Ask an Expert Blog - Vancouver Clinic

By Michael Kahan, DO

In Ask an Expert, Orthopedics

Posted May 5, 2023

I’m a runner. Are my joints doomed?

By Jasmin Whalen-Vu, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, Pulse Blog

Posted May 10, 2022

Will birth control make me depressed?

By Peter Caruana, MD

In Ask an Expert, Gastroenterology, Pulse Blog

Posted March 20, 2022

Which is better: A colonoscopy or a home test?

By Nancy Liu, MD

In Ask an Expert, Ear Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology), Pulse Blog

Posted March 8, 2022

Losing sense of smell is nothing to sniff at

By Jasmin Whalen-Vu, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, Pulse Blog

Posted February 14, 2022

Can women over age 40 take the pill?

By Vancouver Clinic

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, Pulse Blog

Posted January 24, 2022

How long should I wait until baby’s cord is clamped?

By Vancouver Clinic

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, Pulse Blog

Posted September 22, 2021

Should I consider placenta encapsulation?

By Jasmin Whalen-Vu, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, Pulse Blog

Posted August 19, 2021

Can I get birth control during a video visit?

By Derek Meyer, MD

In Ask an Expert, Pulse Blog, Urgent Care

Posted August 3, 2021

How can I tell the difference between a break and a sprain?

By Megan Baker, MD

In Ask an Expert, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted March 11, 2021

What should I do if my child isn’t gaining weight?

By Dipesh Pokharel, MD, FACC, CCDS

In Ask an Expert, Cardiology, Pulse Blog

Posted February 17, 2021

What are the signs of a heart attack in women?

By Lola Longe, MD

In Ask an Expert, Family Medicine, Pulse Blog

Posted January 25, 2021

Everything you need to know before you visit the doctor

By Ella Vining, MD

In Ask an Expert, Internal Medicine, Pulse Blog

Posted January 20, 2021

What’s the best way to track and take medications?

By Carlos Williams, MD

In Ask an Expert, Orthopedics, Pulse Blog

Posted December 14, 2020

When is it time for a joint replacement?

By Joan Hunter, MD

In Adult Medicine, Ask an Expert, Pulse Blog

Posted November 16, 2020

Is it possible to boost the immune system of elderly individuals?

By Megan Baker, MD

In Ask an Expert, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted November 11, 2020

What should expectant parents look for in a pediatrician?

By Arielle Gordon, FNP

In Adult Medicine, Ask an Expert, Pulse Blog

Posted October 12, 2020

How can I prevent Alzheimer’s disease?

By Josephine Wang, MD

In Ask an Expert, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted September 14, 2020

Is caffeine safe for kids?

By Vancouver Clinic

In Ask an Expert, Family Medicine, Pulse Blog

Posted September 9, 2020

What can be done to manage obesity?

By Valerie Weiss, MD

In Ask an Expert, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted August 14, 2020

Which breakfast cereal is the healthiest?

By Carlos Williams, MD

In Ask an Expert, Orthopedics, Pulse Blog

Posted August 3, 2020

Do artificial joints wear out?

By Jonathan Zwart, MD

In Ask an Expert, Ear Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology), Pulse Blog

Posted July 23, 2020

How should I get rid of earwax?

By Valerie Weiss, MD

In Ask an Expert, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted July 20, 2020

Which energy bars are the healthiest for my kids?

By Jacob Calvert, MD

In Ask an Expert, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted July 6, 2020

Can bladder prolapse heal itself?

By Theresa Karplus, MD

In Arthritis & Rheumatology, Ask an Expert, Pulse Blog

Posted May 20, 2020

How is osteoarthritis pain managed?

By Stephanie Coates, MD

In Ask an Expert, Pulmonology, Pulse Blog

Posted March 24, 2020

Should I avoid ibuprofen if I have COVID-19?

By Nina Upham, MD

In Ask an Expert, Pulse Blog, Sports Medicine

Posted February 5, 2020

Will my helmet protect me on the slopes?

By Hallie Gardner, MD

In Ask an Expert, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted January 28, 2020

Should my tween get the HPV vaccine?

By Kate Fields, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, Pulse Blog

Posted December 4, 2019

What is the difference between a midwife and a doula?

By Dipesh Pokharel, MD, FACC, CCDS

In Ask an Expert, Cardiology, Pulse Blog

Posted October 21, 2019

Am I at risk of a heart attack?

By Patricia Kartchner, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, Pulse Blog

Posted October 7, 2019

Is it normal to shiver after childbirth?

By Gregory Owens, MD

In Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Ask an Expert, Pulse Blog

Posted September 19, 2019

Could my child be allergic to food dyes?

By Adrienne Heckler, MD

In Ask an Expert, Pulse Blog, Urology

Posted September 10, 2019

Why teen boys need to know about a rare testicle problem

By Caitlin Fernhoff, AuD, CCC-A

In Ask an Expert, Audiology, Pulse Blog

Posted August 26, 2019

Why do hearing aids end up in the drawer?

By Calvin Chen, MD

In Ask an Expert, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted August 12, 2019

Do natural insect repellents work?

