Your Family Doctor Services
Your Family Doctor has built a long-lasting, caring relationship with patients and their families. As a specialist in Family Medicine, Dr. Sherman is well trained in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Geriatrics. As a Board Certified physician, he keeps up to date with the latest medical treatments and technologies. Dr. Sherman will also guide you to the best consultants, specialists and community services when necessary.This is a partial list of our services, please call our office to schedule your appointment if you have a condition you need treated.
List Of Services
Preventive Care
Your Family Doctor advises patients to make and keep regular appointments for ongoing health matters. Here are some of the procedures and examinations that are recommended.- Annual physicals and regular check-ups
- Screening tests (for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, osteoporosis)
- Cancer detection tests (for colon, prostate, breast, cervical, testicular)
- Routine immunizations like TETANUS & DIPTHERIA (up-date every 10 years)
- Flu shots and pneumococcal shots are strongly advised for over 50s and those with certain medical conditions such as asthma, high blood pressure or diabetes
Sick Visits
Your Family Doctor accommodates our regular patients to come at short notice to the office for sick visits.As you know a Federal Law prohibits doctors to prescribe medications without examining patients. Therefore doctors will not prescribe over the phone and we appreciate your understanding on this matter.
Please note that if you have a life-threatening emergency, such as chest pain, you must call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Also if you have a question or you feel uneasy about your condition, most times discussing this with your doctor can be the best cure. To make an appointment, call (770) 631-1344 or click here to submit a request.
Minor Surgical Procedures
- Injections
- Incisions
- Excisions
- Lacerations/Suture Repair
- Removal of Foreign Bodies
- Warts
Men's & Women's Healthcare
- Comprehensive physicals
- Cardiovascular evaluation
- Cancer screening
- Prostate cancer screening, PSA
- PAP Smears
- Mammogram & DEXA Scan Scheduling & Coordination Of Care
- Sexual health-erectile dysfuncton, low libido, premature ejaculation
- Urinary tract symptoms
Common Conditions /Disease management
Your Family Doctor plays an important role in managing the following conditions:- Diabetes
- Thyroid diseases
- Prostate disorders
- Hypertension
- High Cholesterol
- Asthma and COPD
- GERD /heartburn
- Gastritis
- Peptic Ulcers
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Routine Gynecologic Care/PAP Smears
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Headaches and Migraines
- Irritable bowel disease
- Kidney disorders
- Allergies
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Obesity
- Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
- Hepatitis and liver disorders
- Parasitism and other gastrointestinal disorders/Travel and tropical medicine
Seniors/Geriatric Care
Geriatric medicine is one of the specialties of Your Family Doctor and includes the care and management of patients suffering from:- Alzheimer's
- Parkinson's
- Depression and mood disorders
- Constipation and digestive disorders
- Osteoarthritis
- Sleep disorders
- Sexual Health
- Urinary Incontinence
- Care For Patients In Assisted Living Facilities
Child & Adolescent Care
Your Family Doctor welcomes children of all ages and offers treatment for the following:- Childhood Immunizations
- Check-ups and School Physicals
- Camp physicals
- Rashes and allergies
- Asthma and respiratory conditions
- Febrile illnesses
- Otitis (Ear Infection)
- Strep throat/pharyngitis
Diagnostic Tests / Monitors
Your Family Doctor has a broad range of diagnostic tools available to carry out routine tests such as:- Strep throat for instant diagnosis
- Urinary tract infection detection,
- Electrocardiogram (EKG for the heart)
- PT/INR (Coumadin) Checks and Hemoglobin A1c (for Diabetes) onsite, Test for occult blood in the stool which may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding (possibly indicative of colon cancer)
