Seeing a care provider regularly is the best way to avoid serious medical problems and maintain the highest quality of life possible. At Golden Oak Medicine in Asheville, North Carolina, Dr. Kate Blaney Marshall MD, Dr. Golnosh Sharafsaleh, MD, MS, AGSF, FAAFP, and their highly trained team offer comprehensive care services for older adults. Call the office to schedule an appointment.

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What is Comprehensive care?

Comprehensive care at Golden Oak Medicine includes evaluating, preventing, diagnosing, and treating common conditions affecting adults ages 50 and older if needed. Geriatric specialists care for patients at risk of chronic diseases, illnesses, dementia, or other mental health challenges.

Concierge comprehensive care providers diagnose and treat a variety of conditions, including:

  • High blood pressure
  • Heart cholesterol
  • Heart disease
  • Diabetes
  • Illnesses
  • Dementia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Arthritis
  • Hormone fluctuations
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Other mental health conditions

Golden Oak Medicine offers executive annual physical examinations, sick visits, Medicare wellness visits, on-site blood work, and more. They personalize each treatment to best match your needs.

What happens during a care visit?

When you arrive at Golden Oak Medicine for your appointment, friendly staff members greet you and check your body weight, pulse, temperature, blood pressure, and other vital signs if needed.

Your physician discusses your medical history, lifestyle, and any symptoms you may have. They also complete a comprehensive executive physical examination.

Your specialist may complete a psychiatric assessment to detect or rule out dementia, depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges you or a loved one may encounter. They could order nasal or throat swabs, blood tests, urine testing, heart function tests, X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, or other imaging procedures, depending on your needs and situation.

Which treatments might I need?

To help you maintain exceptional health or treat medical problems, the team at Golden Oak Medicine could suggest one or more of the following treatments:

  • Vaccinations
  • Lifestyle changes
  • Medications
  • Dietary supplements
  • Therapies
  • Specialist referrals

Your Golden Oak Medicine specialist can refer you to a highly trained specialist, if needed, for severe or complex medical problems. They have your best interest at heart and monitor your health periodically to ensure the best outcome.

When should I schedule appointments?

Book a comprehensive care appointment with Golden Oak Medicine any time you experience new or unusual symptoms of an illness, disease, or other medical concern. If you’re otherwise healthy, schedule your care appointments every year.

To book your next visit at Golden Oak Medicine, call the office.