What is a Family Physician?
A family physician is a doctor who has completed an additional three years of family medicine residency training after finishing medical school. To become board-certified, a family physician must pass a board exam like any other specialist. Family physicians provide primary health care to patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors. One of the hallmarks family practice is continuity of care. We tend to have long-term relationships with our patients, and have a focus of helping patients maintain wellness.
Unlike other physicians who specialize in treating one particular organ or disease, your family physician is uniquely trained to care for you as a whole person – regardless of your age or sex. In addition to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, your family physician provides routine health screenings and counseling on lifestyle changes in an effort to prevent illnesses before they develop. And, if a health condition arises that requires care from another specialist, your family physician will be there to guide you and to coordinate all aspects of your care. You and your family physician will work together to achieve the best possible outcome in the most cost-effective manner. One place for all your health concerns Family physicians are dedicated to treating the whole person. They treat each organ, every disease, all ages and both genders. The cornerstone of family medicine is an ongoing, personal patient-physician relationship focused on integrated care. Following medic
