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Priyanka Gimbel, MD, MPH

Specialty in Family Medicine

Dr. Gimbel is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and writer/reviewer for Buoy Health. She received her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience with a minor in Sociology from the University of Illinois at Chicago (2008) and graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and School of Public Health (2013). She completed a family medicine residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor (2016) and a women's health fellowship at MacNeal Hospital in Illinois (2017). She worked as an assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Wisconsin Madison for a few years prior to transitioning to a telemedicine practice. She joined Buoy Health in 2021 and is excited to help people better understand their symptoms and illnesses through this position.

Practice names

K Health - Telemedicine

Education and training

2016-2017 - Women's Health Fellowship at MacNeal Hospital, Berwyn, IL

2013-2016 - Family Medicine Residency, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

2008-2013 - MD and MPH, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL

2005-2008 - B.S (Neuroscience, minor in Sociology), University of Illinois, Chicago, IL

Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine Certified

Articles from Priyanka Gimbel, MD, MPH

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Yellow Toenails

Yellowing of toenails occurs naturally as you age, but it can also be caused by fungal infections and dark nail polish. You may be able to treat yellow nails at home, but some causes are more serious and should be treated by your doctor.

Herpes Simplex Virus Explained

There are two types of herpes simplex virus—an oral type and a genital one. They both can cause outbreaks now and then, but are dormant most of the time. Both are contagious through intimate contact, so it’s important to take precautions with partners.

What’s Causing Your Earache?

Earache is pain in the inner or outer ear that may interfere with your hearing. Injuries and infections can cause earache. Infections of the ear can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Children are most likely to have ear pain from infections.

Everyone experiences body aches sometimes, often after exercising or from a viral or bacterial infection. But persistent aches may be a sign of something more serious, like fibromyalgia, that must be treated by your doctor.

Sleep & Fatigue

8 Causes of Fatigue

Exhaustion can be from poor sleep, chronic pain, thyroid issues, or obstructive sleep apnea. Here’s how to tell what’s causing your fatigue and how to treat it.

Hair Loss in Women & How to Slow It

While it’s normal to lose small amounts of hair, excessive shedding of strands isn’t. Some causes, like the way you treat it, are preventable, but others may require treatment.

Ingrown Toenail

An ingrown toenail is when the nail grows into the surrounding skin or nail bed. It can lead to infection and be surprisingly painful.

Calluses are thick, tough areas of skin that commonly affect the feet. They’re rarely serious and you can usually treat them yourself with over-the-counter products. However, foot calluses can become a problem for some people, so it’s important to know when you should see your doctor.

What is a Charley Horse?

A Charley horse is a painful and uncontrollable muscle spasm in the legs or feet. Charley horses often last for a few seconds or minutes, but can last much longer and interfere with sleep or daily activities.

Dizziness & Fainting

Common Causes of Fainting

Fainting, also called syncope, is a sudden, brief loss of consciousness. It can be caused by something minor like a drop in blood pressure, or it can be a more serious issue like an abnormal heart rhythm.

Top 5 Causes of Leg Cramps

Leg cramps are painful muscle contractions in the calf muscles. Massage, gentle stretching, and ice can help them go away. But see a doctor if they don’t.

Yellow Toenails

Yellowing of toenails occurs naturally as you age, but it can also be caused by fungal infections and dark nail polish. You may be able to treat yellow nails at home, but some causes are more serious and should be treated by your doctor.

Herpes Simplex Virus Explained

There are two types of herpes simplex virus—an oral type and a genital one. They both can cause outbreaks now and then, but are dormant most of the time. Both are contagious through intimate contact, so it’s important to take precautions with partners.

What’s Causing Your Earache?

Earache is pain in the inner or outer ear that may interfere with your hearing. Injuries and infections can cause earache. Infections of the ear can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Children are most likely to have ear pain from infections.

Everyone experiences body aches sometimes, often after exercising or from a viral or bacterial infection. But persistent aches may be a sign of something more serious, like fibromyalgia, that must be treated by your doctor.

