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Primary Care Doctor Q & A

What is a primary care doctor?

A primary care doctor has extensive training in all aspects of health, including the diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses and chronic diseases, preventive care, and wellness optimization.

As a board-certified internal medicine physician, Dr. Bos is highly skilled at managing all of your health care needs. He provides one-on-one medical attention through a patient-centered, concierge medicine plan.

The office is fully equipped with advanced technologies to accurately diagnose illnesses and evaluate minor injuries. As a primary care doctor, Dr. Bos also provides chronic care management services to address diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic health issues.

When do I need to meet with a primary care doctor?

As a primary care doctor, Dr. Bos provides a range of medical services to address all your health care needs. You can schedule a primary care sick visit if you develop symptoms of an illness or injury such as:

  • High fever
  • Infection
  • Skin rash
  • Sore throat
  • Nasal congestion
  • Abdominal pain
  • Musculoskeletal pain
  • Shortness of breath

You can also meet with Dr. Bos regularly if you have a chronic disease like diabetes that needs ongoing medical care.

Concierge medicine gives you access to Dr. Bos 24/7 for all of your urgent and emergency medical needs to help you avoid the long wait times and other hassles of the hospital emergency room. If you’re too sick to travel, Dr. Bos can make a house call to assess your health.

What happens during a visit with a primary care doctor?

If you’re visiting the office of Robert Bos, MD, for a sudden illness or injury, you can expect to undergo a comprehensive exam.

Dr. Bos may also order blood work, X-rays, or other diagnostic tests to identify the cause of your pain or other symptoms. Based on your test results, Dr. Bos creates a care plan to help you feel better.

Follow-up visits are available in the office. You can also connect with Dr. Bos virtually through a telemedicine platform, so he can monitor your progress with treatment.

For preventive wellness visits, Dr. Bos completes a physical and can discuss any immunizations or screenings you need to lower your risk for cancer and other chronic diseases. He also provides a variety of personalized health coaching services to improve your overall wellness, a unique offering from a primary care doctor.

Call the office of Robert Bos, MD, to schedule a primary care doctor visit or book an appointment online today.