Kristen Dall-Winther, MD

Family medicine is the center of primary care. Unlike other specialties that are limited to a particular organ or disease, family physicians are the only specialists qualified to treat most ailments and provide comprehensive health care for people of all ages — from newborns to seniors. At Birchwood Family Medicine, this looks like: Caring for patients regardless of age or health condition, sustaining an enduring and building a trusting relationship; Serving as a patient's first contact for health concerns; Considering the impact of health on a patient's family; Running preventative tests; Diagnosing you when you're sick; Prescribing medicines; Negotiating low prices on blood tests and scans; Addressing any health concerns or questions you have; Navigating the health care system with patients, including specialist and hospital care coordination and follow-up.