By Jason Boyd, MD

In Ask an Expert, Dermatology, Pulse Blog

Posted July 31, 2019

What type of sunscreen is the best?

By Gregory Owens, MD

In Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Ask an Expert, Pulse Blog

Posted July 22, 2019

How can I handle a pet allergy without getting rid of the pet?

By Caitlin Fernhoff, AuD, CCC-A

In Ask an Expert, Audiology, Pulse Blog

Posted July 17, 2019

How loud is too loud?

By Sam Lee, NP

In Ask an Expert, Internal Medicine, Pulse Blog

Posted July 3, 2019

Can prediabetes be reversed?

By Calvin Chen, MD

In Ask an Expert, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted June 19, 2019

How can I keep my kids from throwing up in the car?

By Cole Southworth, DO

In Ask an Expert, Internal Medicine, Pulse Blog

Posted June 5, 2019

Do I need a multivitamin?

By Christine Weinmeister, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, Pulse Blog

Posted May 29, 2019

Can an IUD be used to treat menopausal changes?

By Jonathan Zwart, MD

In Ask an Expert, Ear Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology), Pulse Blog

Posted May 21, 2019

Why don’t doctors remove kids’ tonsils anymore?

By Gregory Owens, MD

In Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Ask an Expert, Pulse Blog

Posted May 7, 2019

Why are children more allergic than they used to be?

By Jacob Calvert, MD

In Ask an Expert, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted April 24, 2019

Can I sway the sex of my baby?

By Esther Hwang, MD

In Arthritis & Rheumatology, Ask an Expert, Pulse Blog

Posted April 10, 2019

What is gout?

By Patricia Kartchner, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted March 27, 2019

What type of midwife is the best?

By Esther Hwang, MD

In Arthritis & Rheumatology, Ask an Expert, Pulse Blog

Posted March 13, 2019

What is trigger finger?

By Dipesh Pokharel, MD, FACC, CCDS

In Ask an Expert, Cardiology, Pulse Blog

Posted February 25, 2019

What can I do to lower my heart attack risk?

By Vancouver Clinic

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted January 29, 2019

What do moms need to pack for the hospital?

By Nelson Saldua, MD

In Ask an Expert, Orthopedics, Pulse Blog

Posted December 28, 2018

When is spine surgery the right choice?

By Irene Beach, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted December 13, 2018

What are the earliest signs of pregnancy?

By Andrew Root, MD

In Ask an Expert, Infectious Disease, Pulse Blog

Posted December 1, 2018

Do I need to get tested for HIV?

By Jill Bradley, FNP

In Ask an Expert, Pulse Blog, Urgent Care

Posted November 21, 2018

What do I do if I burn myself while cooking Thanksgiving dinner?

By Nelson Saldua, MD

In Ask an Expert, Orthopedics, Pulse Blog

Posted November 12, 2018

If I have a spinal fusion will I still be able to move?

By Allison Lawrence, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted November 1, 2018

How often do I need a Pap?

By Patricia Kartchner, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted October 15, 2018

Do I need a birth plan?

By Lauren Andronici, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted September 19, 2018

What can I do to handle heartburn in pregnancy?

By Allison Lawrence, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted September 4, 2018

What options do teens have for birth control?

By Vancouver Clinic

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted August 27, 2018

Can stretch marks be avoided?

By Daren Benson, DPM

In Ask an Expert, Podiatry, Pulse Blog

Posted August 10, 2018

Help! My child has flat feet.

By Vancouver Clinic

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted July 30, 2018

What are yeast infection symptoms?

By Jasmin Whalen-Vu, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted July 17, 2018

Are IUDs only for moms?

By Daren Benson, DPM

In Ask an Expert, Pediatrics, Podiatry, Pulse Blog

Posted July 2, 2018

What happens when kids’ shoes don’t fit correctly?

By Jasmin Whalen-Vu, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted June 18, 2018

What will my second labor be like?

By Irene Beach, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted May 29, 2018

Can I get cancer from birth control pills?

By Amanda Levchuk, FNP

In Ask an Expert, Internal Medicine, Pulse Blog

Posted February 19, 2018

Should I get the new shingles vaccine?

By Stacy Drasen, MD

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted February 2, 2018

What should I do if my child refuses to drink milk?

By Devon Ebbing, MD

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted January 17, 2018

When and why should I read books to my child?

By Stacy Drasen, MD

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted January 2, 2018

How do I get my child to eat more vegetables?

By Vancouver Clinic

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted December 19, 2017

How do I know if my baby is too hot?

By Allison Meade, PNP

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted December 1, 2017

Is my toddler’s speech on track?

By Valerie Weiss, MD

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted November 16, 2017

How much sugar can I actually give my young child?

By Vancouver Clinic

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted November 1, 2017

How can I keep my child from catching head lice?

By Courtney White, DO

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted October 20, 2017

When it comes to juice, how much is too much?

By Allison Meade, PNP

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted October 10, 2017

Is my child getting too much screen time?

By Courtney White, DO

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted October 3, 2017

How can I protect my infant when vaccination rates are declining?

By Valerie Weiss, MD

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics

Posted September 26, 2017

How do I know if my child has a growth hormone issue or is just short?