Primary Care Specialist

What is primary care?

Primary care includes prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment when needed to keep you and your entire family healthy. The Seby Medical Center experts offer a wide array of medical services that reduce your risk of getting ill or developing a disease. When you’re sick, they offer expert diagnosis and treatment to help you feel better as soon as possible.

A primary care doctor also serves as the first medical provider you call when you have a health care need. If you need to see a specialist, they can refer you to the appropriate doctor or allied health professional.

Which primary care services are available?

Some of the numerous primary care services available at Seby Medical Center include:

• Men’s health
• Women’s health
• Pediatrics
• Geriatrics
• Sports, school, and work physicals
• Immunizations
• Preventive medicine
• Family medicine
• Urgent care
  
  

Primary care services cover evaluation and treatment (as needed) for common health problems you or a loved one might experience.

Why might I need primary care?

You can benefit from primary care services at Seby Medical Center if you have any of the following medical conditions:

• Colds and flu
• Urinary tract infections
• Minor injuries like cuts or burns
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Arthritis
• Asthma and allergies
• Gynecological problems in women
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Anxiety, depression, or other mental health disorders
  
  

Your primary care provider can also screen you for medical conditions you’re are risk of developing due to family history or personal risk factors. Early detection and treatment at Seby Medical Center can help you avoid serious complications and costly medical treatments associated with them.

What happens during primary care visits?

During primary care visits at Seby Medical Center, friendly staff members welcome you. Your provider weighs you and checks your vital signs. They review your personal and family medical history and ask about medications you take, your lifestyle, and symptoms you may experience.

Your primary care specialist completes a physical examination to assess your overall health. They also offer annual wellness exams for women and men.

Your provider may recommend additional screenings or diagnostic tests to assess your hormone levels or disease risk factors. They might suggest a urinalysis, blood work, tests of heart and lung function, allergy testing, or other tests that can detect or rule out medical problems.

What are my primary care treatment options?

Treatments available at Seby Medical Center are tailored to your specific needs and medical condition, and may include lifestyle changes or prescription medications. Your doctor may refer you to a specialist if you or your child has a complex or severe medical problem that requires specialized care.

If you feel sick, experience new or unusual symptoms, require a physical, or are due for an annual wellness checkup, call the Seby Medical Center office or book an appointment online today.