Melissa B. Purtteman, MD
Olympia, WA 98502
Providence Medical Group West Olympia Family Medicine
1620 Cooper Point Road Southwest, Olympia, WA 98502
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About Melissa B. Purtteman
I attended medical school at The Ohio State University and residency in Family Medicine in Olympia. I enjoy helping patients make and achieve goals for healthier living. When not working I spend time with my family, traveling, and gardening.
Ohio State University College of Medicine
2010
1620 Cooper Point Road Southwest
Olympia, WA 98502
Providence Medical Group - South Puget Sound (Olympia)
Providence St. Peter Hospital
When not working I spend time with my family, traveling, and gardening.
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Dr Purtteman is great. She actually followed up on a condition that I didn't know needed more testing and the relief I felt getting closure on it was wonderful.
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It was great and the doctor was very helpful and nice
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Dr. Purtteman is an excellent physician! She listens and addresses all of my concerns at every visit. She consistently provides clear communication and compassionate care.
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Very good response to all questions I had.
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Was a excellent visit
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Love my doc!
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Dr Putterman is always wonderful. Very caring. She is the best doctor I have had.
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This Doctor did not sit in front of a computer asking questions and type. She records the conversation while we look at one another and talk. I am so impressed with this mode of medical care. I tell everyone how wonderful my primary care doctor is.
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Very good doctor, but difficult to reach for real time personal phone call.
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I feel extremely fortunate to have Melissa Purtteman as my primary care physician. She is knowledgeable, caring and supportive and easy to work with. I hope she never retires or relocates!
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It was a best experience under illness circumstances. I felt extremely heard, well taken care of and this Dr. Was very down to earth and kindly straight forward which I appreciated very much.
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She was very helpful in answering my questions and listening to my concerns. Very interested in my health concerns and provided helpful suggestions. Best doctor I have ever had.
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The quality of care depends significantly on the individual provider. I've had horrible providers through Providence that have been disrespectful condescending and did not appropriately address my care however, my current provider, Dr. P. Is exceptional she takes time to prepare for our visit. Reviews records research is thorough and shares the information in a way that is easily understandable and is not dismissive. In fact she is highly validating as long as she's my provider I'll continue to be seen through Providence.
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The doctor and other medical staff are active listeners, professional, and exhibited genuine care in my health and treatment.
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The doctor I saw on Monday was great she listened to me and helped me with my arm problem I was very happy to have a good appointment
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Dr Purtteman is very attentive and gives good advices on my medical need. Never trying to rush you like many other providers would do nowadays.
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Dr. Melissa is an excellent provider. The only one that motivated me to change my lifestyle to get better with my diabetes.
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Listens like she truly cares.
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Very good .love Dr.Purtteman as my Dr. She is very through.
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Dr. Purtteman is great. Lucky to have her as my PCP.
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Service is always great. It just takes a long time to get an appointment but it is getting better. Used to be an average of 3 months before someone was available.
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Dr. Purteman is easy to talk to and is personable and professional
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Melissa is the doctor for me and my husband. We have a lot of confidence in her and her decisions for our care. She is never hurried or rushed. Very thankful for the care she gives us.
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I appreciate Dr. Purtteman answering my concerns and being thorough in her examination and clarifying my confusion about my condition, recommending proper care, and issuing a new referral. I have always used this clinic since moving to Olympia more than 10 years ago, and I am very thankful that you are here. Always been treated well!
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All my experiences with Dr. Purtteman are of the highest quality. Glad to have her as my doctor.
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Dr. Purtteman is the best primary care physician I have had in the last 10 years. She always listens to and addresses all of my concerns. I believe I am probably healthier now under her care than I was when we were initially introduced years ago.
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Dr purtteman is a excellent dr and I've been 100% satisfied since I've been seeing her
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Dr Purtteman and her staff are excellent! Very caring and always answers questions! Cant ask for more! Providence needs to keep them and pay them well
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She was caring, thorough, knowledgeable & friendly.
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Dr. Purtterman provides excellent and is kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her to friends and family.
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Dr. Purtteman spent a long time with me discussing health issues. I felt she listens to my concerns and is never in a rush to end the appointment.
