Allen R. Skidmore, MD
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Providence Family Medicine - Spokane Valley
16528 East Desmet Court, Suite B3100, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
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About Allen R. Skidmore
Taking into account the entire individual and his or her social, family and psychological situation.
American Academy of Family Practice
- American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
16528 East Desmet Court, Suite B3100
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Providence Medical Group - Inland Northwest
My four children. football, basketball and piano.
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Always good, people are awesome!
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Good
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Grateful to have such good care!
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Dr. Skidmore is the best doctor I've ever had. He does not rush our visit. He listens to me. He explains everything, and I feel very comfortable with him.
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Dr. Skidmore has been my primary care doctor for over 15 years, his and his staff are awesome, and always take the time to listen to my concerns. I use my chart frequently for questions and they always get back to me in a timely manner.
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Very professional and caring.
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I love Dr. Skidmore and his nurses. They are friendly and caring.
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All good. Dr Skidmore was very thorough
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Dr. Skidmore and his staff are excellent. Listening intently and proactive in his care with me. I appreciate the respect and dignity I experienced and do recommend his clinic for primary care services.
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I have been seeing Dr Skidmore more than 15 years. He was a former flight surgeon and I a former AF pilot. Perfect match.
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Dr. Skidmore is the best PCP I have ever had.
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I love Dr. Skidmore and Providence Staff. He remembers all my medical history and even my personal history. The staff are all kind, efficient and professional.
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Very happy with Dr Skidmore
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Courtesy and friendly and helpful us how I would rate this doctor.
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Dr Skidmore is very thorough with all of my health issues
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Helpful as can be
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Dr. Skidmore is thorough and kind.
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A+A+A+
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It was a very good experience.
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Skidmore is great.
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Dr. Skidmore is a wonder primary care physician. When we moved here we were told he would be difficult to have as a physician because he had so many patients. We were very fortunate to receive him as our primary care physician. He is great!!
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100% awesome .. Very knowledgeable .. Explains everything in detail so I understand. An awesome doctor to work with. I would recommend him to any of my family or relatives or neighbors or friends. He's awesome .. I am very pleased that I found him ..
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Took the time to listen to my concerns with medication and discuss it with me.
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Dr. Skidmore always seems short and not engaged during my visits with him. I always feel like he is rushing me out and not being considerate of my concerns. I have been considering seeking another provider at that practice. He just seems out of touch.
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My care provider is thorough knowledgeable and professional. I always feel confident that I'm getting the best care, treatment possible.
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Dr Skidmore always does a great job.
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First time seeing him, listened, caring, thorough.
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Always professional and caring
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I am so happy with Dr. Skidmore! After literally 3 years of searching for a dr in the valley he has been a godsend!
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I been with Dr. Skidmore for years and he is very helpful, informative and kind. I trust his judgement.
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First time to see Dr. Skidmore. He was nice and listened to my health concerns by adjusting my medication.
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Very professional and caring.
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First visit- things when very well thank you
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My experiences with Dr Skidmore and his staff are always the best I've experienced.
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All good
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Dr Skidmore has been my primary care doctor for about 15 years. I trust him.
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I wish he was my primary doctor
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Due to provider shortage it took longer than normal for me to get in to see Dr Skidmore. He was very busy but gave me his time.
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Good
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All good
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Dr Skidmore did great filling in for our normal doctor who was terminated. Getting established with another doctor is not easy due to a shortage of doctors in Spokane. We did get assigned a new doctor in the Providence network but at a different location.
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Dr Skidmore is the best Doctor ever!
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Have been seeing Dr. Skidmore for about 10 yrs.
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All experiences were positive
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Everyone was very attentive to my questions and concerns. In addition, they were very quick in getting the referrals necessary for my future needs. Much appreciated.
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It is always a pleasant experience with Dr. Skidmore. He is gracious, kind and listens well. He gives solid and professional advice alongside suggesting healthy alternativesThat are fitting suggestions for the medical situation at hand that comes with the aging process which brings a lot of changes often to deal with. He has a very nice "bedside manner" that makes me feel calm and trustworthy.
