Alexander A Axelrod, MD: I practice family medicine but I am focusing on cardiovascular health such as hypertension and metabolic syndrome, like obesity, diabetes, and so forth. I have done several researches in this regard, and this has been my most interesting.
I see people growing from the newborns to adulthood. I see the change and evolution of the people. I see changes in their behavior; I see people live longer; and now I see the people not only enjoy to see their grandchildren, they now enjoy to see the great-grandchildren.
I think family medicine is the most fascinating field to be in medicine, where we can address all health issues through the whole family. There is no other field in medicine which will be like family medicine. And, therefore, being a part, I like being a part of the family, to help the family and members of the family with their health and influence their behavior and health as well.
The best patients are who have the union between the psychological health and the physical health. Please do not have the emotional state over your logical sense.
Primary care providers
A primary care provider is also called a general practitioner, general doctor or family doctor. He or she is the main medical professional you go to for your health needs.
A family doctor is concerned with the general health needs of people of all ages. Focusing on the primary care of you and your family, he or she can refer you to a specialist or community resources when appropriate.
We work with St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, Minnesota, to promote good health habits and information about medical procedures and services.
An adult health maintenance exam is a medical appointment that provides preventive services, counseling, education and disease screening, based on your age and gender.
As you grow older, your body and health needs change. Our providers know the aging process and how it affect the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and managment of conditions common to the elderly.
Gynecology
Gynecology services focus on the care of the female reproductive system. They do not include pregnancy and childbirth.