At Partners in Care, PLLC, we focus on treating people, not just diseases. No matter what stage of life you’re in, we’re ready to be your partner in health and wellness.
Dr. Melvin understands that going to the doctor for many Chattanooga residents often means an illness visit. Part of the comprehensive primary health care provided at Partners in Care, PLLC is the treatment of acute illnesses, such as strep throat or infections and chronic diseases, like arthritis, asthma, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and many more.
Depending on your symptoms, depending on your symptoms, our providers may prescribe a variety of tests to diagnose the issue. Once the problem is confirmed, they will create a personalized plan for follow-up care, therapy or continued treatment or management that suits your individual needs.
Along with any treatment plan, many long-term symptoms can be helped by adopting healthy lifestyle habits, such as:
Getting routine health exams
screenings and immunizations
Avoiding foods that cause heartburn
Controlling blood sugar levels through proper diet
Drinking plenty of water
Exercising regularly
Getting enough rest
Limiting alcohol and caffeine
Quitting smoking
Our doctors provide a range of preventive, diagnostic, treatment & more primary care services, including:
Annual physicals/wellness exams
Chronic disease management
Family medicine
Gynecology and women's health
Internal medicine
Immunizations
Mental health
Minor surgical procedures
Travel medicine
Labs onsite
In-home care can benefit seniors and other adult patients by providing chronic disease symptom management and emotional support in the presence of kind, caring, and knowledgeable healthcare providers. This is a good option for homebound or home-limited patients who may have difficulty traveling to a doctor’s office.
