Dr. Susan G. Manella - What Does a Family Practitioner Treat?
Dr. Susan Manella is a family practitioner practicing in Pembroke Pines, FL. Dr. Manella specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how... more
What is family medicine?
Family medicine is a branch of medicine that is devoted to continuing, comprehensive healthcare for the entire family. A family medicine physician is the first specialist a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with more advanced ailments to a specialist.
Preventative Care. A family physician offers preventative care to help detect or prevent serious diseases and medical conditions. This includes annual check-ups, blood draws, EKGs, as well as certain tests and screenings. The goal of preventative care is to help patients stay healthy.
Chronic Conditions. Family medicine can treat chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes. The treatment for high blood pressure includes a low-salt diet to minimize your sodium consumption and exercise to help manage weight. The treatment for diabetes includes diet management, insulin, monitoring blood sugar, and exercise.
Non-Surgical Weight Loss. A family physician helps patients with non-surgical weight loss options which include nutrition, exercise, counseling, along with the tools and support to find your healthiest and happiest weight. By making healthy lifestyle changes you can look and feel your best.
