Primary Care at CareLife Medical
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Medical attention isn’t always about going to the emergency room or screening for complex diseases. Most of the time, healthcare means addressing common happenings, such as mild illnesses and/or injuries… and that’s exactly what primary care is for.
Receive a comprehensive medical assessment and know exactly what you’re dealing with. Our primary care physicians will diagnose, treat, and help you prevent different types of illnesses and injuries, or make the right referrals when needed. At CareLife Medical, we specialize in providing top-notch primary care for enhancing your quality of life.
What Is Primary Care?
Primary care is an area of medicine that diagnoses, treats, and prevents different types of illnesses and injuries. Their professionals often act as frontline providers that can also make referrals in case of more complex situations, as they have a comprehensive understanding of your medical profile.
Additionally, primary care physicians can work alongside patients for improving overall health and quality of life through guided routine enhancements.
What Includes Primary Care Services?
At CareLife Medical, you can access a variety of primary care services, including:
Wellness Visits
You should attend regular check-ups that allow you and your doctor to assess your overall health at least once a year. They usually include a physical evaluation, followed by a general questionnaire and, in some cases, immunizations updates or lab work ordering.
Blood Pressure or Cholesterol Management
While we offer specialized chronic condition management at CareLife Medical, regular check-ups and readings can help you identify abnormal levels and address them to prevent complications. Both high blood pressure or high cholesterol can lead to cardiovascular problems like a heart attack or a stroke, which is why your primary care professional will measure them and give tips on lowering your numbers.
Muscle and Joint Pain
Age, trauma, wear-and-tear, and certain conditions might make you more likely to experience chronic muscle and joint pain over the years. Primary care will make sure to pinpoint the root of your problem and provide treatments for easing your pain, improving your mobility, and preventing complications.
Diagnostic Imaging and Testing
Sometimes, a physical exam isn’t enough to determine what’s affecting you. In those cases, primary care can order X-rays, ultrasounds, MRIs, or lab work that can provide a better internal understanding of your body.
Should I See a Specialist?
After assessing and diagnosing your ailments, your doctor will determine whether or not you need further assistance from a specialist. If that were the case, they will connect you with an in-house or area professional that can help you in your recovery journey.
More Common Questions on Primary Care
How often should I visit primary care?
While we recommend you have at least one annual visit to your primary care physician, the number and regularity of visits may vary depending on your medical history or specific circumstances.
Can my primary care practitioner help with preventive care?
Yes, our team at CareLife Medical will provide you with information and guidelines for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, as well as coordinating screenings and/or vaccines for prevention.
The Best Primary Care Practitioners at CareLife Medical
When a sore throat, an ankle twist, or other types of mild issues are your medical concerns, a primary care physician can find the source of your discomfort and guide you to recovery.
At CareLife Medical, our belief in building strong alliances with our patients guides our highly personalized and comprehensive internal medicine and primary care services. Through collaborative care and years of experience, we work together to develop treatment plans tailored to the individual needs of our patients.
You can also find us at our Church Falls, Virginia location.
In line with our ethos to treat everyone in the community, we accept Medicare and Medicare patients as well as perform medical examinations for immigration purposes.