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Dr. Mark Brune, Internal Medicine

We are pleased to welcome Internist, Mark Brune, MD to Carson Tahoe Physician Clinics.


What do my Pain Symptoms Indicate?

Unfortunately, pain is subjective so there is no clear way to measure it. This creates another perplexing issue for doctors. The Carson Tahoe Pain Institute, pain specialists, or pain medicine doctors are better equipped to diagnose the cause of pain and treat it through an arsenal of different procedures and methods.


When It Comes to Heart Attacks, the Quicker the Angioplasty, the Better the Outcome

Heart attacks result in the death of muscle tissue. That death occurs when blood flow is severely restricted or stopped due to a blockage. Remove the blockage, and the blood flow is restored. The faster the blood flow is restored, the less damage occurs.


Exercise Regularly – Your Heart, Body and Soul will Thank you

While there are numerous benefits to exercise and physical activity, one of the most important benefits is heart health. A sedentary lifestyle is one of the top risk factors for heart disease and stroke.


Dealing with Sleep Disorders

Do you constantly feel tired? Do you have to take naps to make it through the day? Do you feel like you need more sleep when you wake up in the morning? Do you fall asleep at work? Does your significant other complain about your snoring? If you think any of these questions apply to you, you may have a sleep disorder known as Sleep Apnea.