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Our Family Medicine Department deals with several acute, chronic, and preventive conditions for patients of all ages, providing comprehensive, and personalized care for different health concerns. Our department is equipped with cutting-edge technologies to enable us to make the right diagnosis and prescribe the proper treatments. In our family medicine department, we develop a long-term patient-physician relationship to create a comprehensive and well-structured treatment plan supported by knowledge and experience.

When to consult with a family medicine specialist?

In case of persistent health concerns, need preventive care, or require management of chronic conditions, consider seeking the consultation of a family medicine specialist. That offers comprehensive care for individuals of all ages, addressing various health issues. A family medicine specialist is the one who will guide you on routine check-ups, vaccinations, or personalized treatment plans. Early intervention and primary prevention can contribute to better health outcomes.

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Why choose family medicine services at Reem Hospital, Abu Dhabi?

At Reem Hospital, we provide comprehensive care for acute, chronic, and preventative health issues for patients of all ages. Our focus on enhancing long-lasting patient-physician relationships enables us to reach well-structured treatment plans. Using innovative technologies, we ensure exact diagnoses and proper treatments. This commitment to innovation positions us as a provider of outstanding and reliable medical services in Abu Dhabi.

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Facilities at our family medicine clinic

Our family medicine department prioritizes the comprehensive well-being of every family member. We offer the following services:

  • Regular Health Check-ups and medical reports.
  • Assess fitness to work and perform pre-employment medical assessment.
  • Apply and utilize the screening skills and tools for any health risks related to the occupation.
  • Vaccinations (immunizations).
  • Prescribe immunization for travelers going overseas.
  • Acute and chronic pain.
  • Osteoporosis (weak bones), bone density.
  • Osteoarthritis.
  • Gout disease.
  • Low back pain.
  • Joint pain.
  • Injury or trauma to bone or joint.

Heart problems:

  • Heart murmurs, angina.
  • Heart racing (palpitations).
  • Known heart problems (earlier heart attack).

Chronic Diseases:

  • Diabetes mellitus (high blood sugar).
  • Hypertension.
  • Hyperlipidemia.
  • Thyroid problems:
  • Low thyroid (hypothyroidism).
  • Excessive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
  • COPD and asthma.

For Women:

  • Cancer screening, including Human papillomavirus (HPV) that can induce cervical cancer and breast cancer screening strategies.
  • Menstrual irregularities such as heavy menstruation or irregular menstruation.
  • Intrauterine device removal.
  • Recommendations on breastfeeding.
  • Acute and chronic pelvic pain.

For Men:

  • Urinary tract Infections (bladder & kidney infections).
  • Kidney stones.
  • Urinary disorders:  Increased frequency & incontinence.
  • Prostate disorders.
  • Erectile dysfunction.

For Edlerly:

  • Provide comprehensive medical evaluation and assessment of the elderly including psychological, mental, physical, social, and environmental changes of aging.
  • Sinusitis, epistaxis (bleeding nose).
  • Eye redness, cataract (clouding of vision).
  • Dizziness, headache, and migraine management.
  • Mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, substance abuse, and personality disorders and refer when needed.
  • Abdominal pain.
  • Indigestion, acidity.
  • Heartburn, GERD.
  • Vomiting, diarrhea, constipation.
  • Liver screening, jaundice.
  • Fatty liver.
  • Blood in stool.
  • Piles.
  • Anal fissure, anal pain.
  • Irritable bowel syndrome.

Skin:

  • Acne, alopecia (complete absence of hair in certain areas), and hair disorders.
  • Bacterial infections, bites, and stings.
  • Contact dermatitis, cutaneous viral infections and exanthems (widespread rash).
  • Dermatologic manifestations of sexually transmitted infections, Eczema and atopic dermatitis, fungal skin infections.

Nutrition & Weight Loss:

  • Weight control.
  • Vitamin deficiency.
  • Mineral deficiency (low calcium).
  • Anemia (low blood count).
  • Iron deficiency.
  • Regular Health Check-ups and medical reports.
  • Assess fitness to work and perform pre-employment medical assessment.
  • Apply and utilize the screening skills and tools for any health risks related to the occupation.
  • Vaccinations (immunizations).
  • Prescribe immunization for travelers going overseas.
  • Acute and chronic pain.
  • Osteoporosis (weak bones), bone density.
  • Osteoarthritis.
  • Gout disease.
  • Low back pain.
  • Joint pain.
  • Injury or trauma to bone or joint.

Heart problems:

  • Heart murmurs, angina.
  • Heart racing (palpitations).
  • Known heart problems (earlier heart attack).

Chronic Diseases:

  • Diabetes mellitus (high blood sugar).
  • Hypertension.
  • Hyperlipidemia.
  • Thyroid problems:
  • Low thyroid (hypothyroidism).
  • Excessive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
  • COPD and asthma.

For Women:

  • Cancer screening, including Human papillomavirus (HPV) that can induce cervical cancer and breast cancer screening strategies.
  • Menstrual irregularities such as heavy menstruation or irregular menstruation.
  • Intrauterine device removal.
  • Recommendations on breastfeeding.
  • Acute and chronic pelvic pain.

For Men:

  • Urinary tract Infections (bladder & kidney infections).
  • Kidney stones.
  • Urinary disorders:  Increased frequency & incontinence.
  • Prostate disorders.
  • Erectile dysfunction.

For Edlerly:

  • Provide comprehensive medical evaluation and assessment of the elderly including psychological, mental, physical, social, and environmental changes of aging.
  • Sinusitis, epistaxis (bleeding nose).
  • Eye redness, cataract (clouding of vision).
  • Dizziness, headache, and migraine management.
  • Mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, substance abuse, and personality disorders and refer when needed.
  • Abdominal pain.
  • Indigestion, acidity.
  • Heartburn, GERD.
  • Vomiting, diarrhea, constipation.
  • Liver screening, jaundice.
  • Fatty liver.
  • Blood in stool.
  • Piles.
  • Anal fissure, anal pain.
  • Irritable bowel syndrome.

Skin:

  • Acne, alopecia (complete absence of hair in certain areas), and hair disorders.
  • Bacterial infections, bites, and stings.
  • Contact dermatitis, cutaneous viral infections and exanthems (widespread rash).
  • Dermatologic manifestations of sexually transmitted infections, Eczema and atopic dermatitis, fungal skin infections.

Nutrition & Weight Loss:

  • Weight control.
  • Vitamin deficiency.
  • Mineral deficiency (low calcium).
  • Anemia (low blood count).
  • Iron deficiency.
Written By
Dr. Abid Ali Anwaar

Consultant Family Medicine

Dr. Abid Ali Anwar is a Consultant Family Medicine at Reem Hospital who specializes in Diabetes, Cardiovascular conditions as Hypertension, and Lipid Management as well as Migraine, Osteoporosis, Anxiety, and Depression. He is a UK board certified and a graduate...

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