Primary Care Doctor in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Are you looking for a primary care doctor in Palm Beach Gardens, FL? contact us today. At Total Care Medical Centers, our primary care doctors specialize in care for the entire family. For more informationcall us or schedule anappointment online.

Primary Care Doctor Near Me in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Primary Care Doctor Near Me in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Table of Contents:

What services do primary care offer?
Should I go to primary care or a specialist?
What is the difference between primary care and family care?

What services do primary care offer?

A primary care center or clinic is intended to provide basic, ongoing medical care to the general population. Primary care clinics are usually meant to treat any issues that do not require immediate medical attention, or that are chronic or ongoing, where the patient has a previously established relationship with the primary care or family doctor on hand. At Total Care Medical Centers, we offer primary care physicians on staff as part of our overall services. Like many primary cares, we can offer care and management for things such as:

• Viruses or infections, such as strep throat, tonsillitis, bronchitis, etc. We can provide an assessment and administer medications and treatments as necessary.
• Assessment and management of ongoing orchronic conditions, such as diabetes or autoimmune disorders.
• Check-ups and physicals, either basic or annual, or for those required by school and work.
• Immunizations and vaccinations.
• Minor or basic injury assessment.
• Cold and flu care.

If you or your family are in need ofprimary care services and want to know what we can do for you, please don't hesitate to contact us today.

Should I go to primary care or a specialist?

Whether you receive or access care from a primary care provider or a specialist will depend on various factors. A primary care provider is meant to administer basic, general medical care. If your issue or concern is outside of their scope of practice, they may refer you to a specialist. For example, if you are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, your primary care provider will likely give you the information and support you initially need, then refer you to an endocrinologist, a physician trained in the body's hormone systems that commonly sees patients with diabetes, for further follow-up care and support.

With that said, many chronic health issues or other concerns are often first noticed or diagnosed by a primary care provider. Most people don't go straight to a specialist when they are feeling unwell, but rather need their issue assessed by a primary care doctor, who can then support them in the next steps that they need. At Total Care Medical Centers, we offer primary care services as well as more specialized care, such as women's health care andgeriatric-specific services. Regardless of what you need, we have a variety of services and specialists on our team to help you.

What is the difference between primary care and family care?

The difference between primary care and family care may depend on the situation, but usually, it is simply a difference in language. Primary care is an umbrella term, usually meant to refer to general, basic medical care that does not require immediate medical attention. Family care is a piece of primary care underneath that umbrella; it refers to care provided to members of a family by one or a few different general practitioners.

At Total Care Medical Centers, we offer primary care services, and family or general practice doctors that can see you and your loved ones for various healthcare needs. Although some patient populations may need more specialized care, such as children or older adults, most people still benefit from having a relationship with a general primary care provider that can get to know them and their needs. If you're in need of more specialized services, we can also offer that, such as a women's health clinic or geriatric care services. To get set up with one of our primary care providers today, don't hesitate to contact us; we can help determine what you and your family may need, and make sure you are taken care of. For more informationcall us or schedule anappointment online. We are conveniently located at3365 Burns Road, Suite 203 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. We serve patients from Palm Beach Gardens FL, West Palm Beach FL, Lake Worth FL, Boynton Beach FL, and Delray Beach FL.