Author Archives: Dr. David Rubin

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About Dr. David Rubin

Dr. David Rubin joined Harvard Vanguard in 2005. He practices adult internal medicine at our Wellesley office and is currently accepting new patients. For more information about becoming a patient of Dr. Rubin, please call (781) 431-5556. Prior to his career in medicine, he worked with an interactive advertising and marketing agency designing web sites for companies such as AT&T and John Hancock. His interests include preventive medicine, medical informatics, and clinical process improvement.

Become a Health Detective: Using the Internet Wisely

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Dr. David Rubin

On a typical day, millions of people type “back pain,” “migraine,” or some other troubling symptom into an Internet search engine. Almost 60% of Americans searched for health information online last year.  Are you one of them? Do you sometimes … Continue reading →

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Medication Safety: Doing Your Part

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Dr. David Rubin

The pills your doctor prescribes for you may look like small, harmless tablets, but prescription medicines – if not used properly – can be very dangerous, even lethal. Mixing them with other prescription (or even over-the-counter) medications without first consulting … Continue reading →

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Answers to some Common Questions about Health Screening Tests

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Dr. David Rubin

I’m healthy and scheduled a checkup.  What “routine” blood tests do I need? Surprisingly, few blood tests are recommended on a “routine” or screening basis.  Everyone should have their cholesterol levels (a “lipid profile”) checked at least every five years, … Continue reading →

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Technology & Healthcare: “…and the biggest winner will be the patient”

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Dr. David Rubin

There has been great debate over health care reform, but one aspect that most agree on is the need for electronic medical records (EMRs). Although some doctors are reluctant to adopt EMRs and are skeptical of their benefits, patients are … Continue reading →

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