Dr. Schwartz provides basic primary care services for patients aged 18 years old and up. This includes:
- Routine physical exams, Pap smears, and individualized health risk evaluation
- Preventive screenings for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and certain cancers
- Management of common orthopedic or sports-related injuries
- Care for chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and high cholesterol
- Management of depression and emotional problems
- Individualized counseling for diet and nutrition, pain management, and smoking cessation
For sensitive exams, such as breast, pelvic or genital exams, patients may want to arrange a chaperone to accompany them to their appointment.
Minor procedures such as wart removal/cryotherapy, EKGs, and ear irrigations will be offered as well. Common adult vaccinations will be available (please confirm availability prior to your appointment), as will a few simple lab tests. Routine blood tests can be performed by any one of a number of local clinical laboratories. Radiology exams are also available at several locations nearby.
Dr. Schwartz enjoys addressing health-affirming lifestyle changes, and she works closely with practitioners in acupuncture, bodywork, meditation, massage and counseling.
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