Rachel A. Ballou, DO
Lacey, WA 98503
Providence Medical Group Family Medicine - Lacey
4800 College Street Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
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- TriWest - Tricare
- HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
- State Of Washington Department Of Corrections
- Regence BlueShield Of Washington Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
- Aetna PPO
- Kaiser
- Providence Health Plan
- Wellpoint Medicare Advantage Medicaid
- Wellpoint Medicare Advantage
- United Behavioral Health Medicaid* * Medicaid product only for Idaho
- United Behavioral Health PPO
- Humana HMO
- Premera
- Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage-HMO
- Thurston County Corrections
- First Health-Coventry PPO
- Naphcare
- Regence BlueShield Of Washington TRIWEST
- Managed Health Network Medicare Advantage
- Pacific Medical Center TRICARE
- Coordinated Care Medicaid
- Kaiser Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- Premera, Medicare Advantage
- Humana
- Regence BlueShield Of Washington PPO
- Cigna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
- Molina Medicare Advantage
- Managed Health Network
- First Choice PPO
- Carelon PPO
- Molina Medicare Medicaid
- South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency
- United Healthcare Medicaid
- United Healthcare
- Humana PPO
- Evernorth PPO
- Wellcare Medicare Advantage-HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
- Cigna PPO
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About Rachel A. Ballou
Dr. Ballou grew up in the rural town of Rainier, Washington, not far from Lacey Family Medicine. Her hope to become a family medicine physician began while she learned from physicians in Uganda and Haiti prior to medical school. She obtained her Bachelor of Biology at Northwest University, where she began volunteering for an organization that assisted women involved in sex trafficking. This volunteer opportunity lead to her job as a case manager for many teens and women until she chose to attend medical school. She packed up her Chevy Malibu and drove across the country to North Carolina to attend Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) where she was the Social Chair of her Student Government Association. While at CUSOM, she had the opportunity to travel with one of her professors to Armenia to establish a Global Health rotation in the summer of her MS-2 year. This sparked her interest in global health, and she chose St. Peter Family Medicine for her residency, due to the program’s commitment to the underserved and opportunities in rural/global health. In her second year of residency, she traveled to Malawi to teach medical students and learn from the Malawian family medicine residents. Dr. Ballou's medical interests include women’s health, pediatrics, medication assisted treatment, and of course, global health. When she is not in the hospital or clinic, you can find her doing yoga in her kitchen while she bakes treats to share.
Campbell University Registrar
2018
Providence St Peter Family Medicine
2021
- American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
- American Board of Lifestyle Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine
Providence Medical Group - South Puget Sound (Olympia)
When she is not in the hospital or clinic, you can find her doing yoga in her kitchen while she bakes treats to share.
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She's very interactive, knows your file when seeing you & makes you feel comfortable.
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Wonderful
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Had great experience, love Dr Ballou
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Dr. Ballou is the best physician I have ever seen. She listens, talks with me, has a plan of action, is kind, caring, truly an exceptional individual and doctor. I feel blessed to be her patient.
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I am enjoying having Dr. Ballou as my primary care physician. She is the first one that I have actually been able to get into see on an immediate need. She takes the time to ensure I am aware of concerns and the treatment for them
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Dr. Ballou is an excellent doctor. She listens intently and is very thorough. You can easily tell that she really cares about her patients!
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Great listener, I felt heard, and I feel like Dr Ballou and I are on the same page when it comes to managing my health.
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This Dr listened to me and helped me. Thanks.
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I have a great doctor! She takes very good care of me. She is very busy!
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Friendly and caring.
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Excellent, pertinent, friendly, respectful dialogue.
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Great experience
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Dr. Ballou has always been professional, non-judgmental, and open. She has listened to me and responded knowledgeably. I appreciate her care and consideration and have recommended her to my wife and others who were looking for caregivers.
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Dr. Ballou is an exceptional practitioner. I am lucky to have her. Generally, I have been very impressed with providence care, both at this clinic and Hawks Prairie, where I take my dad, as well as at St. Peter's. I have been less impressed with some of the front desk staff people, who I believe could have shown more courtesy and caring.
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Dr. Ballou is a very knowledgeable physician who cares for the best health of her patients.
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Dr Ballou and her staff listen to my concerns and provide good solutions to my questions. They really listen to me.
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I have always been pleased with Dr. Ballou, service very good customer service and bed side manners. Her staff very friendly nice and polite. Dr. Ballou has always been professional. ( Very knowledgeable ). Remind me of the Doctor's we had years ago. Her abd her staff was and is awesome .
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My doc is great and I think she cares about me. She is overbooked and can't spend enough time with me though.
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Everything was excellent!! Top notch!!!
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Was a very professional yet just enough Personal Touch by the triage nurse and the doctor in discussing my concerns and questions regarding my health I appreciate it they looked many eye and answered me with good firm conviction and great knowledge. I left there feeling very informed and supported by the doctor who attended me in the nurse who received me in the front desk who confirmed my appointment.
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She's great.
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Dr Ballou is very knowledgeable, caring, professional, and courteous.
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She is outstanding ....such a good listener
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I'm pleased with all interactions during the visit.
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My doctor is wonderful. VERY caring.
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It was satisfactory
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Dr. Ballou (?) is absolutely amazing! She always communicates in a respectful, caring, and sweet tone and seems to really connect with her patients. I am so glad she has been my healthcare provider!
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Dr. Ballou is a wonderful human being. She is extremely comfortable to be around, very knowledgeable, reassuring and overall pleasant to be around. She puts in her whole effort for her patients.
