Patient Education
What is a family doctor?
A family doctor is a doctor who takes care of the whole family. Family doctors create caring relationships with patients and their families. They really get know their patients. They listen to them and help them make the right health care decisions.
What do family doctors do?
Family doctors take care of the physical, mental and emotional health of both their patients and their patients’ families. They know your family’s health history and how it can affect you. They are trained to care for you through all the stages of your life.
Family doctors are trained in all areas of medicine. They can diagnose and treat the full range of problems people usually bring to their doctors. They know when to treat you, and, if necessary, when to bring in another specialist you can trust.
What kind of training do family doctors have?
Family doctors know the most current treatments and technologies. They train for 3 years in real practice settings, treating patients in the office, the hospital and at home. And they re-certify more than any other medical specialty. Family doctors also continue to educate themselves. This allows them to apply the latest medical breakthroughs to the everyday care of their patients.
I don’t have any health problems. Why do I need a family doctor?
Family doctors are specially trained in preventive medicine. They believe that preventing a health problem is better than having to overcome one. They help you make the right health choices to keep you and your family healthy.
Services we provide
- In-office surgical procedures such as wound care, mole and cyst removal, ingrown toenail removal, and much more.
- Xrays, blood and other lab work.
- Minor emergency services such as initial fracture stabilization, and laceration repair.
- School, camp, and sports physicals plus immunization for all ages.
- Occupational medicine including drug screening, physicals, and work-related injuries.
- Preventive services such as well-child visits, adult routine physicals, and pap smears/gynecological care.
- Quick and personal service – you will always reach a person when calling the office. We do not use voicemail because we want you to speak directly with a member of our staff.
- Dr. Chacko has hospital privileges at Presbyterian Plano and can admit to the hospital if needed.
Feel free to contact us and ask about services that are not on this list!