Primary Care

Having a primary care specialist you feel comfortable with is the best way to maintain exceptional health for you and your entire family. At The Beloved Medicine Clinic, Pain and Spine, pain management specialists John Melek, MD, MSC, Engy Melek, MD, RD, LD, and the team offer comprehensive primary care services for patients of all ages. Schedule an appointment by phone or request one online today.

What is primary care?

Primary care at The Beloved Medicine Clinic, Pain and Spine, includes the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of common illnesses and chronic diseases. Their skilled team sees all types of patients, including babies, children, teenagers, adults, and geriatric patients. She offers annual physicals to help prevent diseases or detect them early before complications arise.

The Beloved Medicine Clinic, Pain and Spine team provides family-centered primary care, including physical and mental health treatments through telemedicine.

Which conditions do primary care providers treat?

Common conditions the team at The Beloved Medicine Clinic, Pain and Spine treats include:

• Colds, flu, and COVID-19
• Ear and eye infections
• Strep throat
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Burns, fractures, and other injuries
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Heart disease
• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
• Mental health disorders
• Allergies and asthma

Primary care providers also offer preventive medicine services, including weight-loss plans, health education, and birth control for women.

What happens during primary care appointments?

During primary care appointments, your provider will likely complete the following:

Vital signs check

During a vital signs check, your provider evaluates your weight, blood pressure, and other vital signs.

Medical history review

With a medical history review, your provider asks questions about your symptoms, medications, personal and family history of disease, and more. They might also complete a psychiatric assessment to evaluate your mental health.

Physical exam

During a physical exam, your provider evaluates your physical health and examines visible signs or symptoms of an illness or disease. 

Diagnostic testing

Diagnostic testing might include a nasal or throat swab, urine test, blood test, heart function test, asthma or allergy testing, X-rays, or other imaging procedures. 

Treatment

Treatment for an acute (short-lived) illness or chronic disease depends on the type of condition you have and its severity. Your provider may recommend:

• At-home remedies
• Over-the-counter medications
• Prescription medicines
• Allergy shots
• Inhalers
• Weight loss counseling
• Dietary supplements
• Eye or ear drops
• Further diagnostic testing
• Specialist referrals

The team at The Beloved Medicine Clinic, Pain and Spine, personalizes each treatment to offer the most effective outcome, reduce unpleasant symptoms, and improve your overall quality of life.

If you or your child is due for an annual physical or you experience new or unusual symptoms, call The Beloved Medicine Clinic, Pain and Spine, to schedule an appointment or book one online today.