Monkeypox is again mutating- from an indolent infection found mostly in Africa to a painful and scarring infection here in the US. Learn more about your risks and how to prevent Monkeypox by clicking the pink icon above. Or call for information.
MPOX Vaccine is available- call 913-362-0220 or your local health department.
December 2023 CDC-
COVID markers show growing momentumTwo severity indicators for COVID—hospitalizations and deaths—both showed notable rises over the past week, with hospitalizations up 17.6% and deaths up 25% compared to the week before. For hospitalizations, moderate levels were reported, mostly in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, with pockets in parts of some states at the high level, such as Montana, South Dakota, and West Virginia.
Wastewater SARS-CoV-2 tracking, another early indicator, continued to show high levels, especially in the Midwest.
Dr. Lee reminds eveyone to get their COVID vaccines and call if any symptoms develop.
Hepatitis C- Get tested. It is curable. After cure, those with Hepatitis C should have annual evaluations to reduce the on-going risks associated with this infection (which is spread through anal sex as well as shared needles).
Hepatitis B- People with Hepatitis B may have a recurrance of active disease and should have periodic evaluations even if they have tested negative for active virus in the past.
COVID-Long symptoms of fatigue, respiratory problems, or brain fog affects up to 25% of people who recover from COVID. Are you having any of these problems? Call for an evaluation.
These viral diseases are complex and they require experienced care. Dr. Sharon Lee at the Doc Shop treats people with chronic viral diseases.
Dr. Lee has more than three decades of experience caring for people with HIV and Hepatitis including utilizing the most up-to-date pre and post exposure (prophylaxis) medicines to prevent and treat these and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Call 913-DOC-0220
We take your safety seriously with screening, masking, handwashing, and cleaning the rooms after each guest.
Dedicated to helping people with chronic viral illnesses achieve optimal health
Sharon Lee Family Health Care at the Doc Shop 5407 Johnson Drive in Mission 913-362-0220
Patient-Centered Care. We provide health care services focused chronic viral diseases. Our services include experienced HIV and Hepatitis care and services for people with COVID infections and COVID-Long.
We offer care for people with newly diagnosed HIV and those who need advanced treatment .
You do not need to have Ryan White coverage for an appointment.
We accept major insurances and also provide direct fee-for-services consultations and testing on request (with sliding scale fees and charitable coverage for those without insurance).
HIV
Dr. Lee is skilled and dedicated to helping people with HIV reach their individual best health.
Exposure prophylaxis for HIV (PrEP and PEP),
Treatment of new diagnosis of HIV,
or HIV long-term infection.
Call 913-362-0220
Trust your health care to a doctor whose thirty years of experience has earned national confidence. Dr. Lee is a recognized leader in the field of HIV and has been a member of boards and guideline review committees at the CDC, HIV Medicine Association, ACTHIV Institute and other national groups to establish and teach Standards of Care for Prevention and Primary Care of people with HIV.
Inexperienced practitioners may use a "cookbook" approach while learning, but tailoring individual care requires knowledge through experience.
Hepatitis
For knowledgeable care including diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of chronic Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C infection, call us. Our staff has treated these viral forms of liver disease since the 1990's.
Treatment of Hepatitis C reduces liver-related death by half. But, even after treatment continued testing is critical.
Treatment of Hepatitis B also reduces cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver. Hepatitis B is associated with liver and other GI system cancers (stomach, pancreas). Treatment cuts risks of cancer.
People with Hepatitis should have regular screening for cancer even after treatment.
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Long-COVID or Long-hauler's (Post-Acute COVID Syndrome)
Many people who had even minor symptoms with SARS-CoV-2 (Corona virus) may have chronic problems that linger or develop long after they fight off the first illness. If you or someone you love has been affected by a long recovery from COVID and may have symptoms that prevent full participation in normal activities, please call the for an evaluation to determine what treatments may help.
Call 913-362-0220 for diagnosis and treatment of COVID-Long (Long-Haulers).
COVID testing available:
Rapid antigen tests in 15 minutes
Antibody results to determine prior exposure or vaccination response status.
Call for an appointment at 913-362-0220.
Questions? Come in. Let’s talk.- SLee MDCall 913-362-0220 for an appointment
From the PRESS
STUDY: HUNDREDS OF LIVES SAVED IN KANSAS COUNTIES THAT ADOPTED MASK MANDATES (KU Professor Donna Ginther)Mon, 06/28/2021
LAWRENCE KS — Despite facing cultural and political pushback, the evidence remains clear: Face masks made a difference in Kansas.
