Primary care is the foundation for health care that serves as your first line of contact for any medical concern. At Rapid City Healthcare in Irving, Texas, Russell Huq, MD, and the urgent care specialists provide comprehensive primary care for you and your family. The practice also includes an onsite laboratory and pharmacy for your convenience. Call Rapid City Healthcare or schedule an appointment online today to learn more about primary care.
Primary care physicians (PCPs) address the main health concerns that affect the communities they serve, such as acute illness and chronic disease. Your PCP is the first doctor you visit for all of your health concerns, whether you feel sick, experience new or worsening symptoms, or need to see a specialist.
Above all else, primary care aims to prevent disease and keep you healthy as you age. Preventive screenings, early intervention, and health management are the backbone of primary care.
The primary care physicians at Rapid City Healthcare treat a wide range of acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) conditions, from heartburn to heart disease. Schedule an appointment with your doctor right away if you experience any of the following acute illness symptoms, such as:
Your doctor can also diagnose, treat, and manage chronic health concerns, such as:
Asthma is a respiratory condition that causes your airways to swell and interfere with your ability to breathe.
Arthritis is a type of joint inflammation that often occurs when the flexible cartilage surrounding your joints breaks down.
Diabetes is a chronic disease resulting from long-term high blood sugar levels. Without treatment, the disease can damage your blood vessels, nerves, and organs.
Eczema and psoriasis are inflammatory skin conditions that can cause red, itchy, and dry patches of skin.
Chronic gastrointestinal conditions, such as Crohn’s disease and inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS), may cause diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain that interferes with your daily activities.
At Rapid City Healthcare, your primary care physician can diagnose and treat anxiety, depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other common mental health conditions.
The physicians at Rapid City Healthcare offer a wide range of preventive screenings and testing services, including:
