Primary Care

Primary Care services offered in Bossier City, LA

Participating in primary care is one of the easiest and most effective ways to live a long, healthy, and active life. At Bowman Family Medicine Clinic, LLC, in Bossier City, Louisiana, Corine Bowman, MD, and the team provide primary care services to individuals and families. Whether you need to schedule a physical exam or your child needs to update their immunizations for school, the team can help. Call Bowman Family Medicine Clinic, LLC, to schedule a primary care appointment, or book your visit online today. Telehealth is also available.

What is primary care?

Primary care is a medical subspecialty that provides all your basic medical needs, including:

Injury care
Health counseling
Disease prevention and screenings
Patient education
Care coordination

Primary care diagnoses and treats acute and chronic illnesses. For example, if you get sick with an upper respiratory infection, your primary care provider can determine the cause and prescribe medication to help you feel better. Similarly, if you have a chronic illness, like diabetes, they can help you manage the symptoms and prevent it from worsening.

What services does primary care provide?

Bowman Family Medicine Clinic, LLC provides various primary care services, including:

Physical exams

A physical exam assesses your overall health. It’s important to schedule an annual physical, even if you feel healthy. Routine checkups can provide peace of mind and preserve your well-being.

Chronic disease management

Chronic diseases, like diabetes and high blood pressure, increase the risk of more serious health problems, like nerve damage and heart failure. Chronic disease management uses prescription medication, healthy lifestyle changes, and counseling to prevent these long-term conditions from worsening.

Mental health care

Mental health is just as important as physical health. Bowman Family Medicine Clinic, LLC regularly diagnoses and treats mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Immunizations

Immunizations or vaccines teach your immune system to identify and defend against harmful microorganisms, like viruses and bacteria. Immunizations don’t guarantee you won’t get sick, but they reduce the risk of severe outcomes, like hospitalization and death.

Sick visits

Everyone gets sick. While you can manage most acute illnesses at home with rest, hydration, and over-the-counter medication, seeking treatment is important if your symptoms worsen or affect your quality of life. Your provider can diagnose your illness and help you feel better.

Lab work

Lab procedures, such as blood work, urinalysis, and STD testing, analyze bodily fluids to identify medical issues. Bowman Family Medicine Clinic, LLC, partners with nearby labs to provide prompt diagnosis and treatment.

Does health insurance cover primary care?

Health insurance covers most primary care services, but every insurance plan is different. Contact your insurance provider if you have questions. They can explain what your plan does and doesn’t cover and provide information about your deductible and co-pays.

Call Bowman Family Medicine Clinic, LLC, to schedule a primary care appointment, or book your visit online today.