The family unit toady often consists of children, parents, and grandparents living under the same roof. That may be the case due to the increasingly high cost of living, care needed for elderly parents, or a cost-effective child care solution. Whatever the reasons, time and money can be saved by finding one medical practice that can cater to all the needs of the whole family. It eliminates the hassle and travel of going to a pediatrician for the children, a general physician for the adults, and a geriatric specialist for grandparents. Scheduling appointments, filling out paper work at each office, and managing higher co-pays for separate specialists is not acceptable for busy families. Those situations also increase the risk of repeated tests, in-continuity of care, and conditions being misdiagnosed because the doctor is not familiar with the patient.
One practice, like Wichita Family Medicine Specialists, set up to provide comprehensive care for every member of the family, can accommodate almost all medical needs. Prenatal care, well child care, immunizations, and treatment of minor injuries and accidents are provided for infants and children. Annual physicals, adult preventative care, and evaluations and assessments of health problems can help parents to stay healthy. Diagnostic testing, an on-site laboratory, X-rays, EKG capabilities, and management of simple and complex issues and conditions can help keep grandparents healthy and strong. Minor office-based surgical procedures are also offered. There are Medical Doctors, (MDs), as well as Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) available to treat patients, as well as professional assistants and support staff.
A DO goes to medical school and completes the same amount of time in residency as an MD. They are certified, licensed, and practice the same as an MD. The one difference is the focus of their training. A DO receives advanced training in body manipulation and the educational approach is more of a holistic one, rather than a traditional one. An MD tends to place emphasis on the injured or affected part of the body in considering treatment. The DO considers the entire body and patient at every stage of treatment. Both provide high-quality medical care and both practice at Wichita Family Medicine Specialists. Families who wish to simplify care, and get to know providers, can go to visit us website for details on services, a list of medical professionals, and to set up an appointment.
