Carla Podgurecki, MD is a Family Medicine Physician practicing at the City of Fort Worth Employee Health Center - Magnolia in Fort Worth, TX. As a trusted local provider on kellysearch.com, she is registered with The Texas Medical Board and practices under the Texas Occupations Code, Title 3, Subtitle B (Physicians - Medical Practice Act). She is dedicated to providing comprehensive Family Medicine care, serving as the primary point of contact for patients of all ages. Family Medicine Physicians are primary care doctors (MD or DO) serving as the first point of contact for patients of all ages, providing comprehensive care from preventive check-ups and acute illness treatment to managing chronic conditions and coordinating care with specialists, ensuring continuous healthcare for the entire family. Dr. Podgurecki, a board-certified family medicine physician, assists her patients to achieve optimal health through disease prevention and lifestyle change. She earned her degree from American University Of Antigua and completed her residency training in Family Medicine at Hofstra North Shore. She is Board Certified in Family Practice by the American Board of Family Medicine, and she is committed to collaborative, evidence-based medicine, creating a supportive environment for patients and families in their healthcare decisions. Dr. Podgurecki offers consultations in Spanish and welcomes new patients. Please call (817) 870-9990 to schedule an appointment.
A strong patient-provider partnership is the foundation of effective healthcare. Dr. Podgurecki is committed to being a partner in your health journey, focusing on practical strategies to protect your health and well-being.
Dr. Podgurecki's comprehensive family medicine practice prioritizes a patient-centered approach, fostering strong relationships built on open communication. She provides proactive preventive care, addresses acute illnesses effectively, and manages chronic conditions with personalized treatment plans. This includes coordinating care with specialists when necessary, ensuring her patients receive holistic and continuous medical attention.
By working together, you and Dr. Podgurecki can create a clear, actionable plan that respects your individual needs and healthcare goals.
Also Accepts These Carriers
- APCN Choice POS II
- Aetna
- Choice Plus POS
- Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate Plus POS
- Nexus Open Access
- Options PPO
- Signature Administrators PPO
- UnitedHealthCare
As your primary healthcare provider, Dr. Podgurecki offers expert diagnosis and management for a wide range of common health conditions. Common areas of focus include:
- Boil: Your primary care physician can help you treat a boil, a localized skin infection, by assessing its size and severity, and suggesting appropriate treatment, which might include antibiotics or draining the pus.
- Confusion: Confusion, such as difficulty thinking clearly or remembering things, can be a symptom of various medical conditions, and your family doctor can help determine the cause and recommend appropriate treatment or further evaluation.
- Strep Throat: Don't suffer with a painful, scratchy throat your family doctor can easily test for strep throat and get you the treatment you need to feel better.
- Overweight: A family doctor can help you understand the potential health risks associated with being overweight and work with you to create a personalized weight loss plan.
- Acute Bronchitis: Acute bronchitis is a common lung infection causing a cough, often with mucus, and shortness of breath, and your family doctor can help diagnose it and recommend treatment.
- Gynecologic Disorders: A family doctor is often the first healthcare provider women see for gynecological concerns, offering initial assessments and management plans, sometimes involving referrals to specialists for advanced care.
- Limb Pain: Limb pain, whether sudden or gradual, can be assessed by your family doctor to determine the cause and recommend treatment or specialist referral.
- Intertrigo: A common skin problem called intertrigo causes irritation in moist areas like underarms or between thighs, and your primary care doctor can help relieve the symptoms and prevent further issues.
- Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that your family doctor can help you manage by teaching you about pain relief, suggesting assistive devices, and coordinating care with other healthcare professionals.
- Gastritis: Your family physician can help manage gastritis, a condition causing stomach inflammation, by identifying the cause and suggesting lifestyle changes or medication.
- Sciatica: Sciatica is pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, usually from your lower back down your leg, and a family doctor can diagnose and recommend treatments like medication, physical therapy, or injections.
- Bedwetting: Your family physician can help address bedwetting concerns, providing support and guidance to find the best solution for you or your child's individual needs.
This list represents some of the common conditions treated. An accurate diagnosis and a personalized care plan can only be developed through a direct consultation with a qualified medical professional.
To provide comprehensive and patient-centered care, Dr. Podgurecki offers a range of services designed to diagnose, manage, and treat various health concerns:
- Pre-Operative Evaluation: To prepare you for surgery, your family doctor will do a pre-operative evaluation to assess your health and ensure a safe procedure.
- Pap Smear: A Pap smear is a simple test to check for changes in the cells of your cervix that could be precancerous or cancerous.
- Bone Density Scan: If you're at risk of weak bones, a bone density scan can help determine how dense your bones are and prevent future fractures.
- Vaccination: Your doctor can create a vaccination schedule tailored to your age and health needs, protecting you from many diseases.
- Smoking Cessation Counseling: Smoking cessation counseling helps you quit smoking through personalized guidance and support from your doctor.
