Nancy S. Armanious, MD
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
- Mission Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Jude Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
Mission Heritage Foothill Ranch - Family Medicine
26795 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
Insurances Accepted
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- TriWest - Tricare
- United HealthCare PPO
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- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO
- Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
- Blue Shield of CA HMO
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- SCAN Medicare Advantage
- Anthem Blue Cross PPO
- HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Multiplan PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross Medicare PPO
- Cigna PPO
- Aetna PPO
- United Healthcare HMO
- Health Net HMO
- US Family Health Plan - TriCare
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Aetna: *486178
Blue Shield: *100379442002
Cigna: 1318657005
Cigna Select: 1318657008
Health Net: 3435279683
Health Net Medicare: 5211279683
SCAN Medicare: 954-457753
United Healthcare: *0250360098
*Provider ID is the same for both Commercial and Medicare Plans
About Nancy S. Armanious
As a family physician, Dr. Armanious values taking care of patients of all ages in the context of their family and community. Her areas of interest are providing patient-centered care with a goal of combining traditional allopathic medicine as well as integrating my passion for functional medicine as well. She takes pride in providing patient's with an informative and safe space to ask questions and discuss concerns about their health and wellness. She is particularly interested in preventative medicine, women's health, patient education, wellness and in-office procedures within the scope of primary care.
- American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
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It has always a good experience with Dr Armanious
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Honestly, the best care I could've asked for and I appreciate how she truly listens and makes me feel seen and that we can figure this out together
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Thanks dr Nancy for your service
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Happy to meet the doctor, I think she will be a good fit for me, we seem to think alike.
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Dr A is such a great listener. She is always kind, helpful and very knowledgeable. I fell that she knows me.
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Mt Doctor is very knowledgeable and caring. I trust her and have already recommended her.
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Nothing but wonderful experiences with the doctor and all of the staff at this practice.
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Dr. Armanious was amazing! It was my first visit with her. I had many questions that were all answered. She also reviewed my bloodwork that I received outside of this practice. She confidently read through almost 100 biomarkers clarifying everything that was out of range. I didn't expect to feel so at ease with this doctor and was so pleased after my appt. I'm so relieved to have her to go to in the future!!!
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Excellent Provider
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Dr. Armanious was very friendly and I felt comfortable speaking with her about my medical history.
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Wonderful experience. Have been going to Dr Armanious for a a couple years now I believe and she is always wonderful. Very professional, knowledgeable, supportive and would definitely recommend.
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Excellent doctor. Very thorough and knowledgeable
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Excellent care
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Dr. Armanious is so kind and ensured we went through everything necessary. Really grateful to have her as my PCP.
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Dr. Armamoius is very caring. She listened to my concerns and gave me insightful and comprehensive answers. I felt I was in great hands under her care.
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Nancy is very kind and listens and makes me feel heard and important.
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Everything about Dr Armanious is perfect except her availability. I injured myself and was unable to walk. The earliest available appointment was 11 weeks out. I opted to go directly to an orthopedic specialist who was able to see me in 1 week.
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She is the best doctor I have ever had. The staff is also wonderful.
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Dr Armaniious is Amazing!!!
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Perfect
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I'm very happy with my doctor and the office staff. I always have a good experience.
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Dr. Armanious and her office staff are alway courteous, informed and helpful.
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Perfect
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I like Dr Armanious and her team. Great Care and visit. Team is really nice, professional, thorough and helpful.
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Very informative kind patient explains very well
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They all treat me as if I were family. I can put a message in the portal and get a really quick response. They squeezed me in when I needed a quick appointment. Dr Armanious listens and really cares. She is so relatable. She is the reason I'm healthier today than I've been in years. I cant thank her enough!
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Dr Armanious is a very kind and caring person.
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This visit was too establish me as a new patient. She spent so much time with me talking to me and explaining things and I so appreciated it. I think I will like her very much.
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She's a life saver. Dr. Armanious has found everything critical in me that could've killed me. In 2022, she found the lump, breast cancer. I had chemo, mastectomy, and radiation. 2023 cancer free. Yay!And last year she saw the spike in my cholesterol and told me to have my cardiologist check it. CTA Scan showed 5 blocked arteries. Then I had open heart bypass surgery, a CABG. I totally trust her medical care, expertise and knowledge.
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I love the office! Everything about it is great! It's easy to make an appointment and they can do everything there. Dr. Armanious is a perfect fit for me. Thank you
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Dr Armanious and her team are professional with a caring attitude.
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Excellent care!!! Love Dr. Nancy!
