What is a Family Medicine Physician?

A family doctor is a professional who takes care of the entire family.  It is very important for them to get to know the patient and how they fit into the family unit  as a whole.  It is a known fact that family dynamics affect how we function as individuals.  We take care of the medical and psychological aspects of our patients and their families. The scope of Family Medicine encompasses Women’s health, Pediatrics, Men’s health and Geriatrics. More importantly, we will consult specialists if necessary in order to bring you quality medical care.

Our training includes 4 years of college, a one year internship and two years of residency  There is also an option to do a fellowship to further specialize in Sports medicine, geriatrics, or adolescent medicine. Family doctors are required to complete continuing medical education (CME) in any topic such as Pediatrics, Women’s Health, and Men’s Health to further expand their knowledge base. All family physicans have to recertify at specifically designated times in order to a maintain good standing with the American Academy of Family Physicians and Board of Family Medicine.

Finding a family doctor that you communicate well with is important. It's also important to realize that this relationship takes time, but is well worth the effort.

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