Welcome to James Keith Roland, MD Family Practice!

Because your PCP doctor is often the first doctor you see when you need care, they’re more likely to know your medical history, family history, and personal habits. Knowing these things can help your doctor provide you with care that’s specific to your needs. A good relationship and lasting connection with your primary care doctor is important to help you maintain and manage your overall health. This relationship is based on trust and creates a sense of familiarity between you, which is beneficial to both you and your primary care physician. Getting to know your primary care provider may help you become more open with them. The better your relationship is, the more likely you are to share information with them, and trust the decisions they make about your health.

Preventive healthcare can be divided into three categories: primary, secondary, and tertiary. Primary prevention works by performing specific interventions before a certain health condition occurs. Examples of these measures include vaccinations, and modifying unhealthy habits (e.g., tobacco use, alcohol abuse, or substance and drug abuse). Secondary prevention involves screening for diseases that you may be at increased risk for such as mammography for breast cancer screening, and regular blood pressure testing. Lastly, tertiary prevention is the management of diseases that you already have, with the goal of preventing or slowing down the progression (e.g., screening for disease complications). A primary care doctor is trained to screen for complications through regular checkups.