Primary Care and Emergency Medicine

You can not predict when an injury or sudden illness will happen. If you’re not feeling well or hurt yourself in a fall or other unexpected accident, you can get emergency medicine and primary care at the office of Angel Perez, MD, PA. As a skilled emergency medicine physician, Dr. Perez can address a wide range of issues that cause pain or other bothersome symptoms. The providers also offer comprehensive primary care and preventive health services to reduce your risk factors for chronic illness. Call the office in Channelview, Texas, to schedule an emergency medicine and primary care consultation or request an appointment online today. 

What is emergency medicine and primary care?

Emergency medicine describes medical services that you may need because of unexpected illnesses or injuries. The office of Angel Perez, MD, PA, provides same-day appointments for emergency and urgent care situations. 

Additionally, the medical providers offer  primary care services to address your non-urgent health concerns. Available primary care services include:

• Annual wellness exams
• Annual physicals
• Immunizations
• Preventive care
• Chronic disease management
• Weight loss
• Consultative services
• Care coordination
• Acute care (sick visits)

Your provider can also provide lifestyle and diet recommendations that support your overall health and wellness.

When should I schedule an emergency medicine and primary care consultation?

There are many illnesses and injuries that may require immediate medical care. You should schedule an emergency medicine and primary care consultation at the office of Angel Perez, MD, PA, if you have unexplained or other symptoms that you can’t manage on your own.

These symptoms can include:

• High fever
• Earaches
• Sore throat
• Persistent cough
• Skin rashes and infection
• Minor cuts and abrasions
• Sprains and strains
• Difficulty breathing
• Cold and flu
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Ear infection
• Urinary tract infection (UTI)
• Allergies

You should also book an appointment with the provider if you have any concerns about unusual changes in your health.

Typically, you should schedule routine wellness evaluations and other primary care services once a year so your provider can monitor changes in your health from one year to the next. 

If you have a chronic health condition like diabetes or heart disease or are undergoing treatment for a medical issue, you may need to book more frequent in-office appointments.

What happens during an emergency medicine and primary care consultation?

During your emergency medicine and primary care consultation at the office of Angel Perez, MD, PA, you can expect the providers to review your medical history. They also evaluate your symptoms and perform a comprehensive physical exam.

To diagnose the cause of your symptoms, the practice features in-house services like blood testing, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and ultrasounds. They can also test you for infectious diseases like the flu and strep throat.

Based on the results of your testing, your provider creates a care plan to help you feel better. They also complete wound cleaning and other minor procedures in-office.

Schedule your consultation by calling the office of Angel Perez, MD, PA, or request online today. You can also visit the practice on a walk-in basis for emergencies only.