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Chronic Care Services In Metro Worcester

One of the most common causes of death and disability in the United States is chronic disease. Studies have shown that more than half of Americans live with at least one chronic disease, while nearly a third have two or more. These take a massive toll on quality of life for both patients and family members. Choosing the right medical team for comprehensive chronic care services in Worcester, MA, is essential. Meadowbrook Medical Group, P.C., provides the care services you need. Please note: We are no longer accepting new patients.

Our dedicated physicians work side-by-side with patients to develop the safest and most workable healthcare plan. Every patient receives unconditional respect and support for their decisions. Even when we turn to a specialist, we continue to be a trusted partner for coordinating the evaluations and treatment programs. What really sets us apart is the short wait times for appointments in all categories. Here are the estimated wait times for patients needing an appointment with our doctor’s office:

Urgent Care Visit

NEW Patient: 2-5 days | ESTABLISHED Patient: 1-2 days

Routine Office Visit

NEW Patient: 1-2 weeks | ESTABLISHED Patient: 1-2 weeks

Hospital Discharged

NEW Patient: 2-14 days | ESTABLISHED Patient: 2-7 days

Preventive Services

NEW Patient : 1-3 weeks | ESTABLISHED Patient: 1-3 weeks

Details on Chronic Care Services

Chronic care is medical care addressing pre-existing or long-term illness. Meadowbrook Medical Group is committed to providing patient-centered care and focused to your specific needs. With 20+ years of experience, our board-certified provider has in-depth knowledge and training in managing chronic health conditions in adult patients. By providing management plan and the education for your chronic condition and counting on you to honor are preference for staying in the communications, our commitments in the partnerships then mutually guides all of our collective decisions on treatment selections.

After your evaluation, we educate you about your diagnosis at bedside and using print materials. Our Patient Portal also has additional resources. In addition, our Patient Portal provides fast and secure access to your health information. You can communicate with your provider by sending and receiving secure messages 24/7 from an internet connected device. This kind of quick access can be lifesaving in an emergency; during travels out of town and/or in situation when you are unable to remember your list of medications or recall of your allergies. You can also request prescription refills, retrieve test results, and schedule appointments for extra convenience from our Patient Portal.


Silent Killer Diseases

1. Hypertension (High Blood Pressures)
2. Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol)
3. Coronary Heart Disease (Narrowed Blood Flow to Heart Muscles)
4. Diabetes Type 2
5. Strokes:
     a. Ischemic (Diminished Blood Flow) Stroke
     b. Hemorrhagic (Bleed-Out) Strokes
6. Cardiomyopathy (Diseased Heart Muscles)
7. Aortic Aneurysms (Ballooning Aortic Vessel):
     a. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
     b. Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
8. Cardiac Arrhythmia (Abnormal Heart Rhythms):
     a. Atrial Fibrillation
     b. Atrial Flutter
     c. Ventricular Tachycardia
     d. Supraventricular Tachycardia
9. Valvular Heart Disease:
     a. Aortic Stenosis (Narrow Aortic valve)
     b. Mitral Stenosis (Narrow Mitral Valve)
     c. Aortic Regurgitation (Leaky Aortic Valve))
     d. Mitral Regurgitation (Leaky Mitral valve)
10. Osteoporosis
11. Sleep Apneas:
     a. Obstructive Sleep Apnea
     b. Central Sleep Apnea
     c. Mixed Obstructive & Central Sleep Apnea
12. Fatty Liver
13. Anemia
14. Obesity
15. Pulmonary Hypertension (High Blood Pressure in the Lungs)
16. Hemochromatosis …and many, many other silent killers


Silent Killer Cancers

1. Lung Cancer
2. Breast Cancer
3. Colon Cancer
4. Cervical Cancer
5. Leukemia
6. Lymphoma
7. Prostate Cancer
8. Bladder Cancer
9. Endometrial Cancer
10. Ovarian Cancer
11. Rectal Cancer
12. Melanoma
13. Renal Cell Carcinoma (Kidney cancer)
14. Pancreatic cancer

Silent Killer Chronic Infectious Disease

1. HIV Infection (Human immunodeficience virus infection)
2. Hepatitis C
3. Human Papillomavirus
4. Tuberculosis


Silent Killer Habits

1. Tobacco use
2. Alcohol Abuse
3. Opioid Abuse
4. Combined Active Substance Abuse & Psychiatric Illness
5. Active Mixed Drug Abuse (e.g. Opioid & Alcohol)
6. Domestic & Relationship Violence (Typically Spousal)


Common Chronic Conditions

  1. Hypertension (High Blood pressures)
    2. Diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2)
    3. Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol)
    4. Coronary Artery Heart Disease
    5. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
    6. Heart Failure (Heart muscle & pump disease)
    7. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (referred commonly as “Heart Burn)
    8. Hypothyroidism (Low Thyroid Hormone)
    9. Benign Prostate Hypertrophy (Enlarged Prostate)
    10. Anemia (Low Red Blood Counts)
    11. Over-Weight & Obesity