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Medical Group
Family Medicine Providers:
James Beieler, D.O.
Kelly Hoffman, M.D.
Mark Hoffman, M.D.
Martin Piatt, M.D.
Brent Whitehead, M.D.
Earl Franklin, PA-C |
Family
Physicians provide a wide range of health services to every member
of your family. They use an ongoing relationship with your family to
provide comprehensive care to each family member, from newborns to
seniors.
What does
a Family Physician do?
Family physicians diagnose and
treat acute and chronic illnesses, and also focus on prevention
through routine physical check-ups, newborn care, immunizations,
weight-loss management and health-risk assessments. Family
Physicians give personalized care for family, social and individual
issues such as allergies, STDs, depression and ADHD. In cases of
life-threatening long-term illnesses, family physicians can
coordinate a patient's care with other specialists for conditions
such as cancer, heart disease and lung disease.
How are Family
Physicians trained?
After graduating from medical
school, family physicians are trained extensively in a challenging
three-year residency program, rotating through the ER, OB/GYN,
Surgery, Pediatrics and Internal Medicine areas. (Family physicians
should not be confused with general practitioners, who receive no
training after medical school). Family Physicians also have
additional training in areas such as dermatology, urology,
orthopedics, ophthalmology, otolaryngology (ears, nose, and throat),
psychiatry, neurology and radiology. They're qualified to treat the
broadest range of ailments in all age groups, referring patients to
other medical specialists as needed.
How do Family
Physicians stay up-to-date with the newest medical advances?
Family physicians are
board-certified nationwide by the American Board of Family
Physicians, and must pass a comprehensive examination every seven
years to maintain their certification. Additionally, they complete
150 hours of formal CME (continuing medical education) every three
years.
To learn more
about family medicine, please visit our
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