Primary Care
Good health starts with routine screenings

Even when you’re feeling fine, seeing your primary care provider once a year is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Your annual visit is a chance to catch health issues early, keep your vaccines up to date and monitor things like blood pressure or cholesterol levels. It’s also a time to talk about any changes you’ve noticed and make sure you’re on track for the future.

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Some Chronic Conditions We Help You Manage 

Living with a chronic condition doesn’t mean you have to manage it alone. Our team is here to help you stay on top of your health with routine care, treatment and expert referrals when needed.

Arthritis
Hand pain

Arthritis

Arthritis can impact more than just your joint health – it can often affect your entire quality of life. From osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis to conditions like lupus, gout and fibromyalgia, symptoms can often include persistent pain and inflammation that make everyday tasks more difficult. Your primary care provider is here to help you manage these chronic conditions with regular monitoring and symptom management, referring you to the appropriate specialists when needed.

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Asthma
Asthma

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the airways, making it harder to breathe, especially during flare-ups or in response to triggers like allergens, cold air or exercise. Symptoms can range from mild wheezing to more serious episodes of coughing, chest tightness or shortness of breath. While asthma can’t be cured, it can be well controlled with the right treatment plan. Your primary care provider plays a key role in managing asthma through regular monitoring, medication adjustments and creating a referral to a pulmonary specialist for additional care, if needed.

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Diabetes
Diabetes patient

Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body processes blood sugar, and without the right care, it can lead to serious health complications. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes, Type 1, Type 2 or gestational diabetes, our primary care team is here to help you manage it with regular monitoring, treatment plans tailored to your needs and ongoing support – even referring you to a specialist for additional support if needed, so your care is seamless.

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High Blood Pressure
Female doctor and high blood pressure patient

High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure often develops without symptoms but can lead to serious issues such as heart disease or stroke if left unmanaged. While factors like age and genetics can play a role, lifestyle habits such as diet, weight and stress can also be major contributors. Your primary care provider can help you stay ahead of hypertension by monitoring your blood pressure regularly and by offering personalized guidance and early intervention to protect your long-term health.

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High Cholesterol
Female doctor talking to female patient

High Cholesterol

High cholesterol develops when excess fatty substances, such as LDL particles or triglycerides, accumulate in your arteries, contributing to plaque buildup that can elevate your risk of heart attack and stroke. While genetics may play a role, lifestyle choices are central to maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. Your primary care provider plays a central role in managing your cholesterol by conducting routine lab screenings and offering helpful guidance about small lifestyle changes that can make a big difference.

Obesity
Plus size woman running

Obesity

Obesity is a complex health condition involving excess body fat that can raise your risk for a number of serious diseases including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers. It often develops from a combination of factors, including genetics, lifestyle habits, underlying medical conditions and emotional or environmental influences. Through regular check-ins, personalized guidance and support, your primary care provider can help you take meaningful steps toward improved well-being at a pace that makes sense for you.

Learn More About Weight Management
Hand pain

Arthritis

Arthritis can impact more than just your joint health – it can often affect your entire quality of life. From osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis to conditions like lupus, gout and fibromyalgia, symptoms can often include persistent pain and inflammation that make everyday tasks more difficult. Your primary care provider is here to help you manage these chronic conditions with regular monitoring and symptom management, referring you to the appropriate specialists when needed.

Learn More About Arthritis
Asthma

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the airways, making it harder to breathe, especially during flare-ups or in response to triggers like allergens, cold air or exercise. Symptoms can range from mild wheezing to more serious episodes of coughing, chest tightness or shortness of breath. While asthma can’t be cured, it can be well controlled with the right treatment plan. Your primary care provider plays a key role in managing asthma through regular monitoring, medication adjustments and creating a referral to a pulmonary specialist for additional care, if needed.

Learn More About Pulmonary Care
Diabetes patient

Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body processes blood sugar, and without the right care, it can lead to serious health complications. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes, Type 1, Type 2 or gestational diabetes, our primary care team is here to help you manage it with regular monitoring, treatment plans tailored to your needs and ongoing support – even referring you to a specialist for additional support if needed, so your care is seamless.

Learn More About Diabetes
Female doctor and high blood pressure patient

High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure often develops without symptoms but can lead to serious issues such as heart disease or stroke if left unmanaged. While factors like age and genetics can play a role, lifestyle habits such as diet, weight and stress can also be major contributors. Your primary care provider can help you stay ahead of hypertension by monitoring your blood pressure regularly and by offering personalized guidance and early intervention to protect your long-term health.

Learn More About Cardiac Care
Female doctor talking to female patient

High Cholesterol

High cholesterol develops when excess fatty substances, such as LDL particles or triglycerides, accumulate in your arteries, contributing to plaque buildup that can elevate your risk of heart attack and stroke. While genetics may play a role, lifestyle choices are central to maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. Your primary care provider plays a central role in managing your cholesterol by conducting routine lab screenings and offering helpful guidance about small lifestyle changes that can make a big difference.

Plus size woman running

Obesity

Obesity is a complex health condition involving excess body fat that can raise your risk for a number of serious diseases including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers. It often develops from a combination of factors, including genetics, lifestyle habits, underlying medical conditions and emotional or environmental influences. Through regular check-ins, personalized guidance and support, your primary care provider can help you take meaningful steps toward improved well-being at a pace that makes sense for you.

Learn More About Weight Management
Other Chronic Conditions That May Require Specialist Care and How We Can Help  

At Riverside, your primary care provider is more than just your first point of contact, they’re your partner throughout your health journey. When you need additional care from a specialist, your provider remains actively involved by sending referrals and coordinating with the specialist to develop a comprehensive care plan just for you.

Perimenopause and Menopause

The transition to menopause is a natural part of aging, but the experience looks different for every woman. Your primary care provider can help you identify some of the symptoms that may indicate you are entering into this phase of your life, and connect you with a specialist to discuss your treatment options.

Prostate Health

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men and often, there are no early warning signs. That’s why regular screening is so important. Early detection through a simple blood test and physical exam can help identify prostate cancer when it's most treatable. Your primary care provider plays a key role in knowing when to start screening based on your age, family history and personal risk factors and can refer you to a Riverside urologist if additional care is needed.

Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease often develops slowly, and many people don’t notice symptoms until the condition is more advanced. Regular screenings and lab tests through your primary care provider can help diagnose this condition sooner, so symptoms can be slowed or even prevented with healthy lifestyle changes. Your primary care team will work with you to identify risks early, interpret lab results and coordinate care with renal specialists if additional care is needed.

Under- or Overactive Thyroid

Your thyroid plays a big role in how your body functions. An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) may cause your body’s processes to slow down, so you feel more tired, gain weight more easily and feel colder than usual, while an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) may cause anxiety, a rapid heartbeat or weight loss. These conditions often develop gradually, making them easy to miss without routine lab work so your primary care provider plays a key role through routine testing to monitor your hormone levels, and coordinating treatment with a specialist, if needed.