At Grandview Main Care in Cahaba Heights, Dr. Neil Tindell not too long ago joined his first household medication observe and believes all sufferers should have a “medical house.”
That accessibility is “the core of household medication,” he says.
“It’s my duty as their main care doctor to coordinate all their medical care,” Dr. Tindell says. “I’m keen about advocating for my sufferers and consider my function is like being the quarterback of their care crew.”
Dr. Tindell grew up in Prattville, accomplished his undergraduate diploma in organic sciences at The College of Alabama in 2012 and earned his medical diploma from Alabama School of Osteopathic Medication in 2018.
He accomplished the Tuscaloosa Household Medication Residency at The College of Alabama in 2022. His specialties embrace pediatrics, grownup medication, geriatrics and acute care.
Being a health care provider fulfills a long-held ambition. He was in center college when he discovered his profession path, Dr. Tindell says.
“We used to go to my aunt, who was a restoration room nurse, and I used to be drawn to medication from then on,” he says. “I really like the mix of having the ability to work with individuals, the problem of diagnosing and treating sufferers, and having the ability to assist them really feel higher and be more healthy.”
He ended up working in household medication “by way of a non-traditional path,” he says.
“After finishing a preliminary common surgical procedure residency, I felt God was main me to a profession in household medication,” Dr. Tindell says. “I used to be drawn to the flexibility I must look after all kinds of sufferers in any respect phases of their lives.
“Each day has been rewarding and gratifying,” he says. “I get to fulfill lots of superb individuals and share a small a part of their lives.”
Dr. Tindell seeks to supply what he calls “full-circle main care.”
“I try to handle as many facets of an individual’s well being care as I presumably can inside my clinic,” he says. “That is vital as it’s handy and cost-effective for the affected person.”
Checkups and preventive medication are crucial, he says.
“Effectively-visits can appear to be an pointless use of a health care provider’s go to, however I really feel if sufferers will come and see their main care physician regularly, we will work to forestall well being points earlier than they change into a actuality,” Dr. Tindell says. “Doing easy issues reminiscent of maintaining a healthy diet, exercising commonly and getting restful sleep are nice first steps to dwelling longer, more healthy lives.”
Dr. Tindell is glad he joined the Grandview Medical Group community.
“They’ve been so supportive of my new observe, guaranteeing we’ve got all we might ask for to care for our sufferers,” he says.
He additionally provides some spring well being suggestions.
“Spring brings nice climate, and an ideal alternative to get out and train,” Dr. Tindell says. “I’d problem individuals studying this to get on the market and train. Set objectives and work to remain constant. Chances are you’ll not see outcomes instantly, however while you do, you may be stunned.”
Dr. Tindell is accepting new sufferers. Appointments might be made by cellphone or on the Grandview web site.
