Things To Consider When Looking For A Primary Care Physician
Choosing which doctor will provide primary care for your family isn’t a decision that should be taken lightly. However, it’s often a decision that people are forced to make quite quickly, as it’s typically part of the insurance sign-up process. At Medics USA, we realize that here in Washington D.C. you have many options for […]
Can You Be Allergic To Snow?
Over the course of our past few articles, we’ve been exploring the topic of winter allergies. Although many seasonal allergy sufferers find that their symptoms are worst in the pollen-laden months of spring and summer, fall and winter allergies are also a reality. If you suffer from any type of seasonal allergies, be sure to […]
Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid To Be Honest With Your Doctor
Even though most of us have been doing it all our lives, visiting the doctor can still be a nerve-wracking experience. For some reason, patients can get nervous during the question and answer portion of an annual exam or visit about health issues, leading them to answer the questions in the way they think the […]
How To Prepare For Your First Visit With A Medics USA Doctor
We’re so thrilled that you’ve chosen Medics USA in Washington D.C. as your primary care provider. Many people know that we’re an urgent care clinic, but we also have full-time primary care doctors that can provide medical care even when it’s not an emergency. A primary care physician is your partner in long-term health. Rather […]
3 Gross Summer Health Threats All Swimmers Should Know
Summer is hot. In the Washington DC area, it’s not only hot but it’s unbearably humid as well. The combination is very much like sitting in a stinky sauna that someone built inside a brick pizza oven. Not very pleasant. To escape the muggy misery of Washington DC in the summer, many residents take advantage […]
The Benefits of Having an Established Primary Care Physician
You may be thinking you never get sick or that if you do, you can just pop by urgent care. Well, everyone will get sick at some point. It’s naive to think otherwise however, urgent care is always an option. Sometimes it’s even a more practical option. But having a primary care physician to provide […]
The Benefits of the Pneumonia Vaccine
You may not remember it but when you were little you probably got a pneumonia vaccine. As you get older, you’ll probably get another one once you become 65 or older. Those are the main high risk groups for pneumonia and other upper respiratory diseases. But you probably haven’t thought about who else can benefit […]
3 Reasons to Visit Your PCP for a Travel Consult Today
Alright, admit it. Traveling internationally is a blast. Having Dulles International Airport within easy reach makes it exceptionally easy to jet off on your next adventure. But any good trip takes some planning and thought. Many destinations require visas or vaccinations in order to cross international borders. Stopping by Medics USA around three months prior […]