To diagnose Alzheimer's dementia, doctors evaluate your signs and symptoms and conduct several tests. An accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer's dementia is an important first step to ensure you have appropriate treatment, care, family education and plans for the future. Early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's dementia include: 1  Memory impairment, such as difficulty remembering events. 2  Difficulty concentrating, planning or problem-solving. 3  Problems finishing daily tasks at home or at work. 4  Confusion with location or passage of time.
A hernia is typically diagnosed by a general practitioner, who can recommend surgery. The surgery to repair the hernia is performed by a general surgeon.
Dr. Albin is a well recognized expert in abdominal / ventral hernia repair. The Hernia Center of Southern California specializes in all types of advanced open and laparoscopic hernia surgery. Dr. Albin has performed over 12,000 hernia surgeries in 25 years. His surgical practice is limited to the diagnosis and treatment of hernias. He is truly the hernia specialist.