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I am a new patient and was very happy with my new dr.
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She completely understands my needs and fully explains her goals
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Was my first time meeting a new doctor and she was very knowledgeable and a real pleasure to speak with. I appreciated having a female provider that is close to my age that could relate to me.
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The doctor was very friendly and took care of a. Pre-op exam. I will now have her as my PCP. Very personable and took her time to thoroughly evaluate me.
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Dr A is great! I used to go to Saddleback Urgent Care but they merged with another company. So I switched over to Providence and to Dr A. She's the best. My wife switched to her and we are extremely happy!
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Great doctors and office
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Dr. Armanious continues to be an outstanding primary physician.
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I was treated with respect. My provider listened to me and prescribed necessary medication to treat me. I was extremely satisfied with this appointment.
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Always the best from my doctor and her staff
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The best doctor that I've had in a very long time
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Good
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Dr Armanious and her team are always friendly, professional and respectful.
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Dr was great, loved her.
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Have always been extremely satisfied with Dr Armanious. I would highly recommend her.
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It was my first appointment and they made me feel like family
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Doctor Armanious always greets me with a genuine smile and make me feel that she is absolutely interested in how my life is going.
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Dr. Armanious and her staff were amazing!
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Dr. A was so friendly and very easy to talk to. She had great feedback and genuinely cared.
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Dr. Armanious is thorough, efficient, and no drama. She doesn't overreact and order unnecessary tests or prescriptions. She allows my body to heal on its own. Sometimes, a new symptom is a one-off thing. It will go away after rest. I like her confident medical care.
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Excellent care and communication.
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Dr. Armonious is the best physician I have ever had.
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I look forward to seeing Dr. Armanious for my yearly check up and to discuss my labs. She is very personable, and speaks to patients In a friendly and respectful manner. Visiting her is like visiting an old friend..
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I like my medical Dr Armanious. She is very helpful in my decisions and goes over test results thoroughly.
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Dr. Nancy Armanious was very professional and was easy to talk with about my health. She provided answers to my questions that made it clear to me as to my current health status. She is a caring professional and very observant and knowledgeable.
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One of the best experiences I have had in a long time at a doctor's office. I will be a loyal patient as the doctor and all staff were amazing.
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Made it possible to get a quick appointment to accommodate my travel plans.
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Just switched my primary care doctor. I Really like this provider.
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Dr Armanious has always referred me to excellent specialists for my needs.
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Excellent provider with excellent staff
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First o v so difficult to assess but she had done research and knew all my health issues and was aware of everything.
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I loved my visit. I felt my provider gave me the extra time I needed given I had not seen a doctor regularly for over five years. She cared, she listened, and I feel confident trusting my health in her care.
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I am very pleased that I have found the best doctor, I hope I can keep her even after I turn age 65 and select this doctor somehow..
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I have never had a doctor listen so well. She is amazing and has a phenomenal staff who care well for patients. They listened to my concerns and found ways to honor requests and still provide the best treatment possible. I have already recommended this practice to multiple friends. Thank you!!!
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I always recommend my doctor to my friends and family.
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This was my first visit to this doctor and was overall VERY pleased with my visit. My only complaint was that it took almost two months to get an appointment.
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My provider listened to my concerns well and addressed my request.
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Very good
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She is friendly and helpful.
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Thanks dr Nancy for your patience with me and your explanations for all details concerning my condition
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My provider took time to understand my concerns & questions & was very thorough with their answers.
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Very good experience. This was my first visit so answering some of your questions wasn't possible.
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This was my first visit to Dr. Armanious. I had several issues to discuss with her and she spent plenty of time discussing and explaining each issue and solutions for each. She was extremely kind, attentive, an excellent listener, thorough in medical explanation, and very knowledgable. I did not feel rushed at all and she got to the heart of each issue (I had 3 medical issues to discuss). She was so friendly and positive. I really can't say enough about about how much I actually enjoyed my visit. I would highly recommend her to my friends.
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This was my first visit with this provider. She spent more time with me than expected. Had reviewed my health history. She was knowledgeable about my medical conditions and gave me practical suggestions. I was very impressed with the facility and the caring staff.
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Very good to me I'm kind respectful
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Dr. Armanious is an outstanding practitioner.
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She is very personable, has a great disposition, is knowledgable, and is a good listener.
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Very responsive to needs
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Dr. Nancy has good knowledge and is practical. Good listener and a very nice person. I am very pleased to have her as my provider.
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Dr listened to my concerns and explained in detail test results. She is quite calm, very pleasant and professional.
