Best Family Physicians in Downtown, Brooklyn, NY

Your family practice doctor is often your primary care physician. When you choose a doctor from family practice, you get a generalist who makes it a priority to keep you and your family healthy through childhood diseases, minor accidents, and adult aging issues. Your family practice physician is the first line of defense against illnesses and ailments for all members of your family, regardless of age, gender or lifestyle.

The family practice has a significant advantage over other medical specialties: their relationship with you and your family. By building that relationship over the years, your family practice physician can know your medical history, which helps him make faster diagnoses and more targeted treatment plans. This advantage applies to all your family members too.

Unlike a gastroenterologist or cardiologist, a family practice doctor has a much broader knowledge base. He may not know as much about your digestive tract or your heart, but he knows enough to recognize a medical issue when it arises. Your doctor can investigate and diagnose physiological problems and behavioral issues. His knowledge includes:

The most up-to-date medical research;
A firm understanding of all diseases;
Knowing the functionality and physiology of each organ;
Knowledge of the medical problems that relate to your family at any age;
Study in ailments that are particular to men, women, adolescents, and children.

You need a doctor you can trust with your family’s health. Choose a doctor who listens and takes the time to answer your questions. When you trust that your family doctor has your family’s best interests in mind, you’re more likely to follow his guidance and advice.

Of course, your doctor’s credentials are important. All doctors must:

Earn a postgraduate doctoral degree, the MD, which is a four-year course of study;
Prove himself in the field during a two-residency program;
Get a license to practice in the state of New York;
Become board certified in family practice.

The Role of a Family Practice
Your choice for a family practice physician sets the tone for your family’s entire health care. Many insurance companies require a primary care physician, through which you can get appointments with specialists. But more than that, your family doctor provides primary or first-stop care. When something’s bothering you or one of your family members, the first call goes to your doctor, not to the hospital.

Your physician provides the majority of the medical care you need. He can treat wounds and prescribe medications. He can recommend lifestyle changes to help you prevent disease. A good primary care physician can save your life and save you money by delivering appropriate care at the right time.

In a Sea of Specialists
Medical specialties have their place in the health care system, and they deliver needed services. But you don’t need a specialist to look at your son’s scraped elbow or the pain in your side. At least not yet. If it’s a serious enough injury or illness, your doctor recommends a specialist or even a trip to the hospital. Often, he can solve the issue right there in his Brooklyn office.

Having a family practice doctor as your primary care physician means you and your family get ongoing and comprehensive medical care. No doctor makes house calls anymore, but your doctor can get you in to see him when he knows you need him. And that’s the value of having a relationship with your family doctor.

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Century Medical & Dental Center (Downtown Brooklyn)
200 Livingston Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 522-3399

Century Medical & Dental Center (Flatbush)
770 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(347) 627-3988

Century Medical & Dental Center (Gravesend)
260 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 336-8855
Web Address: https://www.centurymedicaldental.com
https://centurymedicaldental.business.site/
E-mail (Downtown Brooklyn) centurymedicalanddentalpc@gmail.com
E-mail (Flatbush) gabrielan@centurymedicaldental.com
E-mail (Gravesend) centurymedicalny@gmail.com

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Nearby Locations:
Downtown Brooklyn
Downtown Brooklyn | Clinton Hill | Gowanus | Cobble Hill | Columbia Street Waterfront District
11201, 11217 | 11238, 11205 | 11217 | 11231

Nearby Locations:
Flatbush
Prospect Lefferts Gardens | East Flatbush | Flatbush | Windsor Terrace | Kensington
11225 | 11203 | 11203, 11210, 11225, 11226 | 11215 | 11218

Nearby Locations:
Gravesend
Gravesend | Homecrest | Sheepshead Bay | West Brighton | Brighton Beach
11223 | 11229 | 11235 | 11224 | 11235

Downtown Brooklyn
Working Hours:
Monday: 8 am - 9 pm
Tuesday: 8 am - 9 pm
Wednesday: 8 am - 9 pm
Thursday: 8 am - 9 pm
Friday: 8 am - 9 pm
Saturday: 8 am - 6 pm
Sunday: 9 am - 5 pm

Flatbush
Working Hours:
Monday 9AM - 7PM
Tuesday 9AM - 9PM
Wednesday 9AM - 9PM
Thursday 9AM - 9PM
Friday 9AM - 5PM
Saturday 10AM - 5PM
Sunday Closed

Gravesend
Working Hours:
By appointment only
Mon 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tue 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Wed 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Fri 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Payment: cash, check, credit cards.