Collin County Pediatrics in Frisco Texas has been performing office based lead testing since December 2009.

Dr. Jay Schwartz, Frisco pediatrician and owner at Collin County Pediatrics says, "When it became common knowledge that Frisco had an air pollution problem due to lead contamination, we began actively screening our patients for lead exposure. We expanded our lab capabilities to include in-office lead testing from a finger stick blood specimen that yields results in 3 minutes."

Over a recent 3 month period his pediatric office has screened 194 children with the office based blood test. The American Academy of Pediatrics considers blood lead levels exceeding 10 mcg/dl to be hazardous and indicative of lead poisoning. Only 1 child of the 194 tested had a lead level over 10 mcg/dl. That particular child did not live near the Exide plant which has been the identified source of environmental lead emissions. The children in Dr. Schwartz’s practice that reside near the Exide Technologies plant did not have significantly elevated lead levels compared to children that live a few to several miles from the plant.

"I’m glad that the lead screening we’ve done thus far has provided good evidence that this is not a widespread problem. It is reassuring to our parents that their children are healthy", says Dr. Schwartz.

Collin County Pediatrics is located at 4461 Coit Rd, Suite 315 at Centennial Medical Center Pavilion I, on the Northside of Highway 121 in Frisco. Jay Schwartz, MD, FAAP founded his pediatric and adolescent medicine practice in 2007 and serves families in Frisco, Texas as well as from the surrounding cities of McKinney, Plano, Prosper, etc.  Dr. Schwartz has been an expert speaker on the topics of pediatric asthma, ADD/ADHD and appropriate uses of antibiotics in children.  To learn more visit their website: CollinCountyPediatrics.com

Frisco Family Doctors have grown to be a Part of Your Family 

Hillcrest Family Medicine is committed to providing our patients with convenient access to high quality healthcare. Healthcare is a collaborative effort between the doctor, patient and our staff. We believe that giving exceptional care is not only about the professional medical advice that we dispense but, more importantly, about the long-term relationships that we build with our patients and their families. Our experienced physicians strive to utilize innovative medical processes, including the use of a patient portal that allows our patients to electronically access their information from anywhere.

Hillcrest Family Medicine offers a wide array of primary healthcare for people of all ages in a personal, caring atmosphere. Services include immunizations, preventive care, annual health exams, screenings as well as the treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions. Our patients have grown to appreciate Hillcrest Family Medicine and its emphasis on proactive healthcare. Additionally, our physicians are able to set their schedules to accommodate same day sick appointments to better serve patients.

Dr. Ann Bhargava is board certified in family practice. She completed her residency at the John Peter Smith Family Practice program in Fort Worth and did a geriatrics fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. Dr. Bhargava has a strong passion for treating geriatric patients and patients with hypertension and/or diabetes. Additionally, she enjoys doing cosmetic procedures such as BOTOX and speaks fluent Hindi and English.

Dr. Kris Pepperell is board certified in family practice. He completed his medical training at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas in 2003. He looks forward to partnering with families to help them make the optimal healthcare choices for their families. Dr. Pepperell feels that taking care of family members allows him a unique perspective on how each individual medical problem can impact the members of their family collectively.

This respected Frisco Family Practice is conveniently located at 4800 Hillcrest Road, Suite 180, Frisco TX 75035 in the Southeast corner of Hillcrest and Lebanon Road. Dr. Bhargava and Dr. Pepperell have a tremendous passion for helping others and will guarantee your family the best treatment in Frisco, TX. For more information about the practice or to check out health alerts, you can visit their newly launched website: HillcrestFamilyMedicine.com.

Hillcrest Family Medicine is just one of several medical practices that have hired Frisco-based SEOTA for Search Engine Optimization [SEO] services to increase their online visibility and Google map presence for their specialty. SEOTA has been very successful helping doctors gain patients and increase revenues by providing strategic SEO for physicians and crucial marketing advice for their practice.

Have you ever desired to live out in the country, look out into the night sky and gaze at the stars for hours? Have you ever wanted to be just a little further away from life’s little worries but afraid that you may be too far gone? Well, look no further than St. James Park in Sunnyvale, TX.

Just 15 minutes outside of Dallas, you’ll retain all of the conveniences of living within the city while able to enjoy the luxuries, amenities and immense estate acreage near Dallas, found in a rural development. St. James Park is a hidden treasure that offers spacious custom estates with endless possibilities, on treed two acre lots, tucked away from the chaotic surroundings of Dallas city living. St. James Park preserves both tranquility and options for you and yours where you can enjoy a beautiful day out at Lake Ray Hubbard, along with easy access to Downtown Dallas for a Mavericks game or the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. This secluded oasis in Sunnyvale offers families an unmatched charm, carefully preserved by many generations of ranchers, enhanced by thoughtful planning.

St. James Park is very exclusive featuring only 49 estates spanning across 124 acres of lush terrain. Explore the expanse surrounding your estate and immerse yourself in the peace that comes from living out in the country. After working a long, stressful day at the office, you can find refuge in the quiet of your home surrounded by nature's calm. Meticulously created and developed by Harwood International Real Estate Project, each custom home with wooded acreage is masterfully designed with exceptional quality.

Come and experience owning a little paradise at St. James Park in Sunnyvale where you can indulge your taste for the exceptional and find your peace! StJamesParkLiving.com

Frisco Institute for Reproductive Medicine, Helping Couples Start Families

Infertility is defined as the diminished ability or the inability to conceive and have offspring after a year of regular intercourse without contraception. Today, one in seven couples has trouble conceiving.

The Frisco Institute for Reproductive Medicine provides comprehensive infertility treatment for Plano, Frisco and the surrounding areas of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Fertility Specialists here provide thorough evaluation to diagnose conditions before prescribing the appropriate treatment. It’s essential to clearly identify and understand the cause(s) of infertility while maintaining a genuine appreciation for its draining emotional challenges. The facility has the most advanced assisted reproductive technologies available but adamantly believes that those should be used only when absolutely necessary. More technology may not always be better or even beneficial to patients. Regardless of the level of technology chosen, it’s the world-class science and individualized attention to detail that’s essential. Here, the obligations of patient care extend well beyond the achievement of conception. The safety of the mother and the long-term health of the baby are paramount.

The initial consultation, follow-up care and procedures are performed directly by Dr. Ali Guerami, a Dallas infertility doctor, who has been practicing since 1988. Dr. Guerami provides individualized care, education, and support to patients during diagnosis and treatment of female as well as male infertility. His partner, Dr. Marius Meintjes, a board-certified High Complexity Laboratory Director, holds a doctorate degree in reproductive physiology and embryo biotechnology. He has written more than 80 papers in peer-reviewed journals. He serves as advisor for numerous national and international fertility companies and is world renowned for his expertise on the optimization of assisted reproduction success rates. This expert team of Frisco Infertility Specialists are sought-after nationally to teach, lecture, mentor and consult on all aspects of assisted reproductive technology.

Frisco Institute for Reproductive Medicine's Doctors and staff are passionately committed to the treatment of infertility. Learn more about these nationally acclaimed physicians, cutting-edge procedures, advanced treatments and their phenomenal facility that has successfully helped couples throughout Texas and worldwide realize their dreams of starting a family. Visit their website at FriscoInfertility.com