Family Medicine Specialist

What is Family Medicine?

The Family Medicine specialty was created in 1969 to fill the need for generalist physicians who could treat all patients of all ages. Positioned more proportionally than any other specialty nationwide, Family Medicine physicians undergo extensive training to provide the most comprehensive healthcare for people of all ages. In short, family physicians treat the illnesses, injuries, and conditions of the entire family, from newborn infants to a great-grandmother. At Grand Lake Primary Care, Dr. Russell treats all members of your family as her own. 

What are the advantages of seeing a Family Medicine Physician?

While specialists serve a vital role in the medical landscape, Family Medicine Physicians fill the important generalist role left by the variety of specialists. With the training and ability to meet the entire family’s medical needs under one room, Family Physicians offer high-quality care coupled with the convenience of a single office visit. This is especially important in rural areas where access to medical care is the greatest hindrance to overall health. When you put your health in the hands of a family physician, you are gaining access to a breadth of training, information, and experience that is unparalleled in any other specialty.

How is Family Medicine different at Grand Lake Primary Care?

Family Medicine Physicians such as Dr. Russell have the flexibility to provide care for the whole family under one roof. Providing same-day and urgent care appointments, GLPC offers a full range of preventative exams alongside chronic condition management. The state-of-the-art facility boasts a convenient laboratory for blood work, state-of-the-art laser technology, ultrasound, and other testings. Comprising exam rooms and a procedure room, the facility makes it possible to be examined, diagnosed and treated without ever leaving the office. Encompassing women’s health, pediatrics, and geriatrics along with dermatology, medical spa services, and weight loss consultation, Dr. Russell believes in treating the whole family, not just the whole patient.