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Family-focused primary care in Big Stone Gap
Ballad Health Medical Associates Family, Internal & Pediatric Medicine is here to be a trusted partner for maintaining your overall health and wellness. Our primary care providers aim to establish long-term relationships with their patients and focus on preventative medicine and wellness to keep you healthy.
Our board-certified primary care providers are committed to delivering the best possible care for each patient. We will work with you to develop a unique care plan tailored to you and your family.
Our office is located in Big Stone Gap, VA, so you can receive the best possible care close to home from people who also call Virginia home.
If you need care outside of our hours, you can schedule a video visit appointment with Ballad Health's virtual urgent care or our no-video virtual doctor's visit.
Our primary care services
Ballad Health Medical Associates Family, Internal & Pediatric Medicine offers primary care treatment and services for your entire family, including infants, children, adults and seniors.
Our family and internal practice providers serve a diverse group of patients throughout Wise County and our surrounding communities.
Personalized family medicine
Our primary care team provides top-quality services, treatments and specialist referrals to match the unique needs of our pediatric, adult and senior patients. We offer treatment and expert care for:
- Acute conditions or illnesses that happened recently and require immediate care, such as a sprain, minor wound or burn, ear infection, strep throat or the flu
- Chronic conditions or illnesses that need ongoing care, such as asthma, diabetes or heart disease
We’ll work with you to develop an individualized treatment and care plan to help you manage your condition or symptoms.
Vaccinations, preventative care and annual physical exams
We also provide resources and services to make sure you stay at your best health, including:
- Immunizations to keep you and your family safe from preventable diseases
- Preventative care to help you stay healthy
- Annual physicals or exams to ensure your health information is up to date
- Resources, insight and advice about other treatments or programs that may benefit you
Learn more about family medicine and internal medicine services.
Annual wellness visits
Your primary care provider keeps you on track with preventative care through annual wellness checks and screenings. Even if you’re not experiencing symptoms, it’s important to get your annual wellness check and recommended screenings so that you and your provider can catch conditions early on when they may be easier to treat. Your provider will order screenings for you based on a few factors like your age, family history and lifestyle.
Annual screenings | Ages to start screening | Why it’s important |
|---|---|---|
Wellness visit | Pediatric and adult annual wellness visits are recommended for all ages. Many insurance plans cover these visits at little or no cost. Check with your provider for details. | Some medical conditions that require early detection, such as high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol might have no symptoms at all. This makes an annual visit with your provider vital to maintaining good health. |
Annual mammograms are recommended between the ages of 40 and 54. For ages 55 and older, you can do yearly or bi-yearly screenings. | Early detection means less invasive treatment can be started right away, leading to life-saving outcomes. | |
Routine cervical cancer screenings generally begin at age 21 depending on the method of screening chosen and end at age 65 for most women. | The American Cancer Society recommends regular screenings to detect cervical cancer early so that any precancerous cells can be found and removed. | |
Start regular screening at 45, and continue until 75. | Screening helps find colorectal cancer before symptoms develop, making it easier to treat and increasing your chances of a full recovery. |
Pediatric services
Our Big Stone Gap team is here to provide comprehensive and attentive care for your little ones.
At Ballad Health Medical Associates Family, Internal & Pediatric Medicine, we offer a wide range of pediatric and support services, including general check-ups, physicals and well-child care or annual exams.
We know a doctor’s visit can be very scary or stressful for your child, which is why we’re dedicated to providing a safe and comforting environment for all patients, regardless of age. Our team is always ready to make your child laugh or help them feel brave.
Specialized women’s care
We’re here to provide a safe and compassionate environment for our female patients.
You can count on us for your well exams and annual breast or gynecological screenings.
Online scheduling available
Whether you need a checkup or a follow-up visit, you can schedule online, anytime. We offer online scheduling for both existing and new patients.
24/7 access to your care
With our secure MyChart online portal, you can access your own or a family member’s medical records and manage your family’s care at any time.
MyChart allows you to see test results, refill a prescription, check immunization history, message your doctor and request an appointment – all from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
Download the Ballad Health mobile app today to access your MyChart, bill payment and virtual telehealth services in one easy-to-use location.
Book an appointment
Schedule your appointment or ask us about any of our services by calling (276) 523-6715.
