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[5 Ways to Lower Your Hemoglobin A1C - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/5-ways-to-lower-your-hemoglobin-a1c): Your Hemoglobin A1C level shows the average of your blood sugar over the past 3 months. Hemoglobin is a protein found in your red blood cells. Sugar gets stuck and crystallizes on the red blood cell, which then becomes known as 'glycosylated hemoglobin', HbA1C, or A1C.
[A Message On Staying Healthy - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/a-message-on-staying-healthy): Based on the best expert advice from the CDC, WHO and epidemiologists I will continue to keep my physical practice closed in order to slow the spread of Covid 19. Because of the fluid nature of the situation I will be updating you periodically with resources and clinic schedule changes.
[Anemia or Low Ferritin: The Misunderstood Symptom - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/anemia-or-low-ferritin-the-misunderstood-symptom): What many might not know is that anemia is a symptom of something else occurring inyour body. What this means is that it isn’t the cause, it’s happening as a result ofsomething else. This can occur through one of three ways:
[Are Ultra Processed Foods Addictive? - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/are-ultra-processed-foods-addictive): Over half the calories that the average American eats now come from ultra-processed foods.
[Are you a Procrastinator? Part 1 - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/are-you-a-procrastinator-part-1): Folks with executive function difficulties often worry about whether they are procrastinating a task out of laziness, mental health struggles, or if they are simply being a jerk.
[Are you a Procrastinator? Part 2 - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/are-you-a-procrastinator-part-2): When you are having trouble getting The Thing done, use this to see why you’re having trouble and what to do next.
[7 Ways to Increase Joy - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/7-ways-to-increase-joy): Visualization is a kind of therapy. It can envision a serene place whenever there is stress. The distance and space are comparable to meditation but also engage the imagination in the process. It allows the mind to transform creatively, generatively, and dynamically rather than feeling uncomfortable. Based on anecdotal accounts of nurses, this is being used as a method of relieving pain, particularly for children.
[Are You at Risk for Diabetes? - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/are-you-at-risk-for-diabetes): Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is the most common form of diabetes and in simple terms, means your body is not using insulin properly.
[Back Pain and its Link to Obesity and Physical Activity - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/back-pain-and-its-link-to-obesity-and-physical-activity): Most Americans experience back pain at some point in their lives, especially people who are obese and rarely physically active. This combination can exacerbate the strain that causes and leads to muscle spasms, and bulging or ruptured discs. Back pain is a common and costly condition that nearly 80 percent of adults can experience with around 8 percent living with chronic back pain.
[Can Changing my Diet Help Alleviate PCOS? - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/can-changing-my-diet-help-alleviate-pcos): PCOS is a hormonal metabolic condition that affects between 5% to 10% of childbearing women in the U.S. Experts don’t know exactly what causes PCOS, but it’s believed that a combination of genetics and environmental, hormonal, and metabolic factors may apply.
[Benefits of Olive Oil in your Diet - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/benefits-of-olive-oil-in-your-diet): A 2020 study found, consuming more than half a tablespoon of olive oil a day lowers the risk of heart disease.
[Can Resistance Training Lead to Weight Loss? - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/can-resistance-training-lead-to-weight-loss): There are many factors that contribute to weight loss and weight gain. Living with an unhealthy weight isn’t just a matter of an energy imbalance
[Easy DIY Fresh Pesto Sauce - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/easy-diy-fresh-pesto-sauce): You will need: a baking tray, a mortar and pestle (pictured). If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can use a blender or bowl and the head of a rolling pin as an alternative.
[Can Topiramate Help Me Lose Weight? - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/can-topiramate-help-me-lose-weight): Getting in exercise and staying active can often times feel tedious and is easily left on the back burner. It can be especially difficult if you are unsteady on your feet and struggle with balance. However, having balance difficulty does not need to be a barrier between you and your fitness goals! Through working to stay active and improve your fitness, it will even help improve your balance and stability, creating a positive feedback loop. In addition to this, studies have found that remaining active not only greatly helps reduce your mortality risk but also suggests it has an associated increase in your life expectancy by 0.4-6.9 years.
[Does Metformin Help Weight Loss? - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/does-metformin-help-weight-loss): There is a suggestion that metformin, which is the main prescription for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus, may lead to modest weight loss.
[Gender & Obesity Effects on Bone Mineral Density - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/gender-obesity-effects-on-bone-mineral-density): Men with obesity can experience a negative association with a bone mineral density even more so than women.
[Feta and Pomegranate Filled Avacado - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/feta-and-pomegranate-filled-avacado): One of the simplest ways to improve your health is to eliminate ultra processed foods. Cutting back on white, flour, white rice, processed cereals, crackers, fries, potato/corn chips, baked goods, sweets and sodas can help to lower cholesterol and blood sugar.
