What is a Family Physician or Primary
Care Provider
A Family Physician is a doctor who specializes in Family Medicine and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which provides continuing, comprehensive health care for the individual and family. Family Medicine encompasses all ages, both sexes, preventative medicine, acute care and care of chronic illnesses. Care of each patient is centered around the patient-physician relationship. It is the extent to which this relationship is valued, developed, nurtured and maintained that distinguishes family medicine from all other specialties.

Your Family Physician or other Primary Care Provider:
  • Is at the forefront of your care. Though your Family Physician may a times consult specialists, he/she remains the overseer of your total care.
  • Establishes a long-term relationship with you. Your Family Physician learns your health history and utilizes that information to provide preventative care and treatment of any acute or long-term illnesses.
  • Serve as an educational resource. Knowledge is power. Your Family Physician can help you understand various disease states and methods that you can take to empower you to be your best advocate in improving your quality of life.