Family Medicine

What is a family medicine doctor?

When most people think of the term “family doctor”, they usually picture a doctor in a small neighborhood clinic that treats the same patients from when they're a baby to when they’re a full grown adult. Although most of those “small” clinics have either transformed or been rolled into larger hospital organizations, the idea behind family medicine is still the same.

Family medicine providers give comprehensive general medical care to people of all ages.

Family medicine providers specialize in the study of family medicine, just as those in other specialties study a certain age group or particular part of the body. A family medicine specialty trains the provider on several major medical areas and patient populations.

Did you know that NeuMed provides family medicine services in Houston? Already known for urgent care services, NeuMed is committed to providing modern and compassionate family medicine services in communities throughout Houston.

Our family medicine clinics help more people, of all ages, get access to high-quality medical care. The next time you’re asking yourself “Is there a family medicine clinic near me?”, you’ll know that NeuMed’s caring, highly qualified medical professionals are ready to serve you.

What does a family medicine provider do?

We all know that most doctors specialize in a specific field, usually a certain disease process, age group, or body system. But family medicine practitioners must provide a wide range of physical and mental healthcare services for children and adults which is why they must have a thorough understanding of all of the bodies’ systems.

Family medicine is critical to catching diseases early and helping people improve or just maintain their health and wellness. These providers should also put a priority on building relationships with their patients, so that over time, the provider can provide more specific, personalized health advice.

Family care providers should be able to identify conditions that may be in need of more specialized care, and can recommend specialized providers before a potentially small problem becomes a larger problem. The key to effective family medicine is the provider-patient relationship that develops over time.

Family medicine providers are trained to serve all ages and sexes. For infants and young children, they can do many of the same services that a pediatrician does. For older children, pre-teens, teenagers, and adults, a family medicine provider is usually the best option for the most comprehensive healthcare service.

Family medicine providers are also able to treat seniors, although many seniors choose to use a geriatric specialist instead that specializes in caring for seniors.

What do NeuMed Family Medicine providers treat?

NeuMed’s family medicine services are available by appointment, or by walk-in, although scheduling an appointment ahead of time is always recommended.

Our family medicine practice covers patients of all ages and includes:

• Acute & chronic illness management, including diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension & endocrine issues
• Checkups & physicals for infants, children & adults
• Gynecological exams & reproductive healthcare
• Preventive care & health education
• Vaccinations & Flu shots
• Wart & skin tag removal
• Weight loss guidance and testing

Where can you find a family medicine provider?

Our providers are ready to provide compassionate and modern family medicine and general medical urgent care services in Houston.