What is family practice?
Family practice is a medical clinic in which your provider treats common medical conditions from which you and your family may suffer. They offer the following services for patients of all ages:
- Child wellness checkups
- Sick visits
- Women’s annual exams
- Men’s health exams
- Sports and school physicals
- DOT physicals
The practitioners at Esperanza Hope Primary Care screen for, diagnose, and treat or manage chronic diseases and illnesses to keep you and your family healthy. They get to know you and refer you to a qualified specialist in the area if you have a serious medical condition.
For which health conditions does my doctor screen?
The Esperanza Hope Primary Care specialists screen for numerous diseases and illnesses. Examples include:
- Strep throat, ear infections, and other infections
- Obesity
- High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart problems
- Pre-diabetes and diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Nutrient deficiencies and hormone imbalance
- Arthritis
- Depression
- Certain forms of cancer
- Sexually transmitted infections when necessary
They let you know which health screenings you require based on your age, gender, and risk factors. In children, your practitioner makes sure they are growing and developing as they are supposed to.
What happens during family practice appointments?
When you arrive for a family practice appointment at Esperanza Hope Primary Care, your doctor reviews your medical history and checks your vital signs. They complete a physical examination, which might include a pelvic exam to screen for cervical cancer in women, a breast exam in women, and prostate or testicular cancer screening in men.
They may utilize blood or imaging tests to diagnose a medical condition, if you have one, and take time to answer questions you may have about your health.
Which treatment might I require?
If you have a medical condition requiring treatment, your provider discusses various options with you. They take a conservative, holistic approach whenever possible. Common treatments used in family practice include:
- Antibiotics for infections
- Lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise
- HCG medical weight loss
- Diabetes or nutritional counseling
- Dietary supplements
- Medications
- Minor medical procedures
Your doctor discusses the pros and cons of each treatment option and recommends the most conservative solution first. They offer a nutrition program with on-site nutritionists and medical HCG weight loss to help you achieve your goal weight and improve overall health and wellness.
Be proactive about you and your children’s health to detect diseases or illnesses before they become serious. Schedule an appointment with Esperanza Hope Primary Care by phone or online today.
