Primary Medical Care | WesternU Health

Overview

Primary Care clinicians provide comprehensive patient care and education for your entire family. Our team of experienced Board Certified Family Medicine and Pediatric Physicians collaborate with Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Care Coordinators and Medical Students to deliver primary healthcare services with genuine compassion and respect.

As an academic facility WesternU Health emphasizes the latest in research, emerging technologies and national best practices. We will empower you with the information you need to make the best lifestyle and treatment choices to achieve your health goals.

We believe in your body’s innate ability to heal itself. We trust and respect your knowledge of your body and want to give you the tools you need to feel healthy and strong. We are here to be your partner and advocate as you decide what is best for yourself and your family.

Specialty Care clinicians provide thoughtful, in depth analysis of your health concerns. Our team of highly experienced Board Certified Physicians collaborate with Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Care Coordinators and Health Professions Students to deliver specialized healthcare services with genuine compassion and respect.

Services for Primary Medical Care

The Medical Center offers a full range of services, including:

Annual exams/physicals
Diagnostic testing
Immunizations
Well baby care
Health screening for community and youth athletic programs
Pediatrics

In partnership with OCHIN, who supports our clinic’s electronic health record system, we are offering our patients secure, online access to their personal medical charts. Using OCHIN MyChart, patients can see lab results, view medication lists, make appointments, and much more—online, any time of the day or night. To access your online medical chart, please click here

Services for Medical Specialty Care

WesternU Health provides comprehensive care in six medical specialties:

Endocrinology

Our endocrinologist is Board Certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism and Internal Medicine. She works closely with a team including a registered dietician and clinical pharmacists.

We provide excellent care for adults with Endocrine conditions. The endocrine glands produce chemicals called hormones. These hormones are released into the blood stream and exert their action by stimulating other organs in the body. Endocrinologists specialize in the treatment of hormone based diseases.

We are open Monday- Friday 8AM-5PM

We offer treatment of endocrine disorders including:

Diabetes
Thyroid Disorders
Nutrition
Osteoporosis-calcium (bone) disorders

Pituitary Disorders
Gonadal Disorders
Adrenal Disorders

PM&R physicians also perform electrodiagnostic studies (EMG/NCS) to assess for conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica and peripheral neuropathy and procedures such as injections to help with joint and back pain.

Infectious Disease

Our infectious disease clinic provide state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of infections. Our infectious disease doctor has specialized expertise in many areas, including:

Common infectious diseases (caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites)
HIV and AIDS
Tuberculosis and Latent TB infection
Hepatitis C infection
Bone and joint infections

Post-surgical infections
Syphilis
Travel-associated diseases (prevention and treatment)
Immunizations

Nephrology

The kidneys filter waste products and excess fluids from the blood. The body cannot survive without the kidneys. Kidney Disease is a common complication of Diabetes and High Blood Pressure.

Early detection of kidney problems and aggressive treatment increase the likelihood that you can keep your kidneys healthy. The Kidney Health team at WesternU Health is dedicated to focusing on prevention. Meeting the goals for blood glucose and blood pressure control can prevent or at least slow the development and progression of kidney disease.

If kidney disease goes without treatment, the disease will progress through the stages, ending in kidney failure. Once the kidneys have reached end-stage kidney disease, dialysis (a method of removing wastes from the blood) or a kidney transplant must be performed to survive.

The Kidney Health team has implemented a team-based care model that includes a Nephrologist, Nurse Practitioner, Pharm. D, and a Registered Dietician. By integrating the care of all these professionals, we have successfully put that patient at the center of their care.

Chronic Kidney Disease due to
- Diabetes
- High Blood Pressure
Rehabilitation after Acute Kidney Failure
Kidney Inflammatory conditions
Difficult to control High Blood Pressure

Kidney Vascular Disease
Protein and Blood in the urine
Recurrent Kidney Stones
Electrolyte and body chemistry imbalances
Cystic Kidney Disease
Post-Kidney transplant care

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Our osteopathic physicians are Board Certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and specialize in hands-on evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. They provide world-class Neuromusculoskeletal healthcare for patients of all ages. We are open Monday through Friday, 8AM-5PM.

We offer specialized osteopathic manipulative healthcare for a variety of conditions including:

Musculoskeletal Pain (Neck and back pain, Sciatica, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
Respiratory Illnesses (Asthma, Bronchitis, COPD, Pneumonia)
Ears, Nose, Throat Problems (Vertigo, Headaches, Otitis Media, Sinusitis)
Sports Related Injuries (sprains, strains, tendonitis, bursitis, plantar fasciitis)

Neurological conditions (Sciatica, Fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s, MS)
Pregnancy related conditions (Sciatica, neck, pelvic and low back pain)
Personal Injuries (falls, trauma, motor vehicle accidents)
Other conditions (TMJ, Colic, Anxiety, GERD)

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

A physiatrist, or rehabilitation physician, is a medical doctor who has completed residency training in the medical specialty of physical medicine & rehabilitation (PM&R). This physician is a nerve, muscle, bone and brain expert who diagnoses and treats injuries or illnesses that affect how you move. The physiatric approach to patient care looks at the whole person and not just one symptom or condition.

Musculoskeletal disorders (including joint pain and osteoarthritis)
Low back and neck pain (including degenerative disc and joint disease, radiculopathy, and spondylolisthesis)
Sports and workplace injury (including rotator cuff tendinopathy, lateral epicondylitis, ACL and meniscus injury, and post-concussive syndrome)

Nerve disorders (including carpal tunnel syndrome and peripheral neuropathy)
Spinal cord injury
Traumatic brain injury
Stroke

Rheumatology

The Rheumatology Clinic is led by a board certified rheumatologist with over 15 years experience in academic medicine. Our clinic offers the latest in management of common and uncommon rheumatologic conditions such as:

Osteoarthritis
Gout
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis

Ankylosing Spondylitis
Lupus
Vasculitis

Pediatrics

WesternU Health Pediatrics provides comprehensive care to children in all stages of development beginning in the prenatal period and extending through adolescence. The osteopathic approach, through holistic personalized care and osteopathic manual treatments, understands that each individual has the innate ability to heal itself. Through preventative, chronic, and acute care management, our goal is to partner, advocate, and support you and your family through the various stages of your child’s life.

As an academic facility, WesternU Health focus is on delivering the highest quality of care through research, technology, and education. Through the promotion of preventative care, we strongly recommend that your child follows the Center for Disease Control’s vaccination recommendations. We do not provide medical exemption letters for families wishing to delay or avoid vaccination and we do require timely vaccination of children as part of our care plan.

We are honored to care for your newborn, child, or teenager and look forward to welcoming you to the WesternU Health community.

Why choose WesternU Health Medical Center?

Expertise: Experienced, award winning, and nationally recognized doctors and faculty dedicated to your health and wellness. Our physicians represent a diverse population and a variety of experiences including military experience. They represent different ages, different languages, and areas of expertise.
Team Approach: Our team of Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and Medical Students work closely together to promote the highest level of patient-centered care. Consultation with other PCC doctors also occurs for coordinated care.

Caring Providers: Specialized doctors who care enough to listen and make sure that you understand your health issues. Doctors who are eager to answer your questions and help you participate in your care.
Modern Facilities: Private examination and treatment rooms and specialized testing areas designed to provide our patients with expert medical care.

State-of-the-Art Equipment: The PCC Medical Center is housed in a modern and well-equipped building. Private practitioners often refer patients for more comprehensive diagnostics for complex conditions requiring more specialized assessment. In partnership with OCHIN, we offer our patients secure, online access to their personal medical chart. Patients are able to see lab results, view medication lists, make appointments, and much more.