About this Medical Practice
common reasons for coming to dr. sutton
- Routine physical exams (well-baby, well-child, school physical, sports physical, well-woman, adult annual exams)
- Preventive medicine exams
- Acute illnesses (e.g., sore throat, flu, pneumonia, urinary tract infection, sinusitis, etc.)
- Chronic illnesses (asthma, allergies, hypertension, high cholesterol and other cardiovascular risk factors, osteoporosis, arthritis, back pain, menopausal syndrome and premenstrual syndrome, skin conditions, premalignant conditions, immune support for cancer patients, mental illness and adjustment issues including learning and behavioral problems in both adults and children)
hospitalization, limits of practice
Dr. Sutton does not admit to any hospital. The practice of hospitalists (physicians specializing only in in-patient medicine) caring for patients admitted to the hospital is increasingly common today. Dr. Sutton has an outpatient practice, and advises/assists patients in accessing emergency room and admission services when needed.
Dr. Sutton does not deliver babies, do prenatal care, or do surgery. The office is not equipped with oxygen or suturing equipment. Lacerations are best handled by going to the nearest urgent care facility. Acute severe chest pain, and similar crises of severe nature are best handled by calling 911 or going to the nearest emergency room.
