Meet Our Caring Medical Team

Choosing the right primary care office is one of the most important decisions you can make, and the medical professionals at Marina Village Medicine are experts in primary care and preventive medicine. They specialize in diabetes, high blood pressure, heartburn, metabolic syndrome, weight loss, obesity, and women's health. They understand that achieving a healthy life is based on strong patient relationships, and they'll take the time to get to know you and your personal healthcare goals.

Primary Care

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Dr. Jag Khaira, Dr. Elpidio Magalong, and the team at Marina Village Medicine in Alameda, California, keep you healthy, help prevent illness, and catch disease symptoms early before serious problems arise. The experienced medical team offers primary care services, including preventive medicine and chronic disease management, that improve your quality of life. If you live in Alameda, Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley, San Leandro, Castro Valley, or Hayward, schedule a wellness exam and disease screening today or book an appointment online.

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Primary Care Q & A

What is primary care?

Your primary care doctor is your main point of contact for preventive medicine, sick visits, and chronic disease management. They complete annual physical exams and screen you for (or help you manage) the following diseases.

Catching symptoms of these and other chronic diseases early can prevent serious health complications, which is why seeing a primary care doctor regularly is so important.

What are the chronic disease risk factors?

What should I expect during primary care appointments?

Regardless of the reason for your primary care visit, board-certified providers at Marina Village Medicine check your:

Your doctor completes a physical examination and may screen you for health conditions like high cholesterol, high blood sugar, cancer, or sexually transmitted infections if you're at risk. They also offer vaccines as needed to prevent health problems and discuss treatment options if you're sick or have a chronic disease.

If you require the care of a specialist, your provider refers you to a medical expert in the area for further evaluation, testing, or treatment.

If you're interested in a weight loss program or aesthetics treatments, such as Botox®, CoolSculpting®, Dysport®, or Latisse® for eyelash growth, your provider gives you more information about these cosmetic services.

How can I prevent chronic diseases?

Based on your health and medical history, your doctor discusses ways to reduce your chronic disease risk factors. Examples include:

Achieving or maintaining a healthy weight
Eating a nutritious diet rich in fruits and vegetables
Limiting or avoiding alcohol and sugary drinks
Reducing dietary sodium and saturated fat
Avoiding processed meats and other processed foods
Not smoking
Exercising regularly
Getting at least seven hours of sleep each night
Managing stress
Attending regular wellness checkups

While you can't always prevent illness and disease, properly managing health conditions can eliminate serious complications and drastically improve your quality of life. Call Marina Village Medicine to book your next primary care appointment, or use the online scheduler.

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Women's Health Specialist

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Women have unique medical needs, and staying on top of women's health is crucial to prevent or catch disease symptoms before serious issues arise. The expert team at Marina Village Medicine in Alameda, California, specialize in women's health. They offer wellness checkups, chronic disease management, and Pap tests to screen for cervical cancer in a warm, welcoming environment. If you live in Alameda, Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley, San Leandro, Castro Valley, or Hayward, schedule an appointment by phone or online today.

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Women's Health Q & A

What is women's health?

Women's health involves monitoring, screening for, preventing, or treating health conditions specific to women, such as:

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Menopause
Gynecological conditions of female organs
Cervical, ovarian, and breast cancers
Low bone density
Heart disease
Hormone imbalance
Depression and anxiety
Sexually transmitted infections
Osteoarthritis

Women are more likely to die of a heart attack than men – and have higher rates of anxiety, depression, urinary tract infections, and osteoarthritis. Effects from sexually transmitted infections may be more serious in women vs. men, too.

Why are women's health exams important?

Scheduling women's health exams every year (or more often if your doctor recommends it) helps detect disease symptoms early before serious complications arise. For example:

Treating high blood pressure and high cholesterol can prevent heart disease
Blood sugar screening detects prediabetes, a reversible health condition when caught early enough
Cervical cancer is highly treatable when caught in its early stage but can be deadly otherwise
Detecting and treating sexually transmitted infections can prevent complications like cancer and infertility
Breast cancer screenings save lives
Bone density screenings help prevent or treat osteoporosis
Early pregnancy detection helps ensure you get proper prenatal care

Your Marina Village Medicine doctor lets you know which women's health screenings apply to you and how often you need them.

What should I expect during my appointment?

When you arrive for a women's health checkup at Marina Village Medicine, your provider:

Checks your weight, height, and blood pressure
Goes over your medical history
May order lab or imaging tests to screen for specific health conditions
Completes a physical exam, including a pelvic exam, to check your reproductive organs
Might perform a Pap smear to screen for cervical cancer
Offers vaccinations, such as the flu or human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines

If you have a gynecological or other women's health condition, your physician goes over your treatment options and supports you every step of the way. Early detection and treatment is the key to living a long, healthy, and fulfilling life.

Call Marina Village Medicine to schedule a women's health exam by phone or use the online booking tool today.

