Best Family Physician in Mukundapur, Kolkata

A family physician is a family doctor who specializes in delivering comprehensive, holistic health care to people of all age groups. To become a family physician, it is mandatory to complete graduation in MBBS from a reputed medical college and then pursue a post graduate degree in MD, General Medicine. A family physician diagnoses and treats common conditions including chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, acute infections like ear infections, flu, common cold, sinus infections, allergies and their effects and several mental health conditions. Family physicians provide counselling about nutrition and lifestyle modifications, screen for various diseases, also conduct regular health checkups, are responsible for vaccinations, and also refer to other specialized doctors, depending on the treatment needs and the illnesses. Other services, such as emergency treatments for minor injuries and other conditions, are also offered by a family physician. People generally consult their family physician for symptoms such as fever, chronic pain, fatigue, diarrhea, changes in skin appearance, abdominal pain, etc.