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We see all ages of patients, from newborns to seniors. We manage a wide variety of medical conditions from chronic illnesses (such as diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disease, coronary artery disease, asthma, etc) to acute problems (such as respiratory infections, fractures and musculoskeletal injuries, rashes, headaches, etc).
Yes, in fact, the majority of the patients we see every day are here for non-sports related conditions such as respiratory infections, skin conditions, chronic illnesses, and more.
A sports medicine physician is a doctor with specialty training and board certification in sports medicine. These physicians have completed residencies in other medical specialties (such as family practice, pediatrics, emergency medicine, internal medicine, or physical medicine and rehabilitation) followed by a fellowship (an additional one to two years of training) in sports medicine. All the physicians at Carolina Family Practice and Sports Medicine are board certified in Family Practice and Sports Medicine.
Sports medicine physicians treat health problems in active people and athletes. This includes musculoskeletal problems (non-operative orthopedics) and medical problems in athletes (things like exercise-induced asthma, diabetes, heart problems, skin conditions, concussions, etc). Our definition of sports medicine is broad - working with people of all ages, from elite and world class athletes to weekend warriors and little leaguers. In addition, sports medicine doctors are committed to educating patients and communities regarding fitness and wellness, with particular focus on prevention of disease and injury.
Yes. We gladly see patients who are referred from other medical professionals. We commonly see sports medicine referrals from pediatricians, emergency room physicians, internists, physical therapists and others.
We are not surgeons, however, we do perform common office procedures such as skin biopsies, cyst removal, laceration repair, drainage of abscess, etc. If we are treating you and surgery is indicated, we will refer you to a surgical colleague in the area best suited to handle your condition.
Yes. We regularly take care of a variety of fractures. We do xrays, casting, and splinting on site. During their sports medicine fellowships, our physicians received orthopedic training in fracture management. If you happen to have a very complex fracture or a fracture that warrants surgery, we will refer you to one of our orthopedic colleagues.
Yes! We treat patients of all ages from newborns to seniors. Our physicians have all been trained to care for pediatric patients. In addition to treating acute medical problems in kids (such as colds, rashes, ear infections, broken bones, etc), we provide well-child care with all recommended immunizations.
Yes. We provide a full spectrum well-woman care, including pap smears.
No. We do not perform obstetrical care. If you become pregnant, we will refer you to a local obstetrician.
Yes! We love to see entire families. In fact, we believe that knowing the whole family and understanding family dynamics is invaluable to provide comprehensive care to the individual.
In most instances we can address your needs in our office. However, if specialty follow-up is indicated, we will help you locate an appropriate physician who accepts your insurance plan.
Yes, we have digital x-ray on site. Click here for more information.
Yes. We do a variety of rapid return labs in our office (such as strep screens, blood glucose testing, urinalysis, pregnancy tests, etc). Further labs are drawn on site by Quest diagnostics. Click here for more information.
Yes. We provide all standard immunizations including: pediatric immunizations, tetanus shots, and travel vaccines.
Yes. We provide travel vaccines based on CDC recommendations. These include immunizations like Hepatitis A and B, Yellow fever, typhoid, meningococcal, and tetanus. In addition, we will provide you with appropriate medications (including anti-malarials and anti-diarrheal medications as indicated). Click here for more information.
Yes. Typically, a total body skin check is part of your comprehensive medical exam. If we detect a worrisome skin lesion or mole, we will often recommend a skin biopsy. We routinely perform these skin biopsies in our office.
Yes. We do comprehensive medical exams on males and females of all ages.
Yes. We conduct cardiac stress tests Monday through Friday in our office. These tests are used to screen for heart disease, and to evaluate chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and a variety of other symptoms. Your physician will determine if a stress test is indicated based on your symptoms, cardiac risk factors, and physical examination. Our treadmill machine has capability of assessing lung disease as well. This is helpful for diagnosing asthma, emphysema, and other lung diseases. Click here for more information.
Yes, we perform VO2 max testing using direct gas exchange. This is frequently done in endurance athletes (triathletes, distance runners, cyclists, etc). This is also a valuable tool for diagnosing exercise-induced asthma. Click here for more information.
Yes. Our office is uniquely designed to facilitate teaching of home exercise programs. At CFPSM, we employ several Certified Athletic Trainers - these trainers are adept at teaching these programs. Typically this includes stretches and strengthening exercises designed to address functional deficits caused by, or contributing to, a particular orthopedic problem.
Yes. Doctors Bloom, Blount, and Foreman all make custom orthotics on site. Orthotics are typically made to address biomechanical deficiencies which may contribute to foot, ankle, knee, hip or back problems. Orthotics are custom made the day of your orthotics appointment, which typically takes a little over an hour. You will be able to bring your orthotics home the day of your appointment after your physician has assessed your gait, comfort, and biomechanical correction in the orthotics. Click here for more information.
Yes. We have an on-site dispensary stocked with a variety of medications. This is available for acute and chronic medications. Our dispensary technician, will check your prescription benefits and provide you with further details. Click here for more information.
Yes! We would love to see you friends and family. Click here to request an appointment.
We accept most major insurances. Please see the insurance link below for a detailed list. Click here for more information.
Yes. We do see Medicare patients, although we do not participate with Medicare directly. This means you will be responsible for your bill at the time of service and you will be re-imbursed directly from Medicare later. Our billing office will gladly help with necessary forms and any questions in this regard. Click here for more information.
Both MDs and DOs are physicians, licensed by state medical boards to practice medicine, perform surgery, and prescribe medications. An MD attends a traditional (allopathic) school of medicine, while a DO attends an osteopathic school of medicine. Both of these medical schools have four-year curriculums. The training is quite similar, embracing traditional medical diagnosis, examination, and management approaches. However, there are some philosophical and practice differences in training. One of the main differences is that during medical school, DOs receive specific musculoskeletal training and learn manipulative techniques (Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment).
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