Primary Care
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Excellence Medical Centers, LLC
Family Medicine Physician located in Cape Coral, FL
Primary care is the foundation of your health care needs. Christine Mackie, MD, provides personalized, patient-focused primary care services at Excellence Medical Centers, LLC in Cape Coral, Florida. She works with you to monitor your health, offering advice and treatments to improve and protect your well-being. If you’re looking for a compassionate and knowledgeable primary care provider, call Excellence Medical Centers, LLC today or schedule a consultation online to meet with Dr. Mackie.
Primary Care Q & A
What is primary care?
As your primary care provider, Dr. Mackie not only provides comprehensive health care but also monitors your health and offers referrals to specialists when necessary. She coordinates your care with specialists, hospitals, and other providers to ensure you receive cohesive care across the board.
What services are included in primary care?
Dr. Mackie provides a comprehensive range of primary care services at Excellence Medical Centers, LLC. They include:
Wellness checks and annual exams
Dr. Mackie performs annual wellness checks and physical exams, including well-woman visits. These routine appointments are critical to monitoring your health and identifying any issues as early as possible.
Health screenings
Dr. Mackie also provides health screenings, including blood pressure checks, blood tests, pelvic exams, Pap smears, prostate-specific antigen tests, and more. Health screenings allow her to diagnose health issues before they cause symptoms that affect your well-being.
Vaccines
Even as an adult, you might need an occasional vaccination. For example, you should have an annual flu shot and DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) boosters. You might also need vaccines if you plan to travel outside of the United States.
Sick visits
You can also count on Dr. Mackie if you get sick and need medical attention. If you’re feeling under the weather with a cold, flu, sore throat, or gastrointestinal issue, Dr. Mackie can evaluate your condition and provide treatment to ease your symptoms and help you recover.
Chronic care
Many Americans live with at least one chronic health problem that requires regular medical assessment and management. Dr. Mackie offers chronic care services to help you manage diabetes, thyroid health problems, hypertension, and other health issues.
Why is primary care important?
You see your primary care provider more often than other health care providers. As a result, you and Dr. Mackie develop a relationship and get to know each other. This can help you feel more confident while under her care as she acts as your partner in health.
Dr. Mackie also keeps meticulous health records, which help her identify any changes in your health quickly. As a result, you have better health outcomes and lower health care costs. Having a reliable primary care provider can help you avoid costly emergency room visits and hospitalization.
Call Excellence Medical Centers, LLC today or make an appointment online for expert primary care services.
