Family Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Foster City, CA

A primary care provider is a doctor you see for any health concerns. Primary care doctors include family medicine doctors and advanced practice providers (APPs).

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Our primary care team includes family medicine physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants (PAs). They’re focused on building long-term relationships with you and your family. We treat acute illnesses, help manage chronic conditions and focus on prevention and education to support your overall health.

An advanced practice provider (APP) is a health care professional who has advanced education and clinical training, allowing them to take on a broader scope of practice and perform tasks traditionally carried out by physicians. This category includes nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), certified nurse midwives (CNMs) and clinical nurse specialists (CNSs).

These professionals play a crucial role in providing health care services, including diagnosing and treating medical conditions, prescribing medications and offering preventive care. APPs are essential members of health care teams, contributing to the delivery of comprehensive and accessible patient care.

We diagnose and treat a range of acute and chronic conditions, including:

• Allergies

• Asthma

• Back pain

• Diabetes

• Ear infections

• Eczema

• Flu (influenza)

• Heart disease

• Joint pain

• Mental health problems

• Osteoarthritis

• Sprains and strains

• Strep throat

• Urinary tract infections

Our family medicine specialists at Dignity Health Medical Group in Foster City provide comprehensive services, including:

• Annual wellness checkups

• Flu shots and immunizations

• Follow-ups after an inpatient hospital visit or outpatient surgery

• Physical exams

• Preoperative evaluations

• Mental health counseling

• Nutritional counseling

• Preventive care

• Sick visits

• Weight management

• Well-child care, including regular checkups, physical exams and immunizations

• Well-woman care, including gynecological exams and pregnancy tests

We care for every aspect of women’s health, offering guidance through every stage of life. Women’s health services include:

• Bone density screenings

• Breast exams

• Family planning

• Maternity care

• Menopause management

• Pap tests

• Pelvic exams

• Pregnancy care

• Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing

• Treatment for menstrual or hormonal concerns

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At Dignity Health Medical Group in Foster City, our family medicine providers offer compassionate and expert care to help keep your whole family healthy as you grow and change. We support patients of every age in navigating their health care journey, helping to make transitions between care stages simple and seamless. We are committed to promoting your family’s lifelong health and well-being, delivering trusted care in your community.