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A close-up image showing a doctor holding a stethoscope, symbolizing healthcare and medical practice.

Family Medicine

The family medicine department is dedicated to ensuring a strong quality-of-life for adults and children and is committed to building healthy families. Our staff places special emphasis on providing primary care for chronic conditions. Any family member may come to the Family Medicine Department to receive care from family practitioners. A few of the primary care services offered, in addition to general physical exams, include:

  • Flu Shots
  • Treatment and counseling for heart disease
  • Diabetes and hypertension management
  • Men’s health concerns
  • Referrals to specialists.

Regular checkups are important for the health and well-being of children. Our Family Medicine Department treats illnesses common to children, provides Health Check screenings and all immunizations for children, and offers sports physicals upon request. Referrals are made from this area to our dentists or other specialists as needed.

Pediatric Services Available

Pediatric services available include:

  • Hospital Follow-up
  • Preemie Care
  • Annual Physicals for infants & children
  • Flu Vaccinations
  • Childhood Immunizations
  • ADHD Evaluation Management
  • Asthma
  • Adolescent Care
  • Adolescent Sport Physicals
  • Dental Varnishing up to age 3 for Medicaid Only
  • Developmental & Autism Screening
ricardo valdivia, md
Born in Lima, Peru Dr. Valdivia spent most of his childhood and teen years in Florida and New York. He attended medical school at the prestigious University of San Marcos (the oldest university in the Americas) finishing his first residency in anesthesia and working in public health initiatives in and around Lima. A lifelong learner Dr. Valdivia completed a second residency in family medicine at Indiana University. Dr. Valdivia came to the area to help the underserved families of southeastern North Carolina.
Ricardo Valdivia, MD
Chief Medical Officer
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