Dr. Merna Michelle Vera of Veranet Healthcare, LLC and Dr. Eric R. Vera of Women's Care of West Georgia LLC announce the opening of their new expanded office at 403 Permian Way just off Mirror Lake Boulevard in Villa Rica. "As our practices have continued to grow and expand, we felt it necessary to have a larger office to better serve our patients," explains Dr Eric Vera. "This is a new professional office park near the intersection of Connor Road and Mirror Lake Boulevard that is still very convenient for our patients and within minutes from Tanner Medical Center."

Michelle and Eric met while in medical school in Puerto Rico. Michelle grew up in California, while Eric grew up in Michigan. They both did their residency at Detroit Medical Center and have been in practice in Villa Rica for 4 years. They have 3 children, Jason, Christina, and Danielle, all grown.

"Although we have two distinct practices, as you can imagine family practice and obstetrics and gynecology are complimentary and allows patients to take advantage of both our areas of expertise and focus, Dr Michelle Vera continues. "Each day we celebrate the family in both our practices. And our staff is bi-lingual as well."

Her practice at Veranet Healthcare, as most family practices do, runs the gamut of health concerns and all age groups. Her practice spans from pediatrics to geriatrics. "I've tried to expand the scope of family practice to benefit my patients. I have studied and expanded my expertise in areas such as natural remedies and weight loss. For example, traditional medical treatments may not have solved your problems in an area such as chronic fatigue or fibromylogia. It might be appropriate to try a natural remedy. However not all these over the counter remedies are effective, safe, and in many instances affordable. I have tried to research not only effective remedies, but also the most affordable. Some I can even provide myself. The same thought process would apply to weight control and loss. Many of us are frustrated with ineffective attempts at weight loss and control. So once again I have researched the most effective methods for weight loss and control. If we can get your weight under control, for example in your 30s it will prevent you from having to take multiple medications in your 50s for such various concerns as high blood pressure and diabetes caused by being overweight. I try to give each patient options in providing the best healthcare possible."

Dr. Eric R. Vera's practice at Women's Healthcare of West Georgia includes women of all ages, normal and high-risk pregnancies, abnormal menstrual bleeding, menopause, and lapascopic surgery. "Many of you may not be aware of the wonderful new facility at Tanner here in Villa Rica. The Tanner Labor and Delivery Center is state-of-the art, and I suggest you schedule a tour today and see for yourself. Each month I average over 20 deliveries at this amazing facility."

"For those not familiar with lapascopic surgery, it is performed as part of the investigation of abdominal or pelvic pain. The most common illnesses diagnosed through laparoscopy are endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, ovarian cysts and appendicitis. In many cases it is possible to perform operations through the laparoscope itself. Cysts on the ovaries can be punctured and opened, while adhesions caused by ovarian diseases or other diseases of the pelvic organs can also be loosened. Most ectopic pregnancies can be treated laparoscopically as can many cases of endometriosis. Laparoscopic surgery is becoming increasingly popular with patients because the scars are smaller and their period of recovery is shorter."

To contact Dr. Eric R. Vera of Women's Care of West Georgia for a consultation please call 770-771-5235 and Dr. Merna Michelle Vera of Veranet Healthcare call 770-771-5235. Their new office at 403 Permian Way, Suite A in Mirror Lake, just off I-20 and Bankhead Highway, is located near the intersection of Mirror Lake Boulevard and Connor Road.

Doesn't your family deserve a "family of physicians", contact Dr. Merna Michelle Vera and husband Dr. Eric R. Vera.