In the event you require a referral to a specialist to help with a condition or illness, your family physician will be there every step of the way, coordinating your care and advising you on the different aspects of your treatment.

What is a Family Medicine doctor?

Family Medicine doctors specialize in medical care for all ages, from small children to those of advanced age. Kelsey-Seybold Clinic’s medical care for families includes treatment for chronic conditions, symptom evaluation, preventive care, and letting patients know when a specialist is necessary.

Patients can receive a broad range of medical services from a family doctor, including:

• Screening tests
• Immunizations
• Routine checkups
• Health risk assessments
• Healthy lifestyle counseling

Your Kelsey-Seybold Family Medicine doctor establishes an ongoing, personal patient-physician relationship with each member of your family. They’re trained to look at the whole person, as opposed to one system or specialty, and to provide comprehensive care focused on prevention.

Why should you visit a Family Medicine doctor?

A Family Medicine physician has unique skills and knowledge to provide ongoing, comprehensive medical care to each member of your family. You might visit your Family Medicine doctor to:

• Get a routine exam: A Family Medicine doctor specializes in various routine exams, such as annual physicals, well-woman exams, men’s health screenings, newborn checkups, and well-child checkups.
• Manage a chronic disease. A family doctor can monitor and treat a wide array of chronic diseases, including hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, skin problems, arthritis, high cholesterol, and asthma. They can also order tests and prescribe and refill medications.
• Get a referral to a medical specialist. Health problems, such as a heart condition, may require a specialist. A Family Medicine doctor can recommend qualified specialists and coordinate with them to monitor your illness and manage prescriptions.
• Seek care for an injury or illness: Family Medicine doctors can diagnose and treat stomach viruses, cold or flu, bronchitis, pneumonia, ear infections, seasonal allergies, fractures or sprains, and many other issues.