Family Medicine

Manage Family Illnesses with a Family Medicine Physician in Chicago, IL

Partner with an experienced family medicine physician in Chicago, IL, to ensure continuity of care in the family from infants to older adults and to receive a lifelong commitment to your optimal health. The Seby Medical Center’s family medicine experts work to promote your health and ensure you achieve and protect your long-term wellness. Trust us to provide you with quality family medicine services.

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Family Medicine Q & A

What is family medicine?

Family medicine is a branch of health care that focuses on optimal wellness for the whole family, including children and older adults. Its primary purpose is to help protect and improve the health of every family member. Having a medical provider that oversees your health care from birth to advanced age is invaluable and helps ensure continuity of care throughout your lifetime.

Our family medicine provider is educated and experienced in the areas of:

Newborn care

Pediatrics

Women’s health

Men’s health

Geriatrics

Mental health

Dr. Joseph is our resident family medicine practitioner who prevents, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute and chronic diseases. As a primary care provider, Dr. Joseph oversees our medical care team and coordinates care between specialists, community resources, and inpatient and outpatient care.

What conditions does family medicine treat?

A family medicine practitioner coordinates care for all acute or chronic diseases. In some cases, they may work with specialists to ensure you get the appropriate treatment and level of care. While they may refer you to other medical experts for some specific conditions, they will still develop a care plan to prevent, diagnose, and treat chronic diseases such as:

Asthma

Arthritis

Allergies

Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes

High blood pressure

High cholesterol

Thyroid disease and other metabolic disorders

Anxiety and depression

Gastrointestinal and urinary disorders

Respiratory conditions

Our family medicine doctors also treat acute illnesses, such as strep throat, flu, COVID-19, urinary tract infections, strains, sprains, lacerations, and other wounds. Whether you need long-term chronic disease management or immediate care for a sudden illness, our family medicine provider can offer personalized care.

What services does a family medicine provider offer?

We offer a wide range of services to support the optimal health of your whole family. These services include:

Urgent care

Vaccinations for children and adults

Sports, school, and work physicals

Annual wellness exams

Cardiology services

Laboratory testing

Diagnostic testing

Blood sugar and blood pressure checks

Blood cholesterol screenings

Specialist referrals

Contact Us

For quality family medicine care, schedule an appointment online.

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