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Dr. Martin McElya is a native Texan. He grew up in Dallas and attended Bryan
Adams High School. He graduated from the University of North
Texas with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Prior
to admission to medical school he worked as a commercial
pilot and flight instructor. Upon graduation from medical
school in 1995 from the University of North Texas Health Sciences
Center he accepted internship and residency positions at Columbia
Medical Center Dallas Southwest. Dr. McElya opened Neighborhood
Medical Center in October of 1998. He is on staff at Medical
City Hospital of Dallas and Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas.
He is a member of the American Medical Association, Texas
Medical Association, Dallas County Medical Society, and numerous
other professional organizations.
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| His style of practice
is warm and compassionate and he can often be recognized in
the office by his tennis shoes as he dashes from room to room
in an effort to keep the patients wait time to a minimum. He lives
in North Dallas with his wife and three children. His interests
away from the office include traveling, snow skiing, outdoor
activities and time with his family. |
Well Person Exams
Going to the doctor for an exam when you are well may seem like an odd thing to do, but preventive care is being recognized as the optimal way to promote good health. Well-person exams are check-ups that focus on your overall health and medical condition, without the stress of illness. During these check-ups your doctor gets to know you, your family history and other vital facts about you that may impact your health. Your doctor may order "screening tests," to check for specific diseases. People of all ages need regular wellness check ups. |
Laceration Repair
Lacerations are common, some of the complications that may indicate the need for medical closure include:
- Continues to bleed after application of pressure for ten to fifteen minutes
- Is more than one-eighth to one-fourth inch deep
- Exposes fat, muscle, tendon, or bone
- Causes a change in function surrounding the area of the laceration
- Is dirty or has visible debris in it
- Is located in an area where an unsightly scar is undesirable.
Precautions
Lacerations are less likely to become infected if they are repaired soon after they occur. Many doctors will not repair a laceration that is more than eight hours old because the risk of infection is too great. If there is any question, consult a physician. |
What are the benefits of x-rays?
- A doctor may recommend a chest x-ray for a patient with shortness of breath, a bad or persistent cough, chest pain, or a chest injury.
- A chest x-ray may also show advanced emphysema as well as other diffuse lung conditions, such as pulmonary fibrosis.
- Lung cancers and tumors that spread to the lung may be visible on chest x-ray. However, lesions that are small or superimposed on normal structures may not always be visible.
- Heart irregularities, such as fluid around the heart (pericardial effusion), an enlarged heart, or abnormal heart anatomy may also be visible on a chest x-ray.
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