[How a New Birth Control Pill Could Help You - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/how-a-new-birth-control-pill-could-help-you): The Food and Drug Administration’s advisers recently concluded that a birth control pill should be made available without a prescription.
[early-winter-wellness-newsletter - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/early-winter-wellness-newsletter): Examine the impact of nutrition on chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, offering dietary recommendations and tips for patients to better manage their health.
[How Does Stress Negatively Affect Patients with Obesity? - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/how-does-stress-negatively-affect-patients-with-obesity): Stress is another obstacle in the journey of patients with obesity.
[How to Maintain a Low Carb High Protein Diet as a Vegan/Vegetarian - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/how-to-maintain-a-low-carb-high-protein-diet-as-a-vegan-vegetarian): For many people, low carb, high protein means lots of meat, cheese, fish, and eggs; easy low carb protein sources that are generally tasty and satisfying. The only issue is that many of these typical low carb, high protein foods are not an option for vegans or vegetarians. Adequate protein consumption can be difficult with these types of diets in general, and especially difficult for those attempting to follow a high protein, low carb diet. With that being said, there are plenty of great vegan and vegetarian protein sources that either are or can be made low carb.
[How to Increase Sleeping Habit - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/how-to-increase-sleeping-habit): Although alcohol helps you fall asleep easily, it will disrupt your sleep, cause night sweats and nightmares, and leave you feeling much less restful.
[How to Deal with Being Too Hard on Yourself - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-being-too-hard-on-yourself): We all aspire to be flawless, or at least the best version of ourselves. But what happens when we make a minor or large mistake? We become extremely disappointed and can't stop thinking about it and blaming ourselves, believing that we should have done this or that.
[Insulin Resistance Comes Before Prediabetes – Causes Problems for Weight Loss - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/insulin-resistance-comes-before-prediabetes---causes-problems-for-weight-loss): Affecting over 40% of the United States population, obesity is a severe and widespread health condition.
[How to Mindfully Manage Food Cravings - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/how-to-mindfully-manage-food-cravings): Food cravings are a normal part of the human experience; studies show that more than 90 percent of people have them. But how we deal with cravings can vary widely. Some people eat what they want and don’t worry about it, whereas others feel controlled by cravings and end up bingeing on favorite foods.
[Intro to Yoga for ALL BODIES - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/intro-to-yoga-for-all-bodies): Intro to Yoga for ALL BODIES Join Dr. Leasa Lowy, MD and Yoga Teacher for a 4-week yoga class series from January 11 - February 1, 2021.
[Insulin resistance: What is it and how does it contribute to diabetes and weight gain - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/insulin-resistance-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-contribute-to-diabetes-and-weight-gain): Insulin is an important hormone in our body that helps us to regulate our blood sugar. We need sugar as it is the basic unit of energy that our cells use for fuel. Just like a car needs gasoline, our cells need sugar.
[Grey-Market GLP-1s, Peptides, and Retatrutide: What to Know Before You Inject - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/grey-market-glp-1s): Grey-market GLP-1s, peptides, and Retatrutide are often marketed as easy weight-loss shortcuts, but they lack FDA oversight and carry real risks around purity, dosing, and safety. Legitimate GLP-1 therapy—including carefully sourced compounded options—should always involve reputable pharmacies, medical supervision, and ongoing monitoring to be safe and effective.
[Is Ozempic right for you? - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/is-ozempic-right-for-you): Ozempic is one of a newer class of medications that is designed to help combat diabetes and weight loss.
[Is Sugar Ruining Your Life? - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/is-sugar-ruining-your-life): Food is supposed to nourish us and give us energy to accomplish our daily tasks and move us forward in life. What happens when our food habits are holding us back, or even making us sick?
[Is there really a way to make weight loss easier? - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/is-there-really-a-way-to-make-weight-loss-easier): This process is known as eating mindfully. Mindfulness can be defined as paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in specific moment, non-judgmentally.
[Is Type 2 Diabetes Reversible? - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/is-type-2-diabetes-reversible): Great news: Type 2 Diabetes is absolutely reversible! And the cure can be simple: weight loss. However, although the solution is simple, it is by no means easy. That is why we at Oregon Medical Weight Loss are here to help you.
[Low Carb Asian Lettuce Wraps with Pickled Vegetables - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/low-carb-asian-lettuce-wraps-with-pickled-vegetables): Low Carb Asian Lettuce Wraps with Pickled Vegetables
[Keeping Weight Off: The Struggle and the Good News - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/keeping-weight-off-the-struggle-and-the-good-news): Losing weight is hard, and keeping the weight off can be even more difficult. However, the benefits of losing even just a small amount of weight can be incredibly beneficial to your health. In fact, research has shown that you can decrease your risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus by 50% by losing just 5% of your body weight. Unfortunately, one of the most difficult aspects of weight loss is keeping the weight off permanently. But there is good news! Research shows that anti-obesity medications can help keep weight off.
