Preferred Primary Care Physicians

Why I Almost Fired My Doctor

Was I going to risk my longevity to avoid hurting my doctor’s feelings? I needed a physician I respected and trusted.

Can family doctors diagnose you with anxiety disorders?

I feel like my anxiety is out of control, especially this past six months. I was told by several adults to look into GAD. Unfortunately my family doctor is kind of snobby; when my sister couldn't stop throwing up he said it was normal and refused to believe us. I really don't know a good therapist/psychologist, and we don't really have the money for me to go to two doctors. I was wondering if family doctors can diagnose you with anxiety disorders and…

There was a time when doctors were doctors

There was a time when doctors were doctors, physicians, and surgeons. There was a time when we were not referred to as contractors, or providers.

10 Horrifying Things Doctors Don't Tell You

As a modern culture, we tend to put our faith wholeheartedly in doctors. They're the experts, and more often than not we take their advice without question

9 Health Rules That Doctors Never Break

Top doctors share the best health tips and health advice they themselves follow to prevent skin cancer and breast cancer, reduce back pain, prevent stress and more.

Things to NEVER Lie to Your Doctor About

How much you smoke, drink, eat, exercise and whether you use protection during sex or while out in the sun matters. Doctors weigh in on what matters most.

3 Things to Ask Your Internal Medicine Physician About Your Health

If you don’t know what an internal medicine physician does, find out. They’re a very valuable resource.

What Is Internal Medicine?

What is internal medicine? A doctor of internal medicine specializes in treating diseases and disorders of adults.

Why primary care physicians should be the quarterbacks in patient care

The internist or primary care provider should be the "quarterback" in managing the health care of their patients, utilizing subspecialists appropriately and utilizing internal medicine training and complexity appropriately, while also being knowledgeable and competent and confident in their skills.

Family medicine or internal medicine doctor?

The Benefits Of Using A Primary Care Physician

Your primary care physician (or PCP) is typically your first point of contact when you needed non-emergency medical treatment. They are trained to treat most conditions and if they can’t provide care, they can help you find a specialist best … Continue reading →

The worst thing about being an internal medicine intern

Getting a palliative care consult doesn’t mean giving up on our patient. It means making the patient’s quality of life a priority.

Five Steps to Choosing a Primary Care Physician

Five Steps to Choosing a Primary Care Provider, Five Steps to Choosing a Primary Care Physician

Do primary care physicians increase life expectancy?

Before primary care physicians go the way of the dinosaurs, make sure to establish a relationship with one of us.

Grow Your Practice through Primary Care Education

Deanna Attai, MD, FACS; Molly Sebastian, MD, FACS; and Eugene Shieh, MD<br>Whether it is family practitioners, internists or ob/gyns, primary care physicians are often on the front lines of breast cancer detection for their patients. Yet due to the scope of their practices, they are not able to track innovations in breast cancer treatment as closely as their colleagues who specialize in the care and…

Do You Really Need a Primary Care Doctor?

You’re a healthy person who never gets sick, and when you do you just go to an urgent or convenience care clinic. Do you really need a primary care doctor?

Should health insurance include primary care?

Health insurance that protects against the risk of hospitalization makes sense, since the financial impact of such a medical event can be devastating. Primary care is different.

As doctor burnout climbs, can we save primary care?

I believe there is a formula that can reduce the risk of burnout and save primary care, rooted in one key objective: Remove work from primary care doctors and nursing staff’s plates immediately.

Are Primary Care Clinicians Satisfied With Their Jobs?

Health care employee job satisfaction in primary care clinics ranges by gender and job type.

Who is a Primary Care Provider Woodstock

A primary care provider provide you care to prevent, treat, and cure common illnesses as well as promote better health. A primary care....