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Awesome
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Dr Skidmore personally called a couple of times to check on my husband. Very kind and appreciated
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Always have a good experience
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Dr. Skidmore is always professional and compassionate. He understands my limitations and always addresses my concerns/illness so I can understand.His medical assistant is always friendly and efficient. I am always comfortable knowing that I will be taken good care of when I see them.
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Dr Skidmore always takes the time to explain medications and how they work. He is kind, he listens and he cares.
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I am very happy that Dr Skidmore agreed to see me as a new patient. I am being followed by cancer care northwest as well, for stage 4 metastatic breast cancer.
Providence Patient
Dr. Skidmore is as good as it gets. The amount of time and attention that I receive from Dr. Skidmore is incredible. At no time do I feel rushed. He is a very caring and compassionate man. As a care provider for Providence, in my opinion he sets the bar pretty high! He has a standard of excellence that makes PROVIDENCE look appealing to your clients.
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I have been a patient of Dr. Skidmore's for at least 25 years, he always listens to my questions and concerns and always takes the time with me to answer all my questions, can't imagine seeing any other doctor for my primary care.
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I've always been treated well
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Dr Skidmore respected my choices for what meds I'd take or decline. He was non-judgmental and that is highly appreciated!
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This was a first visit so some questions were not as pertinent. Seems like a great doctor! I will enjoy getting to know him and concentrating on my health objectives.
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Dr Skidmore and his staff are always the best.
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I appreciate the Dr. SKIDMORE takes tike to explain and address all questions and concerns.
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Kind and friendly
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Doctor Skidmore went out of his way to help me with some problems and I appreciate him and his office staff
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Dr. Skidmore is always interested in my health and how l am doing.
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Very professional and kind.
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Always polite, and seems to genuinely care about my wellbeing.
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When I went to see my physician about a problem I was having with a reaction I was having. He figured it out and changed my medication and he problem has almost entirely disappeared immediately..
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I would not go anywhere else, but Providence and I would not see any other doctor, but Dr. Skidmore
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All good
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Dr Skidmore and staff are excellent to help you with your questions and concerns.
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Provider understands my health issues and focuses on giving me the best care
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Every 6 months visit. Great staff
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All good
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Always a great visit with Dr Skidmore, answers questions and recommends treatment based on what my visit was about.
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Dr Skidmore and his staff are WONDERFUL.
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I will always go to a Providence provider. They have been the best in my experience.
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Dr.Skidmore is the best Doctor you will ever find.
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Dr. Skidmore is very professional, yet he made me feel very comforable talking to him about my health needs. I would love to have him as my regular doctor. He cares about his patients.He has a great assistant as well. Excellence in action from both.
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Only good experiences. Dr. Skidmore is an incredible Doctor as well as an incredible person. He definitely has a passion for what he does. I feel like he truly listens to what I have to say and has a very caring and compassionate heart!
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Always listens to me and explains everything so I understand
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Always attentive, informative, answers concerns
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He was so awesome as was his assistant. They got me in immediately due to a nasty sinus infection. My mom is going through chemo and is sick so I needed to be seen immediately to get on antibiotics and they were so great to me.
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Good
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Dr Skidmore always takes the time needed to listen to, understand and provide solutions to any issues you might have. I feel extremely lucky to have him as my PSP.
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I appreciate Dr. Skidmore as my physician.
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Dr. Skidmore has been my PCP for about 10.years
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My PCP was on vacation so I got to see Dr. Skidmore. His explanation of my med conditions was the best I've ever had.
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Excellent doctor and staff
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It has taken a very frustrating 3 years to find a primary care physician so I'm beyond thrilled to have found and established Dr. Skidmore as my new primary care physician
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He takes time to listen and always makes good suggestions and advice, nurse very helpful and has a good sense of humor.
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Both the assistants and and Dr. Skidmore have been friendly and informative. When I needed something,they have been responsive and provided clarity to my satisfaction.
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Dr. Skidmore takes his time listens to what I have to say does not rush me. He is the best doctor I've ever had.
