You might have noticed that Dr. Fowler now monitors a new yearly lab value, called Parathyroid Hormone or PTH. This hormone is produced by your Parathyroid Glands in your neck. The glands help regulate the Calcium and Phosphorous levels in your blood. When your calcium level gets low, the glands secrete PTH. PTH acts on your bones to release calcium and increase gut absorption to maintain proper blood levels.
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As of January 23, 2017, a new intercom system has been installed at the front door of the Hawaii Times Building where the Aloha Surgery office is located. The front door will now be locked 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please follow the instructions on the entry phone box. The intercom will call our office and once Megan receives the call she will buzz you in.
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The American Medical Association (AMA) has recently released a position statement declaring HCG diet supplement as NOT effective. Most of our patients find little surprise in this declaration, since they have tried many types of “Fad Diet Supplements” which produced little result.
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Considering weight loss surgery or already in the CMC bariatric program? Castle Medical Center Bariatrics has its very own app!
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On October 19, 2016 Dr. Steven Fowler performed the first two Laparoscopic Duodenal Switch surgeries in the State of Hawaii. Both patients are now doing great.
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