Family doctors provide primary care services for patients of all ages.
These providers are ideal for people with large families who want to have
one trusted resource for all of their family’s medical care. One
major benefit of working with a family doctor is that they become familiar
with your family’s medical history and can take preventive measures
if your children have increased risk for medical conditions that have
affected you, your spouse, or your parents.
Do I Need an Internist or a Family Medicine Physician?
While many assume that
internal medicine and family medicine are interchangeable terms, there are fundamental differences
in the training, focus, and patient care each medical professional provides.
If you are a parent and your family history includes cancer, diabetes,
or genetic disorders, you may want to consider looking for a family medicine/primary
care physician who is experienced and knowledgeable in treating patients
with these conditions.
