What is a Family Physician?

A family physician is a primary care specialist who provides comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages. They are experts in managing chronic illness and are specially trained in preventive medicine.

Family physicians provide a range of services, including:

• Prenatal care

• Delivering babies

• Caring for children and adolescents

• Routine checkups

• Health-risk assessments

• Immunization and screening tests

• Personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle

• Advocating on behalf of their patients

• Health education

Types of Family Physician

While all family physicians share the core skills and focus on comprehensive care, there are some variations you might encounter!

Here are the main types of family physicians:

• Obstetrics- All family physicians a...