When you select a new primary care physician (PCP), carefully consider what questions you should ask. When you’re prepared to partner with your PCP in the management of your health, it’s a win-win situation for both you and the provider. So ask away! Will You Continue With My Current Medications, Read More
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How a Primary Care Physician Can Help You Detect Illnesses
Primary care physicians (PCPs)can diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses. These medical professionals are typically the first doctor a patient sees when they have a health concern. PCPs also provide preventive care, such as annual physicals and age- or gender-appropriate Read More
Education and Training of a Primary Care Physician
Primary care physicians (PCPs) are the cornerstone of the American healthcare system. They are responsible for providing comprehensive, continuous, and coordinated care to patients with a wide range of health care needs. A primary care physician can be greatly beneficial to your health. Studies Read More
UNDERSTANDING THE BENEFITS OF AN ANNUAL WELLNESS EXAM
Many people only see their primary care physician (PCP) when they experience symptoms, such as a fever, runny nose, or joint pain. However, feeling healthy and being healthy are two separate things. That’s one of the reasons why it is important to have an annual comprehensive health/wellness exam. Read More
How to Get the Most Out of Your Primary Care Doctor Appointment
Your primary care physician, or PCP, provides the medical home that serves acute and chronic health issues and delivers important preventative care. Whether you visit a PCP for an annual check-up, care for an illness or injury, or to discuss a referral to a specialist, your one-on-one appointment is Read More
What Are the Types of Primary Care Physicians (PCPs)?
Most people think of doctors as specialists who treat one particular body area. However, primary care physicians (PCPs) are different. They are physicians who provide primary medical care for patients of all ages. There are two types of PCPs: family physicians and internists. Let’s talk about Read More
What should I expect when I take my child to see a primary care physician for a sports physical?
If your child wants to participate in a sport or recreational activity, you will likely need to see their primary care physician for a sports physical before they are set to participate. Sports physicals, otherwise known as pre-participation physical examinations, are a requirement of many Read More
IBS Awareness Month: Can My Primary Care Physician Diagnose Me With This Condition?
April is dedicated to raising awareness about IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), a common chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder that manifests as abdominal pain, cramping, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, or sometimes both. If you suspect you may have IBS, talk to your primary care doctor. Read More
Summer Camp Tips During COVID-19 from a Primary Care Physician
Preparing your child for summer camp during COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) can be challenging and worrisome. After all, you want to protect your child, but you also want them to have a normal, healthy childhood. Let’s talk about a few helpful tips from a primary care physician that can help Read More
What Types of Conditions Can A PCP Treat?
Internists, pediatricians, and family medicine doctors are examples of primary care physicians (PCPs). When we get sick, a PCP is the first doctor we consider seeing – and for good reason. PCPs treat a plethora of injuries and illnesses. In this blog, you'll learn about what types of conditions a Read More
