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Welcome to our website. We hope this site can serve as a positive resource for you and answer some questions regarding your medical care.
Why do you need a Primary Care Physician?
Prevention and Early Detection
A Primary Care Physician (PCP) helps you when you are sick but also assists you in staying healthy. Regular checkups, such as screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure, glucose, cancer, etc., can help determine if any health problems arise. These can prevent chronic illnesses from occurring in the future. They can assist patients in reaching their goals, such as weight loss and smoking cessation. Studies have shown that patients under the care of a PCP receive more frequent vaccinations and are better screened for dangerous illnesses, including cancer. Your PCP may refer you for more comprehensive testing or a specialist. For more information regarding testing services, please go to our Services page.
Referral
Think of your PCP as a “gatekeeper” of your healthcare who can authorize referrals to other specialists. The PCP usually collaborates with the specialists they refer to and keeps track of your care with them.
Help Manage Chronic (Long-Term) and Treatment of Common Acute Problems
Other than referring patients to specialists, PCPs provide essential medical services and treatment. Most PCPs diagnose and treat common medical conditions, such as strep throat, bacterial infections, and simple viruses. They can also read and interpret X-rays, blood tests, and urine tests and help manage the treatment of chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Please go to our Services page to see a sample list of conditions.
Insurance Requirement
Most insurance companies require you to see a PCP first before a specialist. There are many reasons for requiring patients to see a primary care physician first—cost containment is one reason since primary care doctors are usually less expensive than specialists. Proper diagnosis and referral to the correct specialist is another factor. A physician who knows your long-term medical history will be better able to diagnose a current problem. Patients may not be aware of the cause of their symptoms, and a primary care physician can help identify the underlying medical reasons.
Hours of Operation
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | 1 p.m.-4 p.m. (Closed for Lunch)
Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Closed Most Fridays