You might be a busy professional with a crazy schedule; a working parent who can barely keep up with your kids’ medical appointments, much less your own; a young person who’s never had a serious health issue; or perhaps you’re just new to the area and haven’t gotten around to choosing a doctor yet.
You know you’re “supposed to” have a primary care physician (PCP), but the truth is you’re not sure why.
After all, if you break your arm, you’ll just go to the emergency room. If you get the flu, you can always seek treatment at one of the urgent care or walk-in clinics around town. Heck, your local pharmacy might even offer basic medical services. So, what’s the big deal about having a PCP?
A doctor who knows you can be much more effective in keeping you healthy.
“A physician you see over time has baseline information on your overall health that no one else does,” says Amit Desai, MD, a board-certified family medicine physician at Health Park Lake Nona Primary Care. “Because we collect regular records of our patients’ immunizations, vital signs and other health measures, we can more easily pinpoint when something is not right.”
Dr. Desai adds that patients are also more likely to mention an emerging health concern or ask a question about their health when they have an ongoing relationship with their doctor. “This means you’re more likely to receive treatment for a problem that might otherwise have gone unnoticed, with possible long-term consequences.”

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
A big part of what PCPs do is preventive care – including regular health screenings for things like high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and so much more. Having regular checkups with your PCP can help you avoid preventable illnesses and help ensure that a potentially serious health issue is caught early, when treatment can be most effective.
A PCP ensures consistent, coordinated care that benefits YOU.
If you receive medical care from a number of providers, your PCP is the one who will keep track of your medications to ensure they are all working together, serving as the hub in a comprehensive network of care. Primary care physicians work closely with your specialists to be sure everyone is on the same page in terms of your treatment plan. “By being a central point of contact for other providers, we can make sure our patients avoid potentially unnecessary or duplicate health testing.”
Your PCP links you to a comprehensive network of care.
With a passion for treating the whole family, from newborns to seniors, Dr. Desai stresses the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and achieving healthy goals, no matter what stage of life you are in. Dr. Desai and the team of providers at Health Park Lake Nona offer primary care that promotes overall wellness and longevity. This board-certified, highly-experienced team is part of Florida Hospital Medical Group (FHMG), Central Florida’s most comprehensive multi-specialty medical group practice. With nearly 600 board-certified physicians, FHMG provides patients with a broad range of medical and surgical services across more than 40 medical specialties.
Health Park Lake Nona is now accepting new patients and proudly serves the Lake Nona community. Same-day appointments and extended hours are often available. Se habla Español. To schedule an appointment, call (407) 930-7801. FHMedicalGroup.com