Chronic Disease Management

Chronic diseases affect over half of the American population. If you have diabetes, asthma, or another chronic condition, you can find the high-quality, personalized care you deserve at Boca General & Family Medicine. In addition to in-office labs, William Rowland, MD, and Devendra Autar, DO, offer the latest evidence-based treatments to manage chronic health issues in adults and adolescents aged 16 and older. You can also access medical weight loss, nutritional counseling, and other wellness resources that support your long-term health. Call the office in Boca Raton, Florida, to schedule a chronic disease management appointment or book a consultation online today. 

Why is chronic disease management important?

Chronic diseases are health conditions that last for a year or longer and can potentially lead to disability or premature death. While many chronic illnesses aren’t curable, you can manage them with consistent medical care, diet improvements, and lifestyle changes.

Boca General & Family Medicine’s chronic disease management services focus on managing the symptoms of disease and preventing potentially life-altering complications.

The skilled family physicians have extensive experience assisting adults and adolescents aged 16 and over manage one or more chronic conditions. 

They use evidence-based treatment and prevention strategies to keep you symptom-free and to lower your risk for debilitating or life-threatening complications.

When should I schedule a chronic disease management consultation?

Schedule a consultation at Boca General & Family Medicine if you or your teen has already been diagnosed with a chronic disease and needs help managing it.

You can also book an evaluation if you have symptoms that may indicate an underlying disease, such as joint pain, persistent fatigue, weight changes, or poor concentration.

The providers offer personalized care for a range of chronic conditions, including:

• Allergies
• Arthritis
• Diabetes
• High cholesterol
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Asthma and other chronic respiratory issues

The providers also screen for and treat chronic symptoms of mental health conditions like depression and anxiety.

Which chronic disease management services are available?

Comprehensive physicals and in-office labs are available at Boca General & Family Medicine to ensure you get a prompt and accurate diagnosis. The physicians also provide annual wellness exams that help identify early signs of chronic disease before symptoms develop.

Your provider designs a care plan to keep a chronic condition well-controlled. People with diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension may need daily medications to prevent additional complications.

The physicians also offer wellness resources to reduce your risk of chronic disease complications. These resources include:

• Exercise recommendations
• Nutritional counseling
• Peptide therapy
• Medical weight loss
• Immunizations
• Smoking cessation resources

If you need additional care for a physical or mental health condition, your provider can refer you to a specialist and collaborate on your care plan. They also continue to monitor your progress with treatment and screen for additional health conditions during routine follow-up visits. 

Call Boca General & Family Medicine to schedule a chronic disease management appointment. You can also book a consultation online at any time.