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CMI HOPE’s primary care specialists are medical providers trained to provide continuous medical care for all ages and throughout your life.
They will be your advocate and partner in the health care system to promote safe and cost-effective medical care by coordinating your care with other health care services, if needed.

PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS:

• • Promote effective communication and encourage the role of the patient as a partner in health care.
  • Focus on your entire emotional and physical health.
  • Serve as a knowledgeable and trustworthy guide who knows your complete medical history.
  • Can coordinate referrals to other healthcare providers if needed.

 

PRIMARY CARE SCOPE OF SERVICES:

• • Comprehensive preventive and wellness care
  • Routine physical exams for men, women and children
  • Immunizations
  • Pediatric(child) care
  • Geriatric (elderly) care

 

 

CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT:

A primary care specialist is able to diagnose, manage and treat ongoing and chronic diseases such as:

• • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Arthritis, musculoskeletal conditions
  • Skin conditions
  • Respiratory conditions like asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
  • Gastrointestinal conditions like acid reflux, ulcers, H. pylori infections, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation
  • Insomnia
  • Common diseases of the ears, nose, and throat
  • And much more….

Research shows that a primary care specialist provider is often able to diagnose, manage and treat most common medical problems.
10.3122/jabfm.2007.06.070172 J Am Board Fam Med
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