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Capital Area Internal Medicine in Vienna & Ashburn

Preventive Medicine

Preventative Medicine Specialist

Preventive Medicine Specialist

Preventive care can identify early signs of diseases and help patients maintain their health; primary care physicians Sree Gogineni, MD, and Jeevan Errabolu, MD, of Capital Area Internal Medicine, offer a number of preventive care services to residents of the Washington DC/Metro area. Call the family medicine experts at Capital Area Internal Medicine office today or request an appointment online.

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Preventive Medicine Q & A

  • The old adage about “an ounce of prevention” applies to medical care. In developed countries like the US, chronic diseases typically occur because of long-standing lifestyle habits like a poor diet or smoking. The idea of preventive care is to identify patterns early and help prevent the disease by helping people make changes before a disease actually occurs. Preventive care may also include activities like cancer screening or vaccinations to prevent infections.

  • While there is a distinct medical specialty (actually, there are three) recognized by the American College of Preventive Medicine, all primary care physicians provide preventive care to some extent. A family medicine doctor might perform lab tests to identify early signs of a disease like diabetes, while a pediatrician does vision and hearing checks in children so treatment can be initiated immediately if a problem is discovered. In addition to the one-on-one activities of preventive care, public health officers also focus on preventative care in communities.

  • In a nutshell, everyone. Vaccinations are recommended for all ages to help prevent disease. An annual physical examination allows the primary care physician to identify a potential problem and make recommendations for change. Women need specific preventive care during the reproductive years and pregnancy, while the needs of a postmenopausal woman are different. Preventive care is particularly important for the “healthy” person to keep them in that state of health.

  • Family medicine doctors cover all the bases in primary care. In addition to administering immunizations, the primary care physician tracks immunization status so she knows when someone needs a tetanus booster. Physical examinations and lab tests help identify early warning signs that can lead to chronic diseases. Patient education is a vital part of preventive care, as much of prevention has to do with lifestyle, like diet and physical activity. At a community level, preventive care might include anti-obesity, smoking cessation or sun protection campaigns. Call Capital Area Internal Medicine or request an appointment online to speak with a primary care physician about your health goals and discuss ways to achieve them.

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(703) 255-6010Vienna Location: 2235 Cedar Lane Suite 302, Vienna, VA 22182Ashburn Location: 44121 Leesburg Pike Suite 250, Ashburn, VA 20147

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(703) 255-6010Vienna Location: 2235 Cedar Lane Suite 302, Vienna, VA 22182Ashburn Location: 44121 Leesburg Pike Suite 250, Ashburn, VA 20147

Capital Area Internal Medicine © All rights Reserved. Created by DearDoc.