Family medicine

A family physician is concerned with the general health needs of people of all ages. Focusing on the primary care of you and your family, he or she can refer you to a specialist or community resources when appropriate.

Family doctors receive training in six broad areas: community medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry and surgery.

Obstetrics / gynecology (OB/BYN)

Women have special health needs. Our experts are here to help.

Obstetrician / gynecologists -- OB/GYNs -- are doctors who specialize in the care of the female reproductive system. This may include:

• counseling on birth control and family planning
• helping through pregnancy and childbirth
• dealing with concerns like infertility or menopause.

Some women choose an OB/GYN as their primary care provider.

Nurse practitioners also can specialize in health care for women.

Pediatrics

When it comes to their health (and many other things), children are not "little adults." They have unique needs.

Our experts are concerned with the emotional, physical and social growth of babies on up to young adults.

• They advise parents on actions needed to prevent health problems.
• They recognize and treat a range of childhood illnesses and injuries.
• They help children and their families deal with advanced or lifelong difficulties.

Cardiovascular disease

The number one killer in the United States, cardiovascular disease affects the heart and blood vessels. Our experts can identify, treat and help you manage cardiac conditions, such as…

• coronary artery disease, angina and heart attacks
• hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis)
• heart rhythm problems
• high blood pressure (hypertension)
• peripheral artery disease (PAD)
• stroke.