There are all kinds of doctors, but do you know why you should visit a family physician? It’s because family physicians can help you and your family stay healthy, at all stages of your lives. The doctors at Lawndale Medical Clinic in Houston, TX, offer comprehensive family medicine services, to help you and your family.
What You Need To Know About Family Medicine
A family physician has expert knowledge about:
- Illness and disease prevention for all members of your family
- Diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses like infections and viruses
- Diagnosis and treatment of chronic medical conditions and diseases like asthma, heart disease, and diabetes
These are just a few important services your family physician can provide.
For toddlers or young children:
- Well-child visits
- Immunizations
- Daycare and school physicals
For older children or teens:
- School and sports physicals
- Immunizations
For adults and seniors:
- Routine screenings including cholesterol and blood sugar
- Prescribing and managing medications
- Flu, pneumonia, shingles, and Covid immunizations
- Treatment and management of chronic conditions including heart disease, arthritis, and diabetes
For women:
- Routine breast examinations
- Routine reproductive health examinations
- Birth control options
- Management of hormone imbalances
- Management of menopause symptoms
For men:
- Routine prostate examinations
- Management of hormone imbalances
You should visit our family physician if you or a family member are experiencing:
- An acute illness, bacterial or viral infection
- An injury including sports injuries, vehicular accidents, burns, cuts, lacerations, or bruising
- A muscle, tendon, or ligament strain and pain
- Complications due to chronic illnesses including asthma, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and more
Want To Know More?
Our family physician is a trusted partner who cares about you and your family’s health. To find out more about why you should visit a family physician, talk with the experts. Call the doctors at Lawndale Medical Clinic in Houston, TX. You can reach them in the office by calling (713) 924-4907, so call today.