Asthma is a chronic disease of airway leading to shortness of breath, wheezing and cough. We can provide treatment of asthma with inhalers so that it does not limit your activity. We can treat exacerbation of asthma with nebulizer treatment in office.
We are equipped to provide all childhood immunizations to children of all ages starting with newborn.
High cholesterol levels lead to blocked artery and heart disease. Screening for Cholesterol is provided during annual physical. For those who have high Cholesterol levels, we can provide treatment including low cholesterol diet, medication and life style modification.
Diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not make sufficient Insulin or the body does not respond appropriately to Insulin leading to high sugar level. Diabetes leads to complications of damage to retina, damage to kidneys, blocked artery, and damage to nerves. Screening for Diabetes is provided when you schedule annual physical. We can provide treatment…
Electrocardiogram is done in our office during annual physical and as diagnostic test for anyone with cardiac symptoms. Blood draws are done on-site in our office during annual physical and for any diagnostic purpose so that you don’t have to make a separate trip to lab for blood work.
As recommended by Center for Disease Control, all individuals above the age of 6 months should receive a flu shot for prevention of Influenza. We are ready to provide children and adults with this important vaccine starting every fall season. We provide flu shot to all seniors with Medicare.
Laceration Repair: We hope you don’t suffer a skin cut but as life has it, accidents can happen. Our providers can apply stitches or steri-stips to help you close the wound for proper healing.
Migraine is a chronic condition with headaches that can be debilitating. They can be associated with nausea and blurred vision. We can provide preventive treatment as well as medication to treat headaches when they come.
High blood pressure or Hypertension is known as the silent killer because it has no symptoms. Screening for Hypertension thus becomes very important. Complications of Hypertension include damage to heart, blocked artery, damage to kidney and damage to eyes. Hypertension can be treated with exercise, life style modification and medication. We can provide you screening,…
Annual Physicals: All healthy children and adults should schedule annual physical. This is important for prevention and screening of multiple medical conditions. For children, vaccine and immunizations are provided during their annual physicals. For adults, blood work and EKG are done in office. For women, PAP and breast exam are done. Cancer Screening is also…
Northern Virginia Family Medicine was established in 2008 by Dr. Parimal Desai with the mission of providing friendly compassionate high quality primary care for adults and children of all ages while respecting cultural diversity. We strive to provide continuous long-term care for the entire family through teamwork approach while maintaining an enjoyable positive work environment….
PAP smear is an important screening test in prevention of Cervical Cancer. Our providers can perform this test for women during their annual physical.
Same day sick visits are available at our practice to take care of cold, cough, sore throat, ear infection, sinusitis and upper respiratory infections, etc. Strep test is available in our office if needed.
Skin Biopsy: For prevention of skin cancers such as Melanoma, Basal Cell Carcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma; sometimes it is necessary to perform biopsy of a suspicious skin mole. We can perform skin biopsy in Northern Virginia office under local anesthesia and send the specimen to pathology to get accurate diagnosis.
Routine well child exams are provided at our office staring with very first visit for newborn after being discharged from hospital. We will discuss with you routine care for your child and all preventions, diet and healthy life style. Childhood immunizations will also be provided during this visit as indicated.
