Department of Family Medicine

Welcome to the Department of Family Medicine at Care Hospital, where our team of board-certified family physicians and trained nurses provides comprehensive, coordinated healthcare for every member of the family—from infants to older adults.

We deliver high-quality primary care with continuous follow-up, guided by the latest clinical standards and advanced preventive approaches. Our model emphasizes a long-term therapeutic relationship with patients and their families, and a thorough understanding of personal and family medical histories to offer truly personalized, integrated care.

In our department, we offer a wide range of services—from routine checkups and preventive care to the diagnosis and treatment of common and chronic conditions, with ongoing management and coordination across services.

Conditions and needs we manage

• Comprehensive healthcare for all family members
• Periodic checkups and preventive medicine
• Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses
• Long-term management of chronic diseases (hypertension, diabetes, asthma)
• Child health and immunizations
• Geriatric health and age-related conditions
• Seasonal illnesses and infections
• Early detection and preventive screening
• General medical consultations and health counseling

Our additional services and capabilities

• Annual comprehensive medical examination
• Family health screening programs
• Immunization schedules for children and adults
• Pre-marital screening
• Basic and comprehensive laboratory testing
• Vital-signs measurement and health indices
• Electrocardiography (ECG)
• Issuance of medical certificates and reports
• Home visits for eligible cases
• Referral management and coordination with other specialties

Bringing together extensive clinical expertise with attentive, person-centred care, our department believes that optimal health requires a holistic approach—prevention, effective treatment, continuous follow-up, and accessible health education.

We provide integrated, tailored services to meet everyone's needs, including regular checkups, early disease detection, evidence-based treatments, and sustained physical and mental health support for the entire family.

Book your appointment with Family Medicine today to begin your journey toward better health for you and your loved ones—and a stable, healthy life filled with wellbeing.

Why Choose Our Family Medicine Team?
We deliver comprehensive primary care for the whole family in one place, led by a multidisciplinary team that blends expertise with integrated care. Our team includes:

• Consultants in Family Medicine specializing in comprehensive care
• Child-health and immunization specialists
• Geriatric-care and age-related disease specialists
• Preventive-medicine and routine-screening team
• Health educators for lifestyle and public-health promotion

What is Family Medicine—and why does it matter?

Family Medicine is a broad specialty that offers continuous care for people of all ages. It spans prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term follow-up. Its value lies in an enduring doctor–patient relationship, deep knowledge of family history, and the ability to deliver integrated care without unnecessary visits to multiple clinics.

How is Family Medicine different from Internal Medicine?
Family Medicine cares for patients across the lifespan—including children—and encompasses women’s health and preventive services. Internal Medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating adult medical conditions. Your family physician is your first point of contact and principal medical advisor, coordinating referrals to other specialties when needed.

When should I see a family physician?
Visit Family Medicine if you develop new symptoms, live with a chronic condition that needs follow-up, require an annual physical, need immunizations, plan to travel, need medical certificates, or simply want general health advice. Your family physician is the best starting point for any health concern.

Why is the annual comprehensive exam important?
Yearly checkups help detect conditions—such as diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and certain cancers—before symptoms appear. The exam typically includes vital signs, a physical assessment, complete blood work, and age- and sex-appropriate screenings. Early detection improves outcomes.

Which tests are included in routine screening?
Tests vary by age, sex, and risk profile, but commonly include complete blood count, fasting and HbA1c glucose, kidney and liver function, lipid profile, thyroid function, and urinalysis. Women’s screenings include mammography and Pap smears; men may be advised to have PSA testing after a certain age.

How do family physicians follow chronic diseases?
We schedule regular visits every 3–6 months, monitor vital signs, order periodic labs, adjust medications when indicated, provide lifestyle counseling, and refer to other specialties when necessary.

Child health services

We provide: growth and developmental assessments, full immunization schedules, treatment of common childhood illnesses (colds, infections, diarrhea), nutrition follow-up, early detection of developmental issues, and practical guidance for parents.

The importance of immunizations—and the recommended schedule

Vaccines protect against serious diseases such as polio, measles, pertussis, and hepatitis. We follow national and international schedules from birth through school age, with additional adult vaccines (influenza, COVID-19, shingles). Adherence ensures optimal protection.

Care for older adults

Our geriatric services include comprehensive health assessments, multi-morbidities follow-up, medication review to prevent interactions, cognitive and memory screening, fall-prevention strategies, vaccinations, and tailored nutrition advice—focused on preserving independence and quality of life.

What is pre-marital screening—and why is it important?
Pre-marital screening identifies infectious diseases (e.g., viral hepatitis, HIV) and hereditary conditions (e.g., sickle cell disease, thalassemia) and determines blood group compatibility. It protects couples and future children and includes medical counseling and genetic advice when needed.

Support for smoking cessation
Our structured program includes dependency assessment, regular counseling, psychological and behavioral support, pharmacotherapy when appropriate (e.g., nicotine replacement and other agents), and scheduled follow-ups. Quitting is one of the most impactful health decisions—and success rates rise with professional support.

When will my family physician refer me to a specialist?
We arrange referrals for complex cases requiring specialized expertise, rare diseases, special procedures (e.g., endoscopy or surgery), lack of response to first-line therapy, or when advanced diagnostics are needed. Your family physician coordinates care and follows up after specialist visits.

The role of preventive medicine in Family Medicine
Prevention is central to our practice: immunizations, periodic screening, health education, lifestyle modification, early risk detection, and counseling on diet and physical activity. Prevention is better than treatment.

Why your family medical history matters?

Knowing your family history helps flag inherited or familial risks (diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, cancers, and rare genetic disorders). Sharing this information enables earlier detection, stronger prevention, and appropriate precautions. Be sure to discuss your family history with your physician.

Home-visit services
We provide home visits for patients unable to attend clinic—such as bed-bound older adults, post-operative patients, those with complex chronic conditions, or sick children. Services include examination, treatment, follow-up, and family guidance on home care.