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Dr Purtteman is an exceptional care provider, who listens to one's concerns or problems, and is able to address the issues in a way that you understand, or that needs to be treated.Wonderful doctor!
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Mellisa is good listener and works with me todeal with my medical issues.
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Dr putterman & nurse are wonderful!
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Dr Purtteman is amazing and has helped me greatly in working out my health issues. She is the best!
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My care team is excellent
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Dr. Purttemann is awesome. Great listener and a fantastic doctor, as well as a compassionate and caring human being. She is absolutely the best. Do everything you can to keep her at your clinic.
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All good
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Dr listened to my health concern and acted , in my opinion, quickly and with accuracy. Dr scheduled a follow-up appointment in a month.
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Excellent service so far. Thank you.
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I feel completely at ease with my doctor and very comfortable asking layman type questions. She is so patient with me at puts me at ease. I really like her and plan to keep her as my primary doctor
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I love Dr Purtteman!!! She makes me feel at ease. She seems to care about you and you don't feel like she is rushing off because she has other patients.
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Dr. Purtimann is PHENOMENAL!!!
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Dr Purtteman is the best doctor I've ever had. She's nonjudgmental, takes time to listen, and has realistic expectations.
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Dr, Putteman is exceptional and I am fortunate to have her as part of my healthcare team
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Listened carefully to all of my concerns
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She is good listener because I am deaf man. Video reply interpreter helped lots.
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Dr. Purtteman Is one of the best primary care physicians I have ever seen. She is very thorough, kind and caring. So happy I found her. She is truly the best and should be promoted/management!
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I wish my doctor was more available but I am grateful for her care and that of the team
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Dr. Purtteman is always caring and listens to what you have to say. She's amazing!
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Dr Melissa Purtteman really listens to me and is very helpful when I have a health concern.
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Dr. Purtteman is awesome!
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All good
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Dr Purttleman was very easy to talk to and very personal. Best Doctor I have had in my life.
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Dr. Purtteman is very professional and answers all of our questions. On this visit, my wife said she had high blood pressure and the doctor had a nurse check her out immediately as she had an appointment available. We also scheduled a follow up appointment. We are very happy we have Dr. Purtteman as our doctor.
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She is awesome - listens, was prepared for the visit, humble, helpful and just really great. The only complaint I have about this practice is the LONG WAITS for appointments which is not my doctor's fault. I am not only grateful that she is my doctor but I am infinitely grateful I have a DOCTOR and NOT A MID-LEVEL who is not a doctor.
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Dr Putterman took the time to make sure all of our questions were answered. We felt that she listened to any concerns that we had. English is a second language for my husband so sometimes it takes a little longer to make sure he understands what is being discussed. She is patient, kind and has been a joy to work with. I would highly recommend Dr Putterman and this office to anyone in search of a great provider. Everyone is pleasant from check in to the technicians and the pharmacist that we work with. We really feel cared for.
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Dr. M. Putterman was great. She listened to my questions & concerns, discussed labs & offered advice where needed.
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I always feel so supported, cared for, listened to and everyone is customer service plus every where I go. I appreciate the all around help and support I get from Providence. And I really respect and like my doctor (Dr. Purtteman). It took me a long time to find a good fit after 2 of my providers left during Covid and the moment I met Dr. Purtteman I knew it would be a great fit. Thank you!
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Very calculated, cautious, thoughtful and thorough care and diagnosis. I left feeling very confident I had been provided with the best possible treatment plan.
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Good experience, the conversation was productive and my pcp asked respectful and relevant questions about my health & reminded me of some risks to remember for people my age
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I am glad I have Dr. Purtteman as my doctor. She gives excellent care and attention to my health care needs.
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My visit included speaking with a medical student shadowing the Dr. I Was very impressed with how the Doctor interacted with the two of us. It was a very comfortable and informative time.
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Always personally interested in my care and my concerns in a professional, yet friendly manner.
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I never feel rushed through an appointment. The doctor explained the need to come off of a medication and we came up with a plan that works for both of us to do this.
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Dr. Purtteman is easy to work with, caring, and knows my health history very well. She is on top of my health issues. I'm lucky to be able to have her as my Dr.
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She is the best provider I ever had.
