Primary Care Doctor in Lakeland FL

Our trained primary care doctor at Elite Health Center & Family Care specializes in preventative care, wellness visits, sports and school physicals, chronic diseases, and more.

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Are you in need of a new primary care doctor for yourself? And maybe your family needs a new family physician too? If any of that describes what you’re looking for, then you might have just found it with Elite Health Center. Our primary care doctor and family physician can help you and anyone else in your family with general health matters, women’s health matters, ongoing care for chronic conditions, and much more. Read on and reach out to us to learn more about what we can do for you here at Elite Health Center.

Why is primary care important?

Primary care is so important because it provides you and your family with the most fundamental kind of healthcare you all need to live healthy, happy lives. You’ll be able to receive ongoing care from a capable physician who can treat common injuries and illnesses, as well as help to prevent them from occurring. You and your family can get help with any of your health concerns, including any physical, emotional, and mental health concerns.

What does primary care include? What does a primary care doctor do?

With a primary care doctor, you and your family will have access to most of the primary care services available. This includes services in health maintenance and promotion, disease prevention, general counseling, patient education, and professional diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses and injuries. Sometimes you’ll have to see the doctor for a health matter that suddenly occurs, and you’ll also be able to see the doctor for annual physical exams and immunizations.

What specialties are in primary care? Is family medicine considered primary care?

These are great questions because not all primary care doctors are the same. Some of these doctors specialize in family medicine, helping adults, children, and seniors of any age. Family medicine is just one of several types of primary care. Other primary care doctors specialize in internal medicine for adults, pediatrics for children, prenatal and gynecologist care for women, and geriatrics for seniors.

What’s the difference between a primary care physician and a specialist?

While there are different specialties in primary care, primary care is still about offering ongoing general healthcare. Sometimes a patient will require a particular service a primary care physician is unable to provide, so the physician will refer the patient to a specialist. A specialist can provide a more specific, specialized kind of healthcare for a particular health issue.

What’s the difference between a family doctor and a primary care physician?

A family doctor is a particular type of primary care physician that can take care of entire families, including children and seniors. We have a family doctor here at Elite Health Center & Family Care, so if you’ve been looking for one, you’ll find one here with us! Our family doctor can provide primary care services, internal medicine, women’s health services, prenatal care, vaccines, pediatric care, geriatric care, and more.

How do I find a primary care physician?

One option is to ask family and friends whether they have a primary care physician they would recommend and who can take on new patients. Another option is to search online for a “primary care doctor near me.” Or better yet, you could come visit our primary care physician here at Elite Health Center! We would be delighted to meet you and your family for a simple consultation and become your new primary care doctor!

Elite Health Center is located over at 515 Channing Rd Lakeland, FL 33805. We’re open for you and your family 5 days a week, and you can reach us to book a appointment with us. Anyone in your family is welcome.

We look forward to meeting you and yours here at Elite Health Center & Family Care!

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