What does primary care include?
Primary care at Marion Physician Associates is truly comprehensive. The experienced team offers all of the following:
- Physical exams
- Chronic disease management
- Treatment for colds, flu, and other illnesses
- Critical care for severe injury or illness
- Women’s health care
- Men’s health care
In addition to primary care, the team offers a number of specialized services that other primary care providers don’t.
What specialized services are available?
The Marion Physician Associates team offers the following specialized services:
DOT and FMCSA exams
The Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) require drivers to undergo exams with a certified medical examiner. Marion Physician Associates physician Sajid Khan, MD, is DOT- and FMCSA-certified.
Suboxone
Suboxone is a highly successful treatment for opioid dependency, but only about 5% of all US doctors are certified to prescribe this medication. Dr. Khan is suboxone-certified, which allows you to get opioid dependency treatment from the same caring provider you already depend on for your other medical care.
Medical marijuana
Dr. Khan is among the select group of Florida physicians certified by the Florida Department of Health Office of Medical Marijuana Use. Dr. Khan prescribes medical marijuana for qualifying patients suffering from conditions such as anxiety, anorexia, arthritis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, post-traumatic stress disorder, Crohn’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis.
Heart and lung care
The Marion Physician Associates team includes cardiac care specialists who can diagnose and treat heart and lung conditions on-site.
Podiatry care
Marion Physician Associates offers specialized podiatry care focusing on problems affecting your feet and ankles.
The team at Marion Physician Associates gives you all the care you need in one place, so ask about other specialized services, too.
How often should I have a physical exam?
In general, children and adults need a physical exam every year. Your annual physical exam is a major component of your primary care because it helps both you and your provider track changes.
Also, annual physicals help you manage chronic conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes in the most efficient way. In some cases, your primary care provider might recommend more frequent exams, particularly if you suffer from serious health complications.
Click the online booking tool or call Marion Physician Associates, P.A. to get the Ocala area’s best primary care now.
