Feeling sick and looking for a doctor in Sherman? At DFW Physicians Medical Associates (DFWPMA), our pediatric, family medicine, and primary care providers offer medical evaluations and treatment for common illnesses, infections, and unexpected health concerns.
Whether you or your child are experiencing a persistent cough, fever, sore throat, stomach discomfort, or other new symptoms, our healthcare professionals can help identify possible causes, recommend appropriate treatment, and determine whether additional medical attention is necessary.
DFWPMA Sherman offers medical care for patients across different age groups:
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DFW Physicians Medical Associates provides sick visits in Sherman through experienced pediatric and family medicine professionals who evaluate common illnesses, investigate new symptoms, and recommend treatment based on each patient’s age, medical history, and healthcare needs.
Patients choosing DFWPMA for sick visits can benefit from:
Getting medical attention when symptoms develop can help patients understand their condition, receive appropriate treatment, and recognize when additional care may be needed.
Schedule a sick visit at DFWPMA Sherman to have your symptoms evaluated by a healthcare professional.
DFWPMA Sherman offers sick visits and related primary care through healthcare professionals specializing in pediatrics, family medicine, and adult medicine. Each provider serves specific age groups and offers medical care according to their clinical expertise.
Dr. Barbara Graham is a board-certified pediatrician with more than 27 years of experience caring for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents. She has served families in the Texoma area for several years and provides comprehensive pediatric healthcare at DFWPMA Sherman.
Her pediatric services include sick visits, wellness examinations, immunizations, and adolescent healthcare. Dr. Graham evaluates childhood illnesses such as fever, cough, respiratory symptoms, and other health concerns while considering each child’s age, medical history, and developmental needs.
Dr. Ayodya Perera is a family medicine physician providing acute and sick visits for adolescents and adults ages 15 and older. His clinical expertise includes primary care, infectious disease care, chronic disease management, and preventive medicine.
Dr. Perera evaluates patients experiencing common illnesses, new symptoms, and unexpected medical concerns. His approach combines individualized treatment recommendations with consideration of existing health conditions, medications, and long-term healthcare needs.
Aniwelyn Tan, DNP is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with more than 20 years of healthcare experience. She provides primary care for patients ages 15 and older, with expertise in chronic conditions, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and weight management.
Her clinical background includes extensive nursing experience in cardiovascular and intensive care settings. At DFWPMA Sherman, she provides medical evaluations and ongoing primary care, particularly for patients whose existing health conditions require continued monitoring.
Dr. Alain Tocatjian is a board-certified cardiologist and internal medicine physician with more than 50 years of clinical experience. He serves adult and geriatric patients and has extensive expertise in cardiovascular disease and chronic condition management.
As DFWPMA’s Medical Director, Dr. Tocatjian has helped develop chronic disease management programs and coordinated medical services. His internal medicine expertise supports the evaluation of complex adult health concerns, particularly for patients managing cardiovascular conditions and other ongoing medical needs.
Book an appointment online to inquire about sick visit and primary care availability with our Sherman providers.
Sick visits at DFWPMA Sherman help patients address common illnesses and new symptoms that require medical evaluation but may not require emergency care. Our healthcare providers consider each patient’s symptoms, age, medical background, and examination findings before recommending appropriate treatment or additional testing.
Common reasons to schedule a sick visit include:
Not every illness requires antibiotics, diagnostic testing, or prescription medication. Treatment recommendations depend on the suspected cause, severity of symptoms, and findings from the medical evaluation.
Some symptoms, including severe breathing difficulties, chest pain, sudden neurological changes, or severe dehydration, require emergency medical attention rather than a routine sick visit.
For additional information about common illnesses and primary care, visit the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) patient education resource.
Schedule a sick visit with DFWPMA Sherman to discuss your symptoms and medical concerns.
A sick visit at DFWPMA Sherman generally includes discussing current symptoms, reviewing relevant medical history, performing a focused physical examination, and recommending appropriate treatment or additional diagnostic testing when necessary.
Depending on the patient’s symptoms, age, and medical needs, a sick visit may involve:
The specific services provided during a sick visit depend on the patient’s medical condition, clinical needs, and diagnostic resources available at the time of the appointment.
Patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, or cardiovascular disease may need additional medical consideration because acute illnesses can affect existing health conditions and treatment requirements.
