitis is the inflammation of your appendix and is considered to be a medical emergency that requires immediate care. Swift assessment and treatment can reduce the risk of complications that occur. In the US, appendicitis...

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Appendicitis – Symptoms

The most common symptom of appendicitis is pain in the abdomen. The pain usually begins in your belly button and then moves to the right lower side of the abdomen. This pain will begin suddenly...

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Appendicitis – Diagnosis

More often than not a healthcare professional will diagnose suspicion of appendicitis based on your medical history and a physical exam. The doctor will then need to rule out other health problems such as a...

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Fibromyalgia – Treatment

Fibromyalgia can be treated with medication, lifestyle changes and complimentary therapies. However, it isn’t always so straightforward. So make sure you find a doctor who’s really familiar with this condition and how to treat it....

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Fibromyalgia – Testing and Diagnosis

At the moment, there aren’t any laboratory tests that can be used to diagnose fibromyalgia. It might take quite a few doctor’s appointments before you receive an official diagnosis. This is because the main symptoms...

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Fibromyalgia – Symptoms

The main symptoms of fibromyalgia are pain and tenderness throughout the body. Typically in at least six areas, there are other several notable symptoms to look out for which include trouble, sleeping fatigue, tiredness, morning,...

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