Dignity Health Ventura
Family Medicine & Rheumatology - Dignity Health Medical Group - Camarillo, CA
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Our physicians at Dignity Health Medical Foundation are committed to building ongoing relationships with patients to provide the best care possible.
Our experts offer compassionate, specialized care to every member of the family, putting you at the center of your health care and working with every member of the family to support healthy outcomes. From immunizations and vaccines to preventive care and nonsurgical treatment, we’ve got the entire family covered no matter the concern.
Your time is important. When you’re with our care team, we want you to get the most out of your visit. Our multidisciplinary team of physicians is ready to serve when you need us most. With a combination of expert knowledge, compassionate care, and personalized treatment plans, you can count on us to work for you.
Comprehensive primary care in Camarillo, CA
Our primary care physicians (PCPs) are committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive healthcare for all stages of life-starting at birth and carrying through to your more seasoned years. From prevention and screenings to diagnostics and medical treatment, we're here to help you live a healthier, happier life. Our PCPs work alongside other specialists, coordinating advanced expertise in areas of medical specialty when you need it. The benefit to our patients is a full team of experienced care providers supporting you in health and wellness-all coordinated by your primary care doctor.
Family medicine services
The family practice physicians at Dignity Health Medical Groups provide complete care for your entire family, diagnosing and treating a variety of health conditions and diseases for patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric care. In addition to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, family practice physicians provide routine health screenings and preventive care to prevent illnesses before they develop. And, if a health condition arises that requires care from another specialist, your family physician will be there to guide you and to coordinate all aspects of your care.
Our team of family medicine physicians offers a full range of services to men, women, and children. Our services include:
Sick visits
- Physicals
- Women’s health
- Weight management
- Pre-Operative evaluations
- Preventive medicine
- Flu shots and immunizations
- Family medicine
- Assessment and referral to medical specialties when you need advanced medical care
Comprehensive treatment of infants, adults, and seniors
Follow-up after an in-patient hospital visit or out-patient surgery
Mental health counseling
Preventive care, including tips for staying healthy, nutritional counseling, and dialogue on creating achievable goals for movement and wellness
Treatment when you’re sick including sore throats, sinus infections, and more
Well-child care, including regular check-ups, physical exams, and immunizations
Well-woman care, including gynecological exams, pregnancy tests, and maternity care
Rheumatology services
Millions of Americans are affected by arthritis or a related disease that affects the joints, muscles, and bones. Dignity Health Medical Group offers patients an expanded rheumatology team that treats a variety of diseases affecting muscles, bones and joints along with other organs in the body. We treat each individual as a whole, not just the disease, keeping them informed and involved in their own treatment plans.
Conditions we treat
We treat a full spectrum of rheumatic diseases affecting joint pain and range of motion. While rheumatic diseases can develop in people of any age, gender, or race, some people are more susceptible to some than others. Contributing factors to the disease include genetics, environment, gender, and age. Below is a list of the most common rheumatic diseases our specialty doctors and expert rheumatology team members treat, but not limited to:
Arthritis typically affects patients over the age of 65 but can also develop in children, teens, and younger adults. Two of the most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis causes cartilage to break down, while rheumatoid arthritis affects the lining of joints. Arthritis affects your range of motion and results in joint pain and stiffness that may increase over time. If you start noticing signs of arthritis, or if you find yourself experiencing severe symptoms, see a rheumatologist for faster diagnosis and treatment.
Degenerative joint and bone disease, or osteoarthritis, is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It gradually worsens over time and typically occurs in the knees, hips, lower back, neck, and small joint of the fingers. Staying active, maintaining a healthy weight, and talking to your doctor about medications and treatment may slow the progression of osteoarthritis and improve pain and joint functions.
Rheumatoid arthritis affects the lining of your joints, causing a painful swelling that can eventually lead to joint deformity and bone erosion. Early rheumatoid arthritis tends to affect your smaller joints first — particularly your finger, toes, hands, and feet. As the disease worsens, pain and swelling often spreads to wrists, knees, ankles and elbows. See your doctor if pain and swelling in your joints continues to persist. Learn more
Gout is a form of arthritis characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, and tenderness in the joints. It often affects the joint at the base of the big toe. Other commonly affected joints include the ankles, knees, elbows, wrists, and fingers. An attack of gout can often wake you up in the middle of the night, leaving the joint hot, swollen, and tender. If you experience sudden, intense pain in a joint, call your doctor. Gout that goes untreated can lead to worsening pain and joint damage.
Dr. Gita Fatemi is a board-certified rheumatologist providing her patients with exceptional service. Dr. Fatemi works closely with other specialists to provide coordinated, comprehensive care in Ventura County.
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Dr. Gita Fatemi is a board-certified rheumatologist providing her patients with exceptional service. Dr. Fatemi works closely with other specialists to provide coordinated, comprehensive care in Ventura County.
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Preparing for your appointment
To get the most out of your visit with your rheumatologist, it's important to know what questions and concerns you have ahead of time. Come prepared to your appointment by bringing your insurance card, as well as a list of questions, medications, and any possible concerns so that all your health needs are met. Make sure to schedule a follow-up appointment if needed to keep your health in check.
If you are a new rheumatology patient, please fill out the form below and ensure to bring it to your first appointment.
Care when you need it
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