Because of the diversity of our Primary Care Physicians Southwest Medical Associates has the ability to diagnose and treat a variety of health conditions and diseases for people of all ages. Some of our physicians may further specialize in another area of medicine.
PRIMARY CARE
Family Medicine
Family Medicine Physicians are medical doctors who specialize in the total health care of the individual and the family.
Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine Physicians ("Internists") focus on adult medicine. They care for their patients for life from teen years through old age. Internists have special training that focuses on the prevention and treatment of adult diseases.
Pediatric Medicine
Pediatricians specialize in the development and treatment of infants, children and adolescents. They specialize in diseases and ailments specific to young and growing bodies.
In addition to primary care and several on-site services, we also provide the following medical specialties.
SPECIALTIES
Podiatric Medicine
Doctors of Podiatric medicine (DPM), also known as podiatrists, diagnose and treat disorders, diseases, and injuries of the foot and lower leg to keep this part of the body working properly. We spend a great deal of time on our feet. As we become more active across all age groups, the need for foot care is increasingly important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Accidents happen so before going to the emergency room, you might consider calling our office to see if an immediate appointment is available. Lower extremity problems such as lacerations, sprains, fractures, swelling, foreign bodies in the feet and wounds can often be treated in our clinical setting.
Our Podiatrists provide care for the following conditions of the foot, ankle and lower leg.
- Sprains and fractures
- Advanced surgical treatment of deformities and injuries
- Diabetic infections and wounds
- Bunions and hammer toes
- Heel pain, arch pain and flat feet
- Ingrowing toenails
- Arthritic joints
- Sports related problems and injuries
To treat these problems, they may prescribe drugs, order physical therapy, set fractures, and perform surgery. They also fit corrective inserts called orthotics, design plaster casts and strappings to correct deformities, and design custom-made shoes.
To assist in the diagnosis of a foot or lower leg problem we provide radiology, bone densitometry and medical laboratory services on-site.
Gynecology
Gynecology is the care for women, especially the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the female reproductive organs.
Below are some of the services provided:
- Annual Exams
- Birth Control/Family Planning
- Breast and Pelvic Exams
- Colposcopic examinations
- Counseling; including but not limited to:
- Adolescent health
- Family Planning
- Menopause
- PMS
- Sexual Dysfunction in women
- STD exposure
- Endometrial Biopsies
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Incontinence Evaluation and Treatment
- Infertility Treatment
- LEEP - Cervical LEEP is a procedure used to treat cervical dysplasia. Dysplasia is a precancerous change in the skin on the cervix.
- Osteoporosis screening, prevention, diagnosis and treatment
- Pap Smears
- School and Work Physicals
- Surgical Procedures
- Ultrasound
Neurology
Our neurologists diagnose and treat diseases that involve the nervous system. Since the brain, spinal cord, and eye are integral part of the nervous system, the domain of neurology overlaps that of psychiatry, orthopedics and ophthalmology.
Our neurologists treat neurological disorders including:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease)
- Aneurysm
- Bells Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Diseases and injuries of the spinal cord
- Disorders of the brain
- Epilepsy
- Facial tics
- Migraines
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neuromuscular diseases
- Parkinsons
- Pediatric Neurology
- Peripheral nerves and muscles
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Seizure disorders
- Stroke
- Torticolis (wry neck)
To help with the diagnosis we provide radiology, medical laboratory tests, electroencephalography (EEG), and electromyography (EMG) on-site.
All of our physicians are board-certified and are committed to partnering with your family to help all of you achieve your wellness goals. Southwest Medical Associates' physicians are highly skilled in preventive care and in diagnosing and treating illnesses. They can refer you to any of the specialists or services you may need, helping to manage, simplify and streamline your access to quality healthcare. Southwest Medical Associates has two locations with convenient hours to accommodate your family's busy schedule -- including evening and Saturday appointments.