Women's Health

Women's Health services offered in Jacksonville, FL

Women experience unique health issues because of their reproductive organs and benefit from specialized care. At Northeast Florida Internal Medicine in Jacksonville, Florida, the dedicated team led by Elyssa Blissenbach, MD, and Lea-Anne Griffis, APRN, offers comprehensive women’s health services. This includes annual exams, management of general health and well-being, and treatment of health issues common in women. To learn more, call the office or schedule an appointment online today.

Women's Health Q&A

What is women’s health?

Women’s health refers to the physical, emotional, and social well-being of women. Because of your reproductive organs, you experience unique health issues like menstruation and menopause. Your reproductive organs also put you at risk of developing breast cancer and gynecological cancer.

The all-women team at Northeast Florida Internal Medicine takes a holistic and integrative approach to women’s health. They understand the factors that influence your health and well-being and provide the necessary, supportive services to manage your health.

What are women’s health services?

As an internal medicine practice that has primary care services to manage women’s health, the Northeast Florida Internal Medicine team offers:

Annual physicals

Your annual physical is an evaluation of your overall health. During the exam, your provider assesses your current health and risks of future health problems.

Preventive health care

Northeast Florida Internal Medicine also specializes in preventive health care. Finding health issues before they turn into problems decreases your risk of disease and disability and improves your overall quality of life.

Hormone replacement therapy

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) restores hormone balance during menopause. The team at Northeast Florida Internal Medicine uses pellets for hormone therapy and customizes your hormone treatment.

Lab testing

For your convenience, Northeast Florida Internal Medicine offers on-site lab testing. They can check hormone levels, screen for diseases, and test for COVID-19.

Diagnostic testing

Northeast Florida Internal Medicine also provides diagnostic testing, including bone densitometry to measure bone density and determine the risk of osteoporosis.

Weight loss management

Northeast Florida Internal Medicine specializes in obesity medicine and offers a comprehensive weight loss management program to help you reach your goal weight.

You can also get help with nutrition from the expert team at Northeast Florida Internal Medicine, whether it’s for your weight or general health.

What can I expect during a women’s health appointment?

You can expect attentive and compassionate care at Northeast Florida Internal Medicine for your women’s health appointment.

The women-owned practice understands your unique health issues and listens intently to your concerns. They order tests when called for and work closely with you to make sure you get the services you need to manage your health and well-being.

Call Northeast Florida Internal Medicine or schedule your women’s health appointment online today.