Dr. Richard Maxa, MD
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BUILDING 4, STE 400
Duluth, Georgia 30096
About Dr. Richard Maxa, MD
Dr. Richard Maxa, MD is a board-certified internist providing care to patients in Duluth, Georgia at Maxa Internal Medicine Associates.
Procedures & Services
Patient Education Resources
There are several lifestyle changes that can help to reduce high blood pressure without the use of medication:Maintaining a healthy weight: Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of high blo...
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heart rhythm, that can increase the risk of blood clots forming in the heart. These clots can then travel to other parts of the body, s...
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
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 ...
There are several new ways to monitor glucose levels for people with diabetes, including:Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) - These devices measure glucose levels in the interstitial fluid (the fluid b...
Education & Training
Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame
Medical Degree: Vanderbilt University
Internal Medicine Residency: University of California at San Diego Medical Center
Maxa Internal Medicine
Our goal at Maxa Internal Medicine is to provide you with a personal relationship while providing excellent medical care without the cost of concierge medicine. We focus on providing preventative medicine as well as treating your illnesses with quality and compassionate care. Together with our patients, we are working toward a healthier community.
Our on-site medical services include:
In-house Laboratory
Wellness
Women's Health
Coumadin Clinic
Adult Immunizations
Ankle Brachial Index
Carotid Artery Ultrasound
Echocardiogram
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Nuclear Stress Testing
Radiology
Spirometry