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Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Vida Family Medicine

When it comes to your health, it is important that you have all the information you need to take the best care of yourself. The vast majority of doctors care deeply about their patients and make recommendations with their best interests in mind. What benefits should I expect to see with this treatment?

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Orthopedic Pain Management: When to Skip the Specialist

Priority Physicians

Should you check in with your primary care physician or skip that step and go to a specialist, assuming your physician will send you there anyway? But if you’re a patient of a direct primary care (DPC) practice , you don’t need to guess about orthopedic pain management. Reach out today.

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The US Healthcare System vs…….South Park ?!?!

Noreta Family Medicine

However, this clip was sent to me by another Direct Primary Care (DPC) doctor, and I thought that it was well done and that it deserved to be shared! Let’s start with the scene where Kyle and friends walk into an office to try to get his friend’s medicine paid for. Insurance companies tend to lag behind current medical research.

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Getting Answers: A Patient's Guide to Discussing Unexplained Symptoms with Your Doctor

Vida Family Medicine

One of the most rewarding parts of being a primary care physician is when I am able to work with a patient to help them find answers to unexplained symptoms they have been dealing with, sometimes for years! There are many factors that make it a challenge to get answers for unexplained symptoms.

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Why Regular Check-ups Matter: Preventive Care at Mesa Family Physicians

Mesa Family Physician

However, at Mesa Family Physicians , we believe that preventive healthcare is the cornerstone of long-term wellness for our Mesa, Arizona community. Regular visits to your primary care physician at Mesa Family Physicians provide opportunities for early detection of potential health issues before they become serious problems.

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Is a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist right for me?

Vida Family Medicine

As a primary care physician, I am asked about these medications at least once a day, either by a patient, a colleague, a family member, friend, or acquaintance. As most of you know, I follow a Health at Every Size® approach to the care of my patients. This approach is not one-size-fits-all and it takes time.