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Your primary care provider can play a valuable role in your health.

You see your primary doctor or nurse practitioner for an annual physical, and maybe when you鈥檙e feeling under the weather. But your provider鈥檚 scope of care goes far beyond a simple wellness check.

鈥淵our primary care provider can be considered your medical home,鈥� says Alicia Florez, a family nurse practitioner at 网曝门事件 Health Physicians Network in Napa. 鈥淲e can offer extensive care, from routine screenings to treating acute illness.鈥�

Preventive care

Your primary care provider is the first line of defense in identifying risk factors for diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. 鈥淲e make sure you鈥檙e up to date on screenings and understand your health concerns so we can offer early intervention,鈥� says Michael Novak, MD, a primary care physician at 网曝门事件 Health Physicians Network in Napa. 鈥淚f we understand your risk early, making dietary improvements and incorporating regular physical activity can often reduce symptoms and sometimes even prevent disease.鈥�

Specialist referrals

If you suspect you may need to see a specialist, Florez recommends consulting your primary care provider first to rule out simple diagnoses and get a referral. 鈥淲e can determine if your concern necessitates specialty care and refer you to the appropriate provider,鈥� Florez says. 鈥淲e can communicate with the specialist and share notes so they understand your background before your first visit.鈥�

Full-spectrum care

Whether you鈥檙e feeling sick with a cold, concerned about a symptom or looking for advice on implementing a healthy diet, think of your primary care provider as your go-to resource. The best part? Once you鈥檝e established a relationship, your provider can tailor your care to your unique needs at each visit. 鈥淔or me, it鈥檚 all about taking time with each person I see,鈥� Florez says. 鈥淚鈥檓 not in and out of the room in 10 minutes. I want to get to know them and understand their medical history so I can continue to provide personalized care.鈥�

Your Napa primary care providers

网曝门事件 Health Physicians Network in Napa is home to expert providers who care about your whole healthcare journey.

鈥淚t鈥檚 important for everyone to have a primary care provider who can be their healthcare advocate,鈥� says Michael Novak, MD. 鈥淲e鈥檙e here to help people in the Napa Valley live a healthier life at every age.鈥�

• Alicia Florez, FNP-BC
• Michael Novak, MD

Find a provider

网曝门事件 Health鈥檚 experts are here for your healthcare needs. Call 707-253-1135 to schedule an appointment with a primary care provider at the medical office in Napa.