What is family medicine?
Family medicine includes the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment needed for primary medical issues. You might see a family medicine physician if you or a loved one gets ill, has an injury, develops a chronic disease, or experiences new or unusual symptoms.
Dr. Rosenblatt takes an integrated medical approach to general and internal medicine, combining holistic approaches with traditional treatments. He creates long-term relationships with patients and their families, offering compassionate, quality care.
Which conditions does a family medicine provider treat?
Family medicine physicians screen for and can treat a wide array of health problems. Examples include:
- Illnesses
- Injuries
- Obesity
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Arthritis
- Cancer
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Mental Health issues
- Chronic pain
- Hormone imbalance
Dr. Rosenblatt treats the whole person, regardless of their age and gender. He helps you stay healthy using routine screenings, immunizations, and physical examinations. Dr. Rosenblatt can refer you to specialists as needed.
What are the benefits of primary care?
Family medicine specialists can reduce your risk of getting sick or developing a chronic disease. They allow you to reduce overall health care costs and get the preventive care needed to stay happy and healthy.
What happens during family medicine appointments?
During primary care appointments, Dr. Rosenblatt checks your weight, pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and other vital signs. He reviews your symptoms and medical history and completes a comprehensive physical examination as needed.
Based on your symptoms and risk factors, Dr. Rosenblatt may suggest you undergo one of the following diagnostic tests:
- Nasal or throat swabs
- Food allergy tests
- Asthma testing
- Urine tests
- Blood tests
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Chest X-rays
- MRIs
- Other imaging procedures
After diagnosing your condition, he develops a personalized treatment that might include healthy lifestyle changes, medications or dietary supplements, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, acupuncture, or bioidentical hormone therapy. Immunizations are also available to reduce your risk of getting sick.
Dr. Rosenblatt also offers nutrition counseling, KetoMedical weight loss, dermal fillers, other cosmetic injectables, laser hair removal, and vitamin therapy.
When should I schedule family medicine appointments?
Schedule primary care visits with Dr. Rosenblatt annually, or more often if he recommends it. Book an appointment if you or your child becomes ill, gets injured, or experiences new or unusual symptoms.
To reduce your risk of health problems or get treatment for an illness, injury, or disease, call Steven Rosenblatt, MD, Family Practice, or book an appointment online today.