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Dr Armanious is amazing! She is well informed and extremely personable. I feel very comfortable talking with her.
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Dr Armanious is thorough and listens to my questions with great feedback. She is respectful and kind.
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Always the best experience.
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Love Dr Armanious! Never had a bad experience with her.
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I enjoy my visit with Dr Armanious. She is always attentive and makes me feel taken care of.
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My experience with care provider was excellent. I am very happy with the service I received beginning to end.
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First doctor in many years that took her time with me and listened to my concerns. Very satisfied.
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Love the office staff and Dr. Armonious. They are all friendly, knowledgeable and responsive.
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Dr. Armanious is always professional, personable, compassionate, thorough, knowledgeable and a good listener. I feel very confident about the care I have received from her and have referred several current patients to her.
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This was my first getting to know you appointment and I was very impressed
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No complaints
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She understands my life style; listens carefully and has good suggestions.
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Dr. Armonious & staff were all wonderful!
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Dr Armanious is very caring and attentive in are office visits always!
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All good
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I was happy to be able to do a tele appointment since it was mainly to go over bloodwork results. Dr. Armanious is outstanding!
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The entire staff was kind and helpful. I am so thrilled with the doctor. She is knowledgeable in the exact area of my needs. She also listens well and her background is the exact match I need for a GP.
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I feel so lucky to have an extremely knowledgable, kind and available care team. No complaints at all.
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I'm very happy with Dr. Armanious and her practice. Her staff is courteous and helpful. I use "My Chart" so I know my results quickly, and we discuss at my appointment. Any questions are answered, usually through messaging on My Chart, quickly and efficiently.
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Called for appt. Staff put me through to doctor within 1/2 hour to get Rx refill until I can come in for Appt.Excellent care.
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The best.
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Conditions and Procedures
- Abdominal Cramps
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Bowel Movement
- Abnormal Stool
- Abnormal Weight Loss
- Abrasion
- Acne
- Actinic Cheilitis
- Acute Arthritis
- Acute Back Pain
- Aging
- Alcohol Dependency
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Wheezing
- Allergies
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Anal Itching
- Anal Pain
- Anemia
- Angular Cheilitis
- Animal Bite
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Instability
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Arm Pain
- Arm Weakness
- Arthralgia
- Asthma
- B12 Deficiency Anemia
- B12 Shots
- Back Injury
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Back Spasm
- Bedbugs
- Behavioral Disorders
- Bereavement
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Birth Control Counseling
- Birthmark
- Bleeding During Intercourse
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Blister
- Blood In Stool
- Blurred Vision
- Breast Discharge
- Breast Examination
- Breast Lump
- Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Burns
- Camp Physicals
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cerumen Removal
- Chest Pain
- Chest Pain On Breathing
- Chlamydia
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Cholesterol Management
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Disease Management
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Cfs)
- Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd)
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Claudication
- Cold Intolerance
- Cold Sore
- College Health
- Common Cold
- Concussion
- Concussion Testing
- Conduct Disorder
- Confusion
- Congenital Ear Deformity
- Conjunctivitis
- Constant Nausea
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Coping Skills
- Cough
- Cradle Cap
- Cystitis
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Libido
- Dehydration
- Dementia
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
- Dermatophytosis
- Developmental Assessment
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Education
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetes Therapy
- Diarrhea
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Diplopia
- Disability Evaluation
- Disorder Of Balance
- Distractible
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Nose
- Dry Scalp
- Dry Sinus
- Dry Skin
- Dyshidrosis
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Dysphoria
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Dysuria
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Exam
- Ear Infections
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema
- Elbow Pain
- Elbow Sprain
- Emphysema
- Employee Health
- Enlarged Prostate
- Environmental Allergies
- Epicondylitis
- Epigastric Pain
- Epistaxis
- Erectile Disorder
- Eructation
- Erythema
- Executive Physical Examinations
- Eye Infections
- Eye Pain
- Eye Strain
- Face Swelling
- Facial Nerve Palsy And Paresis
- Facial Pain
- Facial Tingling
- Falls
- Family Planning
- Fasciculations
- Fatigue
- Fecal Incontinence
- Feeding Problems
- Fever
- Fever With Chills
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger Pain
- First Degree Burns
