Family Medicine

Count on the family medicine doctors at IMaH for compassionate and comprehensive medical care for your whole family.

The Family Medicine Department at the International Maritime Hospital has dedicated primary care physicians that provide a high standard of patient and family-centred, comprehensive, coordinated and accessible healthcare across all ages, genders, diseases and parts of the body.

Family physicians have a broad as well as deep knowledge of medicine fundamentals and understand the family dynamics and community-based logistics that impact health and disease.

In the context of dignity and through enduring partnerships, we in IMaH help patients prevent, understand and manage illness, navigate the health system and set health goals, using best science to prioritize services.

The dedicated family physicians at IMaH will build trust by getting to know you and providing lifelong care for you and your family.

General & Preventive Care

Depend on your family doctor for routine care, including:

Vaccinations
Screening tests
Family planning/birth control
Health education on nutrition and exercise
Male- and female-specific health concerns
Preventative & wellness visits and routine screenings
Diagnosing and treating illnesses, infections, and injuries
Managing chronic conditions
Growth and development monitoring

Care for Illness & Injury

Turn to your family doctor for diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses and injuries, including:

Ear infections
Minor burns
Sinus infections
Skin conditions, like rashes or warts
Sprains and strains
Strep throat

Managing Chronic Conditions

Partner with your family doctor to manage long-lasting conditions, including:

Diabetes
High blood pressure
Heart disease
Asthma
Bone and joint conditions, like arthritis
Mental health concerns, like anxiety and depression

Wellness and Preventative Care

Preventative care aids in the detection and prevention of significant diseases and medical issues before they become serious. We provide care for people of all ages and needs at IMaH. Preventive care can help keep you healthy, screens for certain types of cancer, Immunizes you against diseases and are received once per year or as recommended by your doctor

Our Wellness Visit options include:

Adult Preventative Visit - also known as an adult physical or complete physical is a yearly appointment, for ages 21 to 64, intended to prevent illnesses and detect health concerns early, before symptoms are noticeable.

During your appointment, your overall health and well-being reviewed.

Depending on your age, services may include:

Complete physical exam
Immunization review and update
Age-appropriate heart disease screenings (blood pressure, blood glucose, and cholesterol tests)
Cancer risk screenings (pelvic exam, Pap smear, prostate, and colorectal screenings)
Sexually-transmitted disease testing
Evaluation for signs of depression

Successful Ageing Annual Wellness Visit - a yearly preventative visit to reduce your risk for illness or injury for ages 65 and older. 

Teen Visit - for children between the ages of 13 to 21 years-old 

General Office Visit - to discuss new or existing health issues including chronic medical conditions, symptoms, or any health concerns you may have. 

Non-Preventive Care - specialized packages that check existing conditions, Diagnoses and treats new conditions and addresses any health concerns you bring up during your visit. 