Primary Care

Who They Are and What They Do A family practice doctor is a primary care physician who provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages. Family practice doctors are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions, from colds and flu to more complex chronic illnesses. They also provide preventive care, such…

If you have no health insurance or insurance that is costly yet covers little, you are not alone. Many Americans fall into what is called a medical coverage gap. Rising costs of health insurance leave many feeling forced into a high-deductible plan (a.k.a., catastrophic plan), or simply opting out of insurance all together. Many feel…

Are you searching for better healthcare for you and your family? Finding a great family doctor can be one of the most important first steps in getting the best care for you and your family. Family physicians not only help diagnose and treat illness, they can also serve as advocates or “quarterbacks” if/when more serious…

Finding an independent primary care or family care practice in Wilmington where you are not just a number, is difficult, but not impossible. If you’ve never heard of direct primary care, we hope you’ll read on! We have compiled a complete guide on the top ten reasons to consider making a switch to a direct…

Medicare completed a study that looked at changes in telehealth visits. Patients who utilized telehealth care increased from 840,000 visits in 2019 to 52.7 million at the end of 2021. Telehealth was a game-changer for more than Medicare patients. Rural communities and at-risk patients opted for virtual visits instead of in-office. Newborns are one age…

According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), over 25 million Americans have asthma. Moreover, 14.8 million Americans currently suffer from COPD. Public health researchers estimate that 12 million more people are struggling with undiagnosed lung disease. Chronic lung conditions are no joke. Lower respiratory disease is the 6th leading cause of…