Primary Care Specialist

Pinnacle Healthcare System

Cardiology & Internal Medicine & Nephrology located in Hollywood, FL & Pembroke Pines, FL

When it comes to your health and wellness, you need a primary care provider to manage your needs. Pinnacle Healthcare System in Hollywood and Pembroke Pines, Florida, is a primary care practice that combines traditional internal medicine with preventive care. The team of health experts not only diagnose and treat health conditions but also provide guidance and care that may prevent future health problems. To schedule your primary care visit, call the office nearest you or book an appointment online today.

Primary Care Q & A

What is primary care?

Primary care is an area of medicine that manages your overall health and wellness. Whether for sick- or well-care, your primary care provider serves as your first point of contact.

The internal medicine physicians at Pinnacle Healthcare System have extensive medical training to diagnose, treat, and prevent any acute or chronic health issue. 

In addition to diagnosing and treating diseases, the primary care providers also focus on health promotion and disease prevention. 

The primary care team at Pinnacle Healthcare System provides the resources and education you need to optimize overall health and well-being so you can live a full and active life. 

What are primary care services?

Pinnacle Healthcare System is a full-service practice that offers many primary care services. 

Annual physicals

Your annual physical, or wellness exam, is one of the most important health exams of the year. During your annual physical, the team at Pinnacle Healthcare System conducts a thorough health evaluation to examine your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It also includes tests and screenings that assess your risk of developing a chronic disease. 

Urgent care

For patients with unexpected non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses that require immediate medical attention, Pinnacle Healthcare System offers urgent care services. 

Preventive care counseling

Pinnacle Healthcare System sees first hand the toll chronic illness takes on a person's physical and mental well-being. The practice offers preventive care counseling to support overall health and well-being. Pinnacle Healthcare System even has a preventive cardiology program. 

Immunizations

The Pinnacle Healthcare System’s primary care team provides immunizations to protect you from developing common contagious diseases. These also include the annual flu shot. 

Department of Transportation (DOT) and immigration physicals

Pinnacle Healthcare System includes civil surgeons authorized to perform DOT and immigration physicals and provide all the necessary paperwork.

Can primary care help me manage my chronic disease?

The primary care team at Pinnacle Healthcare System specializes in chronic disease management. They provide comprehensive and patient-focused care that helps you gain control over your chronic health issue. 

They treat chronic diseases such as:

  • Hypertension
  • High cholesterol
  • Diabetes
  • Heart disease
  • Kidney disease

The Pinnacle Healthcare System team also includes cardiologists and nephrologists who assist in diagnosing and treating heart and kidney disease. 

Call Pinnacle Healthcare System or book an appointment online to schedule your primary care appointment today.