Department of
Family Medicine

Family medicine is a comprehensive medical specialty providing continuous healthcare to individuals and families of all ages. Family physicians serve as primary care providers, handling preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment while coordinating specialist referrals when needed. They address approximately 90% of patient concerns, making them essential for accessible healthcare.

Acute Conditions: Respiratory infections, ear infections, urinary tract infections, skin rashes, gastrointestinal issues, and minor injuries.

Chronic Diseases: Diabetes, hypertension, asthma, arthritis, thyroid disorders, anxiety, and depression.

Preventive Care: Routine screenings, immunizations, well-child visits, annual physicals, women's health, and geriatric care.

Diagnostic Procedures: Physical examinations, EKG, spirometry, blood glucose monitoring, urinalysis, and minor biopsies.

Therapeutic Procedures: Immunizations, wound suturing, joint injections, cryotherapy, abscess drainage, and splinting.

Treatment Approaches: Medication management, lifestyle counseling, physical therapy coordination, mental health screening, nutritional guidance, and pain management.

Preventive Interventions: Cancer screenings (mammograms, colonoscopies), cardiovascular risk assessment, bone density screening, diabetes prevention, and immunization programs.

Family physicians maintain long-term patient relationships, manage multiple health conditions, and ensure comprehensive care throughout the patient's lifecycle.