[COVID-19 FAQs - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/covid-19-faqs): Coronavirus disease 2019, or "COVID-19" is an infection caused by a specific virus called SARS-CoV-2. The virus first appeared in late 2019 in the city of Wuhan, China. But it has spread quickly since then, and there are now cases in many other places, including the United States.
[Phentermine: Managing Hunger within a Medical Weight Loss Program - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/phentermine-managing-hunger-within-a-medical-weight-loss-program): Phentermine is one of the oldest and most useful prescription medications for medically supervised weight loss with eligible patients. It is generic and not expensive (about $10-$20/month, depending on dose). Phentermine is therefore one of the most effective and affordable options to suppress hunger, especially when included as part of a comprehensive, well-rounded medical weight loss program.
[New Mammogram Advice - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/new-mammogram-advice): Examine the impact of nutrition on chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, offering dietary recommendations and tips for patients to better manage their health.
[Seven Ways To Beat/Prevent Cancer - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/seven-ways-to-beat-prevent-cancer): In the United States, cigarette smoking is responsible for around 80% to 90% of lung cancer deaths. Smokers die on average 10 years earlier than non-smokers. Secondhand smoking might potentially increase your risk of cancer. This is cigarette, cigar, or pipe smoke from other individuals. The most important thing you can do to avoid lung cancer is to avoid starting to smoke or to stop smoking if you already do.
[Sleep 101 (Part 1) - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/sleep-101-part-1): The first line of defense that may come to mind is to start on an over the counter allergy medication such as Zyrtec (Cetirizine), Claritin (Loratidine), Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) or even Fluticasone (Flonase). These can all be helpful, and yes, feel free to start there! In addition to this, start doing a nasal wash twice daily. It may sound ‘gross’, but believe us, once you start seeing all the gunk that comes out, you’ll become a believer too. Plus, what doesn’t feel better than clearing out that nasal passage that’s been clogged up all day?
[Sleep 101 (Part 2) - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/sleep-101-part-2): You may have heard that sleep is one of the most important things we can do for our bodies and minds.  A few weeks ago we discussed some lifestyle changes that can help us get to sleep…or get back to sleep.
[Using a Keto Approach to Lose Belly Fat - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/using-a-keto-approach-to-lose-belly-fat): Keto persuaded the world for two main reasons. First- It works.
[Unlocking the Joy of Anticipation - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/unlocking-the-joy-of-anticipation): Numerous studies show that having something to anticipate improves your mood and reduces stress. It can boost motivation, optimism, and patience while also lowering irritation. Many small things can make you happy. Anticipating a sprinkling of tiny, good experiences can be just as pleasurable as anticipating a single large one.
[The COVID-19 Vaccine: Common questions answered - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/the-covid-19-vaccine-common-questions-answered): The federal government has worked since the start of the pandemic to make COVID-19 vaccines available as soon as possible. This accelerated timeline is unprecedented. Some patients are concerned that vaccine safety may have been sacrificed in favor of speed. However, as with all vaccines, safety is a top priority in the United States and globally.
[Should You Get Another Covid Booster? - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/should-you-get-another-covid-booster): For most Americans, the threat of coronavirus has declined dramatically.
[Reducing TOTAL Calories May Be More Important For Weight Loss Than Intermittent Fasting - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/reducing-total-calories-may-be-more-important-for-weight-loss-than-intermittent-fasting): Reducing TOTAL Calories May Be More Important For Weight Loss Than Intermittent Fasting
[What does diet have to do with COVID-19? - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/what-does-diet-have-to-do-with-covid-19): Most of us have concerns about the health and economic issues brought on by COVID-19 and the resulting circumstances. We are still discovering new information every day.
[What is a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP)? - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/what-is-a-womens-health-nurse-practitioner-whnp): Centering care around sexual and reproductive health allows WHNPs to go deeper into subjects we don't always talk enough about.
[What is a Naturopathic Physician? - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/what-is-a-naturopathic-physician): You may have heard that SW Family Physicians has welcomed two new Naturopathic Physicians, Dr. Khaleed Alston, ND and Dr. Alicia Hart, ND, to our practice. Naturopathic physicians are primary health care providers who are experts in the intersection of conventional practice and natural therapies.
[What's the big deal about Vitamin D? - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/whats-the-big-deal-about-vitamin-d): Vitamin D strengthens innate immunity and prevents overactive immune responses, which may be why researchers are finding Vitamin D helpful in fighting COVID-19.
