Dr. Sonya Renee Schleeper - What Is Family Medicine?
Dr. Sonya Schleeper is a family practitioner practicing in Jerseyville, IL. Dr. Schleeper 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 medical field that provides comprehensive healthcare, diagnosis, and treatment for people of any age. Family medicine specialists are typically the go-to doctor a patient seeks out when they are looking for overall healthcare services. These doctors treat a wide range of conditions. They refer patients with more localized and/or complicated health conditions to a specialist.
Preventative Care. Stopping conditions before they start, family physicians offer preventative care for the purpose of detecting and preventing more serious diseases and conditions. They do this with annual physicals, taking blood, tests and screenings, and frequent immunizations. This way, patients can stay healthy.
Diagnostic Services. The goal of diagnostic services is to diagnose problems and ailments using various tests. These services are often the cornerstone of a family physician’s course of treatment. Common tests may include x-rays and ultrasound.
Minor Procedures. Family physicians also treat minor conditions or injuries in-office. These may range from splinting sprains, treating minor fractures, minor surgery, and basic wound care. For procedures that may include a more complex surgery, a referral to a specialist is conducted.