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I'm deaf with a substantial memory impairment. Dr Purtteman and her team are always careful to ensure that I understand what is being said and have memory notes when I need them. They always go above and beyond what other doctors have done to help me, and I consider myself fortunate to have them on my care team.
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The Provider was a great listener.
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I have had the best care since I've been with melissa
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Attentive
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I have a great health care team. They have been very responsive to my possible breast cancer dx and follow up care
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I love seeing Dr. Purtterman, she is the best.
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It's so easy to talk with Dr Purttemann--she is respectful, calm and never rushed, and takes she takes the time to understand just what I am saying. As an elder, I truly appreciate her.
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Any questions emailed are answered in a timely manner.
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My Dr. Is excellent, Melissa Purtteman.
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My provider, Dr. Purtteman, is absolutely wonderful! She is professional, warm, concerned and thoughtful. She gave me time and encouraged me to discuss any health issues. The support staff is also great. The only negative is the amount of time it takes to get an appointment. I haven't had an urgent need yet, but if so, I hope I can get an appointment in a timely fashion. At this time, I'm very satisfied with the care I've received.
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Everyone was knowledgeable, efficient and polite.
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I'm all my 76 years she is the BEST doctor I've EVER had!! I wish I had listened to my daughter sooner when she tried to get me to switch to Providence! Your entire staff is polite, friendly, very helpful, just TOTALLY AWESOME!!! I also love that you have an in house lab as well. It's so nice to be able to get everything done without running all over town! Your people literally walk on water!!!
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Melissa is my health care partner. She listens and we decide the best treatment optiin together.
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Dr. Melissa Purtteman has been exceptionally helpful throughout my time assigned to her. She is always up-to-speed on my history. I never feel rushed and feel like my questions are answered useful information. She treats me with respect. I've been able to address long-standing health issues with her support. She's among the best of the best.
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Dr. Purtteman is a very caring and professional doctor. I am very fortunate to have her in my care team.
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Dr. Purtteman is the most respectful, attentive, caring physician I've ever had.
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Clinical Interests
- Abdominal Cramps
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Bowel Movement
- Abnormal Stool
- Abnormal Weight Loss
- Abrasion
- Acne
- Actinic Cheilitis
- Acute Arthritis
- Acute Back Pain
- Aging
- Alcohol Dependency
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Wheezing
- Allergies
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Anal Itching
- Anal Pain
- Anemia
- Angular Cheilitis
- Animal Bite
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Instability
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Arm Pain
- Arm Weakness
- Arthralgia
- Asthma
- B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Back Injury
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Bedbugs
- Behavioral Disorders
- Bereavement
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Birth Control Counseling
- Birthmark
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Blister
- Blood In Stool
- Blurred Vision
- Breast Discharge
- Breast Lump
- Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Burns
- Camp Physicals
- Cancer Prevention
- Cancer Screening
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cerumen Removal
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Cholesterol Management
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Disease Management
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Cfs)
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Claudication
- Cold Intolerance
- Cold Sore
- College Health
- Common Cold
- Concussion
- Concussion Testing
- Conduct Disorder
- Confusion
- Conjunctivitis
- Constant Nausea
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Coping Skills
- Cough
- Cradle Cap
- Cystitis
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Libido
- Dehydration
- Dementia
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
- Dermatophytosis
- Developmental Assessment
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Education
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetes Therapy
- Diarrhea
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Disability Evaluation
- Disorder Of Balance
- Distractible
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Nose
- Dry Scalp
- Dry Sinus
- Dry Skin
- Dyshidrosis
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Dysphoria
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Dysuria
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Exam
- Ear Infections
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema
- Elbow Pain
- Elbow Sprain
- Emphysema
- Employee Health
- Enlarged Prostate
- Environmental Allergies
- Epicondylitis
- Epigastric Pain
- Epistaxis
- Erectile Disorder
