Common Sense Family Doctor

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Family physicians are being squeezed by two accelerating trends: (1) too few of us to care for the growing US population and (2) the rising number of tasks that we are asked to accomplish for each patient. The USPSTF also has endorsed screening most adults for anxiety disorders and unhealthy drug use.

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Family Physician Preventative Care Preventive Care 52

Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 24, 2025

While many patients are familiar with terms like “family doctor” or “primary care,” the field of internal medicine often raises questions: What exactly does an internist do? Family doctor (GP) : Trained to care for patients of all ages—children, adults, and elderly—often including some women’s health and minor procedures.

Internal Medicine 130

Internal Medicine GP Family Doctor Primary Care 130

Mesa Family Physician

MAY 8, 2025

Preventive care refers to medical services that focus on early detection, routine screenings, and health counseling. It includes things like vaccinations, blood pressure checks, cancer screenings, and annual physicals. A diagnostic colonoscopy is done when a patient has symptoms like rectal bleeding or abnormal test results.

Preventative Care 100

Preventative Care Preventive Care Wellness Visit Physicals 100