What is a primary care physician?
A primary care physician is the first person you contact for all your medical needs. Whether you have a new health concern, you wake up feeling sick, or you need ongoing management for a chronic health condition, you’ll get prompt, comprehensive, and compassionate care from Dr. Hopkins.
As a primary care physician and internal medicine specialist, Dr. Hopkins is thoroughly trained to diagnose and treat the full range of health problems facing adults.
What are the benefits of having a primary care physician?
One of the great benefits of having Dr. Hopkins as your primary care provider is that he values long-term relationships. He gets to know each patient, which allows him to make better and more individualized decisions about your health care. He also promotes your health by providing:
Preventive care
Patients with a primary care provider stay healthier as they get older, in part because they’re more likely to get regular preventive checkups. When you come in for routine checkups, Dr. Hopkins can catch the earliest signs of problems and take steps to prevent chronic disease.
Weight management
As a specialist in weight management, Dr. Hopkins offers multidisciplinary weight management programs that integrate medical care, dietitians, exercise physiologists, psychological counseling, and gastric bypass surgery.
Health care partner
Dr. Hopkins treats you as a full partner in your health care. As such, he takes the time to listen to your concerns and explain your health problems so you can participate in treatment decisions.
Continuity of care
When you have a health condition that needs a medical specialist or community-based services, you can count on Dr. Hopkins to continue to manage your care.
What services will I receive from my primary care physician?
- You’ll receive comprehensive health care services at Hopkins MD, including:
- Yearly checkups
- Sick visits
- Health screenings
- Vaccinations
- Sexual health care
- Weight management
- Nutritional counseling
- Chronic disease management
Chronic disease management includes education about your condition, medical and lifestyle treatments customized to meet your needs, and ongoing support for conditions that can’t be cured, such as diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, and heart disease.
If you need a primary care physician, call Hopkins MD, or schedule a checkup online.
