What are Skin Lesions by Steven Namihas, MD

SKIN LESIONS Our skin is subject to many types of lesions.  Most are benign, but some can be malignant.  It can be difficult at times to tell the difference without removing the lesion and having it examined by a pathologist.  Skin lesions can be removed at Hilltop Medical Clinic if they are causing discomfort, or if there is a concern for skin cancer.  They can also be removed for cosmetic reasons, though this may not be covered by insurance.  Removal...

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VASECTOMIES & MINOR Surgeries by Appt only

Dr. Steven Namihas is a family medicine board certified physician with over 25 years of experience performing and teaching vasectomies and minor surgery at Shasta Community Health Center and Mercy Redding Family Medicine Residency Programs.   He attended medical school at the University of California, Irvine and residency training at Mercy Redding.  He has provided numerous workshops in vasectomy and minor surgery at medical conferences sponsored by UC Davis and the Nevada Academy of Family Physicians. Call 530.221-1565 to schedule an...

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IMMIGRATION PHYSICALS performed for local Redding Residents again!

We are happy to announce we have resumed Immigration Physicals for the residents of Redding and our surrounding area. We will keep you informed when we expand this radius. Thank You for your understanding!

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Safe Travel in Covid-19 Era

How to Travel Consciously in Era of Covid-19             Spring is in the air and tempting us to move about more freely.  In the USA, more states and counties are setting goals to loosen their restrictions, and travel seems more plausible.  This adds some brand-new challenges to our communities.  Ninety percent of the Covid+ cases in Shasta County have been from people traveling away and bringing it back.  Ten percent are those infected from the travelers.  This can be greatly reduced by following some socially...

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Getting Back to Business

Getting Back to Business We, at Hilltop Medical Clinics, have responded to the Covid-19 Pandemic as quickly and efficiently as possible.  This continues to be an ongoing challenge as we learn more everyday about this virus, how it spreads, what the testing really means, the use of antibody tests, how to protect our medical staff as well as keeping patients safe and informed.  The middle of March 2020 marked a swift change in the way we were going to be practicing...

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CONTACT SHASTAREADY.ORG FOR COVID-19 FREE STATE COVERED TESTING

Who qualifies at this time? COVID-19 testing for healthcare andessential workers, people 65 and over, or who exhibit Covid-19 symptoms. (See List below). SCHEDULE TEST TODAY! BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!!! CALL FOR TESTING if you meet the above criteria: 888-634-1123 Important Information: You will need to give your full name, address, email and text if you chose, health insurance information (there is no co-pay, and if you don't have insurance, it's no charge. They text you a "Confirmation #" to you....

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Covid-19 Antibody Testing

January 25, 2021 HEALTH NEWS UPDATE! Hilltop Medical Clinic is not collecting specimens for ill patients at this time. It is faster turnaround for your lab results to go directly to the Lab for your testing. UPDATE ON COVID-19 ANTIBODY TESTING! Lab24 offers insurance billing for most Covid Testing. You may also check the Shasta County Website dedicated to Covid questions and services: ShastaReady.org Will I need a doctor’s order? No you don't. However, for insurance to be billed you...

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KQMS Interview Covid-19

Dr.-Pierce-interview-4_29_2020LISTEN NOW Dr. Pierce talks about the changes in testing, wearing masks, lifting some of the stay at home restrictions, how to safely migrate from city to city, and more.

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Dr. Pierce Update On Covid-19

REDDING, Calif.- Governor Newsom has said he’d like the state to ramp up testing for the coronavirus. Action News Now spoke to a local doctor in Redding who says identifying and isolating people at risk for spreading coronavirus is important for opening our cities as soon as possible. Dr. Mark Pierce is a doctor of internal medicine at Hilltop Medical Clinic in Redding, one of the clinics equipped to administer coronavirus tests. “We’re doing the testing here outside of the building,”...

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Temporary Changes

As we are all faced with a new normal that seems to change daily, and we find being decisive in our adaptations necessary. These changes are temporary so please check back to the website frequently for updates. Hilltop Medical Clinic does not perform covid testing. For Covid-19 Testing contact LAB 24 or county website ShastaReady.org site if you are Experiencing Fever, Cough, Shortness of BreathHave been directly exposed to someone who has tested positive for Covid-19 Our CLINIC IS OPEN...

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