Primary care is an easy and effective way to catch serious health problems early on before they get out of hand. Our family physicians at Physicians Medical Primary Care in San Jose, California, specialize in internal medicine and overall primary care. To schedule a checkup, request an appointment today by calling the office or using the online booking tool.
Primary care is a branch of medicine that focuses on addressing your general health and well-being. In addition to treating aches, pains, and the common cold, primary care physicians:
Primary care also works to protect your sexual health. Physicians Medical Primary Care offers STD screenings, well-woman exams, and prostate exams.
There are four different types of primary care:
Family medicine is a type of primary care that provides medical services to people of all ages, from infants to senior citizens. Physicians Medical Primary Care regularly works with toddlers, young adults, and seniors.
Internal medicine provides primary care services to adults. In addition to annual checkups and immunizations, internal medicine includes cholesterol and high blood pressure screenings, as well as pre-operative and post-operative care.
Pediatrics is a branch of primary care focused on caring for infants, children, and adolescents. Because kids grow so quickly, they’re also susceptible to unique health problems. Many schools also require students to have their immunizations up to date.
OB/GYN’s provide primary care services to women. These specialists care for a woman’s reproductive health and offer family planning services. At Physicians Medical Primary Care, women can access birth control, well-woman exams, and more.
Physicians Medical Primary Care offers an array of primary care services, including:
The physicians also offer comprehensive health screenings with health risk assessments that can alert you to potentially serious health problems. Patients can also access comprehensive physical exams, including sports physicals, school physicals, immigration physicals, pre-employment physicals, and routine physicals.
Your primary care physician can diagnose and treat most medical issues. However, if you require further counseling or the insights of a specialist, they can integrate your care with other medical experts by providing a referral.
If it’s been more than a year since your last primary care appointment, request a consultation at Physicians Medical Primary Care today. Simply call the office or use the online booking tool to schedule.