- Eructation
- Erythema
- Eye Infections
- Eye Pain
- Eye Strain
- Face Swelling
- Facial Nerve Palsy And Paresis
- Facial Pain
- Facial Tingling
- Falls
- Family History Of Cancer
- Family History Of Heart Disease
- Fasciculations
- Fatigue
- Fecal Incontinence
- Feeding Problems
- Fever
- Fever With Chills
- Finger Pain
- First Degree Burns
- Flatulence
- Floaters
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- Folliculitis
- Food Allergy
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Injury
- Foot Pain
- Frailty
- Frequency Of Urination
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Genital Herpes, Male
- Genital Warts
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gout
- Grave's Disease
- Grief
- Groin Mass
- Groin Pain
- Hand Injury
- Hand Pain
- Head Congestion
- Headache
- Health Maintenance
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Racing
- Heat Intolerance
- Heel Pain
- Hematochezia
- Hematuria
- Hemoptysis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hip Pain
- Hirsutism
- Hoarseness
- Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv) Vaccination
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hypothyroidism
- Impacted Cerumen
- Impetigo
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Influenza
- Ingrown Hair
- Ingrown Nail
- Insect Allergy
- Insulin Resistance
- Intention Tremor
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Intertrigo
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Irregular Menstruation
- Irritability
- Itchy Ear
- Jaundice
- Joint Sprain
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Swelling
- Joint Warmth
- Keloid
- Keratin Cyst
- Keratitis
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Knee Click
- Knee Injury
- Knee Pain
- Labyrinthitis
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Pain
- Leg Weakness
- Lethargy
- Lice
- Lifestyle Modification
- Lipomas
- Lower Back Pain
- Lump In Throat
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Measles Vaccination
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Memory Disorders
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Mens Health
- Migraine
- Mmr Vaccine
- Mood Symptoms
- Motion Sickness
- Mouth Bleeding
- Mouth Pain
- Mouth Ulcer
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Nail Disease
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nausea
- Neck Muscle Injury
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- Neonatal Acne
- Nevus
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Night Sweats
- Nightmares
- Nipple Discharge
- Noisy Breathing
- Norovirus
- Nose Pain
- Numbness
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Obesity
- Odynophagia
- Optic Migraines
- Orthopnea
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia
- Otitis
- Overweight
- Palpitations
- Panic Reaction
- Paresthesia
- Paronychia
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Penile Bleeding
- Penile Discharge
- Performance Anxiety
- Persistent Cough
- Pertussis
- Pharyngitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pleurisy
- Pleuritic Pain
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonia Vaccination
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Polypharmacy
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Nasal Drip
- Prediabetes
- Preventive Medicine
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Examination
- Prostate Specific Antigen Blood Test
- Pruritus
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Rash
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Rhinitis
- Rosacea
- Scab
- Scabies
- Scaly Skin
- School Anxiety
- Sciatica
- Scratchy Voice
- Scrotal Pain
- Seasonal Allergies
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Secondary Enuresis
- Sensitive Skin
- Severe Asthma
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (Std)
- Shin Splints
- Shingles Vaccination
- Shortness Of Breath (Sob)
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- Sinus Pain
- Sinus Pressure
- Sinusitis
- Skin Abscess
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Disease
- Skin Tag
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Terrors
- Slowing Of Urinary Stream
- Smoker Cough
- Snoring
- Sore Throat
- Spider Bite
- Splinter Removal
- Sports Physical Exam
- Sports Related Concussion Testing
- Sprain
- Sputum Production
- Staphylococcus Infections
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Cramps
- Stomach Pain
- Stool Changes
- Straining On Urination
- Strep Throat
- Stress Incontinence
- Stridor
- Stye
- Substance Addiction
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Suicidal Ideation
- Sunburn
- Suture Removal
- Swallowing Problem
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Teething
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Tightness
- Thumb Dislocation
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tick Borne Infections
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Pedis
- Tingling
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Tongue Pain
- Tongue Swelling
- Tracheobronchitis
- Travel Medicine
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Tremor
- Tuberculosis (Tb) Test
- Twitching
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Unsteady Gait
- Upper Back Pain
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Urethral Discharge
- Urge Incontinence
- Urinary Hesitation
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Urgency
- Urticaria
- Vaccinations
- Varicella
- Varicella Vaccination
- Vasovagal Syncope
- Vertigo
- Viral Conjunctivitis
- Visual Discomfort
- Visual Disturbance
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Voice Problems
- Vomiting
- Warts
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
- Weight Problem
- Well Child Exam
- Wellness
- Wheezing
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
The best all ways
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