- Advance Directive End of Life Planning: Advance directives let you choose what medical care you want (or don't want) if you can't make decisions for yourself later.
- Breast Cancer Screening: Regular breast cancer screenings, like mammograms, can significantly improve your chances of surviving breast cancer if it's found.
- Skin Screenings: Your doctor performs a skin screening to identify potential skin problems like moles or lesions, and discuss any concerns about changes in your skin.
- Lyme Disease Evaluation: During a Lyme disease evaluation, your doctor will examine you and discuss your symptoms to decide if further testing for Lyme disease is needed.
- Patch Testing: If you have a skin rash or irritation, patch testing can help your doctor find the allergen causing it.
- Memory Evaluation: Your doctor can use a memory evaluation to diagnose conditions like dementia or Alzheimer's disease, or rule them out.
- Hepatitis Screening: Regular hepatitis screening is crucial for early detection and prevention of serious liver problems.
Service availability can change. To understand which services are appropriate for your specific health needs, please schedule a consultation to develop a personalized care plan.
All medical services are provided in accordance with the standard scope of practice for their professional license in Texas.
Dr. Podgurecki is dedicated to partnering with patients to achieve their unique health objectives. The following examples illustrate how proactive care can make a tangible difference in a patient's life:
- After receiving a clear diagnosis and treatment plan from their family medicine physician, a patient experienced significant relief from a painful boil, quickly returning to their normal activities.
- By working with their family medicine physician, a patient gained a clearer understanding of their confusion and developed strategies to manage it effectively, improving their daily life.
- After receiving a clear diagnosis and treatment plan, the patient quickly recovered from their painful strep throat, feeling much better in just a few days. They were grateful for the support and guidance in managing their illness.
These scenarios are illustrative examples of positive health outcomes. Individual results vary and depend on many factors. She will work with you to define and achieve your personal health goals.
- Primary Location:
City of Fort Worth Employee Health Center - Magnolia
1320 Hemphill St Ste 350, Fort Worth, TX, 76104
Phone: (817) 870-9990
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- Hofstra North Shore (Residency Hospital)
- American University of Antigua (Medical School)
- American Board of Family Medicine (Family Practice)
Here are answers to some common questions about receiving Family Medicine care with Dr. Podgurecki:
- What is the difference between a Family Medicine doctor and an Internal Medicine doctor?
- Family medicine physicians, like Dr. Podgurecki, are trained to care for patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors. In contrast, internal medicine physicians typically focus on adult care. Dr. Podgurecki is a versatile choice for all-ages family care.
- How often should I get a physical or wellness check-up?
- For most healthy adults, an annual physical is a good rule of thumb for preventive care. However, the right frequency depends on your age, personal health history, and risk factors. Dr. Podgurecki will help create a personalized schedule for you.
- Can my family doctor help with mental health concerns like anxiety or depression?
- Yes, Dr. Podgurecki can help with mental health concerns like anxiety or depression. Family doctors are often the first point of contact for mental health, providing initial diagnosis, managing medications for common conditions, and referring patients to therapists or psychiatrists when more specialized care is needed.
- Should I see my family doctor for a cold, the flu, or a sore throat?
- Yes, Dr. Podgurecki is the perfect first point of contact for colds, the flu, and sore throats. He can diagnose the issue, rule out serious conditions like strep throat, and provide treatment and advice to help you feel better faster. He can also advise you on when rest at home is best.
- What happens if I need to see a specialist?
- Dr. Podgurecki will determine if a specialist is necessary and provide a referral to a trusted local professional. We are your healthcare navigator, coordinating your care and receiving updates from the specialist to maintain a complete health picture. You will be kept informed of all aspects of your care.
- Do you provide care for children and teenagers as well?
- Yes, Dr. Podgurecki's practice provides care for children and teenagers. Family medicine encompasses all stages of life, from well-child care to adolescent health needs, making it convenient for the entire family to receive care in one place.
- Can you remove a mole, skin tag, or wart in your office?
- Yes, Dr. Podgurecki can often remove moles, skin tags, and warts in the office using procedures like cryotherapy or excision. However, if a mole appears suspicious, an evaluation will be performed and a referral to a dermatologist may be necessary.
- What kind of routine health screenings do you perform in the office?
- Dr. Podgurecki uses routine screenings like blood pressure checks, cholesterol and blood sugar tests, and cancer screenings (like Pap smears, mammogram referrals, and colonoscopy referrals) as essential tools to catch health problems early.
City of Fort Worth Employee Health Center - Magnolia
1320 Hemphill St Ste 350
Fort Worth TX 76104
Phone: (817) 870-9990
Carla Podgurecki, MD is regulated by the Texas Occupations Code, Title 3, Subtitle B (Physicians - Medical Practice Act) in Texas and is licensed by The Texas Medical Board.
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1093070559
Registration can typically be verified through The Texas Medical Board website or by direct inquiry.
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