PMA Medical Specialists Welcomes New Cardiologist to their Growing Cardiology Team

K. M. Anwar Hussain, MD

PMA Medical Specialists is proud to announce that K. M. AnwarHussain, MD, PhD, FASNC, FACP, FACC has joined the growing multi-specialty medical group.

Dr. Hussain brings an impressive resume to the already remarkable Cardiology Team. He earned his medical degree from P. L. University, Moscow, Russia. He completed his residency at New York Methodist Hospital, Cardiology Research Ctr. and the Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow, Russia.  Dr. Hussain accomplished his Cardiovascular Fellowship at Adult Cardiovascular Medicine: University of Illinois at Chicago, Cardiology Research Center, Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow, Russia. Dr. Hussain is also a Clinical Professor at Temple University and is fluent in three languages including, English, Bengali and Russian.

“As a general cardiologist, I have been practicing for over 20 years and have also been actively involved in teaching the next generation of physicians. My affiliation as Clinical Professor at Temple University, as well as LECOM enhances my clinical practice,” Dr. Hussain noted. “I am passionate about delivering high-quality and safe patient care, with attention to the most current evidence-based guidelines for heart conditions. My focus is on delivering patient-centered and patient-matters-always care.”

K.M. Anwar Hussain, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine and the Board of Nuclear Cardiology. He is currently accepting new patients at PMA Pottstown located at 13 Armand Hammer Blvd., Suite 100, Pottstown, and the PMA Cardiology Center located at 410 Linfield –Trappe Rd., Suite 100, Limerick, PA.  To schedule an appointment: Pottstown 610-323-3100 Limerick: 610-495-2300

PMA Medical Specialists Collaborates with Patients and Families to Enhance their Commitment to Primary Care

PFAC Council Members

PMA Medical Specialists launched a new initiative this summer as part of their CPC+ Partnership – Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC). PMA was selected early 2018 to participate in Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+). The PFAC, comprised of patients and family members of patients, in addition to PMA Physicians, Providers, and staff meet on a quarterly basis. Members of the council are encouraged to provide honest feedback and observations regarding the PMA Patient Experience and how to improve it. Discussions have included how to improve patient safety, appointment availability, patient portal usage, service excellence, communications, patient education and much more. 

 “The council is far more than a focus group; focus groups are ‘a once and done’ way of gathering data. Our PFAC is expected to evolve as we move forward and delve into additional topics,” said Timothy Rimmer, CEO of PMA Medical Specialists. “I’ve attended a few of the meetings and have found them very informative. We feel an open dialogue offers council members the opportunity to help us improve our patient-centered care model. Our pledge to patients and the communities we serve is to continually improve every patient encounter, every step of the way. Our mantra is Patients Matter Always.”

The foundation of the CPC+ partnership is to improve access to quality healthcare at lower costs. In addition to the PFAC, PMA has cultivated a topnotch Chronic Care Management Team for Medicare patients with multiple chronic conditions, who might benefit from a more “hands on” approach. The practice has also recently expanded their patient hours and now offer appointments on Saturdays from 8am until Noon at their Phoenixville MOB II location. PMA also reminds patients to “Call Us First.” This effort invites current patients to call PMA first for non-life-threatening emergencies.  Calls will be answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and a staff member will help the caller determine if an ER or Urgent Care visit is necessary.  In doing so, they hope to help patients avoid the higher medical expenses, longer wait times, and exposure to more serious illnesses that an ER visit can entail.

About PMA Medical Specialists

PMA Medical Specialists is a multi-specialty Physicians Network that understands the importance of providing patients with Continuous Coordinated Healthcare. We are committed to meeting the healthcare needs of our patients by offering a wide-range of medical specialties and patient services to help you stay healthy.

PMA Medical Specialists has office locations throughout Montgomery and Chester counties. Visit pmadoctor.com for a complete list of locations and specialties.

Colonoscopy Myth Number 5 -“Colonoscopies are too risky!”

The most worrisome risk of a colonoscopy is a perforation. The risk of perforation is less than one in a 1000 and the risk of bleeding is less than 1%.  In the vast majority of the time, if a bleed occurs it can be stopped at the time of the colonoscopy.  

Another common myth is that when the doctor does the colonoscopy, they just look for polyps and nothing else in the colon or rectum!

Other Issues That Can be Identified with a Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is extremely useful to find other problems within the colon and rectum that may be treated to prevent future problems. 

• For example, in patients over the age of 50, diverticulosis is found in approximately 3 out of 5 patients screened.  
• Internal hemorrhoids are found in the majority of patients screened.  
• Colitis and Crohn’s disease can be diagnosed even before symptoms occur.
• Colonoscopy screenings for colorectal cancer may also result in finding other neoplasms such as carcinoid tumors and gastrointestinal stromal tumors.

Thus, the risks are substantially and significantly lower than a patient would face if they developed an end-stage colon cancer because they avoided getting a colonoscopy. Think about your health, your family, your future and schedule your screening colonoscopy today!

Colonoscopy Myth Number 4 - Colonoscopies are too painful because they never give enough sedation!

Colorectal cancer is one of only a few cancers that can be prevented because colorectal cancer screening (colonoscopy) allows doctors to find and remove hidden growths before they become cancer. Removing polyps can prevent cancer altogether. In fact, researchers believe that half of colorectal cancer deaths could potentially be prevented if everyone age 50 and older received recommended screenings. 

More than 99% of patients do not recall pain during the colonoscopy.  At most facilities that offer colorectal cancer screening colonoscopies, Anesthesia professionals administer intravenous medications with continuous monitoring, allowing the patient to sleep throughout their colonoscopy.  

Most patients don’t even remember the exam!  Once in a while patients even choose not to be sedated fully or at all during their colonoscopy, and the vast majority tolerate it very well.