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09/08/2021

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05/04/2021

On December 18, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the second vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The emergency use authorization allows the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to be distributed in the U.S for use in individuals 18 years of age and older.

As we work together to reach herd immunity to allow us to return to more normal activities, we now have Modena COVID -19 Vaccine in stock for patients, as well as patients’ family and friends . If you would like to have the vaccine please contact the office at 770-709-6922 or through the patient portal to schedule an appointment.

Sincerely,
Tanya Pandya, DO
Medical Director Pandya Medical Center

04/04/2021

08/25/2020

Tune in to Fit Chat Tuesday at 6:00! Dr. Pandya is a distinguished Family Medicine Physician who provides clarity and answers the questions we all have regarding COVID testing. She's amazing!



Pandya Medical Center

06/02/2020

We are pleased to announce the addition of Abiramasundari Senthivel, MD to our Pandya Medical Center family. Dr Abi, as she is affectionately referred to by many loyal patients, will be practicing out of our Dawsonville location.

She is Board Certified in Family Medicine and Board Certified in Obesity Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine Residency at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated medical school from Stanley Medical College, India. She believes in WHO’s definition of health - “ a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease”.

Dr. Senthivel’s professional interests include weight management, preventive medicine, women’s health, diabetes, hypertension and mental health. She focuses on whole mind and body wellness, rather than treating individual disease entities. She is an advocate of healthy living and believes that health can be achieved by incorporating integrative and preventive medicine along with evidence based mainstream medicine.

Dr Senthivel currently lives in Cu***ng with her husband and 2 children. She enjoys yoga, traveling, painting, reading and spending time with her family.

Please join us in welcoming her to the PMC family!

05/21/2020

Please join us in welcoming our newest provider, Emily Huffman, FNP to our Pandya Medical Center family!
Emily is originally from North Georgia where she began her nursing career in 1997 as a LPN. In 2004 Emily graduated from the University of North Georgia and practiced as an RN in critical care, emergency room, pediatric, med/surgical and mother baby units for 12 years. After years of working in all areas of inpatient nursing, Emily decided to focus on primary care and preventative health. With this goal in mind she attended Georgia State University to become a family nurse practitioner intent on developing long term relationships with her patients. She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Emily joins Pandya Medical Center with 23 years of nursing experience. She has worked in various clinical settings including Family Practice, Internal Medicine, House Calls, as well as surgical and non surgical weight loss. Emily’s passion in healthcare is weight loss and overall wellness. She has experience in obesity medication management, nutrition counseling, and identifying medical conditions that contribute to weight gain. Her goal is to help patients start feeling better within a few days to weeks. Whether they have 5 or 100 pounds to lose, her goal it to have them feel encouraged and supported every step of the way.

When not working Emily loves to spend time with her family and friends in the great outdoors. She loves the beach, the lake and the North Georgia mountains. Emily is also passionate about exercise and fitness.

05/15/2020

Update from our Nutritionist!

Turmeric is a powerful root that has been used for over 2500 years in India.

It is a member of the ginger family and has been used in Ayurvedic medicine.

✅It is known for its anti-inflammatory properties.

✅antiviral

✅antibacterial

✅antiparasitic

✅helps with pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis

✅also helps with skin conditions like eczema.

✳️Important thing to Note

Research has found that consuming black pepper with turmeric (curcumin) increases its bioavailability.

I use the dried turmeric powder in my cooking daily in vegetables and lentils , rice pulavs and curries.

I also use the root as a pickle with the white turmeric.



Fresh turmeric pickle recipe –

This is one of the simplest turmeric pickle made with Just three ingredients

turmeric orange and yellow also called mango ginger root 3 large roots each

lemon juice 1 LIME

salt to taste

There is no cooking involved To make this pickle .

1. Peel and chop the fresh turmeric roots. You can even slice the turmeric. Squeeze the lemon juice , add salt and then you are almost done with the pickle.

2.Store it in a jar in the refrigerator . Shake the jar once everyday and keep back in the refrigerator. The lemon juice should completely cover the turmeric, otherwise the pickle may get spoiled.

✅The turmeric pickle can be served as a condiment before meals to aid digestion and also during the meals.

✅Turmeric is know for its immune boosting properties. Try to use in your sandwiches and wraps as well .

PLEASE NOTE

✳️✳️The turmeric stains everything yellow… Even your hands. So avoid using anything white like a white board or white napkin.✳️✳️

05/11/2020

We want to recognize our Providers and staff for their tireless, and fearless devotion to our practice and patients during this unprecedented time. We love and appreciate you all!

05/01/2020

05/01/2020

Please join us in congratulating our very own Dr. Tanya Pandya for receiving recognition by GeorgiaTrend magazine as one of the top five Family Medicine Physicians in the State of Georgia for 2020! All of our staff and providers strive to deliver the very best patient care available in Georgia. We are so proud to be able to serve our patients and community.

https://www.georgiatrend.com/2020/04/30/2020-top-doctors/