Your body needs cholesterol to build hormones and cell membranes but, excess cholesterol in the blood can lead to heart disease. Managing high cholesterol and other lipids is complex. The Lipid Clinic at UR Medicine provides cutting-edge services to help people understand and control their cholesterol levels effectively.

Our program features:

• Leading experts in managing high or unusual cholesterol levels.
• Specialized tests to help identify the cause of high cholesterol or other lipid disorders.
• Blood tests that reveal a more precise understanding of different types of cholesterol in your blood, including cholesterol particles of different sizes and densities that behave differently.
• Diet and exercise plans to help improve cholesterol levels and overall health.
• Advanced treatments such as LDL apheresis for patients with very high levels of LDL cholesterol.
• Experts to help you better understand the benefits and risks of cholesterol-lowering medications.
• Coordination with your family to help detect and prevent inherited lipid disorder early.
• Collaboration with you to fine-tune your treatments for best results.

Find out more today

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with unhealthy cholesterol levels and you’re looking for the ways to get your cholesterol under control, contact the Lipid Clinic at UR Medicine at (585) 341-7700.