Celesta M Hunsiker, MD
Internal Medicine, Primary Care
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Overview
Area of focus information
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Heart Disease
Languages spoken
- English
About
Philosophy of care
I provide quality health care tailored to each patient.
Why I entered medicine
To help others manage chronic health conditions and enjoy life.
Community involvement
American Heart Association health fair
Personal interests
I enjoy hiking and biking.
Education
Undergraduate
Louisiana State University at Shreveport, Bachelor of Science (BS), 1991
Medical School
Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1995
Training
Internship 1996
Internal Medicine, JBSA - Willford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center of 59th Medical Wing, JBSA Lackland, TX
Residency 1998
Internal Medicine, San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education, JBSA Lackland AFB, TX
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Publications & Clinical Trials
Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abnormal Cat Scan of Chest
- Abnormal Chest X-Ray
- Acid Reflux
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis (blocked arteries)
- Back and Neck Pain
- Bronchitis
- Bursitis
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abnormal Cat Scan of Chest
- Abnormal Chest X-Ray
- Acid Reflux
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis (blocked arteries)
- Back and Neck Pain
- Bronchitis
- Bursitis
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Diseases
- Cirrhosis
- Cold
- Conjunctival Hemorrhage
- Constipation
- Cough
- Degenerative Brain Diseases
- Dementia
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing)
- Earache
- Earwax Buildup
- Edema
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Falls
- Folliculitis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) or Heartburn
- Goiter
- Gout
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Headaches
- Hepatitis
- Hypercalcemia (Excess Calcium in Blood)
- Hyperglycemia (Excess Blood Glucose)
- Hyperkalemia (Excess Potassium in Blood)
- Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol)
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypokalemia (Low Potassium in Blood)
- Infections
- Infectious Conditions
- Influenza (Flu)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jaundice
- Kidney Disease
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lung Diseases
- Lyme Disease
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Migraine
- Myalgia (Muscle Pain)
- Neuropathy
- Nutritional Deficiency
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia (Bone Loss)
- Osteoporosis
- Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection)
- Outer Ear Infection
- Pancreatic Disease
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Postnasal Drip
- Pre-diabetes
- Prostatitis
- Proteinuria
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Sciatica
- Shingles
- Shortness of Breath
- Sinusitis
- Stress
- Syncope
- Thrombosis/Embolism
- Thyroid Disorders
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Urinary Incontinence
- Vascular Disease
- Vertigo
- Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Services Offered
- A1C Testing (Diabetes Blood Test)
- Anemia Screening
- Cancer Screening
- Fecal Occult Blood Test
- Influenza (Flu) Shots
- Initiation of Anticoagulation, Management of Chronic Anticoagulation, Peri-Operative Bridging Education
- Internal Medicine
- Medications Management
- Preventive Care
- Primary Care
- Rapid Flu Testing
- Rapid Strep Testing
- Suture/Staple Removal
- Urinalysis
- Wellness Examination
- A1C Testing (Diabetes Blood Test)
- Anemia Screening
- Cancer Screening
- Fecal Occult Blood Test
- Influenza (Flu) Shots
- Initiation of Anticoagulation, Management of Chronic Anticoagulation, Peri-Operative Bridging Education
- Internal Medicine
- Medications Management
- Preventive Care
- Primary Care
- Rapid Flu Testing
- Rapid Strep Testing
- Suture/Staple Removal
- Urinalysis
- Wellness Examination
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