IV Therapy

Dehydration, nutrient deficiencies, and chronic pain can diminish your health and quality of life. At Frontier Medical Group in Tonopah, Nevada, board-certified physician Beraldo Vazquez, MD, and the highly trained medical team offer IV therapy to quickly administer fluids, nutrients, or medication into your bloodstream. Schedule an in-person or telehealth evaluation at Frontier Medical Group by phone or online today, or simply walk into the office.

What is IV therapy?

IV therapy at Frontier Medical Group uses an intravenous needle to infuse nutrients, fluids, or medication into your blood to help you feel better or recover quickly from a medical issue. The Frontier Medical Group experts offer same-day care and walk-in visits for health conditions that aren’t life-threatening but require immediate medical attention.

What are the ingredients in IV therapy?

The Frontier Medical Group team personalizes each IV therapy treatment based on your diagnosis, lifestyle, medical history, and treatment preferences. Your IV infusion may contain combinations of:

• Fluids
• Medications
• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Antioxidants
• Amino acids

Your urgent care specialist tailors each treatment to your unique needs to help you recover faster, feel better, and reduce your risk of complications. 

What are the advantages of IV therapy?

The advantages associated with IV therapy at Frontier Medical Group include:

• Improved hydration
• Correction of nutrient deficiencies
• Better electrolyte balance
• More energy
• Stronger immune system
• Less pain
• Reduced risk of complications 
• Faster healing after an injury
• Improved athletic performance
• Easier weight loss 

IV therapy can treat illnesses, chronic disease complications, infections, and other common medical problems.

Which IV therapy treatments are best for me?

The Frontier Medical Group determines which IV therapy treatment is best after weighing you, checking your vital signs, completing a physical exam, and receiving blood tests or other diagnostic test results. 

What can I expect during IV therapy treatments?

During treatment, you rest on a comfortable chair while your provider cleans your skin, gently inserts a needle into a vein, and infuses customized ingredients into your bloodstream. You might take a nap, read, watch a movie, listen to music, or talk on the phone.

Your IV treatment may last just 15-20 minutes or up to an hour, depending on your diagnosis, health history, and the reasons for treatment.

Afterward, you may feel better right away with additional improvements appearing over time. You can resume typical daily activities immediately since there’s no downtime.

How often do I need IV therapy?

Follow your Frontier Medical Group provider’s instructions regarding when to schedule your next  IV therapy session. You might benefit from weekly, monthly, or as-needed IV therapy treatments with your specialist. 

Call the Frontier Medical Group office or use the online booking tab today to schedule an in-person or telehealth IV therapy evaluation. You can also walk into the office without an appointment.