Family Medicine Clinic
Family Medicine Clinic
Family medicine is a medical specialty focused on providing comprehensive healthcare to individuals of all ages, genders, and backgrounds, often within the context of a family unit. Physicians specializing in family medicine are known as family physicians or general practitioners. They are trained to provide primary care services across a broad spectrum of medical conditions, emphasizing preventive care, health maintenance, and the management of acute and chronic illnesses.
Family medicine physicians serve as the primary point of contact for patients seeking medical care and are responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing various health issues. Some critical aspects of family medicine include:
- Preventive care: Family physicians prioritize preventive healthcare measures, such as routine screenings, vaccinations, and health assessments, to help patients maintain optimal health and prevent the onset of diseases and conditions.
- Health maintenance: They provide ongoing medical care to support patients’ well-being, including monitoring chronic conditions, managing medications, and promoting healthy lifestyle habits.
- Acute care: Family physicians diagnose and treat common acute illnesses and injuries, such as colds, flu, infections, sprains, and minor wounds, often providing timely interventions to alleviate symptoms and prevent complications.
- Chronic disease management: They manage chronic health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and arthritis, working with patients to develop personalized treatment plans to control symptoms, minimize complications, and improve quality of life.
- Women’s health: Family physicians offer comprehensive care for women, including gynecological exams, contraceptive counseling, prenatal care, and menopause management.
- Pediatric care: They care for children of all ages, from infancy through adolescence, addressing routine well-child visits, developmental milestones, vaccinations, and common childhood illnesses.
- Geriatric care: Family physicians also care for older adults, addressing age-related health concerns, managing chronic conditions, and promoting healthy aging strategies to enhance quality of life.
Family medicine emphasizes a patient-centered approach. It focuses on building long-term relationships with patients and their families, understanding their unique healthcare needs and preferences, and providing personalized care tailored to each individual’s circumstances. Family physicians often collaborate with specialists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care and ensure continuity of treatment across various healthcare settings.
Procedures
- Colonoscopy – $105
- Gastroscopy – $225
- Allergy testing – $335
- Colonoscopy – $635
- Gastroscopy – $295
- Allergy testing – $355
NSSF Rate
- Colonoscopy – $105
- Gastroscopy – $225
- Allergy testing – $335
- Colonoscopy – $635
- Gastroscopy – $295
- Allergy testing – $355
MDMEDICINE (Lebanon) Rate
- Colonoscopy – $105
- Gastroscopy – $225
- Allergy testing – $335
- Colonoscopy – $635
- Gastroscopy – $295
- Allergy testing – $355
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