Dr. Harijay Bhat, MD


Physician
Internal Medicine

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Harijay Bhat
SIU School of Medicine
N Rutledge Street
Springfields, Illinois 62702
For an appointment, call (217) 787-0885
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Patient Education Resources

Do I need surgery for my ACL injury?
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I have high cholesterol. When should I consider starting a statin?
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Your healthcare provider will consider several factors when deciding whether or not to prescribe a statin to lower your cholestero...
I have long COVID. Should I be concerned about getting another COVID vaccine?
Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), refers to the persistence of symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, and muscle pain, among others, afte...
My father is taking levodopa for his Parkinson's Disease but his condition is worsening again. What can he do next?
Levodopa is the most commonly used medication for treating the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, it works by increasing the levels of dopamine in the brain, which can help to improve symptoms such ...
What is the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are two different types of arthritis, which have different causes, symptoms, and treatments.Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, and is caused b...