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Primary Care services offered in San Fernando, CA
Regularly seeing an experienced primary care provider is the best way to maintain excellent health with a low risk of medical problems. At San Fernando Medical Center in San Fernando, California, Robert Partovy, DO, and his experienced team offer comprehensive primary care services to patients over 65. Call the office to schedule a wellness checkup, sick visit, or physical exam, or use the online booking feature today.
Primary Care Q&A
What is primary care?
Primary care encompasses medical evaluations and treatments for common medical conditions you or a loved one can face. San Fernando Medical Center offers an array of services and on-site diagnostic testing to help you maintain excellent health and find problems before they become serious.
Which primary care services are available?
The primary care services for older adults available at San Fernando Medical Center include:
- Sick visits
- Annual wellness checkups
- Basic physicals
- Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) physicals
- Adult day health care evaluations
- Immunizations
- Chronic disease management
- Disease screenings
- On-site diagnostic testing
- Personalized treatment plans
- Mental health treatments
- Alzheimer’s treatments
- Specialist referrals
The San Fernando Medical Center team refers patients to skilled specialists whenever needed.
What should I expect during primary care visits?
During primary care appointments at San Fernando Medical Center, friendly providers greet you and complete the following:
Vital signs check
Your San Fernando Medical Center provider weighs you, determines your body mass index (BMI), and checks your pulse, temperature, blood pressure, and other vital signs.
Medical history review
Your primary care specialist asks about your medical history, family disease history, lifestyle habits, medications, and potential symptoms.
Medical evaluation
During medical evaluations, your provider assesses your ears, eyes, throat, neck, abdomen, and reflexes. They also listen to your heartbeat and breathing.
Screenings
Your specialist might order screenings for vision problems, hearing issues, illnesses, chronic diseases, and mental health conditions. They offer urine tests, nasal or throat swabs, bloodwork, heart- and lung-function testing, and X-rays and other imaging procedures.
Treatment
The San Fernando Medical Center team can recommend vaccinations, lifestyle changes, medication, minor procedures, mental health counseling, and other highly effective solutions for common medical problems if you need treatment.
When should I schedule primary care appointments?
Book primary care appointments at San Fernando Medical Center at least once yearly. You might need more frequent visits because of an illness, injury, or disease. Call the San Fernando Medical Center office whenever you develop unusual symptoms or have concerns about your well-being.
Call the office today or use the online booking tool to schedule a primary care visit at San Fernando Medical Center.