Comprehensive, Coordinated Care for Your Health and Wellness
At Loyola Medicine, the first line of defense for your overall health is your primary care physician (PCP). Primary care physicians are doctors who monitor your overall health and are trained in every major area of medicine from birth through your senior years. Loyola’s primary care physicians provide annual physical exams, recommendations for disease prevention, diagnosis of illness, referrals to specialists and patient education.
Primary care at Loyola centers around the well-being of the whole person. Over time, your Loyola doctor will take an integrated approach to your overall health by getting to know you, your lifestyle and your health goals.
Your primary care physician will work with you to create a foundation for a healthy life and provide timely and comprehensive treatment for any medical issues that arise.
If needed, your doctor will work with Loyola’s nationally recognized specialists to provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of any health issues that may occur.
Primary care doctors at Loyola specialize in one of these areas:
Why Choose Loyola for Primary Care?
Loyola boasts more than 100 primary care physicians in an award-winning health system, all focused on providing you with comprehensive care. Our doctors are board certified in a variety of specialties and actively seek ongoing education in order to provide patients with the most advanced care available.
Loyola’s primary care physicians work closely with world-class specialists, providing compassionate, leading-edge care for patients in an academic setting. Whether you’re suffering from a common medical issue or a more serious condition, Loyola’s doctors are devoted to your complete care: body, mind and spirit.
What Services Do Primary Care Doctors Provide?
If you are searching for top-rated care for yourself or a loved one, look no further than Loyola. Our primary care doctors provide individualized treatment for the care of adult patients. In addition to check-ups, vital exams, immunizations and annual physicals, your Loyola healthcare team can provide a wide range of services to support you in reaching optimal health.
While services may vary based on your doctor’s office, your Loyola primary care physician may provide the following in-office services at your appointment:
- Acupuncture
- Care for physical or intellectual disabilities
- Diet and fitness counseling
- Guidance on appropriate cancer screenings for your age
- Gynecologic care
- Immunizations
- Lab tests
- Management and coordination of chronic medical conditions
- Preventive care
- Strategic planning of overall health goals
- Treatment for physical injuries
- Well-woman care
- Work and school physicals
What Conditions Do Primary Care Doctors Treat?
Loyola’s primary care physicians provide a wide array of services to diagnose, treat and prevent diseases. Your doctor will recommend the most effective and advanced treatment available for your condition. Loyola provides expert care for common ailments and chronic conditions, including:
Loyola’s primary care doctors provide comprehensive care for overall health maintenance, as well as acute and chronic diseases. When more serious conditions arise, your primary care physician can refer you to a specialist with the expertise and experience to care for your condition promptly and effectively.
