Family medicine practitioners provide comprehensive care for all your loved ones under one roof. At the office in Glendale, California, Elizabeth Grigoryan MD, is a family medicine practice offering preventive care and treatment for diabetes, high blood pressure, hypertension, and other potentially harmful medical conditions. To schedule an appointment with All-In Medical Center, call the office or book online today.
request an appointmentWhat is family medicine?
Family medicine providers care for people of all ages, so you and your family members don’t have to see multiple different doctors to get the care you deserve. At her Glendale office, Dr. Grigoryan welcomes all patients ages four and older. That means you and your children can see the same physician as they age.
What is included in family medicine?
Preventive care is the cornerstone of optimal health. To keep you healthy as you age, Dr. Grigoryan may recommend:
Annual physicals
A physical is an assessment to evaluate your overall health. Dr. Grigoryan recommends visiting her office at least once a year for a physical exam, so she can track your health throughout your life. Physical exams help Dr. Grigoryan identify early signs of disease to prevent health complications.
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy is the process of drawing blood. By testing your blood, Dr. Grigoryan can evaluate your health, monitor existing health conditions, or investigate new symptoms.
Medication management
Monitoring your medications allows Dr. Grigoryan to determine the best treatment for your condition.
Weight loss
Maintaining a healthy weight can help prevent a wide range of diseases, including diabetes, high cholesterol, and cardiovascular disease.
What types of conditions do family medicine providers treat?
While preventive care is the foundation of family medicine, managing chronic diseases is just as important. Chronic disease management can help minimize your symptoms and prevent complications from the following conditions.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic disease that results from high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Normally, a hormone called insulin allows your body to use sugar for energy. If you have diabetes, you either don’t have insulin or your body doesn’t use it efficiently.
Without proper insulin levels, glucose builds in your blood. Not only can that damage your blood vessels, it can lead to serious complications, including peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage), vision loss, cardiovascular disease, and stroke.
High cholesterol
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance in your arteries. While high-density lipoprotein (HDL) carries excess cholesterol back to the liver, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) can clog the arteries. Poor diet, smoking, and inactivity can all lead to high levels of LDL.
Hypertension
Uncontrolled hypertension, or high blood pressure, can cause cardiovascular disease, stroke, and kidney problems.
Allergies
Whether you have a food, drug, pet, or pollen allergy, Dr. Grigoryan provides comprehensive testing and treatment.
Insomnia
Insomnia is an inability to fall asleep or stay asleep throughout the night. At her office, Dr. Grigoryan can create an individualized treatment plan for you to relieve the symptoms of insomnia.
To learn more about family medicine, call All-In Medical Center, or schedule an appointment online today.