Physicians
- Dr. Muhammad Sardar Khan
- Dr. Kaleem Ullah
- Dr. Muhammad Umar Draz
A physician is a medical professional who diagnoses and treats illnesses, injuries, and conditions affecting the human body. Physicians can specialize in different areas of medicine (e.g., internal medicine, pediatrics, cardiology) or provide general care for a wide range of health concerns.
Services Provided by Physicians:
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Diseases: Physicians are skilled in diagnosing medical conditions based on a patient’s symptoms, medical history, and diagnostic tests. They provide treatment for both acute and chronic illnesses, ranging from infections to long-term conditions like diabetes or hypertension.
- Health Maintenance and Preventive Care: Physicians play a key role in preventing illnesses through routine check-ups, screenings, immunizations, and counseling on healthy lifestyles, including diet, exercise, and smoking cessation.
- Chronic Disease Management: For patients with chronic conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease, physicians manage ongoing treatment, adjust medications, and provide guidance to improve quality of life.
- Medical Referrals: Physicians often refer patients to specialists for more advanced care if needed, such as seeing a cardiologist for heart issues or a neurologist for brain-related concerns.
- Emergency Care: Physicians can provide immediate care in emergency situations, such as treating injuries, administering first aid, or stabilizing patients before they are sent to the emergency room.
- Medication Management: Physicians prescribe medications to treat diseases, manage symptoms, or prevent illness. They are responsible for monitoring patients’ responses to treatment and making necessary adjustments.
- Surgical Referrals: Although most physicians are not surgeons, they often refer patients to surgeons when surgical intervention is necessary, such as for a hernia, appendix, or other conditions requiring surgery.
- Patient Education: Physicians educate patients about their health, treatment options, and preventative measures, ensuring they understand their conditions and how to manage them effectively.
Types of Physicians:
- General Practitioners (GPs) or Family Physicians: Provide general medical care and treat a wide range of conditions for people of all ages.
- Specialists: Physicians who focus on specific areas of medicine such as cardiology (heart), dermatology (skin), or oncology (cancer).