Primary Care Physicians in Philadelphia
9th Street Internal Medicine
Our internal medicine practice has highly trained physicians who are specialist in treating and providing excellent care for patients in Philadelphia. Our primary care doctors provides state-of-the-art diagnoses and treatment for a range of conditions, our advanced facility and expertise allow us to provide patients the highest quality of care in the area.
Working with a primary care physician is more than just going in for a common cold. It’s being an integral part of a team that knows you, understands you, and takes the time to develop a history with you. That is why 9th Street Internal Medicine in Philadelphia offers comprehensive care to fit your individual needs. Our modern facilities and trained doctors are committed to your health and well-being. We offer multiple services including wellness care, medication management, disease management, and acute care. Our team of family medicine and internal medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, dietitian, care managers, and nurses realize that every patient is unique; therefore we spend the time to customize your care to best fit your individual health needs.
Our goal is to keep the patients of Philadelphia healthy, so we monitor every aspect of your health to prevent you from getting sick in the first place. We typically will conduct a full physical exam once a year. During this screening, blood pressure, weight, blood work as well as a head-to-toe physical is conducted. There are many conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes that may have no symptoms whatsoever. However, if left untreated these conditions can lead to very serious problems.
What is Primary Care?
Your primary care physician is your first contact for health care and your partner and advocate in negotiating every aspect of the healthcare system. As your family doctors, we can diagnose and treat conditions a range of conditions both chronic and acute. We can also work with specialists and other kinds of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care not only in the office but in other settings such as hospitals and at home. Primary care is patient-centered care, dedicated to treating illness and supporting wellness for all ages and circumstances.
Access to a knowledgeable, caring doctor and regular office visits is a primary factor to better health, quality of life, and longevity. 9th Street Internal Medicine provides the following:
Preventative Health Services
Routine physicals and screenings are important for prevention, risk factor identification, and early intervention.
Behavioral Health
NSIM has partnered with LifeStance Health, Inc., which is a national team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists who are here for our patients. Telehealth and in-person appointments are available and typically covered by your insurance.
Evaluation and Management of Minor Illnesses and Injuries
We treat routine, non-emergency conditions and coordinate care for patients with undefined symptoms and complaints and new occurrences of pain.
Nutritional Services
A well-balanced diet is crucial to good health. Our dietitian Sarah Burbee, RD, LDN, CDE will help you discover the best diet plan for you and your lifestyle.
Geriatric Medicine
We treat an array of chronic conditions associated with aging.