Dr. Rica Santiago

Low Country Internal Medicine

Medical Degree
Boston University School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine at Advocate Christ Medical Center, Chicago

Rica Santiago, MD, knew from the time she was 5 that she wanted to be a doctor, and at the age of 15, when she required cryosurgery for retinal tears in both of her e ...

Microwave Breakfast Cobbler

Ingredients Measures Peaches, sliced and drained 1 can (16 ounces) Pears, halves and drained 1 can (16 ounces) Prunes, pitted and halved 1 cup Oran ...

Q: How do I prevent overuse injuries such as stress fractures?

A: The best way to avoid such injuries is to listen to your body and not force yourself to do activities while in pain.

Early Detection Saves Live

An annual mammogram can help identify abnormalities at the earliest possible stage. This knowledge can be powerful in the fight against cancer.Breast cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related death among American women. Now, a new tool is available at Trident Health System that is especially helpful at detecting breast cancer in women with dense breasts. Tool for the Digital AgeDig ...

Breast Cancer Isn’t Just An October Disease

With more than 230,000 cases of invasive breast cancer expected to be diagnosed in 2011, it’s important for women to stay informed and take steps to detect the disease early.  First, consider your risk factors, says Trident Health System internist Rica Santiago, MD, with LowCountry Internal Medicine in North Charleston. In general, a woman whose mother or sister has had breast cancer at ...

Putting Your Heart in the Right Place

At first, Gay Prosser blamed the vomiting and the pain in the middle of her chest on a previous back injury. She did not consider herself a candidate for heart problems. In fact, Prosser – a 46- year-old middle school mom at the time – had recently dropped to a size 6. It was the left arm pain that she couldn’t explain, and when her symptoms persisted through the night into the ...

Life Happens … Experience Matters.

Your father is having chest pains. Your daughter breaks her leg. You suddenly develop the worst headache you’ve ever had. When an accident or illness strikes, are you confident when seeking emergency care?Same-Day Surgery to Meet Your Needs The Ambulatory Care Center at Summerville Medical Center has four state-of-the-art operating rooms and two endoscopy rooms, and the department offers general, ...

Tips to enjoy the season without excess calories

A cup of eggnog can be a calorie-filled indulgence, and like many of our holiday dishes and drinks, it’s best for our health if we enjoy it in moderation, or perhaps with some modifications. Consider that a traditional 8-ounce glass of eggnog with spirits has around 390 calories. You can bring that count down by taking out the alcohol (340), using a low-fat version (280) or trying soymilk ...

Summer Sports Safety

Summer can’t come fast enough for most of us. As the weather warms, people begin to flock to beaches, trails and ball fields. Everyone, it seems, wants to take advantage of the beautiful weather by ramping up their activity level. If you haven’t made it a habit to be active throughout the year, first consider a few tips to stay safe.ne of the unfortunate side effects of summer exercising is an inc ...