Dr. Andrew Barnes, DO is a Internal Medicine Physician practicing at Citrus Medical Associates in Inverness, FL. He is dedicated to empowering patients with proactive, comprehensive Internal Medicine care, registered with The Florida Board of Medicine and practicing under the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice). Internists are your primary partners in lifelong health, creating comprehensive preventive care plans, coordinating essential screenings, and managing complex adult diseases to ensure your overall wellness and optimal long-term health. He is committed to helping adults (18 years and older) achieve their best possible health through a collaborative, evidence-based approach, fostering an environment where you feel empowered to take an active role in your health journey.
Dr. Andrew Barnes, DO is an internist in Inverness, FL, affiliated with HCA Florida Citrus Hospital. He is accepting new patients and welcomes you to begin your proactive health journey. Schedule your appointment today by calling (352) 560-0333. Dr. Barnes is Board Certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and Board Certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine. His approach to care emphasizes collaboration and evidence-based medicine, ensuring a supportive environment where you feel empowered to take control of your health. He provides consultations primarily in English.
A key part of the WePrevent mission is building your personalized prevention roadmap. Dr. Andrew Barnes is a vital partner in this journey, focusing on proactive strategies to protect and enhance your long-term health.
Dr. Andrew Barnes partners with you in achieving optimal health by providing comprehensive preventive care. He meticulously crafts personalized plans, orchestrating essential screenings and proactively managing complex adult health conditions. This integrated approach ensures your overall wellness and long-term health, empowering you to take control of your well-being.
By working together, you and Dr. Andrew Barnes can create a clear, actionable plan to address your unique risk factors and health goals.
Specific Plans Accepted
Aetna
Florida Blue
Medicare
Also Accepts These Carriers
- HMO Premier HMO
- Humana
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
A proactive approach to health involves understanding and managing potential risks. Dr. Andrew Barnes provides expert care for a range of conditions, focusing on early detection and effective management to support your long-term wellness. Common areas of focus include:
- Muscle Cramping: Persistent muscle cramping could signal an underlying health issue, so addressing it promptly through preventive care can help avoid more serious problems.
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine): Understanding your headache patterns can help identify potential underlying issues and prevent future complications.
- Diabetes: Early detection of diabetes through regular screenings is crucial to prevent long-term complications like heart disease and kidney failure.
- Constipation: Don't ignore persistent constipation; it could indicate an underlying medical condition. Seeking preventive care helps ensure early diagnosis and treatment.
- Hyperlipidemia: Managing hyperlipidemia effectively involves adopting heart-healthy habits and, when needed, taking medications to keep your cholesterol under control.
- Pharyngitis: Managing pharyngitis promptly through proper hygiene and medical attention can help avoid more serious conditions and protect your overall health.
- Urinary Incontinence: Don't let urinary incontinence control your life; proactive healthcare and timely diagnosis can significantly reduce its impact and prevent associated health issues.
- Muscle Spasm: Prompt treatment of muscle spasms helps avoid more severe problems like limited mobility and chronic pain, highlighting the significance of timely intervention in preventive healthcare.
- Limb Pain: Managing limb pain effectively is part of comprehensive preventive care, helping to avoid disability and maintain mobility.
- Hypertension: Even slightly elevated blood pressure increases your risk of developing serious complications, emphasizing the importance of preventive care and early intervention.
- Secondary Renovascular Hypertension: Preventative care includes regular blood pressure checks to detect renovascular hypertension early, allowing for timely treatment and reducing your risk of long-term health problems like kidney disease.
- Shortness of Breath: Preventing future health problems often starts with recognizing symptoms like shortness of breath; schedule a check-up to identify any potential causes and receive appropriate care.
This list highlights some common health concerns and is for informational purposes only. The best way to understand your personal health and create a prevention plan is to schedule a consultation. Accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plans are developed based on individual patient evaluations.
Taking proactive steps is central to long-term health. Dr. Andrew Barnes offers a range of key preventive screenings and services designed to provide crucial insights into your health and support your well-being:
- Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures: Simplify your healthcare experience by having one team coordinate all aspects of your complex medical needs, leading to better health management.
- Immunization Administration: Staying up-to-date on your immunizations is a proactive step to protect yourself from preventable diseases.
- Health Risk Assessment: A health risk assessment proactively identifies your personal risks for common diseases, empowering you to make informed decisions about your health.
- Casting: Invest in your well-being with check-ups designed to uncover early warning signs of chronic diseases, providing you with personalized guidance and prevention strategies.
- Electrodiagnostic Testing: As a proactive measure for your long-term health, this test helps detect subtle nerve and muscle disorders before they become significantly debilitating.
- Cardiac SPECT Imaging: As part of your comprehensive health plan, a cardiac SPECT scan helps your doctor evaluate the blood flow to your heart muscle, facilitating early diagnosis and appropriate management of any issues.
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation: Orthopedic rehabilitation is a proactive step in managing chronic conditions like arthritis, improving pain levels and function.
Service availability can change, and not all services listed may be appropriate for every patient. For a comprehensive understanding of all available services and to create your personalized screening plan, please schedule a consultation.
All medical services are provided in accordance with the standard scope of practice for Internal Medicine Physicians in Florida.
- Primary Location:
Citrus Medical Associates
114 W Highland Blvd, Inverness, FL, 34452
Phone: (352) 560-0333
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- American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
- American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine)
Here are answers to some common questions about proactive Internal Medicine care with Dr. Andrew Barnes:
- What is an Internist, and how are they different from a Family Physician?
- Our practice provides comprehensive guidance on this topic. Please schedule a consultation to discuss your specific situation.
- How does Dr. Andrew Barnes manage patients with multiple chronic conditions?
- Our practice provides comprehensive guidance on this topic. Please schedule a consultation to discuss your specific situation.
- What is your approach to preventive care for adults?
- Our practice provides comprehensive guidance on this topic. Please schedule a consultation to discuss your specific situation.
- Do I need a cholesterol test, and what do the numbers mean?
- Our practice provides comprehensive guidance on this topic. Please schedule a consultation to discuss your specific situation.
- How do you approach medication management, especially for patients on many prescriptions?
- Our practice provides comprehensive guidance on this topic. Please schedule a consultation to discuss your specific situation.
- How do you help patients with healthy aging and geriatric concerns?
- Our practice provides comprehensive guidance on this topic. Please schedule a consultation to discuss your specific situation.
- What is COPD, and how is it managed?
- Our practice provides comprehensive guidance on this topic. Please schedule a consultation to discuss your specific situation.
- I was told I have 'fatty liver disease.' What does that mean?
- Our practice provides comprehensive guidance on this topic. Please schedule a consultation to discuss your specific situation.
Citrus Medical Associates
114 W Highland Blvd
Inverness FL 34452
Phone: (352) 560-0333
Dr. Andrew Barnes, DO is regulated by the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice) in Florida and is licensed by The Florida Board of Medicine.
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1598256752
Registration can typically be verified through The Florida Board of Medicine website or by direct inquiry.
The information on this profile, provided by weprevent.org, is for general informational purposes and to help you connect with preventive health partners. It does not constitute direct medical advice from the physician named. Internal Medicine Physicians like Dr. Andrew Barnes are skilled in helping patients create proactive health plans. For urgent or life-threatening emergencies, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department. It is always recommended to maintain open communication with your internal medicine physician about all aspects of your health and your personalized prevention plan.