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Dr. Lisa M. Knust, MD

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Dr. Knust is a family medicine specialist at Eagle Harbor Primary Care in Smithfield, VA . She believes in a health partnership with her patients. "I am here to work with my patients, so that they receive the care they need to stay healthy. I enjoy caring for patients throughout all stages of their lives"


Dr. Knust graduated from the Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine in 2003 and completed her residency at Riverside Regional Medical Center. She is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine



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  • Riverside Primary Care Physicians

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  • Lisa M. Knust, MD
    Lisa M. Knust, MD of Riverside Primary Care Physicians answered:
    Is primary high blood pressure contagious?
    Primary high blood pressure (also known as primary hypertension or essential hypertension) is not contagious. While the ultimate cause of primary high blood pressure is not known, it can run in families by being inherited. It may also relate to being overweight, getting little exercise, eating a...  Full Post
  • Lisa M. Knust, MD
    Lisa M. Knust, MD of Riverside Primary Care Physicians answered:
    Can weight loss lower high blood pressure?
    Yes, weight loss can lower high blood pressure. The amount that weight loss will lower high blood pressure varies from person to person, however. Some people may find that weight loss of even 5-10 pounds may bring their blood pressure to a normal level and eliminate the need for medication to treat...  Full Post
  • Lisa M. Knust, MD
    Lisa M. Knust, MD of Riverside Primary Care Physicians answered:
    What are the symptoms of high blood pressure (hypertension)?

    Most often, high blood pressure does not cause any symptoms. Many people do not know their blood pressure is high unless it is checked. Symptoms that may occur include headache, dizziness, and fatigue. It is usually better to find out about high blood pressure before symptoms develop because by that

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