Personal primary care

Permanent weight loss and leading an active lifestyle can eradicate many diseases linked to obesity, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke. Because Dr. Kane is so committed to disease prevention, he has expanded his practice to include Primary Care – with an emphasis on disease prevention. Dr. Kane’s vision of patient-centered Primary Care includes screening for and prevention of diseases before they are diagnosed - not simply treating diseases with medications after the fact.

As your primary care physician, Dr. Kane is responsible for all aspects of your health. In addition to treating existing medical conditions, he will monitor your health over the course of your life, and can help identify changes that could signal the onset of disease. And, because Dr. Kane looks at the broad picture, including your lifestyle and family history, he can help you find the best methods of staying healthy so that you can lead a long, productive life.

The aims of Primary Care are:

• Disease Prevention

• Health Maintenance

• Health Counseling

• Patient Education and Advocacy

• Treatment of Acute Illnesses

• Geriatric Care

Dr. Kane’s approach to Primary Care differs from most doctors. Dr. Kane is interested in getting to know the whole patient, from health history, to career, interests, family life and activities. It is only by taking the time to get to know his patients that he can establish a relationship of mutual trust and respect. Dr. Kane understands that getting to know his patients takes time, which is why his patients enjoy access to him that goes above and beyond what most regular primary care physicians are able to deliver. Usual visits with Dr. Kane last up to four times longer than those of other doctors, ensuring that his patients get the time to ask and receive the answers they need to take better charge of their health. And, Dr. Kane is available for house calls when certain medical conditions make it impossible for a patient to come to him.