Choosing a primary care physician is an important decision. Some wonder, “With all the different kinds of healthcare providers practicing today, does my PCP need to be an MD?” Let’s explore primary care and the differences between a medical doctor, or MD, and the second most common kind of PCP–the Read More
Primary Care Doctors in Sarasota
Eight Tips to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
Seasonal flu sickens more than 20 percent of the American population from late fall into the winter. Influenza is highly contagious and dangerous for babies, seniors, and those with lowered immune systems and can lead to serious complications and death. The less dangerous common cold lowers Read More
What Do Primary Care Physicians Commonly Check for
Primary care physicians are essential healthcare providers in modern healthcare. Due to their knowledge in a wide range of health conditions, your visits to them mean they know you the best. They can guide your care based on your medical history, allowing you to receive the best Read More
Four Types of Licensed ADHD Medications
ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is an increasingly common neurological disorder. It affects children of all races and ethnicities, and more boys than girls and extends into adulthood. Let’s talk about the four types of licensed ADHD medications and where you can go in Sarasota Read More
Understanding What Primary Healthcare Is
The word “primary” means principal, foremost, and important. As it applies to healthcare, primary encompasses all those characteristics and more. Your primary care provider (PCP) delivers the preventive and restorative care you need to be healthy. Let’s look into what primary healthcare in Read More
National Nutrition Month: Importance of Diagnosing and Treating High Cholesterol
March is National Nutrition Month, and a key component of good nutrition in your body is having healthy cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a fatty, waxy substance that can be analyzed via a small blood sample. There is “good” cholesterol (HDL, or high-density lipoprotein) and “bad” cholesterol Read More
