Harbor's Urgent Care Center is now a Walk-in Center for Harbor Patients. No Appointments Necessary!!!

Harbor Medical’s Urgent Care Center has moved, expanded, and is now a walk-in center, located at 541 Main St., South Weymouth, MA, in Suite 414 on the fourth floor of the Stetson Medical Center (best accessed by the North Entrance by the elevator located next to the loading dock). The Urgent Care Center is under the direction of Dr. David Parker, formerly of our Pembroke Office.

The hours of operation are:

Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

This is a walk-in center for Harbor Medical patients, designed to provide walk in service for such illnesses as allergies, respiratory infections, sore throats, sports injuries, minor cuts and bruises, and other various illnesses requiring immediate medical care. Since no appointments are required, patients will experience shorter wait times. The Center provides healthcare for all ages, children are welcome, and radiology and laboratory services are available on-site.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or go directly to the nearest hospital.

Harbor Adds 2 new providers to our Family Practice Suite

Harbor Medical is pleased to welcome two new Board Certified Family Medicine Physicians to our Family Practice Suite.

Dr. Winfred del Mundo is a graduate of Guthrie Clinic/Robert Packer Hospital.

Dr. Sarah Sciascia is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia.

They are both located at our 541 Main St. Office, Suite 301. They can be reached by calling 781-952-1480.

HARBOR MEDICAL OFFERING SERVICES AT HINGHAM/WEYMOUTH FAMILY PRACTICE AT 795 BRIDGE ST. IN NORTH WEYMOUTH

EDUARDO BALCELLS MD - CARDIOLOGY

Eduardo Balcells, M.D., is Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology and will be providing Cardiology consultations for patients on Mondays from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. at 795 Bridge St. His primary location is at our 541 Main St. Office (Stetson Building) in South Weymouth.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Balcells at either location, please call 781-952-1240.

Harbor adds a Third Pulmonologist to our Staff

Harbor Medical is pleased to announce that Dr. Adam Smith has joined Dr. Richard Ashburn and Dr. Matthew Weiss in providing our patients with their Pulmonary needs. Dr. Smith attended The New York University School of Medicine, and completed his residency at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Manhattan, NY. He is Board Certified in Pulmonary Medicine and Internal Medicine. Dr. Smith is located at our 541 Main St., South Weymouth, MA location in Suite 400, and can be reached by calling 781-952-1240.

New Skin Care Center Comes to Harbor Medical

Harbor Medical is excited to introduce to you “The Aesthetic Skin Center at Harbor Medical” at our 541 Main St. Office in South Weymouth, MA.

Under the direction of Joseph Spychalski, M.D., we are offering you medical services for cosmetic skin and facial care. At Harbor Medical, we appreciate the strong community interest in aesthetic skin care services. Our patients have expressed an interest in obtaining these services through a qualified physician.

We will be offering services including:

Laser Hair removal
Facial Restoration

- Botox
- Dysport
- Restylane
- Perlane
- Juvederm

Rosacea Therapy
Acne Scar Correction
Laser Correction of Photo Damage
Vascular Therapy For Unwanted Blood Vessels
Management of Facial Brown and Red Spots
Physician Strength Chemical Peels

Stay tuned for further information. Download The Aesthetic Skin Center brochure.

If you would like to ask Dr. Spychalski a question regarding our skin care center, please e-mail him at Beautifulskin@harbormedical.com

Harbor Patients Can Now Pay Their Account Balances On-Line

Harbor Medical patients can now pay their account balances on-line through our web site. It's fast, convenient, and secure.

To do so, please click on the “Pay My Bill” link and you will be just a few clicks away from completing your transaction in a safe and secure environment. When complete, you will receive a confirmation email for your records.

Our site utilizes security tools from Trustwave and Authorize.net, two industry leaders in encrypted, secure transactions, to ensure that all transactions are completed safely and securely.

If you have any questions about your statement, our Billing Department will be more than happy to answer them and can be reached at 781-952-1500

Managing Your Blood Pressure

MANAGING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

People who have high blood pressure that's 140/90 mm Hg or higher are often prescribed medications to help them get their numbers down. Team up with your Health Care Provider to set a goal that is within the nationally recognized guidelines or is less than 140/90 to 120/80 mm Hg or below. Novartis Pharmaceuticals is assisting Harbor Medical Associates with managing our patients with high blood pressure by offering a program called the BP Success Zone.

The BP Success Zone will assist patients’ to learn about their blood pressure medication, get tips on eating healthier, understand the role of lifestyle changes and see the importance of setting a blood pressure goal with your Health Care Provider. Talk with you Health Care Provider to see if this program could help you in managing your blood pressure.

To get more information go to www.harbormedical.bpsuccesszone.com or call BP Success Zone Information at 1-877-701-5889.

HARBOR'S HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY SERVICES MOVE TO NEW CANCER CENTER

On October 5, 2009, Harbor Medical Associates' Hematology/Oncology Department will move and join the new Dana Farber/Brigham & Women's Cancer Center in clinical affiliation with South Shore Hospital. Rolf Freter, M.D., PhD., Harbor Medical's Chief of Hematology/Oncology, along with Lisa Manera, M.D., and Meredith Faggen, M.D., will provide hematology/oncology services at the Cancer Center under the medical direction of Dr. Freter.

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PLEASE BRING YOUR PHOTO ID

Due to impending Federal Regulations, all patients are asked to bring a photo ID, along with their insurance card, with them at the time of their visit.