Primary Care & Family Medicine in Cumming & Dawsonville

What Family Medicine Covers

Family medicine, or primary care, focuses on comprehensive, continuous care for all ages. It includes preventive visits, sick care, chronic disease management, and coordination with specialists when needed.

Common services include:

• Preventive care: Routine checkups, screenings, and wellness exams
  
• Sick visits: Care for acute illnesses like flu or infections
  
• Chronic conditions: Managing diabetes, asthma, and high blood pressure
  
• Pediatrics: Wellness visits, growth monitoring, school physicals
  
• Women’s and men’s health: Basic health screenings and routine exams
  
• Senior care: Medicare wellness exams, chronic disease management
  
• Minor procedures: Stitches, mole removal, and minor office-based treatments
  
• Vaccines and labs: Immunizations, blood tests, health screenings

Reasons To Choose A Primary Care Doctor

Choosing a primary care doctor helps you build a relationship for long-term health and wellness. Common reasons our patients come to us include:

• Establishing care: Welcoming new patients looking for consistent, quality care
  
• Annual physicals: Comprehensive health checks for adults and children
  
• Ongoing prescriptions: Managing medications conveniently
  
• Chronic conditions: Expert management for diabetes, hypertension, and more
  
• Same-day sick visits: Prompt treatment when illness occurs
  
• School and sports forms: Easy check-ups and quick turnaround for paperwork
  
• Vaccines and boosters: Keeping immunizations current
  
• Lab result reviews: Clear explanations and next steps
  
• Specialist referrals: Seamless coordination with local providers

What To Expect at Your First Visit

Your first visit sets the foundation for great healthcare. Here’s what you can expect:

1. Check-in and paperwork: Bring your insurance card, photo ID, medication list, and, if available, prior health records. We’ll help with any needed forms.
   
2. History and exam: You’ll meet with your provider to discuss your medical history, current health concerns, and receive a focused physical examination.
   
3. Plan and next steps: We’ll outline your personalized care plan, order any necessary tests or labs, prescribe medications if needed, and explain how to use your patient portal for easy follow-ups and ongoing communication.

Why Choose Cumming Family Medicine

Families across Cumming and Dawsonville trust Cumming Family Medicine for compassionate, community-oriented care. Patients choose us because we’re:

• Long-established: Proudly serving local families for years.
  
• Board-certified: All providers are fully credentialed in family medicine.
  
• Relationship-based: Personalized, continuous care from infancy to seniors.
  
• Conveniently located: Offices in both Cumming and Dawsonville, GA.
  
• Coordinated care: Seamless referrals to trusted specialists when needed.
  
• Easy scheduling: Flexible appointments and responsive support.

Primary Care Questions

Are you accepting new patients?
Yes, we warmly welcome new patients at both our Cumming and Dawsonville locations. Request your first appointment online or call today.

What ages do you see?
We treat patients of every age—from infants and children to adults and seniors. Families find comfort in having one trusted medical home.

How do I choose a primary care doctor?
Consider convenience, qualifications, and rapport. Our board-certified providers prioritize listening, building trust, and understanding your family’s health needs.

Do you offer same-day appointments?
Yes, we strive to accommodate same-day appointments for urgent illnesses. Contact our office early in the day for availability.

Do you accept Medicare and major insurance?
Yes, we accept Medicare and most major insurance plans. Call to confirm specific plan coverage or discuss any billing questions.

Do you offer telemedicine?
Yes, telemedicine appointments are available for certain health concerns, offering convenience and flexibility for our patients.