Primary care providers are doctors and practitioners who span such specialties as family medicine, pediatrics, gerontology, or internal medicine. They are typically your main healthcare provider in non-emergency situations and provide ongoing comprehensive care throughout your lifetime.
Why Choose a River Bend Medical Associates Doctor as Your Primary Care Provider?
River Bend Medical Associates primary care doctors treat you and your family with expert care. At our doctor’s office you can find a primary care provider who understands the importance of family while treating you as an individual. Our family practice physicians get to know you and your family and will work to help you all be as healthy as possible.
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What is Primary Care
Primary care is general healthcare. Primary care includes health services that cover a range of prevention, wellness, and treatment for common conditions.
Primary care providers include doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants who span such specialties as family medicine, internal medicine, or pediatrics.
A primary care provider’s role in preventative care and healthcare management is an important part of staying healthy. A primary care provider, serves as your partner in health and is often your first point of contact when you have medical concerns.
Your River Bend Medical Associates primary care team can provide treatments, monitor your health, and track your medications. In addition, your primary care doctor can offer guidance, and make recommendations to help you navigate through your ongoing healthcare journey.
What Services do Primary Care Doctors Provide?
A primary care doctor is a generalist trained to care for a wide range of medical problems.
For health concerns that are not emergencies, it is always best to begin your healthcare journey with your primary care doctor. Your primary care physician knows you and your medical history, and they can diagnose and treat many problems. If they determine that you need additional care and should see a specialist, they will have a network of providers they work with regularly and can refer you for the most appropriate care based on your medical needs.
Your primary care provider or PCP can provide lifelong centralized and comprehensive care for you and your family. You can rely on your primary care physician to help manage your health. Your primary care team can offer a wide variety of healthcare services including:
- Diagnoses and treatment of conditions
- Annual exams
- Preventive care
- Vaccinations
- Medical Guidance
- Health condition management
- Health information and education
- Patient Advocacy
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Telehealth Primary Care
We all need medical care at some point, and access to expert help is essential to staying healthy. To help you get the care you need, when you need it, River Bend Medical Associates offers telehealth primary care appointments.
You can schedule a telehealth visit for a range of healthcare concerns including:
- Consultations
- Prescription refills
- Assessments
- Follow-ups
Telehealth primary care appointments are a safe, private, and secure way to get medical care for you and your family from the comfort of your own home.
Why Choose a Family Doctor as your Primary Care Provider?
Your primary care provider supports your healthcare journey throughout your life.
Family medicine PCPs care for patients of all ages. Family medicine doctors have diverse training in routine outpatient care and hospital-based care for patients of all ages. A primary care family doctor may see your entire family offering care that includes general health, pediatric, geriatric, LGBTQ+ care, chronic condition management, family planning, gender affirming care, and women’s health.
At River Bend Medical Associates, our family practice offers a variety of primary care services for you and your loved ones.
A Primary Care Family Physician is:
A doctor that knows you and your medical history.
Seeing your primary care doctor regularly will help them to track your health history and build a more complete understanding of who you are and what your health and wellness needs may be. This knowledge helps your primary doctor tailor your care and saves time since you don’t have to explain your medical history every time you need healthcare. Also, because your doctor knows you, they can address the entire person, considering your beliefs, values, and preferences.
A physician that can help you stay healthy.
Because your family doctor is familiar with your health history, they can help you prevent illness through proactive health screenings and healthy lifestyle choices. They will also know the right questions to ask and routine tests to recommend which can help to detect health issues at an earlier stage.
A healthcare system guide.
Your primary care physician can help you to navigate through the, sometimes, complex healthcare system and coordinate your care. Primary care providers are well-versed in managing multiple conditions, treatments, and medications. Having a primary care team for support and guidance after a hospital stay, whether you are transitioning to a rehabilitation facility or going home, can make a substantial difference in how you heal.
A health management team.
Your primary care team at River Bend Medical Associates which includes family doctors, physicians’ assistants, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, nutritionists, and patient care associates works to provide you with well-rounded care and guidance in managing your medical needs and pursuing your healthcare goals.
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What Do You See a Primary Care Physician For?
- Annual physical exams
- Diagnoses and treatment of common medical issues
- Allergies
- Abnormal pain
- Anxiety
- Dementia & Alzheimer’s testing
- Immunizations
- Prescription medication
- Sinus infections
- Health Screenings
- Sports, camp, or school physicals
- Lifestyle and nutrition guidance
- Care and management for chronic conditions such as:
Find a Primary Care Provider Checklist
Use this checklist to help determine what factors are important to you when you start searching for a primary care physician:
- Accepting new patients
- Accept my insurance
- Can they see my whole family
- Languages spoken
- Gender
- Education and certification
- Hospital affiliations
- Office hours
- Telehealth Options
- Location
Annual check-ups and other health screenings performed by a primary care provider can help detect conditions, such as pre-diabetes or high blood pressure. Your primary care physician can serve as a coordinator between various other doctors and specialists, potentially delaying the onset or progression of a chronic disease, like diabetes.
At River Bend Medical Associates our primary healthcare team of family doctors, PAs, NPs, nutritionists, and support staff are highly skilled and dedicated to the healthcare needs of your entire family. From routine exams to illnesses and injuries, we are here to provide comprehensive and continuous care for you and your loved ones.
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