Its someone you can go to for nearly all your medical problems. “It’s the first stop in their journey in the medical world.” As a primary care doctor, Lee Health’s Dr. Ravi Ramaswami is well versed in a multitude of problems. “They are knowledgeable enough to diagnose a condition, and astute enough to refer them to specialists when the need arises.”
By going to the doctor every year and getting a physical, they can focus on preventative care. Doctors compare those results to the year prior. “Somebody may have high blood pressure and they may not know that until they have some target organ damage, by which time it might be a bit too late to make corrective measures to prevent the measures from happening,” said Dr. Ramaswami.
During a primary care visit, your doctor can hear your health concerns, answer questions, and they may even be able to find things that could be trouble while still in the early stages. “It’s always more cost-effective and more efficient to see them when they are well and prevent them from getting sick, as opposed to seeing them when they get sick,” said Dr. Ramaswami.
They’re also the perfect person to see if you do get sick. “The primary care provider knows that patient, knows their medical issues, and sometimes can even advise them on the phone,” said Dr. Ramaswami. If you don’t have one, you can search for one by clicking on the find a doctor section of Leehealth.org.
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