This week, Dr. Randy Hines II is going on call with Dr. Cierra Allen, a dedicated Family Medicine & Primary Care Physician telling us everything we need to know about primary care. Not only does she outline how to find a primary care provider, but she also highlights what to expect on your visits, how to conduct lab work and the tips she gives her patience for maintaining overall health. Here's what to expect from the episode:

3:10 - Journey to being a physician

5:36 - Finding a Primary Care Physician

8:51 - First time visits

13:38 - The role of a Primary Care Physician

26:52 - Established care visits

35:12 - Lab prep & experience 

42:00 - Patient questions 

47:16 - Keeping patients healthy 

55:14 - Words of wisdom

57:00 -Randy’s Random Questions 

Tweetable Quotes:

“I never saw physicians who looked like me growing up in Detroit.” - Dr. Cierra Allen

“You are an active participant in your healthcare." - Dr. Cierra Allen

"Your PCP should be your point person in your medical care." - Dr. Cierra Allen

"If your mental health is not appropriate, your physical health will follow behind." - Dr. Cierra Allen

"Health is specific to YOU." - Dr. Cierra Allen

About Dr. Cierra Allen

Dr. Cierra Allen is a dedicated and diligent family physician and primary care doctor in Morrow, GA. She received her bachelor's degree from Spelman College in Atlanta, GA and medical degree from the Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, MA. Dr. Allen completed her family medicine residency at Atlanta Medical Center in Atlanta, GA.

Dr. Allen is certified in basic life support, advanced cardiovascular life support and Merck Nexplanon. She is a member of the National Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine and the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians.

Dr. Allen currently is in practice with Wellstar Family Medicine – Morrow. She was most recently named one of the "2022 Top Doctors" by Castle Connolly. 

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