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I always had a great experience with this doctor
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Dr Skidmore is a great doctor! He listens well and responds to my questions and concerns.
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Dr Skidmore is engaging and solid!
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Always great
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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
- B12 Shots
- Back Injury
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Back Spasm
- Bedbugs
- Behavioral Disorders
- Bereavement
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Birth Control Counseling
- Birthmark
- Bleeding During Intercourse
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Blister
- Blood In Stool
- Blurred Vision
- Breast Discharge
- Breast Examination
- Breast Lump
- Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Burns
- Camp Physicals
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cerumen Removal
- Chest Pain
- Chest Pain On Breathing
- Chlamydia
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Cholesterol Management
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Disease Management
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Cfs)
- Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd)
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Claudication
- Cold Intolerance
- Cold Sore
- College Health
- Common Cold
- Concussion
- Concussion Testing
- Conduct Disorder
- Confusion
- Congenital Ear Deformity
- 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
- Diplopia
- 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
- Executive Physical Examinations
- Eye Infections
- Eye Pain
- Eye Strain
- Face Swelling
- Facial Nerve Palsy And Paresis
- Facial Pain
- Facial Tingling
- Falls
- Family Planning
- Fasciculations
- Fatigue
- Fecal Incontinence
- Feeding Problems
- Fever
- Fever With Chills
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger Pain
- First Degree Burns
- Fitness For Duty Evaluations
- 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
- General Well Visit
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Genital Herpes, Male
- Genital Warts
- Gluten Allergy
- Gluten Intolerance
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gout
- Grave's Disease
- Grief
- Groin Mass
- Groin Pain
- Gum Infection
- Gynecological Exam
- Hand Injury
- Hand Pain
- Head Congestion
- Headache
- Health Maintenance
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Racing
- Heat Illness
- Heat Intolerance
- Heel Pain
- Hematochezia
- Hematuria
- Hemoptysis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hip Pain
- Hirsutism
- Hoarseness
- Hot Flashes
- Human Bites
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Hiv)
- Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv)
- Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv) Vaccination
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- 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
- Jaw Pain
- Joint Sprain
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Swelling
- Joint Warmth
- Keloid
- Keratin Cyst
- Keratitis
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Knee Click
- Knee Injury
- Knee Pain
- Labyrinthitis
- Laceration
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Lazy Eye
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Pain
- Leg Weakness
- Lethargy
- Lgbtq+ Health
- Lice
- Lifestyle Modification
- Lipomas
- Lower Back Pain
- Lump In Throat
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Mastodynia
- Measles Vaccination
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Memory Disorders
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Menopause
- Mens Health
- Migraine
- Migraine Treatment
- Minor Injury
- Missed Periods
- Mmr Vaccine
- Mood Symptoms
- Motion Sickness
- Mouth Bleeding
- Mouth Pain
- Mouth Ulcer
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Tears
- 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
- Pain Management
- Palpitations
- Panic Reaction
- Pap Smear
- 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
- Postcoital Bleeding
- Prediabetes
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Preventive Medicine
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Examination
- Prostate Specific Antigen Blood Test
- Pruritus
- Psychomotor Agitation
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Rash
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Pain
- Reproductive Health / Oral Contraception
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Retained Tampon
- Rhinitis
- Rosacea
- Scab
- Scabies
- Scaly Skin
- School Anxiety
- School Physical
- Sciatica
- Scratchy Voice
- Scrotal Pain
- Seasonal Allergies
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Secondary Enuresis
- Sensitive Skin
- Severe Asthma
- Sexual Health
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (Std)
- Shin Splints
- Shingles Vaccination
- Shortness Of Breath (Sob)
- Shoulder Injury
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- Sickle Cell Disease
- 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 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
- Virtual Care
- Visual Discomfort
- Visual Disturbance
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Voice Problems
- Vomiting
- Warts
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
- Weight Problem
- Well Adult Exam
- Well Child Exam
- Wellness
- Wheezing
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
I appreciate the time taken to listen to my concerns. Professional and caring in responses to questions.
Providence Patient