Primary care provides you and your family with all your health care needs outside of life-threatening emergencies and highly specialized treatment. At GT Healthcare in Laguna Beach, California, Gabrielle Thompson, FNP-C, and the experienced family medicine team offer high-quality primary care for all ages. From immunizations and sick visits to annual physicals and chronic disease management, you can access it all at GT Healthcare. Call or text the office to schedule a consultation or book an appointment online today.
What is primary care?
Your primary care provider is your gateway to all the needed outpatient health services. They manage your everyday health requirements, from when you’re sick to helping you stay well.
For anything highly specialized that’s beyond the scope of your primary care practitioner, they refer you to an appropriate specialist.
What services does primary care provide?
GT Healthcare’s primary care services include:
Urgent care
Contact GT Healthcare for expert advice and treatment when you’re sick. They diagnose and treat all common acute illnesses, from vomiting and diarrhea to cold and flu symptoms.
Men’s and women’s health
Men and women suffer from many of the same general health problems, but there are differences in reproductive health. In addition to well men’s and -women’s exams, GT Healthcare offers gender-affirming care for people struggling with their gender identity.
Children’s and adolescent health
GT Healthcare offers comprehensive primary care services for children 4 and over, including sick visits, and well-child exams.
Chronic disease management
Patients with long-term conditions, including diabetes, thyroid disease, and high cholesterol, require regular checkups and medication reviews.
GT Healthcare monitors your health, performs regular tests and exams, and ensures you live as rewarding a life as you can despite any chronic illnesses.
Preventive medicine
Preventing declining health when possible is far better than treating disease.
GT Healthcare offers preventive medicine services such as chronic disease screening, annual physicals, diet and weight loss advice, microbiome support for good gut health, and many other services that combat potentially life-threatening diseases.
Medication management
Your primary care provider monitors any medicines you need to take regularly to ensure they’re at the correct dose and not causing harmful side effects. They also provide prescription refills.
Lab tests
Your provider takes blood and other samples for lab testing. These tests aid diagnosis and help monitor chronic health conditions. GT Healthcare also offers pharmacogenomic testing, which uses information based off of your genetic makeup to help prescribe the most effective medications.
Post-hospitalization care
If you need surgery or spend time in a hospital with a serious illness, GT Healthcare provides comprehensive post-hospitalization care to help you recover successfully.
How do I access primary care services?
To access primary care services, complete the appointment request form online. If you need urgent attention, call or text GT Healthcare for a same- or next-day appointment.
The practice offers telemedicine visits only at this time. Telemedicine gives you fast access to expert primary care from the comfort of your home via a secure video link.
To find out more or book an appointment, Call or text GT Healthcare at (619) 547-1856 or go online today.