Sleep & Fatigue

8 Causes of Fatigue

Exhaustion can be from poor sleep, chronic pain, thyroid issues, or obstructive sleep apnea. Here’s how to tell what’s causing your fatigue and how to treat it.

Hair Loss in Women & How to Slow It

While it’s normal to lose small amounts of hair, excessive shedding of strands isn’t. Some causes, like the way you treat it, are preventable, but others may require treatment.

Ingrown Toenail

An ingrown toenail is when the nail grows into the surrounding skin or nail bed. It can lead to infection and be surprisingly painful.

Calluses are thick, tough areas of skin that commonly affect the feet. They’re rarely serious and you can usually treat them yourself with over-the-counter products. However, foot calluses can become a problem for some people, so it’s important to know when you should see your doctor.

What is a Charley Horse?

A Charley horse is a painful and uncontrollable muscle spasm in the legs or feet. Charley horses often last for a few seconds or minutes, but can last much longer and interfere with sleep or daily activities.

Dizziness & Fainting

Common Causes of Fainting

Fainting, also called syncope, is a sudden, brief loss of consciousness. It can be caused by something minor like a drop in blood pressure, or it can be a more serious issue like an abnormal heart rhythm.

Top 5 Causes of Leg Cramps

Leg cramps are painful muscle contractions in the calf muscles. Massage, gentle stretching, and ice can help them go away. But see a doctor if they don’t.

Yellow Toenails

Yellowing of toenails occurs naturally as you age, but it can also be caused by fungal infections and dark nail polish. You may be able to treat yellow nails at home, but some causes are more serious and should be treated by your doctor.

Herpes Simplex Virus Explained

There are two types of herpes simplex virus—an oral type and a genital one. They both can cause outbreaks now and then, but are dormant most of the time. Both are contagious through intimate contact, so it’s important to take precautions with partners.

What’s Causing Your Earache?

Earache is pain in the inner or outer ear that may interfere with your hearing. Injuries and infections can cause earache. Infections of the ear can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Children are most likely to have ear pain from infections.

Everyone experiences body aches sometimes, often after exercising or from a viral or bacterial infection. But persistent aches may be a sign of something more serious, like fibromyalgia, that must be treated by your doctor.

Sleep & Fatigue

8 Causes of Fatigue

Exhaustion can be from poor sleep, chronic pain, thyroid issues, or obstructive sleep apnea. Here’s how to tell what’s causing your fatigue and how to treat it.

Hair Loss in Women & How to Slow It

While it’s normal to lose small amounts of hair, excessive shedding of strands isn’t. Some causes, like the way you treat it, are preventable, but others may require treatment.

Ingrown Toenail

An ingrown toenail is when the nail grows into the surrounding skin or nail bed. It can lead to infection and be surprisingly painful.

Calluses are thick, tough areas of skin that commonly affect the feet. They’re rarely serious and you can usually treat them yourself with over-the-counter products. However, foot calluses can become a problem for some people, so it’s important to know when you should see your doctor.

What is a Charley Horse?

A Charley horse is a painful and uncontrollable muscle spasm in the legs or feet. Charley horses often last for a few seconds or minutes, but can last much longer and interfere with sleep or daily activities.

Dizziness & Fainting

Common Causes of Fainting

Fainting, also called syncope, is a sudden, brief loss of consciousness. It can be caused by something minor like a drop in blood pressure, or it can be a more serious issue like an abnormal heart rhythm.

Top 5 Causes of Leg Cramps

Leg cramps are painful muscle contractions in the calf muscles. Massage, gentle stretching, and ice can help them go away. But see a doctor if they don’t.

Publication Highlights

Kalapurayil, P. and Harrison, A. Systems-Based Clinical Interventions to Increase HPV Series Completion Rate [abstract nr 66]. In: Women’s Health 2017: 25th Annual Congress; 2017 Apr 28-30; Washington, DC. Journal of Women’s Health. Vol 26, No 4.

Kessler, C., Kalapurayil, P., Yudkowsky, R., and Schwartz, A. Validity evidence for a new checklist evaluating consultations. Academic Medicine. October 2012; 87: 10.