Acute Care

You need acute care when sick or injured — and since these things occur so suddenly, Elite Medical Professionals prioritizes acute care needs in their Piscataway, New Jersey, practice. Highly experienced internal medicine specialists Ryan Bhagwandin, DO, and Manit Roy, DO, offer help for illnesses, sports injuries, and other problems in their conveniently located office. Call today or use the online booking tool.

What is acute care?

Acute means severe, so in medical terms, it generally refers to illness or injury. Usually, acute care covers situations that arise suddenly. At Elite Medical Professionals, the team offers acute care for illnesses and injuries requiring prompt attention. 

Emergency care covers the most serious sudden injuries and illnesses, particularly those that could be life-threatening. That level of care takes place in a hospital emergency room or another crisis care facility. 

When do I need acute care? 

You might need acute care if you have a minor or major (but not life-threatening) illness or injury. Sports injuries and illnesses are two of the most common reasons patients come in for acute care. Examples are:

• Viruses like the flu and COVID-19
• Common colds
• Sinus infections
• Ear infections
• Rashes
• Headaches
• Sprains, strains, fractures, and other injuries

The team also treats patients in nursing homes, hospitals, and long-term care facilities, but most acute care happens in the office. 

Chronic diseases require special management, apart from acute care. 

But, if you have a condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), or other ongoing conditions, the team welcomes you to come in for acute care if a new problem arises.

What is the acute care process like?

The acute care process is streamlined and easy at Elite Medical Professionals. The experienced team invites you to call the office as soon as you have a problem. They’ll make a place in the schedule quickly so you can speed your recovery. 

When you arrive at the office, you complete either new patient paperwork (if it’s your first visit) or a brief questionnaire (if you’re already a primary care patient). After a short wait, you meet the team and discuss your current problem. 

The process includes a medical history review,a brief exam, and a discussion of your diagnosis. The team provides some treatments immediately on-site; for example, osteopathic manipulation for sports injuries. 

You get a full care plan before you leave to start recovery immediately. The team often schedules a follow-up appointment in the next week as well. 

Acute care is much easier when you have primary care providers who already know you. Elite Medical Professionals provides personalized acute care based on your needs, so call the office or click the online booking tool now.