Anthony Cerullo
Why Is Family Medicine Important?
The reality of life is that everyone will get sick or injured at some point. When this occurs, the need for a trusted physician is often recognized. However, many people fail to invest in healthcare until something goes wrong.
Founder Family Medicine % Urgent Care's Castle Rock Family Physicians create caring relationships with patients.
A family physician is a doctor who has completed medical school and residency training specifically geared toward caring for patients and their family’s routine medical needs
Having a regular family physician is an important part of maintaining your health and wellness, and can also make the process of receiving care when you are already sick or injured, easier and more efficient. Continue reading to learn more about why you should consider finding a regular family physician to manage your health!
Everyone can benefit from having a family physician. You do not necessarily need to live in a certain area to receive quality care. The key thing to remember is that you want someone who cares about your overall health and wellness. If you feel like your current doctor does not meet these criteria, it might be time to find another provider.
It is possible to find a new family physician through word of mouth or online resources. Many websites allow you to search for local family physicians based on your zip code.
You can also check with your insurance company, to select a physician. They will be able to advise you on what family doctors participate with your insurance plan, which doctors are accepting new patients, as well as the address and phone number of eligible providers.
There are two main differences between having a doctor versus a PA: the level of education required, and the type of services provided. To obtain a license to practice medicine, a doctor must first graduate from medical school. He or she then completes three years of residency training, during which time he or she learns how to diagnose and treat illness. After completing their residency, doctors must pass board exams to become certified.
Founders Family Medicine and Urgent Care was established to provide preventive, routine, and urgently needed medical care to the community of Castle Rock and the surrounding area. We strive to do t...
