From Pediatrics to Geriatrics: Family Practice Care For You

At Family Medicine Healthcare, we specialize in caring for both children and seniors, reflecting our commitment to comprehensive, lifelong healthcare for your entire family. Our practice is founded on the principles of family medicine—meaning our physicians are uniquely trained to diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of health conditions at every stage of life, from infancy through the golden years.

For our pediatric patients, our providers provide essential preventive care, including immunizations, well-child visits, and developmental screenings. Our experienced providers also address acute illnesses and manage chronic conditions, while partnering with parents to guide healthy habits and monitor each child’s growth and development.

For seniors, we offer expert management of multiple, often complex, chronic diseases, medication reviews, preventive screenings, and support for maintaining independence and quality of life. Our family physicians are skilled at coordinating care with specialists, navigating the healthcare system, and counseling on age-related concerns such as memory changes, fall prevention, and advanced care planning.

One of the greatest advantages of choosing Family Medicine Healthcare is the continuity of care. Our team builds long-term relationships with patients and their families, enabling us to truly understand your unique health needs, values, and goals. This lasting connection fosters trust, enhances communication, and allows us to create personalized care plans that respect your individual preferences.

We offer a variety of comprehensive services. Our family care begins with well-child visits—routine physical exams that help us monitor your child’s growth, development, and overall health. These visits include tracking important milestones, conducting age-appropriate screenings, and ensuring your child receives all recommended immunizations to protect against common childhood illnesses.

Our experienced providers also offer vision and hearing screenings to catch any early concerns that may impact learning or development. We manage both acute illnesses—such as ear infections, colds, and stomach bugs—and minor injuries like cuts and sprains, providing prompt and compassionate care when your child needs it most.

For children with chronic conditions such as asthma, allergies, or eczema, our team delivers ongoing management and support, helping your child thrive at every stage. We also offer expert guidance on nutrition, sleep habits, and physical activity, empowering your family to make healthy choices from an early age.

We understand the importance of behavioral, emotional, and developmental well-being. Our providers screen for these concerns and offer resources or referrals to specialists if additional support is needed. We also partner with parents and caregivers, offering education on safety, accident prevention, and navigating age-appropriate challenges.

At Family Medicine Healthcare, having one provider care for your entire family offers significant benefits for your long-term health and well-being. Our family medicine physicians are uniquely trained to treat patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors, allowing us to develop a comprehensive understanding of your family’s medical history, genetics, and lifestyle.

By choosing Family Medicine Healthcare as your medical home, you gain the advantage of continuity of care. Our providers can recognize patterns in your family’s health, such as hereditary conditions or shared environmental factors, and implement prevention strategies tailored to your specific risks. This means we can spot early warning signs of illnesses that may run in your family and take proactive steps to keep everyone healthier.

A long-term relationship with your Family Medicine Healthcare provider also builds trust and makes communication easier. We strive to create a comfortable environment where every family member feels safe discussing sensitive health concerns. This open dialogue leads to more accurate diagnoses and effective treatments for issues ranging from acute illnesses to chronic disease management.

At Family Medicine Healthcare, we play a pivotal role in coordinating care with specialists for our senior patients. As your primary care providers, our team serves as the central point of contact for all your healthcare needs. When you or your loved one requires specialized care—such as cardiology, endocrinology, or neurology—Family Medicine Healthcare initiates the referral process. We help you identify the right specialist, share your relevant medical history, and ensure that your specific concerns or goals are communicated clearly.

Our practice is dedicated to managing the flow of information between your healthcare providers. We make sure that test results, treatment recommendations, and follow-up plans are shared promptly and accurately among your care team. This coordination helps prevent duplication of tests, reduces the risk of medication errors, and allows us to provide you with a more comprehensive and personalized approach to your health.

Our family doctors also help seniors and their families understand specialist recommendations and how they fit into the overall care plan. We take the time to explain complex medical information, answer your questions, and advocate for your preferences and needs. By overseeing your entire care process, we strive to make healthcare for seniors more efficient, effective, and centered around you.

Our commitment to personalized care is at the heart of everything we do. Dr. Samir Abdelshaheed exemplifies this approach by taking the time to understand each patient’s unique medical history, lifestyle, and health goals—regardless of age or stage of life. Our practice emphasizes open communication during every consultation, encouraging patients to share their concerns and preferences, so that their care plan truly reflects their individual needs.

We serve families through all generations. For children, Dr. Abdelshaheed focuses on preventive care, growth monitoring, and developmental milestones, partnering with parents to ensure informed and confident decision-making. For adults, we address both acute and chronic health issues, creating personalized management plans that consider factors like work-life balance, stress, and family responsibilities. In caring for seniors, Dr. Abdelshaheed and our team pay special attention to age-related changes, medication management, and maintaining independence and quality of life.

Our practice is dedicated to evidence-based medicine and stays current with the latest medical guidelines. We believe that building a trusting, long-term relationship with our patients is essential—so you always feel heard, respected, and empowered to take an active role in your health.

At Family Medicine Healthcare, our patient-centered approach means you and your loved ones receive comprehensive, continuous care that evolves with your changing needs, ensuring your family’s health is always in good hands. For more information, please contact us today or simply book an appointment. We are conveniently located at 3925 Portsmouth Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA 23321. We serve patients from Chesapeake VA, Portsmouth VA, Norfolk VA, Suffolk VA, Virginia Beach VA, and Hampton VA.