Family Medicine

Seeing a family medicine specialist routinely safeguards your health, helping you avoid complications by detecting diseases in their early stages. At CHAP Med in Sherman Oaks, California, family and osteopathic medicine specialists  and their experienced team provide comprehensive family medicine for men and women of all ages. Schedule an in-person or telemedicine appointment by phone or online today. Walk-ins by established patients are welcome.

What is family medicine?

Family medicine at CHAP Med consists of health screenings, medical evaluations, on-site diagnostic testing, and treatments that restore your health, ease symptoms, or prevent complications. The skilled CHAP Med team takes a holistic approach to care, focusing on preventive medicine. They customize family medicine treatments that optimize health outcomes for their patients.

Which conditions does family medicine treat?

Family medicine at CHAP Med treats the following conditions:

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Metabolic disorders
• Arthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Mental health disorders
• Nutrient deficiencies
• Hormone imbalances
• Chronic kidney disease
• Asthma and allergies
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Other chronic diseases
• Colds, flu, COVID-19, and other illnesses
• Injuries

The CHAP Med experts can screen for or help you effectively manage many chronic conditions at the same time.

Which family medicine services are available?

CHAP Med offers the following family medicine services and more:

• On-site labs and imaging
• Men’s health care
• Women’s health care, including pelvic exams and Pap smears
• Cardiovascular health care
• Diabetic management programs
• Sick visits
• Vaccines
• Comprehensive primary care services
• Physicals
• Preventive medicine
• Chronic disease management
• Sexually transmitted disease (STD) screening and treatment
• Medically supervised weight loss
• Mental health treatments
• Telemedicine
• Walk-in appointments
• Specialist referrals

If you have a complex medical concern, CHAP Med provides specialist referrals to ensure superior health outcomes.

The practice is affiliated with Providence Medical Centers, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and Barlow Respiratory Hospital.

What happens during family medicine appointments?

During family medicine visits to CHAP Med, your specialist weighs you and checks your vital signs to screen for medical concerns. They discuss your medical history, symptoms, medication, lifestyle, and mental health.

During a physical exam, your CHAP Med provider evaluates you to detect or rule out signs of a medical problem. You might need lab work, imaging procedures, heart- or lung-function testing, or nasal or throat swabs to diagnose an acute or chronic condition and create an effective treatment plan.

Your personalized treatment can consist of watching waiting, medical weight loss, healthy lifestyle adjustments, dietary supplements, medication, therapy, or specialist referrals.

How often should I schedule family medicine visits?

Schedule an in-person or telemedicine appointment at CHAP Med anytime you have questions or concerns about your well-being. See your primary care provider at least once a year (more often if you become sick, get injured, have a chronic disease, or experience new or unusual symptoms).

Schedule an in-person or virtual family medicine appointment at CHAP Med by phone or request a visit online today. Walk-ins by established patients are welcome.