“These had a huge effect in counties that had a mask mandate,” said Donna Ginther, the Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor of Economics and director of the Institute for Policy & Social Research at the University of Kansas. “Our research found that masks reduced cases, hospitalizations and deaths in counties that adopted them by around 60% across the board.” Full report appears in JAMA Network Open, a journal published by the American Medical Association. Quotes:
“We thought masks would matter for certain cases, but the effect on hospitalizations and deaths was pretty astonishing,” Ginther said.
“We are required to wear seatbelts in the state to save lives. We get driver’s licenses to save lives. We have vaccine mandates for children going to school to prevent the spread of infectious disease. These are all public health measures that we follow. At some point, the government steps in and says, ‘These are the right things to do to save lives,’” she said.
“These had a huge effect in counties that had a mask mandate,” said Donna Ginther, the Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor of Economics and director of the Institute for Policy & Social Research at the University of Kansas. “Our research found that masks reduced cases, hospitalizations and deaths in counties that adopted them by around 60% across the board.” Full report appears in JAMA Network Open, a journal published by the American Medical Association. Quotes:
“We thought masks would matter for certain cases, but the effect on hospitalizations and deaths was pretty astonishing,” Ginther said.
“We are required to wear seatbelts in the state to save lives. We get driver’s licenses to save lives. We have vaccine mandates for children going to school to prevent the spread of infectious disease. These are all public health measures that we follow. At some point, the government steps in and says, ‘These are the right things to do to save lives,’” she said.
PRESS RELEASE Kansas primary care physicians denounce COVID-19 misinformation
Overland Park, Kan. (Nov. 1, 2021) The Kansas Academy of Family Physicians and Kansas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics have issued the following joint statement on COVID-19 misinformation:
As highly-trained frontline providers, primary care physicians are among their patients’ most trusted sources for reliable, accurate information about their health.
For that reason, we Kansas family physicians (including Dr. Sharon Lee) and pediatricians have redoubled our dedication to providing the outstanding care and guidance that our communities — made up of our neighbors, friends and family members — deserve during this pandemic.
That’s why we support the Federation of State Medical Boards’ recent statement about the dangers of disseminating misinformation about COVID-19 prevention, treatment and vaccines. Much like the virus itself, misinformation has led to illness and death in our communities.
Our best hope to emerge from the pandemic as quickly as possible is to come together in following the science. That means physicians must remain committed to affirming the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines, dispelling rumors about unproven medications, and supporting masking and social distancing when appropriate.
Patients trust their primary care doctors for their expertise and integrity. Those values, and the patient-physician relationship they underpin, are more important now than ever.
We encourage anyone who has questions about the safety and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines, boosters, or treatment options to discuss the issue with their primary care physician so you can make a decision based on the facts.
Come in. Let’s talk.- SLee MD Call 913-362-0220 for an appointment
Overland Park, Kan. (Nov. 1, 2021) The Kansas Academy of Family Physicians and Kansas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics have issued the following joint statement on COVID-19 misinformation:
As highly-trained frontline providers, primary care physicians are among their patients’ most trusted sources for reliable, accurate information about their health.
For that reason, we Kansas family physicians (including Dr. Sharon Lee) and pediatricians have redoubled our dedication to providing the outstanding care and guidance that our communities — made up of our neighbors, friends and family members — deserve during this pandemic.
That’s why we support the Federation of State Medical Boards’ recent statement about the dangers of disseminating misinformation about COVID-19 prevention, treatment and vaccines. Much like the virus itself, misinformation has led to illness and death in our communities.
Our best hope to emerge from the pandemic as quickly as possible is to come together in following the science. That means physicians must remain committed to affirming the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines, dispelling rumors about unproven medications, and supporting masking and social distancing when appropriate.
Patients trust their primary care doctors for their expertise and integrity. Those values, and the patient-physician relationship they underpin, are more important now than ever.
We encourage anyone who has questions about the safety and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines, boosters, or treatment options to discuss the issue with their primary care physician so you can make a decision based on the facts.
Come in. Let’s talk.- SLee MD Call 913-362-0220 for an appointment
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"Our goal is to help people with chronic viral illness find their way to wellness."
Sharon Lee, M.D."Dr. Lee takes seriously my symptoms and concerns about Long-COVID"
Patient 2021"Dr. Lee became one of the first physicians in the area to treat HIV patients, and to provide HIV support services. She saw a problem and worked to fix it. And she has stuck to that method."
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