Patient-centered family medicine services

Family medicine is practiced by family physicians who provide care for a wide range of health needs. Unlike internists, who treat only adults, family medicine doctors, like Dr. Bijoor, treat people of all ages—ranging from infants to teens, to adults and seniors. Family physicians fall under the umbrella of primary care, meaning that they treat a wide range of illnesses and injuries.

What is family medicine?

A family physician serves as your first line of defense for illnesses such as sinus infections, fevers, and the flu, as well as for injuries ranging from minor sutures to broken bones. Family doctors also treat conditions occurring over the entire course of your lifetime.

Dr. Bijoor’s whole-body approach to health and wellness typically includes:

Dr. Bijoor whole-body approach to health and wellness typically includes:

Annual medical examinations, immunizations, and health screenings are among the most common medical services offered by family doctors. Other services may include some or all of the following:

  • Routine care for colds and flu
  • Care after injuries or accidents
  • Women's health and wellness visits
  • Recommendations for lifestyle improvements
  • Prescriptions and other treatment regimens for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes
  • Monitoring of ongoing health problems
In some cases, the family medicine doctors at a family practice may refer patients to specialists who have greater expertise in certain areas. For example, a family physician may refer a patient to an orthopedic surgeon if a surgical procedure is required to restore a badly broken bone.

Family medical practice vs. internal medicine

One of the most important differences between a family doctor and an internal medicine doctor is in the type of patients each of these medical professionals accepts and treats. Internal medicine doctors, also known as internists, focus their attention solely on adults over the age of 18. They treat a wide range of illnesses and medical conditions that are typically found in adults. Internists often spend time after medical school in a hospital setting, which gives them a solid base of knowledge about serious medical issues that affect adult patients in these environments.

The value of a family doctor

As a primary care doctor, Dr. Bijoor will serve as your first touchpoint for general care, including exams, screenings, and preventive care services. This type of doctor will play a key role in assessing your health risks and in educating you about any health concerns you may have, along with the associated risks. Consider your family medicine doctor your lifelong partner for whole-person health.

In fact, Dr. Bijoor understanding of your entire health background—including knowledge of your pre-existing conditions and current medications—means that he or she can help you make informed decisions that will vitally impact your long-term health.

Dr. Bijoor a family physician in Simpsonville, SC

One of the most important considerations in choosing a family medicine doctor is often the convenience factor. If that’s important to you, you will definitely want to consider a concierge family medical practice. A concierge practice will offer a range of convenient services that are difficult to find in the traditional family practice setting.

A concierge family doctor and practice is a practical answer for patients who ask, “Is there a reliable family physician near me?” Concierge family practices offer some real benefits for patients, including the following:

  • The ability to reach the doctor by phone, text, or email 24 hours a day and seven days a week.
  • A holistic approach to health goals and treatment regimens.
  • Extended appointment times that begin on schedule and focus on patient needs.
  • Same-day or next-business-day appointment availability.
Concierge Doctor Nivedita Bijoor, MD, Family Medicine in Simpsonville, SC

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Nivedita Bijoor, MD

11 Five Fork Plaza Ct., Suite A

Simpsonville, SC 29681

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