Family Medicine Specialist

What is family medicine?

Family medicine is a specialty that provides regular, comprehensive care for each member of your family. With a family medicine provider on your side, your entire family can get the ongoing care they need at one facility.

What makes Clinica San Miguel unique is its ability to serve a broad range of patients. The physicians provide ongoing care for individuals ages 12 and up. They also speak fluent English and Spanish, allowing them to serve Hispanic populations.

In addition to their high level of training and multilingual backgrounds, the team at Clinica San Miguel offers onsite bloodwork, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and other vital tests that allow their patients to receive the most comprehensive care possible under one roof.

What services can family medicine specialists provide?

Family medicine specialists are uniquely qualified to provide all-inclusive primary care. Your primary care provider is the first doctor you see when you’re ill, due for a checkup, or in need of chronic disease management. 

The most common services provided by the family medicine specialists at Clinica San Miguel are:

Physical exams

A routine physical exam is a preventive assessment to evaluate your overall health. Most medical providers recommend visiting for a physical at least once a year to identify changes in your health and fitness. 

Along with routine physicals, the team at Clinica San Miguel offers Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals, school physicals, and immigration physicals.

Preventive screenings

Preventive screenings can help identify early signs of disease. The team at Clinica San Miguel provides a full selection of common screenings, including physical exams, Pap smears, prostate exams, sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, and bloodwork that checks for abnormal cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

Diagnostic testing

The team performs a variety of diagnostic tests to investigate new or worsening symptoms. Ultrasounds, bloodwork, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and COVID-19 testing are a few of the diagnostic tests the team offers.

Abscess drainage

An abscess is a pus-filled lump that typically develops from a bacterial infection. By creating an incision in the roof of the abscess, the team can drain the lesion and prevent the infection from spreading to other areas of the body.

Sick care

If you’re feeling unwell, the team can investigate your symptoms for an accurate diagnosis and treatment.

What conditions can family medicine specialists treat?

The family medicine specialists at Clinica San Miguel have the qualifications and state-of-the-art equipment to treat many different conditions, including:

• Diabetes
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• High cholesterol
• Skin lumps and bumps
• Minor injuries
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Allergies
• Thyroid disorders
• Joint disorders

To learn more about family medicine, call Clinica San Miguel or schedule an appointment online today.