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Everything went well
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Dr Ballou was very attentive, explained everything she was going to do, and made time for me to ask questions - always a great experience with her!
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Dr Ballou is Awesome!
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I have always received excellent service with my health care team.
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All's good.
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Dr. Ballou is an outstanding, skilled and caring physician
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Dr. Ballou is great. You can tell that it is important to her that her patients feel heard. She listens, discusses options, reviews choices and makes sure you are feeling good about everything before the appointment ends.What I think is also important is that she isn't shy about letting you know when you may be mistaking symptoms for something more serious and need to step back. Then orders bloodwork just in case and for reassurance. She really is amazing.
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Was very satisfied with this appointment, didn't feel rushed like an assembly line like in the past.
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Professional compassionate care. All staff extremely professional. Always helpful!
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I've always had good experiences with Dr Ballou and her medical team.
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Friendly and understanding. Giving reasonable guidance.
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I absolutely love Dr. Rachel Ballou. She listens and explains everything to me proficiently.
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Dr. Ballou was the best doctor I have seen in years. She was attentive, caring, asked all the right questions, and was a pleasure to visit with.
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This provider seems care about my health very much, very friendly and warm. Explain the way I understand what is my problem. Good doctor.
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My provider is always interested and concerned with my health problems. I appreciate her checking up on visits with other providers as needed.
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Dr rachel really listens and provides feedback and potential solutions to the medical issues. She offered discussion time between medical visits to the practice to check in. Which I have never had happen before.
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Always receive great care
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I felt she gave me all the time I needed during my appointment
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Very helpful, and great attitude all the times.
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Really all good.
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Rachel listens and tries to imagine. She asks probing questions to get details. She looks at what I think she needs to see. She makes recommendations and asks my opinion, then reminds me of our to do lists. She always says she wants all the details and listens to the answers.
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My provider is excellent
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Everything was good
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Always excellent
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Excellent care, Thank you
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I feel very well cared for under my current doctor and her staff.
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Always knows my medical history and very understanding.
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Dr. Ballou is not only a thoughtful and conscientious provider, but she actually listens to what her patients have to say and wants to engage with them. I can't say enough about how wonderful she is as a doctor.
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I have had nothing but great experiences with my health care provider. I feel she truly listens, cares and wants to help!
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Very good care, good listener, compassionate care, good follow up.
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I absolutely love my provider. She is easy to talk to and listens. She is the best, I appreciate her.
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Excellent provider. She is so kind and genuinely cares about her patients needs. She listens and understands your concerns. I highly recommend her.
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Great
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Great Doctor, very caring and understanding
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Always care about health care needs.
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All experiences have been excellent.
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Excellent provider. Very happy I found her and look forward to my visit. She always listens and offers professional comments and advise
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Was really happy about how she listened to my concerns and gave me a plan to make it better and improve my health
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She treats me like a friend and listens. She encourages questions. Offers thoughtful solutions. She turned down her lighting for my sensitive eyes. Knowledgeable and caring.
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She's amazing, knowledgeable and kind, often with excellent advice.
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My care has always been professional and caring.
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I have come to the Lacey clinic for many years and have been very satisfied with the services they provide.
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Dr. Ballou is outstanding. Great bed side manner. Very, Very thorough! I've mentioned to quite a few people if they need a physician, she's the one to go to! Dr. Ballou is an amazing asset to Providence!!
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Takes whatever time is necessary
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Dr. Ballou is professional, kind, and listens to my concerns.
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She takes time to listen
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Dr. Ballou is a new primary care provider and it takes time to learn each other and build trust. I really like Dr. Ballou. We are a good match. It feels like she really cares about her patients and how they're doing!! Thank you, Dr. Ballou!!=
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Great provider! I felt heard, etc!
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I do love my Doctor, she is the best
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My lab results go to my chart and my provider sends me a message once she reviews the results. She never seems rushed and is very thorough.
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Very good Doctor. Was very satisfied
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Dr Ballou is a kind, compassionate and knowledgeable provider. She listens well and is very easy to talk with.
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My care provider was thorough and listened well.
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She is a very good doctor and I will definitely keep seeing her
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Warm demeanor , concern, asked pertinent questions.
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Everyone was polite, professional and respectful, especially my Dr. I feel confident having my medical care and wellness plan in her hands.
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All was good. I would change only 2 things:1. A shorter drive to my doctors office2. I wish I had a doctor that specialized in elder care. I am not confident that my current doctor has an in depth knowledge of the issues that are common with women my age: 66 years
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I absolutely love my PCP. She listens to me and is a wonderful doctor. I really appreciate that.
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I have fought to keep Rachel ballou as my doctor she is caring she is serious about her work she takes the time to listen to you she does not make you feel like you're an inadequate or just looking for sympathy she understands how you feel in my opinion she is the greatest asset to Providence family care please do everything you can to always keep her there
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Dr Ballou is exceptional. I'm so glad I have her for my PCP
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Dr. Ballou is an outstanding physician. She is kind, compassionate, and extremely intuitive. Dr. Ballou diagnosed a condition that other physician's in your institutions missed. I completely trust her. My quality of life has improved immensely under her care. Dr. Ballou represents Providence at its highest standards.
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I've always received excellent care here. The staff are great and very professional. The physicians I've seen have been great.
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Was a good session. She listened to my concerns & dealt with them respectfully & made Mr feel at ease.
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Very good
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She had good caring conversations with me about my situation.
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She listens to my input, very considerately.
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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
Just always listens to me and makes me feel safe and understood, I can trust her.
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