100 Edwina St
Evergreen, AL 36401
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Claim My FREE ProfileFranklin Evergreen Family Health Center is a federally qualified health center (fqhc) located in Evergreen, AL.
Franklin Evergreen Family Health Center has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since June 11, 2018 and its NPI number is 1346733821 (certified on 06/11/2018).
To schedule an appointment, please call (251) 255-5830.
Franklin Evergreen Family Health Center is an Internal Medicine practice in Evergreen, AL with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness. Internists specialize in puzzling medical problems and in the ongoing care of chronic illnesses. Internists also specialize in preventing disease by promoting health, and are trained to manage multisystem disease conditions that single-organ-disease specialists may not be trained to address. Internal Medicine Doctors at Franklin Evergreen Family Health Center perform assessment, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment therapies for diseases and disorders in adult patients. Internal Medicine is a medical specialty focused on study, prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of short and long term multi-organ conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Internal Medicine practices include cold and flu, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and chronic lung disease. Internists generally act as personal physicians and often develop long-term relationships with their patients. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Internal Medicine practices include medical history reviews, physical exams, blood tests, scans, and other diagnostic tests, as well as specialist referrals. Internists may choose to practice only in the hospital, only in an outpatient clinic, or in both.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Internal Medicine Doctors in Evergreen, ALFranklin Evergreen Family Health Center is a Geriatric Internal Medicine practice in Evergreen, AL with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in promoting wellness and providing health care for senior patients. Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctors at Franklin Evergreen Family Health Center perform comprehensive interdisciplinary care for the physical, emotional, and social well-being of both healthy and frail senior patients. Geriatric Internal Medicine is a medical specialty that enables patients to manage natural aging life stages by preventing and treating age-related conditions, and preserving patients' independence and quality of life. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Geriatric Internal Medicine practices include nutrition deficiencies, hormone imbalances, psychological issues, medication side effects, incontinence, heart disease, epilepsy, osteoporosis, fall injuries, frailty, strokes, Alzheimer's Disease, and cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Geriatric Internal Medicine practices include standard preventative wellness screenings and treatments, nutrition counseling, psychological counseling, lifestyle interventions, post-fall rehabilitation, living accomodation transition, and nursing home care.
An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctors in Evergreen, ALA physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
Obesity Internal Medicine Doctors in Evergreen, ALFranklin Evergreen Family Health Center is an Adolescent Medicine practice in Evergreen, AL with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in providing healthcare for young adults. Adolescent Medicine Doctors at Franklin Evergreen Family Health Center perform preventative care, assessments, and treatment of conditions in adolescents. Adolescent Medicine is physical and psychological healthcare for patients in their teens and early 20s. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Adolescent Medicine practices include colds, viruses, acne, sports injuries, sexually transmitted diseases, and physical, mental, and emotional disorders. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adolescent Medicine practices include annual physicals, cold and virus treatment, bone setting and suture treatment, long-term disease monitoring, imaging, pregnancy testing, family planning, and health education.
An internist who specializes in adolescent medicine is a multi-disciplinary healthcare specialist trained in the unique physical, psychological and social characteristics of adolescents, their healthcare problems and needs.
Adolescent Medicine Doctors in Evergreen, AL