Primary Family Care Specialist
Maryvale Family Practice
Family Practice located in Phoenix, AZ
Primary family care provides personal and comprehensive health care for people of all ages. Nahla Chirco, FNP, a board-certified family nurse practitioner at Maryvale Family Practice, focuses in primary family care. She takes a holistic approach to care and sees children four years old and up as well as adults of all ages. To schedule primary family care appointments for you and your family members, call the office in Phoenix, Arizona, or book an appointment online today.
Primary Family Care Q&A
What is primary family care?
Primary family care is a service that manages health needs for you and your family. As a family nurse practitioner, Nahla has years of training and experience in providing care for people of all ages.
As a primary care provider, she serves as your first point of contact for general health needs and concerns. Her skills and expertise give her the ability to diagnose and treat any health issue.
Nahla also focuses on health promotion and disease prevention. She spends time talking to you about your health and the steps you can take to maintain or improve your current health and prevent future medical problems.
What are primary family care services?
Maryvale Family Practice is a full-service practice that offers many services to meet a full range of medical needs.
In addition to managing your general health needs through an annual wellness exam, Maryvale Family Practice also provides:
- Immunizations for children and adults
- Allergy testing
- Vitamin B12 injections
- Birth control management
- Testosterone treatment
Nahla also specializes in women’s health services and pain management.
What can I expect during a primary family care visit?
When you come in for primary care at Maryvale Family Practice, you can expect a patient-focused evaluation. Nahla takes a holistic approach to your care, which means she focuses on your whole-body health, not just your specific symptoms or disease.
During your visit, she spends time talking to you to fully understand your health history. She also asks about your health concerns and goals.
After performing a physical exam, Nahla may request diagnostic tests to screen for health conditions or to confirm or rule out a diagnosis that may explain your symptoms.
For your convenience, Maryvale Family Practice offers in-house diagnostic testing, including:
- Ultrasounds
- Electrocardiograms (EKGs)
- Nerve conduction studies
- Pulmonary function tests
- Lab testing
After she’s gathered all of the objective information about your health, Nahla spends time talking to you about your diagnosis and treatment options. Having a better understanding of your health condition and possible treatments helps you make a more informed decision about your care.
For compassionate, patient-focused care for you and your family, call Maryvale Family Practice or book an appointment online today.