Primary Care

Scheduling routine primary care is one of the easiest ways to protect your health and well-being. At Harmony Clinic (Clinica Armonia) in Nashville, Tennessee, family practice physician assistant Steven Gardner, PA, offers full-service primary care to people of all ages, including physical exams, sex-specific screenings, vaccinations, and lab work. Call Harmony Clinic (Clinica Armonia) to schedule a primary care appointment, or book one online today.

I only need primary care if I’m sick, right?

You don’t need to be sick to benefit from primary care. Everyone has unique medical needs, even people who are healthy. Visiting Harmony Clinic (Clinica Armonia) at least once a year for a physical can reduce your risk of chronic medical issues and help you avoid medical problems as you age.

As a family practice physician assistant, Steven works with people of all ages. His primary care services include treating people with illnesses and injuries, providing health counseling, and coordinating care with specialists when necessary.

What services does primary care provide?

At Harmony Clinic (Clinica Armonia), Steven provides various primary care services, including:

Physicals

Physical exams check in on your general health and well-being. During a physical, Steven takes your vital signs, assesses your organ function, updates your vaccines, and discusses any health concerns that you have. He also orders lab work and refills your prescription medications. 

Sex-specific screenings

Sex-specific screenings, like well-woman exams and well-man exams, provide sex-specific care, like Pap smears, breast exams, prostate exams, or testicular exams. These procedures try to identify certain types of cancer early on before they spread to other parts of the body.

Steven also provides counseling for low testosterone and menopausal symptoms, as well as family planning and treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Vaccinations

Vaccinations teach your immune system to identify and destroy viruses and bacteria. Staying current on your vaccinations reduces your risk of contagious illness and protects your loved ones and the community.

Lab work

Lab work analyzes bodily fluids, like blood, urine, or saliva to gain insights into your general health. Steven uses lab work to identify underlying medical issues like high cholesterol, diabetes, hormone imbalances, and nutritional deficiencies. 

Why is primary care important?

Primary care is important because it presents an opportunity to check in on your health and wellness. 

At Harmony Clinic (Clinica Armonia), Steven strives to provide a welcoming and comfortable experience. He takes time to get to know all of his patients and explain their diagnoses and treatment options in depth.

With primary care at Harmony Clinic (Clinica Armonia), you can improve your health, reduce exorbitant medical costs, and prevent acute and chronic health problems.

Call Harmony Clinic (Clinica Armonia) to schedule primary care for yourself or your child, or book your appointment online today.