Dr. Daniel Spogen | Reno | NV | Family medicine | University of Nevada School of Medicine

Bio

Dr. Daniel Spogen, Sharecare Editorial Advisory Board member, is professor and chair of the University of Nevada School of Medicine Department of Family and Community Medicine in Reno. His research interests include a current study on the barriers to healthcare access and cancer prevention among indigent populations in Reno and a study on utilization of internet resources to create interactive methods of teaching. Dr. Spogen has also been in private practice clinical, practicing Family Medicine in the Reno/Sparks area.

Education:
• BA: Occidental College
• MS: USC
• MD: USC

Residency:
• Glendale Adventist Med.
Center

Certification:
• American Academy of Family Physicians
• American Board of Family Practice
• American Academy of Family Physicians

Specialties:

family medicine

Affiliation:

University of Nevada School of Medicine

Location:

Reno, NV
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Daniel Spogen answered:

How can men stay healthy as they get older?

It starts with simple things like a healthy diet, regular exercise, not smoking, and limiting alcohol intake to less than 2 drinks per day. A healthy diet should include at least 3 servings of fruits and vegetables per day and limited fatty and processed foods. A healthy diet also includes... Full Post

On Jul 30
Daniel Spogen of Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine answered:

How can I manage my health when I have many chronic conditions?

You asked the right person! The best way to manage your health when you have chronic conditions is to have a good family physician. Your doctor will have guidelines to follow to best manage your chronic health conditions. Your family physician is trained to coordinate the care that may span multiple... Full Post

On Jul 13
Daniel Spogen of Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine answered:

What is conventional medicine?

Conventional medicine applies to the medicine that graduates of traditional medical schools and residencies prescribe to. When you go to your doctor, for the most part you will be prescribed conventional medicine. Conventional medicine does not include homeopathy, accupuncture, aromatherapy, etc. ... Full Post

On Jun 12
Daniel Spogen answered:

How can herbal medicine treat sinusitis?

Sinus infections are known to pretty much take care of themselves. The key to improvement is to encourage good sinus drainage. If the sinuses drain, antibiotics will not be needed. In fact, the CDC now recommends against the treatment of acute sinusitis with antibiotics. Herbal medicines like... Full Post

On Jun 04
Daniel Spogen of Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine answered:

What is alternative medicine?

Alternative medicine applies to all the medical approaches that are not traditional. This would be accupuncture, herbal and other non-traditional types of medical treatments. For the most part, the support for alternative medicine is "anecdotal." That is that a person took the treatment and got better. ... Full Post

On May 23
Daniel Spogen of Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine answered:

What causes upper back pain?

There are multiple causes of upper back pain. Most common is musculoskeletal pain. The thoracic spine is the upper back, so any disc problems or degenerative arthritis of the spine can cause upper back pain. Also possible is tumors of the ribs and spine. Muscles can be painful as well. A very common cause
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On May 07, 2012
Daniel Spogen answered:

How can homeopathy treat anxiety?

Anxiety is a complex disorder and medications can be of benefit to feel better. This includes herbal medications. The initial treatment should be investigating was is causing the anxiety and changing it if possible. Behavioral treatments, specifically, cognative behavioral therapy, identifies the triggers and
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On May 06, 2012
Daniel Spogen of Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine answered:

What is healthy weight loss?

The best way to lose weight is through a health diet and daily exercise. Most experts agree that more than 2 pounds per week will result in bounce back weight gains. It is much more healthy to lose weight slowly than to lose and gain. Initially, since most of the weight loss is fluids the weight... Full Post

On Apr 26, 2012
Daniel Spogen of Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine answered:

How might ADHD affect my family?

Children with attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity can affect the entire family. These children are always in motion and due to their short attention span finishing projects, like cleaning their room, can be often left undone. This can cause anger in both parents and other siblings. In addition,
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On Apr 18, 2012