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Find the best family doctor in Columbia, MD with family practice services including annual physicals, sports physicals, acute care, primary care, chronic disease care, illness, cancer screening and more.

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  • Suresh Malik 310 Points
    Verified by Wellness.com

    Suresh Malik

    Quality Primary care
    Distance: 19.96 mi
    50 West Edmonston Drive
    50 West Edmonston Drive, STE 404
    Rockville, MD 20852
  • Alkesh D Patel, MD 620 Points

    Alkesh D Patel, MD

    Family Health Center
    10632 Little Patuxent Parkway Suite 111
    Columbia, MD 21044
  • Laurie Pordum, DO 380 Points

    Laurie Pordum, DO

    6350 Stevens Forest Rd
    Suite 102
    Columbia, MD 21046
  • Robert Goodwin, MD 340 Points

    Robert Goodwin, MD

    Dr Goodwin & Assoc
    9650 Santiago Rd Ste 108
    Columbia, MD 21045
  • Bonnie W Catalano, DO 300 Points

    Bonnie W Catalano, DO

    5450 KNOLL NORTH DR STE 120
    COLUMBIA, MD 21045
  • David Leichtling, MD 300 Points

    David Leichtling, MD

    Columbia Medical Plan-Patuxent Medical Group - 28
    5450 Knoll North Drive
    suite 250
    Columbia, MD 21045
  • Kisha Davis, M.D. 250 Points

    Kisha Davis, M.D.

    Chase Brexton Health Services
    5500 Knoll North Drive, Suite 370
    Columbia, MD 21045

Family Doctor Info

Family Doctor Summary:
A family doctor is board certified in family medicine and typically operates a family practice. Family doctors are usually general practitioners who treat all types of patients of all ages. A family doctor is uniquely trained to care for patients as a whole person, regardless of their age or sex. A family doctor is trained to diagnose and treat a wide array of acute and chronic illnesses as well as provide routine health screenings. A family doctor typically works with patients through all stages of their life and has a strong knowledge and background of the patient's family health history. A family doctor should stay current in most aspects of primary medical care and should offer the most current treatments and technologies available.

Family Doctor FAQs:
What is a Family Doctor?

A Family Doctor is a health care professional that practices medicine and is licensed by a state board.

What type of care can a Family Doctor or Family Practice Physician provide?

A Family Doctor counsels and examines patients for minor injuries or diseases that do not warrant the expertise of a specialist. A Family Doctor can do minor procedures and connect patients with specialists for more complicated procedures.

What can I see Family Doctor for?
You can see a Family Doctor for any non-emergency health issue. A Family Doctor can usually provide care to patients of all ages and refer patients to specialists if necessary.

What does a Family Doctor typically not treat?
Family doctors typically do not treat broken bones, cancer, serious diseases or emergency treatment.

What should you do if you need immediate medical care?
If you have a medical emergency and possibly need an ambulance, dial 911 immediately.

How do I find the best Family Doctor in my city and state?
The Wellness.com directory will help you locate an Family Doctor in your state. Select Family Doctor from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate a Family Doctor in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need a Family Doctor in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of Family Doctors in your city and state.


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