Dr. Hector Oscar Molina, MD, Irving, TX — Surprising Benefits of Family Medicine
Family medicine is a branch of primary care medicine. As its name suggests, it focuses on the welfare of the entire family, from newborn to geriatric. The provider’s practice is not limited to any particular organ or disease. Instead, it integrates health care for the entire patient, acting as an advocate for prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of conditions.
What services can family medicine practitioners provide?
Our family medicine services focus on disease prevention, good health maintenance, diagnosis, and treatment. We are your point of entry into the healthcare system, and we help coordinate your care with medical specialists, should you need them. Some of the many services we offer include:
a> Newborn, infant, and child care
b> Well-woman visits
c> Annual physicals
d> Blood pressure monitoring
e> Lab and diagnostic studies, including EKGs and glucose and cholesterol checks
f> Diabetic counseling
g> Cancer screenings
h> Prostate and breast exams
i> Mental health evaluation
j> Immunizations
What are the benefits of family medicine?
Having a family doctor for you, and your family keeps you healthy and saves you money. Family medicine offers a number of additional benefits, here are a few:
Family doctors see you throughout your life cycle
When your doctor sees you at every stage of your life, they not only get to know you as a person, but they get to know your entire medical history. That allows them to diagnose and treat you quickly. They can also lend an ear when you’re going through a difficult or stressful period, or refer you to a therapist or social worker. The end result? Better health.
Family doctors make informed decisions
Your family doctor knows about your medical needs, and your personal ones as well. Sometimes a simple personality clash will make you leave a doctor who otherwise could help diagnose and treat your problem. Your family doctor will recommend a specialist who compliments you.
About the Author: Dr. Hector Oscar Molina, MD, Irving, TX, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Irving, TX, United States. He has 27 years of experience. Dr. Molina graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School in 1996. His specialties include Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine.
