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DON’T
let illness sneak up on
you. Paying attention to your health,
even when you feel fine, can make
staying well easier in the long term.
Regular screening tests and
checkups with a doctor are good ways
to take control of your health. “These
exams can make it easier to spot
problems early, when
treatment is often
more effective,” says
Vladimir Medved,
DO, family practice.
“They might even
prevent a problem
from developing in
the first place.”
Before your checkup, you should
review your family medical history.
Your doctor will want to know if
close relatives had health conditions
such as heart trouble, stroke,
diabetes or cancer.
With more primary care
providers than ever before,
Alice Hyde Medical Center
is providing you with
easier access
to care, close
to home
Part of keeping
the whole family
healthy is having
a doctor for each
person.“Doctors
can check on overall
health, watch for signs of health
problems and give advice on healthful
living,”says Dragos Banu, MD, board-
certified in internal medicine. And
besides care, they can provide some peace
of mind. It’s good to know there’s someone
you can call on when a medical need arises.
Choose doctors with whom you and
your family members feel comfortable.
Some types of providers to consider:
Family physicians.
These doctors
care for people of any age, so in this
case your whole family could share the
same doctor. Among other things, family
physicians do checkups and treat a broad
array of health problems.
Internists.
Also called doctors of
internal medicine, they specialize in
health and wellness for adults.
Obstetricians/gynecologists.
These
doctors specialize in women’s health,
especially reproductive health, pregnancy
and childbirth. Some may also provide
general checkups and preventive care.
Pediatricians.
These doctors specialize
in treating babies, children and teens.
Each of these doctors can treat a range
of health problems. They also can refer
you to specialists for more specific care.
Other health professionals, such as
nurse practitioners or physician assistants,
may provide primary care as well.
Communication is key. Make sure to
ask questions or express concerns to your
doctor as they come up.
To find a provider, visit our website
at
alicehyde.com
and click on “Find a
Doctor.”
Primary care doctors: Specializing in you
Dragos
Banu, MD
Vladimir
Medved, DO
on
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