Family Medicine

Family Medicine services offered in West Bridgewater, MA

Family medicine is all about keeping your loved ones safe and healthy. If you’re looking for outstanding medical care for your family, John Terzian, MD, FACC, can help. At Bridgewater Primary Care & Cardiology, LLC, in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, Dr. Terzian and the team deliver first-class primary care with onsite diagnostics and specialized cardiology services. Find out more by calling Bridgewater Primary Care & Cardiology, LLC, today or booking an appointment online.

Family Medicine Q & A

What is family medicine?

Family medicine is the primary care facility for your health — the place you go when you feel sick or have a medical problem. Bridgewater Primary Care & Cardiology, LLC, treats all members of your family from age 12.

Family medicine practitioners like Dr. Terzian undergo extensive training in a broad range of medical topics. Some of the areas family medicine practitioners have expertise in include:

Pediatrics
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Internal medicine
Psychiatry and Neurology
Community medicine
Geriatrics
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics
Otolaryngology (ENT)
Urology

Family medicine is the first step in any healthcare journey. If he finds symptoms of a condition that needs specialized treatment, he can refer you to an appropriate practitioner.

What can family medicine practitioners treat?

Family medicine practitioners like Dr. Terzian have a substantial breadth of knowledge, which means they can provide comprehensive medical care. If you’re sick or have an injury and need urgent care, Dr. Terzian can often see you the same day, and you can contact him by phone for advice.

He can also assist you in managing long-term health issues and chronic conditions, including:

Diabetes
Arthritis
High blood pressure
Cancer
High cholesterol

Dr. Terzian gives you as much time as you need during your sick visit or routine appointment. He also offers several onsite services that save you time and effort, including diagnostic imaging and lab tests.

Another advantage of choosing Bridgewater Primary Care & Cardiology, LLC, as your family medicine provider is that Dr. Terzian is a board-certified cardiologist. In addition to the primary care services available, you can benefit from specialized diagnostics and treatment for heart and circulatory system diseases.

Can family medicine help prevent ill health?

Preventing disease is always better than experiencing a debilitating illness. Dr. Terzian provides a range of services to help you avoid being sick, including:

Routine physical exams
Well-woman visits
Health-risk assessments
Immunizations like flu shots
Screening tests

Leading a healthy lifestyle is also critical in preventing illness and improving resilience to disease. Dr. Terzian can provide diet counseling to help you eat more healthily and lose excess weight. He can also advise you on the safest way to get fit, how to manage stress, and how to quit bad habits like smoking or drinking too much alcohol.

To learn more about the extensive range of family medicine services available, call Bridgewater Primary Care & Cardiology, LLC, today or book an appointment online.