What is Primary Care?
We use a different, integrative approach here at Atlantic Coast Physical Medicine. We treat the patient as a whole, rather than a list of symptoms. We would be happy to be your primary care provider here in the Lowcountry. Our comprehensive team has your best interests at heart. Check us out in Summerville, SC.
Primary Care
In a world of increasingly specialized medicine, good primary care can be tough to find. The team at Atlantic Coast Physical Medicine, led by Dr. Heather Lambert, aims to change that by offering comprehensive and collaborative care for most of your health needs.
Through a wide diversity of options, the health care providers offer residents of Summerville, South Carolina functional solutions that work. To get started on your primary care, call our office or fill out the form online to request an appointment.
Multidisciplinary Approach
At Atlantic Coast Physical Medicine, our team of expert providers takes a holistic approach to medicine. We study and monitor your health from every angle to ensure that everything is working together for optimal health, including your:
- Musculoskeletal system
- Cardiovascular health
- Endocrine health
- Cellular health
- Organ health
The bottom line is that your body is a finely tuned machine that relies on balance, and when one area is off, it can have a widespread effect on the whole. A primary care provider is trained to understand and locate the source of your problem.
Your Provider
At Atlantic Coast Physical Medicine, the staff truly operates as a team. You can expect to have a point person, which is usually a highly trained nurse practitioner (NP). Your NP ensures that all of your needs are taken care of and points you in the right direction for any additional help you might require, both in the practice and outside it.
Annual Physical Exam
The mainstay of primary care is your annual physical examination. This all-important visit to Atlantic Coast Physical Medicine allows your health care provider to monitor your health and detect any potential problems long before they become more serious medical concerns.
During your general annual exam, you should expect the following:
Musculoskeletal System
Cardiovascular Health
Endocrine Health
Cellular Health
Organ Health
Your health care provider at Atlantic Coast Physical Medicine also sits down with you to review any problems or concerns you may have about your health and investigates the issue with you.
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Meet Our Providers
Commonly Accepted Medical Insurances
Atlantic Coast Physical Medicine accepts a variety of major insurance plans. For specific insurance plan inquiries, please contact our office.
Request An Appointment
Schedule a complimentary consultation to develop an individualized care plan and start your wellness journey.
HIGH QUALITY
Our physicians practice comprehensive medicine – instead of treating symptoms, they take a holistic approach that takes into account the entire person.
PATIENT CARE
We help our patients to function better physically, as well as resolve symptoms. Restoring function means regaining the abilities and activities that mean the most.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
We also provide wellness programs within the Charleston area to many corporations, educating employees about preventative healthcare.
