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3 EASY WAYS BY ABBEY BROWN

Partner with
your PCP for
better health.

MAXIMIZE TIME
WITH YOUR PCP
When you're under the weather, who do you call? What about when your
symptoms need further evaluation and treatment? How about when
you're healthy and want to stay that way? The answer to all of the above should
be your primary care provider.
"While you may have traditionally thought of primary care providers as the
experts you see when you're feeling ill, these physicians are so much more,"
explains Amar Parikh, MD, a provider with Gwinnett Internal Medicine Associates.
"They can also serve as a partner on your lifelong journey to lasting health and
overall well-being." Get the most out of this important partnership with these tips:

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SPEAK UP. "Whether it's discussing your medical history or vocalizing

your specific health priorities or concerns, communication is the key to a
successful doctor-patient relationship," says Dr. Parikh.
BE TRANSPARENT. When it comes to your health, honesty is the best

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policy. "The more health and lifestyle information you share with your
provider, the better," Dr. Parikh notes.
"Knowing the complete details is vital to
optimal and effective care."

CONVENIENT
CARE OPTIONS
Whether you need
everyday health
information, accurate
diagnostics or the
latest in treatment
options, Gwinnett
Medical Group
Primary Care is
Amar Parikh,
there to help. Its
MD, Gwinnett
knowledgeable and
Internal Medicine
caring providers are Associates
invested in the health
of both you and your family. That's why
they offer the following services to make
receiving care more efficient for you:
3 Convenient locations: For your
peace of mind, their services are available
right in your neighborhood, including
Dacula, Hamilton Mill, Lawrenceville,
Loganville, Peachtree Corners, Snellville
and Suwanee.
3 Flexible scheduling: They
understand that schedules can be tight and
illnesses and injuries can happen to anyone
at any time. With same-day and online
scheduling, they're here for you when you
need them, however it fits into your day.
3 Online patient portal: Since calling
to find out about your test results or to
reschedule your appointment isn't always
an option, their patient portal allows you
to manage all of your health information
in a safe and convenient way.
Your journey to better health begins
with GMG Primary Care. As the health
provider that knows you best, you can
depend on GMG's Primary Care team for
coordinating all of your health care needs.

WEBSITE

GET CONNECTED. Most primary

care providers offer online patient
portals that make it easier than
ever to schedule appointments, request
prescriptions, review medical records and
even connect with your provider to ask
questions and discuss concerns. ■

Count on Us for Care
Whether you need preventive care, diagnostic services or treatment,
you can count on Gwinnett Medical Group Primary Care. Make an
appointment at gwinnettmedicalgroup.com/pcpscheduling.

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