Family Medicine : The Center of Primary Care
Our family medicine doctor can treat and monitor various chronic diseases and conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), kidney disease, heart disease, high cholesterol, arthritis, skin problems, and breathing issues caused by conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Unlike other specialties that are limited to a particular organ or disease, family physicians are the only specialists qualified to treat most ailments and provide comprehensive health care for people of all ages – from newborns to seniors. This looks like :
Caring for patients regardless of age or health condition, sustaining an enduring and trusting relationship
Understanding community – level factors and social determinants of health
Serving as a patient’s first contact for health concerns
Screening tests
Treatment of common chronic conditions
Navigating the health care system with patients, including specialist and hospital care coordination and follow – up
Considering the impact of health on a patient’s family
Health risk assessments
Healthy lifestyle counseling