What is primary care?

Primary care is the foundation of all your general health care needs. Your provider at Auburn Medical Group serves as your first point of contact when you need help with a new or ongoing health issue. 

Auburn Medical Group provides primary care services and custom medical plans for patients of all ages. However, if you or a loved one has a life-threatening injury or illness, you should call 911 or visit your nearest hospital emergency room (ER).  

What primary care services are available?

Auburn Medical Group offers a full suite of primary care services, including:

Wellness visits

Well visits are routine exams that the team performs for you or your child to check on your overall well-being.

You can also schedule these checkups to monitor your child’s growth and development. 

Patient education

The team at Auburn Medical Group can educate you on your illness and provide medical guidance to help you find the right care. 

Chronic care management 

Chronic care management focuses on helping you manage your chronic disease with regular checkups and ongoing support. If you have a specialist as part of your treatment plan, the team works with them to provide you with optimal care. 

Weight management 

The team at Auburn Medical Group offers medical weight loss to help you reach a healthy weight range. You may need behavioral counseling, lifestyle changes, medication management, and other weight loss treatments to achieve your goal weight. 

During primary care visits, the team can address any obstacles that you encounter during your weight loss journey. 

What happens during primary care appointments?

During your primary care visit, the team may perform a physical exam to assess your overall health. They may weigh you, evaluate your body mass index (BMI), and check your vital signs. If you’re scheduling a primary care appointment for your child, the team evaluates their growth and development. 

They also review you or your child’s symptoms, medication regimen, and lifestyle habits. After discussing your health concerns, they may recommend diagnostic testing, such as bloodwork, nasal or throat swabs, urinalysis, or other tests to confirm a diagnosis or guide treatment. 

Then, the team provides you with a custom medical plan tailored to your health needs. They also offer referrals to specialists as needed. 

Call Auburn Medical Group or schedule an appointment online today to learn more about primary care.