- Fitness For Duty Evaluations
- Flatulence
- Floaters
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- Folliculitis
- Food Allergy
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Injury
- Foot Pain
- Frailty
- Frequency Of Urination
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- General Well Visit
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Genital Herpes, Male
- Genital Warts
- Gluten Allergy
- Gluten Intolerance
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gout
- Grave's Disease
- Grief
- Groin Mass
- Groin Pain
- Gum Infection
- Gynecological Exam
- Hand Injury
- Hand Pain
- Head Congestion
- Headache
- Health Maintenance
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Racing
- Heat Illness
- Heat Intolerance
- Heel Pain
- Hematochezia
- Hematuria
- Hemoptysis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hip Pain
- Hirsutism
- Hoarseness
- Hot Flashes
- Human Bites
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Hiv)
- Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv)
- Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv) Vaccination
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Impacted Cerumen
- Impetigo
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Influenza
- Ingrown Hair
- Ingrown Nail
- Insect Allergy
- Insulin Resistance
- Intention Tremor
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Intertrigo
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Irregular Menstruation
- Irritability
- Itchy Ear
- Jaundice
- Jaw Pain
- Joint Sprain
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Swelling
- Joint Warmth
- Keloid
- Keratin Cyst
- Keratitis
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Knee Click
- Knee Injury
- Knee Pain
- Labyrinthitis
- Laceration
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Lazy Eye
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Pain
- Leg Weakness
- Lethargy
- Lgbtq+ Health
- Lice
- Lifestyle Modification
- Lipomas
- Lower Back Pain
- Lump In Throat
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Mastodynia
- Measles Vaccination
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Memory Disorders
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Menopause
- Mens Health
- Migraine
- Migraine Treatment
- Minor Injury
- Missed Periods
- Mmr Vaccine
- Mood Symptoms
- Motion Sickness
- Mouth Bleeding
- Mouth Pain
- Mouth Ulcer
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Tears
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Nail Disease
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nausea
- Neck Muscle Injury
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- Neonatal Acne
- Nevus
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Night Sweats
- Nightmares
- Nipple Discharge
- Noisy Breathing
- Norovirus
- Nose Pain
- Numbness
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Obesity
- Odynophagia
- Optic Migraines
- Orthopnea
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia
- Otitis
- Overweight
- Pain Management
- Palpitations
- Panic Reaction
- Pap Smear
- Paresthesia
- Paronychia
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Penile Bleeding
- Penile Discharge
- Performance Anxiety
- Persistent Cough
- Pertussis
- Pharyngitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pleurisy
- Pleuritic Pain
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonia Vaccination
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Polypharmacy
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Nasal Drip
- Postcoital Bleeding
- Prediabetes
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Preventive Medicine
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Examination
- Prostate Specific Antigen Blood Test
- Pruritus
- Psychomotor Agitation
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Rash
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Pain
- Reproductive Health / Oral Contraception
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Retained Tampon
- Rhinitis
- Rosacea
- Scab
- Scabies
- Scaly Skin
- School Anxiety
- School Physical
- Sciatica
- Scratchy Voice
- Scrotal Pain
- Seasonal Allergies
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Secondary Enuresis
- Sensitive Skin
- Severe Asthma
- Sexual Health
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (Std)
- Shin Splints
- Shingles Vaccination
- Shortness Of Breath (Sob)
- Shoulder Injury
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sinus Pain
- Sinus Pressure
- Sinusitis
- Skin Abscess
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Disease
- Skin Tag
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Terrors
- Slowing Of Urinary Stream
- Smoker Cough
- Snoring
- Sore Throat
- Spider Bite
- Splinter Removal
- Sports Physical Exam
- Sports Related Concussion Testing
- Sprain
- Sputum Production
- Staphylococcus Infections
- Stomach Cramps
- Stomach Pain
- Stool Changes
- Straining On Urination
- Strep Throat
- Stress Incontinence
- Stridor
- Stye
- Substance Addiction
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Suicidal Ideation
- Sunburn
- Suture Removal
- Swallowing Problem
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Teething
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Tightness
- Thumb Dislocation
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tick Borne Infections
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Pedis
- Tingling
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Tongue Pain
- Tongue Swelling
- Tracheobronchitis
- Travel Medicine
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Tremor
- Tuberculosis (Tb) Test
- Twitching
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Unsteady Gait
- Upper Back Pain
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Urethral Discharge
- Urge Incontinence
- Urinary Hesitation
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Urgency
- Urticaria
- Vaccinations
- Varicella
- Varicella Vaccination
- Vasovagal Syncope
- Vertigo
- Viral Conjunctivitis
- Virtual Care
- Visual Discomfort
- Visual Disturbance
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Voice Problems
- Vomiting
- Warts
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
- Weight Problem
- Well Child Exam
- Wellness
- Wheezing
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
Best primary care provider I've had.
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