Primary Care Services in Alexandria, VA

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Your primary healthcare provider is the one who knows you and understands all your health goals, your medical history, and your health concerns. The comprehensive care provided at our practice includes routine checkups for chronic illnesses like thyroid, diabetes, anxiety, high blood pressure, and more.

At Pinnacle Healthcare Care Services, Alexandria, VA, the primary care provider is Dr. KurwaNyigu, MD, Board-Certified in Internal Medicine & Addiction Medicine Specialist. Dr. K has over 20 years of experience in the medical field.

What Primary Care Services Do We Provide

At Pinnacle Healthcare, we provide various diagnostic services, procedures, and treatments for our patients. Our range of family medicine services include:

Preventive Health

Preventive health checks are critical in detecting illnesses before they intensify and cause serious issues. Tests include cancer screening, diabetes tests, and blood pressure checks.

Women’s Health/Gynecology

Our practitioners are experienced in women’s health and gynecology, offering services such as pap tests, birth control, pelvic exams, cancer screening, etc.

Metabolic Syndrome

Through annual physicals and wellness exams, we help you get the right treatment for health conditions such as high blood sugar, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, and obesity.

Diabetes Management

To help manage diabetes better, our providers offer regular checkups, weight management, the guidance of lifestyle changes and healthy food choices, and more.

Chronic and Acute Illnesses

At Pinnacle Healthcare, you will get the proper care and guidance to treat and manage chronic and acute illnesses. We also provide therapies and counseling to enhance the quality of life of our patients.

Disease Screenings

To detect diseases early and begin treatment, disease screenings are tests that classify whether an individual is likely or not to have a condition. With early detection, our team can help treat or reduce the risk of illness.

STD Screening

We offer routine STD screening tests such as urine tests, swab tests, blood tests, etc. It is essential to detect and treat STDs early to avoid irreversible complications that can sometimes cause other critical and even fatal conditions.

Vaccines and Immunizations

We administer effective, safe, and timely vaccines and immunizations to prevent patients from catching infectious diseases.

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If it’s your first visit to our primary care service, we take the time to understand your health history and goals. At Pinnacle Healthcare Services, we prioritize building a long-lasting relationship with our patients to better their health. Here’s what to expect:

Checkin your vitals - this included your weight, height, and blood pressure
A review of your medical history and any substance use
You will be asked about other doctors you have seen and the medications you are taking
Discussion about what you are doing for your mental health
Recommendation for a health screening schedule for suitable preventive care
Personalized advice on overall health and lifestyle changes

We Also Offer Telemedicine for Your Convenience

At Pinnacle Healthcare, we offer telemedicine services so that you can get high-quality care from the comfort of their homes via computers and smartphones. This is great for patients who lead busy lifestyles or have difficulty traveling to our office.

We Offer a Holistic Approach to your Mental and Physical Well-being

Pinnacle Healthcare offers a holistic approach to its patients through various services, including preventive care and behavioral and mental healthcare services. We are ranked among the best primary care services in Alexandria, VA.