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Diabetes Specialist

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About 10% of adults in the United States have diabetes, and over 33% have prediabetes, a chronic condition that can cause serious health problems if left untreated. If you have diabetes or prediabetes, Jagmohan Khaira, MD, & Elpidio Magalong, Jr., MD, and the experienced medical staff at Marina Village Medicine in Alameda, California, can assist you. They test you for high blood sugar, counsel you about ways to reverse prediabetes, and help manage diabetes. If you live in Alameda, Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley, San Leandro, Castro Valley, or Hayward, call to learn more or book an appointment online today.

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Diabetes Q & A

What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when your body can't properly regulate sugar in your blood and blood sugar levels are consistently too high. The types of diabetes include:

Type 1 diabetes
If you have type 1 diabetes, your body doesn't make enough insulin, a hormone that helps move sugar from your blood into cells.

Type 2 diabetes
In type 2 diabetes, your body doesn't properly use the insulin it does make. This form of diabetes commonly occurs with increasing age and in people who are overweight.

Prediabetes
If you have prediabetes, your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be classified as diabetes. Prediabetes is the early stage of diabetes.

Gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes happens during pregnancy and may go away after delivery.

What are the symptoms of diabetes?

If you have diabetes or prediabetes, you might notice the following symptoms.

Frequent infections, such as gum or skin infections
Slow healing wounds
Extreme thirst or hunger
Frequent urination
Fatigue
Irritability
Unexplained weight loss
Blurred vision

If you experience one or more of these symptoms, a provider at Marina Village Medicine tests your blood sugar to find out if your levels are high.

What complications can diabetes cause?

If left untreated, complications associated with consistently high blood sugar can include:

Heart disease
Kidney damage
Nerve damage
Vision or hearing problems
Foot problems
Skin conditions
Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
Depression
Complications during pregnancy

Fortunately, if you control blood sugar with the proper treatment, your risk of these and other diabetes-related complications significantly decreases.

What are the risk factors for diabetes?

Several factors play a role in the development of diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, such as:

Older age
A personal or family history of diabetes
Being overweight
A sedentary lifestyle
Having polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Having gout

Gout is a form of arthritis that causes swollen, stiff, and painful joints from uric acid buildup in the body. Research shows that having gout is a strong risk factor for type 2 diabetes.

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Hypertension Specialist

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About one in three adults in the United States has high blood pressure, which significantly increases your risk of heart disease if left untreated. If you're at risk of or have high blood pressure, Jagmohan Khaira, MD, & Elpidio Magalong, Jr., MD, and the experienced medical team at Marina Village Medicine in Alameda, California, help you manage high blood pressure to prevent serious health complications. If you live in Alameda, Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley, San Leandro, Castro Valley, or Hayward, call to book an appointment or schedule one online today.

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Hypertension Q & A

What is hypertension?

What are the symptoms of high blood pressure?

What are the risk factors for hypertension?

Numerous factors can increase your risk of developing high blood pressure, such as:

Older age
Having a family history of hypertension
Being overweight or obese
Having African heritage
A sedentary lifestyle
Tobacco use or drinking too much alcohol
Eating too much sodium
Consuming too little potassium
Stress
Pregnancy

Having certain health conditions, such as diabetes, sleep apnea, or kidney disease, also increases your risk of developing high blood pressure.

How is high blood pressure treated?

A provider at Marina Village Medicine checks your blood pressure using a cuff attached to a blood pressure machine. If your levels are high, treatment options include:

Lifestyle changes
Making lifestyle changes may help lower blood pressure without the need for medication. Examples include:

Losing weight if you're overweight
Increasing physical activity
Reducing dietary sodium to 1,500 milligrams per day
Increasing fruits, vegetables, legumes, fish, and omega-3s in your diet
Managing stress
Limiting or avoiding alcohol
Avoiding tobacco products

Even if you take blood pressure medications, living a healthy lifestyle means you might reduce or eliminate the need for medications in the future.

Blood pressure medications
If lifestyle changes haven't worked for you or your blood pressure is very high, your Marina Village Medicine provider may prescribe high blood pressure medications for you. They review all options with you to find a medicine that best matches your individual needs.

To schedule a blood pressure screening or wellness exam, call Marina Village Medicine today or book an appointment online.

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Chronic Disease Specialist

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Jagmohan Khaira, MD, & Elpidio Magalong, Jr., MD, and the team at Marina Village Medicine in Alameda, California, are experts at providing help managing chronic health conditions such as, but not limited to, asthma, diabetes, and high blood pressure. If you have one or more chronic illnesses and are looking for a skilled doctor to help with your management, call Marina Village Medicine for an appointment to book online today.

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Chronic Disease Q & A

What are chronic diseases?

Chronic diseases include diseases that persist for a long time – sometimes for an entire lifetime. Some of the most common chronic diseases and conditions include diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and arthritis. Chronic diseases typically involve multiple causes or contributing factors and require ongoing treatment to keep them under control.

What can I do to reduce my risk of developing a chronic disease?

