Trina Kapoor Frankel, DO

03/23/2020

Important Update!!!

In accordance with Govenor Hogan's instructions today, on 3/23/20, we have decided to temporarily adjust our office hours, but we are still here to meet all of your medical needs!

Our entire staff can be reached by a designated cell phone which you can find on our office recording, and here for your records: (410)-296-4040.

Dr. Frankel can be reached for urgent matters, and again please call the office to get her number. It is also located on the back of your orange MDVIP card. During this time, please practice social distancing and be safe!

03/23/2020

03/20/2020

In accordance to the CDC and Maryland State Board Physicians Guidelines, we are currently holding ALL physicals or non-urgent appointments. In an attempt to keep people home and safe, we will only see patients on a "NEED to see" basis.

We hope everyone is practicing social distancing and proper hand washing for 20 seconds each time. We are always available by phone at (410) 296-4040 or Dr. Frankels number at (410) 935-5087.

OFFICE HOURS: Next week office hours will be limited to Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am- 2 pm, and Tuesday and Thursday we will be CLOSED. As things are ever changing, we will be sure to update you here with any new information.

Thank you and stay safe!!!

11/21/2019

Today is the . If you’re a smoker, let’s discuss quitting at your next appointment. But for now, see if you can get through today without a cigarette. These tips might help:

Smoking ci******es contributes to almost 1 in 5 deaths. The top three smoking-related causes of death are cardiovascular disease, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In addition to these “top three,” smoking is also linked t

11/14/2019

It’s World Diabetes Day and a good day to take stock of your lifestyle to see if you’re doing all you can do to offset your risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

Start by reading these common and some not-so-common risk factors, and if you have any, let’s talk about it at your next appointment.

More than 30 million Americans have type 2 diabetes. Experts say this major public health problem is due to an aging population, increasing obesity rates and rising sedentary lifestyles.

11/11/2019

From our family to yours, we wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. If you’re bored with your Thanksgiving leftovers, try these creative Thanksgiving leftover recipes.
http://mdvip.mymedicalforum.com/conversation/got-leftovers-try-these-creative-day-after-thanksgiving-recipes

11/11/2019

Sudden cardiac arrest is very scary! What’s worse is that most of the people who suffer from it don’t have a history of heart disease or even get a warning sign.

One risk factor that seems to keep popping up in the literature is calcium levels. At your next appointment, let’s talk about the foods you’re eating.

Researchers have known the connection between low calcium levels and arrhythmias for 15 years, but a new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings found that lower calcium levels may be a stand-alone risk factor for sudden cardiac arrest.

10/31/2019

Everyone have fun out there tonight and be safe trick or treating! Happy Halloween!

10/21/2019

You may not be able to prevent breast cancer, but you can lower your risk. Next time you’re in the office, let’s discuss how you can control inflammation, which might help lower your risk.

A growing number of studies support that chronic inflammation has ties to breast cancer and that working to help prevent and control chronic inflammation may help lower your risk.

10/17/2019

I fell in love with this Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap-Walnut Crust the first time I made it. The recipe swaps cream cheese with non-fat cottage cheese, reducing saturated fat without sacrificing the flavor. Try it! It will probably your become your go-to fall dessert.

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/gluten-free-pumpkin-cheesecake-gingersnap-walnut-crust