Primary Care Specialist
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Maryland Medical First P.A.
Board Certified Internal Medicine located in Parkville, MD
Primary care is a medical specialty that deals with the evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of common illnesses, injuries, and diseases you may encounter. Experts at Maryland Medical First P.A. are highly trained in all aspects of primary care to keep you healthy or detect medical problems before serious complications develop.
Primary Care Q & A
What is primary care?
Primary care is a medical specialty that deals with the evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of common illnesses, injuries, and diseases you may encounter. Experts at Maryland Medical First P.A. are highly trained in all aspects of primary care to keep you healthy or detect medical problems before serious complications develop.
Why might I need primary care?
Maryland Medical First P.A. specialists diagnose and treat common health problems, including:
- Common colds
- Flu
- COVID-19
- Strep throat
- Stomach flu
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Burns and other wounds
- Injuries like fractures
- Chronic diseases
- Yeast infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Sinusitis
- Sprains and strains
- Allergic reactions
- Ulcers
- Tendonitis
Chronic diseases primary care specialists treat often include asthma, arthritis, allergies, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, and high blood pressure, among others.
What happens during primary care visits?
When you arrive at Maryland Medical First P.A. for a primary care appointment, friendly staff members welcome you and often complete:
Vital signs check
Your provider weighs you and checks your blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and other vital signs during the vital sign check portion of your visit.
Medical history review
During a medical history review, your provider discusses symptoms you may have, personal and family history of diseases, medications you might take, and your lifestyle. They answer questions and concerns you have about your health.
Physical exam
Your Maryland Medical First P.A. specialist completes a physical exam to assess your overall health and wellness. They examine your throat, eyes, ears, breathing, reflexes, heartbeat, abdomen, limbs, and more. Providers offer prostate exams for men and pelvic exams with Pap tests for women if needed.
Diagnostic testing
Depending on your health, symptoms, and disease risk factors, your specialist may recommend one or more of the following diagnostic tests: blood tests, urine tests, nasal swabs, throat swabs, skin biopsies, heart function tests, ultrasound screening, and allergy testing.
What are common primary care treatments?
Primary care treatment, if you require it, may include lifestyle changes, oral medications, nasal sprays, inhalers, injections, or specialist referrals. Maryland Medical First P.A. offers vaccinations for disease prevention, and the highly trained providers specialize in wound care.
To learn more about exceptional primary care services available at Maryland Medical First P.A., call the office or schedule an appointment online today.