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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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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.

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.

Le jaunissement des ongles se produit naturellement avec l’âge, mais il peut également être causé par des infections fongiques et un vernis à ongles foncé. Vous pourrez peut-être traiter les ongles jaunes à la maison, mais certaines causes sont plus graves et doivent être traitées par votre médecin.

Herpes-simplex-Virus erklärt

Es gibt zwei Arten von Herpes-simplex-Viren – einen oralen und einen genitalen Typ. Beide können hin und wieder Ausbrüche verursachen, sind aber die meiste Zeit ruhend. Beide sind durch intimen Kontakt ansteckend, daher ist es wichtig, beim Partner Vorsichtsmaßnahmen zu treffen.

Vírus Herpes Simplex explicado

Existem dois tipos de vírus herpes simplex – um tipo oral e um genital. Ambos podem causar surtos de vez em quando, mas ficam inativos na maior parte do tempo. Ambos são contagiosos através do contato íntimo, por isso é importante tomar precauções com os parceiros.

Tout le monde ressent parfois des courbatures, souvent après un exercice physique ou à cause d’une infection virale ou bactérienne. Mais des douleurs persistantes peuvent être le signe de quelque chose de plus grave, comme la fibromyalgie, qui doit être traitée par votre médecin.

Perda de cabelo em mulheres e como retardá-la

Embora seja normal perder pequenas quantidades de cabelo, a queda excessiva de fios não é. Algumas causas, como a forma como você as trata, são evitáveis, mas outras podem exigir tratamento.

Uma unha encravada ocorre quando a unha cresce na pele circundante ou no leito ungueal. Pode causar infecção e ser surpreendentemente doloroso.

Schwielen am Fuß

Schwielen sind dicke, harte Hautpartien, die häufig die Füße betreffen. Sie sind selten schwerwiegend und können in der Regel selbst mit rezeptfreien Produkten behandelt werden. Allerdings kann Hornhaut an den Füßen für manche Menschen zu einem Problem werden. Daher ist es wichtig zu wissen, wann Sie Ihren Arzt aufsuchen sollten.

As 5 principais causas de cãibras nas pernas

Cãibras nas pernas são contrações musculares dolorosas nos músculos da panturrilha. Massagem, alongamento suave e gelo podem ajudá-los a desaparecer. Mas consulte um médico se não o fizerem.

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.

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.

Le jaunissement des ongles se produit naturellement avec l’âge, mais il peut également être causé par des infections fongiques et un vernis à ongles foncé. Vous pourrez peut-être traiter les ongles jaunes à la maison, mais certaines causes sont plus graves et doivent être traitées par votre médecin.

Herpes-simplex-Virus erklärt

Es gibt zwei Arten von Herpes-simplex-Viren – einen oralen und einen genitalen Typ. Beide können hin und wieder Ausbrüche verursachen, sind aber die meiste Zeit ruhend. Beide sind durch intimen Kontakt ansteckend, daher ist es wichtig, beim Partner Vorsichtsmaßnahmen zu treffen.

Vírus Herpes Simplex explicado

Existem dois tipos de vírus herpes simplex – um tipo oral e um genital. Ambos podem causar surtos de vez em quando, mas ficam inativos na maior parte do tempo. Ambos são contagiosos através do contato íntimo, por isso é importante tomar precauções com os parceiros.

Tout le monde ressent parfois des courbatures, souvent après un exercice physique ou à cause d’une infection virale ou bactérienne. Mais des douleurs persistantes peuvent être le signe de quelque chose de plus grave, comme la fibromyalgie, qui doit être traitée par votre médecin.

Perda de cabelo em mulheres e como retardá-la

Embora seja normal perder pequenas quantidades de cabelo, a queda excessiva de fios não é. Algumas causas, como a forma como você as trata, são evitáveis, mas outras podem exigir tratamento.

Uma unha encravada ocorre quando a unha cresce na pele circundante ou no leito ungueal. Pode causar infecção e ser surpreendentemente doloroso.

Schwielen am Fuß

Schwielen sind dicke, harte Hautpartien, die häufig die Füße betreffen. Sie sind selten schwerwiegend und können in der Regel selbst mit rezeptfreien Produkten behandelt werden. Allerdings kann Hornhaut an den Füßen für manche Menschen zu einem Problem werden. Daher ist es wichtig zu wissen, wann Sie Ihren Arzt aufsuchen sollten.

As 5 principais causas de cãibras nas pernas

Cãibras nas pernas são contrações musculares dolorosas nos músculos da panturrilha. Massagem, alongamento suave e gelo podem ajudá-los a desaparecer. Mas consulte um médico se não o fizerem.

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.

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.

Le jaunissement des ongles se produit naturellement avec l’âge, mais il peut également être causé par des infections fongiques et un vernis à ongles foncé. Vous pourrez peut-être traiter les ongles jaunes à la maison, mais certaines causes sont plus graves et doivent être traitées par votre médecin.

Herpes-simplex-Virus erklärt

Es gibt zwei Arten von Herpes-simplex-Viren – einen oralen und einen genitalen Typ. Beide können hin und wieder Ausbrüche verursachen, sind aber die meiste Zeit ruhend. Beide sind durch intimen Kontakt ansteckend, daher ist es wichtig, beim Partner Vorsichtsmaßnahmen zu treffen.

Vírus Herpes Simplex explicado

Existem dois tipos de vírus herpes simplex – um tipo oral e um genital. Ambos podem causar surtos de vez em quando, mas ficam inativos na maior parte do tempo. Ambos são contagiosos através do contato íntimo, por isso é importante tomar precauções com os parceiros.

Tout le monde ressent parfois des courbatures, souvent après un exercice physique ou à cause d’une infection virale ou bactérienne. Mais des douleurs persistantes peuvent être le signe de quelque chose de plus grave, comme la fibromyalgie, qui doit être traitée par votre médecin.

Perda de cabelo em mulheres e como retardá-la

Embora seja normal perder pequenas quantidades de cabelo, a queda excessiva de fios não é. Algumas causas, como a forma como você as trata, são evitáveis, mas outras podem exigir tratamento.

Uma unha encravada ocorre quando a unha cresce na pele circundante ou no leito ungueal. Pode causar infecção e ser surpreendentemente doloroso.

Schwielen am Fuß

Schwielen sind dicke, harte Hautpartien, die häufig die Füße betreffen. Sie sind selten schwerwiegend und können in der Regel selbst mit rezeptfreien Produkten behandelt werden. Allerdings kann Hornhaut an den Füßen für manche Menschen zu einem Problem werden. Daher ist es wichtig zu wissen, wann Sie Ihren Arzt aufsuchen sollten.

As 5 principais causas de cãibras nas pernas

Cãibras nas pernas são contrações musculares dolorosas nos músculos da panturrilha. Massagem, alongamento suave e gelo podem ajudá-los a desaparecer. Mas consulte um médico se não o fizerem.

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.