Family Medicine

The family doctor functions as the patient's means of entry into the health care system. As the doctor of first contact in most situations, they are in a unique position to form a special bond with the patient. The hallmark of family medicine is an emphasis on caring for a patient not as an isolated entity, but within the context of a family. Family doctors take great pride in really getting to know their patients, their family or family situation, and then developing a warm and long-term relationship.

Family doctors see both male and female patients, and take care of their physical, mental and emotional health through all life cycles. They emphasize and counsel on disease prevention and health life styles, and also diagnose and treat illness.

When consultation with a specialist is indicated, the family doctor refers, but remains the coordinator of the patient's health care. Family doctors serve as the patient's advocate in dealing with other medical professionals, employers, insurance companies and others. No matter what the disease process, or where care is being delivered, they remain involved with any decision making. Because of their personal and long-term relationship with the patient, they are eminently qualified to partner with patients to make the very best health care decisions.

This service is offered at the following location(s):

Afton Road Clinic

Banning Avenue Clinic

Gorman Clinic

Highland Clinic

Inver Grove Heights Clinic

Larpenteur Clinic

Maryland Clinic

North St. Paul Clinic

Shoreview Clinic

Vadnais Heights Clinic

White Bear Clinic

Woodbury Clinic

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