Some chronic diseases develop because of genetic or hereditary risk factors. Others develop from lifestyle choices. While you can't change your heredity or family medical history, it's helpful to know which lifestyle choices raise your risk of developing a chronic illness. Some of these include:

Smoking any type of tobacco
Second hand exposure to tobacco smoke
Being sedentary and not physically active
Drinking too much alcohol
Eating too much saturated fat
Eating too much salt
Not eating enough fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, or lean proteins
Being overweight or obese

For example, smoking damages your lungs and arteries and raises your risk of developing several types of cancer, including lung cancer and COPD, as well as a higher risk for cardiovascular disease. High blood pressure — hypertension — increases your risk of having a heart attack and stroke and can also damage the arteries of your kidneys, which raises your risk for chronic kidney disease.

How are chronic diseases treated?

Chronic disease treatment is an ongoing process that includes regular evaluations and lab tests to assess the efficacy of treatment and to modify treatment as needed to ensure it remains as effective as possible.

Your doctor will also:

Discuss your personal medical history and family medical history
Discuss your diet and how you can improve it to help your condition
Talk about your level of fitness and how much you should exercise
Assess current medications and their effectiveness and make any changes needed
Examine your emotional health to determine if anxiety or depression are impacting your health
Discuss weight loss and weight management to reduce symptoms

The team at Marina Village Medicine sees themselves as a partner in your health and is dedicated to working with you to maintain and improve your overall health and well-being.

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Aesthetics Specialist

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A youthful appearance is a hallmark of beauty, but looking and feeling your best doesn't always come naturally – especially with increasing age. At Marina Village Medicine in Alameda, California, Jagmohan Khaira, MD, & Elpidio Magalong, Jr., MD, and his experienced medical team offer state-of-the-art aesthetics treatments, such as Botox® and CoolSculpting®, to help you look years younger. If you live in Alameda, Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley, San Leandro, Castro Valley, or Hayward, call to learn more or schedule an appointment online today.

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Aesthetics Q & A

What are aesthetic treatments?

Aesthetic treatments make your face and other areas of your body appear more aesthetically pleasing, smoother, and younger-looking. Examples of cosmetic treatments the medical team at Marina Village Medicine offers include CoolSculpting, Botox, Dysport®, and Latisse®.

What are the benefits of aesthetic treatments?

Aesthetic treatments improve your overall appearance by making you look years younger. For example, injectables like Botox reduce frown lines, eye wrinkles, forehead creases, and other facial lines. Some benefits of aesthetic treatments at Marina Village Medicine include:

Each aesthetic procedure offers unique benefits, and choosing more than one treatment can maximize your results.

How do aesthetic treatments work?

Knowing more about different aesthetic treatments helps you determine which one best matches your needs.

CoolSculpting
Revolutionary CoolSculpting is a way to get rid of stubborn fat pockets that linger despite achieving a healthy weight, eating right, and exercising regularly. Your provider applies a CoolSculpting device to problem areas, such as your chin or love handles, where it freezes fat cells. The cells get destroyed, and your body eventually eliminates them.

Botox
Botox is an FDA-approved injection made of botulinum toxin, a neurotoxin that blocks nerve impulses to facial muscles. This relaxes the muscles to reduce lines caused by frowning, smiling, and squinting. Botox injections result in fewer lines near your forehead, eyes, mouth, or chin.

Botox injections take just minutes to complete, and your provider can numb problem areas to make the procedure feel more comfortable for you.

Dysport
Like Botox, Dysport is an FDA-approved botulinum toxin injection that reduces facial lines and wrinkles. The difference between Botox and Dysport is in their formulation and the dosage used. Dysport creates a natural-looking reduction in frown lines between your eyebrows without looking overdone.

Latisse
Latisse is an FDA-approved ophthalmic solution that improves eyelash growth if you have inadequate or not enough eyelashes. It's available with a prescription from your doctor. Simply apply the solution to the base of your upper lashes as directed, and watch your eyelashes become longer and thicker over time.

Which aesthetic treatment is right for me?

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Weight Loss Specialist

At Marina Village Medicine, we offer specialized care with a Weight Loss Specialist. Our expert team understands that achieving your ideal weight is a unique journey. We provide personalized solutions and guidance to help you reach your health and wellness goals effectively. Whether you're looking to shed a few pounds or embark on a significant transformation, our dedicated professionals are here to support and guide you every step of the way.

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Weight Loss Q & A

What are overweight and obesity?

Being overweight means your body mass index (BMI) is greater than 24.9. A BMI of 30 or higher defines obesity. To calculate your BMI:

Multiply your weight in pounds by 703
Divide that number by your height in inches
Divide by your height in inches again

The amount of body fat vs. muscle you have is important because muscle weighs more than fat and may place you in the overweight category if you’re very muscular.

What are the risk factors for overweight and obesity?

Numerous factors increase your risk of overweight and obesity, such as:

After a thorough consultation, your doctor lets you know if a medical condition contributes to being overweight, counsels you on healthy lifestyle habits, and refers you to the Marina Village Medicine weight loss program if you’re a good candidate for it.

How can I lose excess weight?

Is this covered by my insurance?