Family Medicine

Whether you are dealing with a cold, are due for a yearly checkup, or need help managing a disease like diabetes, Baton Rouge General provides safe, comprehensive care for you and your family in all stages of life. No matter age or gender, our family medicine physicians and practitioners cover all areas of care including chronic conditions, symptom evaluation, preventive care, and mental health support.

What is a Family Medicine Physician?

Family medicine doctors specialize in providing a range of acute, chronic and preventive medical care for all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, they proactively care for patients through routine checkups, health-risk assessments, immunizations, screening tests, and healthy lifestyle counseling. Our family medicine physicians and practitioners are here to help you make the right choices to keep you and your family healthy.

Family Medicine Services:

• Acute illness and injury care
• Acute orthopedic injuries
• Casting and splinting
• Chronic disease management
• Common dermatologic complaints including rashes and skin growths
• Developmental screening
• Hearing and vision screenings
• Immunizations
• Mental health counseling
• Well visits and preventive care

Family Medicine Conditions Treated:

Our family medicine physicians treat a wide variety of medical conditions including:

• Allergies
• Asthma
• Back pain
• Bronchitis
• Colds and coughs
• Diabetes
• Ear infections
• Flu
• Headaches and migraines
• Hypertension
• Joint pain
• Mood disorders
• Obesity
• Sinus infections
• Sprains and fractures
• Urinary tract infections