The knowledge to treat you better

At EVMS Family and Community Medicine we make the health and well-being of you and your loved ones our top priority. Our team of experienced healthcare professionals provides personalized and comprehensive care for patients of all ages.

Our physicians are full-time teaching faculty at EVMS. Physicians in training (residents) and medical students are an extension of our practice. This integration of our practice with EVMS residents, physicians and students enhances your care and provides an academic advantage unique to our group.

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Two convenient locations

Our providers at Ghent Family Medicine and Portsmouth Family Medicine understand the importance of building long-lasting relationships with our patients and their families. We take the time to listen to your concerns and provide individualized treatment plans that work best for you.

We offer a wide range of services including preventative care, chronic disease management, women's health, geriatric care and pediatric care.

Our locations

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Family and Community Medicine, Ghent

Hofheimer Hall
825 Fairfax Avenue, Suite 118
Norfolk, VA 23507
757.446.5955
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Family and Community Medicine, Portsmouth

Bon Secours Maryview Medical Arts Building
3640 High Street, Suite 3B
Portsmouth, VA 23707
757.397.6344

Our services

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Primary care and chronic diseases

We offer a variety of primary care services including routine check-ups, preventative care and immunizations. 

We also help patients manage a variety chronic diseases including diabetes, anxiety/depression, hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma, heart disease and obesity. 

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Procedures

Our skilled physicians are experienced in many common outpatient procedures including joint injection, skin lesion biopsy and removal, IUD and birth control implant management, and ingrown toenail removal.

Additional procedures include vasectomy, colposcopy after an abnormal pap smear, endometrial biopsy, and exercise treadmill stress tests.

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Sports medicine

We specialize in diagnosis and treatment of sports-related injuries and treat a variety of conditions and patients at all activity levels. In addition to injury treatment, the Sports Medicine clinic physicians are experts in nutrition and weight management, injury prevention and strength and endurance training. 

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Pregnancy and women's health care

Our skilled care team provides compassionate, family-centered pregnancy and women's health care, focused on the needs of you and your growing family. 

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Pediatric care

We provide care to all ages of infants, children and teens. This includes well-child checks, immunizations, and acute care visits for illness or other concerns you may have about your child.

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Geriatric consult clinic

For existing patients, we offer a geriatric consult clinic designed to meet the needs of our aging patients. Services include medication assessment, memory evaluation, and discussion of goals of care.