Creating a Whole Health Team: The Value of Primary Care Physicians for Women’s Health

Women’s health care needs go far beyond reproductive and gynecological wellness. That’s why many of our patients make it a priority to have a primary care physician as part of their whole health team.

When Pam Hertner was looking for a new primary care physician, it was hard to beat the convenience of care she found with Nicki Frost, MD. More than just the convenient location, Pam was also impressed with the wide array of services offered at the AdventHealth Medical Group Multispecialty at Candler* location.

“We are about two minutes from her office,” Pam says, “And we kinda missed having a full-service doctor’s office. So when we found out Dr. Frost was taking new patients, we were interested in meeting her.”

Dr. Frost is a board-certified family medicine physician who cares for patients of all ages. She provides whole-person care through the use of lifestyle medicine to improve overall health outcomes. Dr. Frost enjoys getting to know her patients and being a resource for them to achieve their health care goals.

“I personally went into Primary Care because of the ability to build long term relationships with patients,” Dr. Frosts explains, “I think it’s really rewarding for both the doctor and the patient to get to know each other on a personal level and be able to grow together and work toward achieving health goals together.”

Pam was curious about Dr. Frost and how she would feel about the new office. After her first visit, Pam was positive she had found the right doctor. “I have never, ever had a physician who was more thorough, who was more caring, who was more interested in me as a person, not just a patient. And I walked away thinking, ‘this is the best thing that could’ve happened.’”

“I met Pam a couple months ago,” Dr. Frosts says, “She was just establishing care with me as a new patient. And I was immediately struck by how open she was and how excited she was to be starting this new relationship with a primary care doctor. I’ve really enjoyed talking to her, not necessarily about her health concerns, but about her overall goals for her life, and how we can optimize her health so she can meet those goals.”

As a woman, it has always been important for Pam to keep up with her health. Finding a doctor she felt confident would take care of all her health care needs was a relief. “Dr. Frost is a doctor that’s capable and willing to cover all the aspects of my health care,” she says, “As a woman, I would like to know that I don’t have to go to my gynecologist for maybe a simple problem, that Dr. Frost could handle that.”

“I think women tend to be really good at caring for others, whether it be their own families, co-workers, or clients at work,” Dr. Frosts shares, “I think having a primary care doctor is super important for women to have someone who cares for them and encourages them to care for themselves.”

Dr. Frost is excited about being able to care for and support women through their health and wellness journey. She is also enthusiastic about providing whole-person care to entire families. Getting to know multiple members of the same family is a huge component of providing whole-person care.

For Pam, the difference in care has been apparent from the beginning. “You feel that she wants to be that number one health care provider,” Pam explains, “and you feel confident that you’re in good hands. To have the confidence that she knows who you are, and she’s going to do everything she can to help you, that’s a good feeling.”

Dr. Frost is caring for patients at AdventHealth Medical Group Multispecialty at Candler. She is welcoming new patients. To learn more or schedule an appointment, visit AdventHealthNC.com or call 828-365-7652.