If you ever had to go to the ER on a weekend just for a minor injury, you know it’s not fun. Unpleasant things await you: the long wait; doctors treating you like a number; not to mention being slapped with a hefty medical bill. Did you know that it’s possible to see a primary…
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Qualifications of an Internal Medicine Doctor
Internal medicine doctors or internists have a breadth of knowledge and depth of clinical experience in diagnosing, treating, and preventing medical conditions affecting adults. Internal medicine doctors are highly qualified to treat patients with one or more chronic illnesses and diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cancer, and arthritis, as well…
24 hour Doctors: You Should Never Wait for a Doctor
Waiting hours for a doctor even when you have an appointment can make you feel like you are not being prioritized and that your time is not valued. Everyone has a schedule and patients have to move things around in order to see a doctor. If this has been your experience every time you needed…
Why You Should Have a Primary Care Physician in Addition to An Asthma Doctor
What are the benefits of having a primary care physician? Isn’t your asthma doctor enough? Many questions surround the issue of having both a primary care physician (PCP) and an asthma specialist. Many patients feel they don’t need two doctors. In fact, a lot of patients treat their asthma specialists as their PCP. However, it…
On-Call Doctor: The right care when you need it
When was the last time you needed to see your primary care provider and were able to get an appointment immediately? Chances are, this hasn’t happened in quite a few years. The reality is, most primary care providers are inundated with patients and are unable to see patients who need to be seen immediately for…
Treatments for Arthritis
Arthritis is a group of conditions in which an individual experiences inflammation and pain in their joints. The most common types are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. While there is no definitive cure for arthritis, health care providers can create treatment plans tailored to manage your symptoms, such as pain and swelling. Here are some treatment…
Benefits of Having A “Weekend Doctor”
Unlike people, injuries and illnesses don’t take the weekend off. Many people have to wait until Monday or Tuesday to get the care they need because their doctors are not available over the weekend. As such, you could find yourself having some very uncomfortable and painful weekends because of the lack of immediate treatment availability….
Concierge Doctors vs Primary Care Doctors
If you’re searching for the right health care provider for you and your family, you may have come across the terms “concierge medicine” or “concierge doctor.” Concierge medicine is nothing new but is rapidly growing as more patients seek a more convenient way to receive medical care from their primary care provider. Does this mean…
What Is an Executive Physical?
An executive physical is a day-long medical exam that is highly personalized according to the unique demands required by the daily life of a company executive. A healthy executive can lead the team more efficiently and effectively, thereby driving better financial results and a brighter future for the whole organization. Let’s take a look at…
Reasons to Consider a 24-Hour Doctor
More and more Americans are signing up for personalized medical services, or concierge medicine, that allows them access to a 24-hour doctor. If you’ve ever had the experience of having to wait days or weeks for an appointment, you understand how inconvenient it can be. Concierge medicine allows you direct access to a primary care…
Learn More About Concierge Preventive Medicine
Visiting the doctor can feel like an impersonal and strange experience in which you tell your most intimate and personal problems to a stranger. Back in the day, doctors had a relationship with their patients and knew a lot more about them than just their name, birth date, and immediate symptoms. A personalized and attentive…
What is a lipid specialist?
If you’ve been diagnosed with cholesterol that is too high or low, you could benefit from seeing a lipid specialist. Also referred to as lipidologists, lipid specialists are highly educated, trained, and experienced in treating lipid disorders, which include cholesterol disorders. Having a specialist monitor your cholesterol levels and provide valuable advice regarding your diet…