Diving and hyperbaric medicine focuses on the treatment and prevention of disorders related to underwater conditions. Some of these conditions include gas bubbles in human tissue, such as decompression sickness and gas embolism. In addition, this type of medicine also examines a diver’s fitness level and how it can relate to his or her safety.

Particularly in Florida, this area of medical expertise is becoming more popular as diving opportunities exist throughout the state. Medical professionals are increasingly able to recognize and treat accidents from large and small marine creatures, appropriately diagnose and treat marine infections and illnesses from pollution, as well as diverse maladies such as sea sickness, traveler's diarrhea and malaria.

At TPCA, William Kepper, M.D., is a board-certified physician in the area of diving and hyperbaric medicine. He can address the concerns you have prior to going diving and after you return.