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Our family medicine doctors care for patients of all ages. We emphasize disease prevention and overall wellbeing, including your physical, emotional and behavioral health.
Many of our families enjoy all seeing the same doctor, who comes to know the whole family very well. We base our practice on the knowledge of the patient in the context of family and community.
From prenatal care and obstetrics to geriatrics, our family doctors are here to provide you with the compassionate care you have come to expect from HealthEast.
Why choose a family medicine physician?
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- Ability of the whole family to see the same doctor
- Focus on the whole person, including physical and emotional health
- A personal relationship with their doctor that is nurtured over time
- Respect for individual and family beliefs and values
- No need to change primary care providers when a certain age is reached
- Coordination of care when other health care services are needed
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What do family medicine doctors do?
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Care for adults (men and women):
- Preventive care, including counseling on nutrition and exercise
- Annual physicals
- Chronic disease management for diseases such as diabetes or hypertension
- Mental health care, including treatment of depression and anxiety
- Acute illness care
- Minor injury/trauma care
- Minor office procedures
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Care for women:
- Preconception counseling
- Family planning and contraception
- Gynecologic procedures
- Care for mom and baby before, during and after pregnancy
- Care during labor and delivery
- Care during menopause
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Care for children (pediatrics):
- Well-child care
- Immunizations
- Chronic disease management, such as asthma
- Care for childhood illnesses
- Minor injury/trauma care
- Minor office procedures
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