Carly Allred, MD

10/07/2020

As we begin flu vaccine season, this might be food for thought in the broader topic of vaccination arguments. Get vaccinated and vaccinate your kids.

https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/02/vaccines-are-profitable-so-what/385214/

Yes, Big Pharma is making money from immunizations. But that doesn't mean anyone should skip the shots.

09/10/2020

Well just try to watch this without a tear in your eye.

08/31/2020

Are you 45 years or older? You need to get your screening colonoscopy!

Well-said from Dr. Harish Gagneja:
Chadwick Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer at a very young age. Unfortunately, colon cancer is increasing in people younger than 50 by 2% a year. Average time from symptoms to diagnosis under age 50 is 271 days and over age 50 is 29 days. If you have any symptoms, please don't ignore. Stress doesn't cause re**al bleeding. Colon cancer is HIGHLY PREVENTABLE. Colonoscopy is the ONLY PREVENTIVE test, rest of the tests are for screening.

The cancer that killed Chadwick Boseman is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, and rates are rising among younger people.

07/09/2020

https://youtu.be/Wv4kCwo1JMc

04/23/2020

Austin has done so well maintaining social distancing that we are able to start reversing those restrictions! The Texas Medical Board and local hospitals have enabled us to resume elective surgeries starting Monday, April 27. We will be maintaining careful precautions to protect our staff and patients. Thanks to everyone who has been so patiently waiting! (No pun intended 😉)

04/09/2020

There's a lot of conflicting information when it comes to wearing masks in public during the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Seema Yasmin explains everything we ne...

03/24/2020

Our office is adhering to CDC precautions, but we are still able to see surgical patients. We hope to soon expand options for virtual visits. Consider calling us before going to the ER with hernia or gallbladder symptoms and we might be able to help!

03/20/2020

Always nice to hear some facts. She also has video on Wired about SARS-CoV-2 questions if you're interested.

Medical doctor Seema Yasmin helps debunk (and confirm!) some common myths about medicine and health. Does your heart really skip a beat when you sneeze? Is i...

03/04/2020

It's March which means that it's now ! According to Cancer.org, Colore**al Cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men & in women in the United States. It's important to know the signs and prioritize your health by getting screened. It could save your life!🏥

We hope to see you at our event on March 29th where we'll talk about the exact steps you can take to help prevent Colon Cancer!💙
https://www.facebook.com/events/211575063576077/

Photo by Colore**al Cancer Alliance

02/18/2020

I’m happy to announce a new South Austin location! Now seeing patients at 4316 James Casey, Bldg E Suite 202. It’s just down the street from South Austin Medical Center. Call for an appointment!

11/12/2019

Happy Veteran’s Day to all who have served our country! We are grateful for all you’ve done, thank you!

10/01/2019

Get your screening exams, ladies. Also, if you ever feel a lump, come get it checked out (that goes for you men too!).

08/02/2019

Had a great time speaking to the members of the Ostomy Association of Austin. They are such a wonderful support group for patients with all kinds of ostomies. Check out their website for the meeting schedue and newsletter! https://www.austinostomy.org

The Ostomy Association of Austin is a Non-Profit Health Support group for persons and their families who have had or will have Ostomy surgery.

07/30/2019

The summer is raging on, so don't forget your daily sunscreen. It is especially important for your healing incisions and scars!

06/17/2019

I saw a lot more motorcycles on the roads in Austin this weekend, but not many helmets! Please protect your noggins!

06/17/2019

Thank you for your kind words!

06/05/2019

Screening mammograms are so important to early breast cancer diagnosis and successful treatment. This helps make them more accessible to all Texas women.

I just contacted Governor Abbott & asked him to sign HB 170 into law which will eliminate the out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic mammography. We are almost there! Join me in taking action: []

05/29/2019

This is a helpful video for anyone wanting more information about how cancer spreads.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcigJn8UJNQ

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-does-cancer-spread-through-the-body-ivan-seah-yu-jun Cancer usually begins with one tumor in a specific area ...

05/29/2019

05/29/2019

Many people suffer with a painful bulge in their groin for years before seeking help. This is usually an inguinal hernia and can be fixed with a same-day surgery.

Read more about inguinal hernias here:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/inguinal-hernia/symptoms-causes/syc-20351547

05/14/2019

Many of the patients that come to my office to have their gallbladder removed have been living with abdominal pain for months or years without knowing it was their gallbladder all along. Symptoms include pain in the upper abdomen, especially on the right, especially after eating, and sometimes nausea or even vomiting. Read more here:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/-/media/kcms/gbs/patient-consumer/images/2013/11/15/17/35/ds00165_-my00372_im00545_tn990318_gif.jpg

05/07/2019

Happy National Nurses Week to all the amazing nurses who help us take great care of our patients!

05/07/2019

Did you know there is a surgical option for chronic gastric reflux? If you suffer from GERD, call us to find out if surgery is a good choice for you! Learn more here: https://www.sages.org/publications/patient-information/patient-information-for-laparoscopic-anti-reflux-gerd-surgery-from-sages/