[Recipe: Zuc Taco Boats - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/recipe-zuc-taco-boats): Recipe: Zuc Taco Boats
[What is Insulin Resistance, and How is it Related to Diabetes and Weight Gain? - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/what-is-insulin-resistance-and-how-is-it-related-to-diabetes-and-weight-gain): Insulin is an important hormone produced in the pancreas by the islets of Langerhans which helps to transport and regulate the amount of glucose and amino acids in our blood to our cells. We need sugar as it is the basic unit of energy and plays an essential role in fueling our body. Just like a car needs gasoline to provide power to keep moving, our cells need sugar to provide us with energy.
[What to do if you are sick with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/what-to-do-if-you-are-sick-with-suspected-or-confirmed-covid-19): What to do if you are sick with suspected or confirmed COVID-19
[Why Are You Addicted To Sugar? - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/why-are-you-addicted-to-sugar): Our body loves sugar; eventually the food we consume turns to glucose (a fancy word for sugar) and that is what feeds and energizes our cells.
[telehealth-virtual-care - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/telehealth-virtual-care): Telehealth — or telemedicine — is a healthcare solution that allows you to meet with your doctor virtually instead of going to the office. Our 100% HIPAA-compliant system uses a two-way, high definition video, so we can talk face-to-face as if we’re in the same room together.
[Vitamin D and COVID 19: What we know so far - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/vitamin-d-and-covid-19-what-we-know-so-far): What is vitamin D? Vitamin D is a necessary vitamin needed to keep your bones healthy. Calcium, which is the primary building block of bones, can only be absorbed when vitamin D is present.
[Why do healthy teens need Annual Wellness Exams? - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/why-do-healthy-teens-need-annual-wellness-exams): Wellness Visits are important for teens to learn about taking health into your own hands and getting a chance to talk about personal concerns with a doctor. Remember we're here to support and accept you, no matter what! During your Wellness Visit, your medical provider will go over these topics with you:
[Why Gut Microbiome Health is Important - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/why-gut-microbiome-health-is-important): For most Americans, the threat of coronavirus has declined dramatically.
[What can I do to promote healthy aging? - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/what-can-i-do-to-promote-healthy-aging): There are many things you can do to help yourself age well: exercise and be physically active, make healthy food choices, and don’t smoke. But did you know that participating in activities you enjoy may also help support healthy aging? As people get older, they often find themselves spending more and more time at home alone. The isolation can lead to depression and is not good for your health. If you find yourself spending a lot of time alone, try adding a volunteer or social activity to your routine.
[You Can Be Active Even While Watching TV! - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/you-can-be-active-even-while-watching-tv): Getting in exercise and staying active can often times feel tedious and is easily left on the back burner. It can be especially difficult if you are unsteady on your feet and struggle with balance. However, having balance difficulty does not need to be a barrier between you and your fitness goals! Through working to stay active and improve your fitness, it will even help improve your balance and stability, creating a positive feedback loop. In addition to this, studies have found that remaining active not only greatly helps reduce your mortality risk but also suggests it has an associated increase in your life expectancy by 0.4-6.9 years.
[Why Choose A Midwife - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/why-choose-a-midwife): A review published by The Cochrane Library shows that women who use a midwife have fewer pre-term births, are less likely to lose pregnancies before 24 weeks, and need fewer epidurals, episitomies, and assisted births.
[You Deserve to Smell the Roses - Tips & Tricks on How to Manage Your Allergies This Season! - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/you-deserve-to-smell-the-roses-tips-tricks-on-how-to-manage-your-allergies-this-season): The first line of defense that may come to mind is to start on an over the counter allergy medication such as Zyrtec (Cetirizine), Claritin (Loratidine), Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) or even Fluticasone (Flonase). These can all be helpful, and yes, feel free to start there! In addition to this, start doing a nasal wash twice daily. It may sound ‘gross’, but believe us, once you start seeing all the gunk that comes out, you’ll become a believer too. Plus, what doesn’t feel better than clearing out that nasal passage that’s been clogged up all day?
[What Does My Hemoglobin A1C Mean, and How Can I Lower It? - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/blog/what-does-my-hemoglobin-a1c-mean-and-how-can-i-lower-it): Your Hemoglobin A1C level shows the average of your blood sugar over the past 3 months. Hemoglobin is a protein found in your red blood cells which carries oxygen throughout our body. Sugar gets stuck and crystallizes on the red blood cell, which then becomes known as 'glycosylated hemoglobin', HbA1C, or A1C.

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[Pediatrics - Medical Institution 128](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/services/pediatrics): Nurturing care for children of all ages, focusing on wellness, growth, and development.
[Menopause Care - Medical Institution 128](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/services/menopause): Compassionate support and hormone-balancing treatments to ease the transition and improve quality of life.
[Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) - Medical Institution 128](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/services/osteopathic-manipulative-treatment): Hands-on care by osteopathic physicians to treat pain, improve mobility, and enhance the body’s natural ability to heal.
[Preventative Services - Medical Institution 128](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/services/preventative-services): Most insurance plans — including Medicare, the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), and marketplace plans — cover many preventive services with $0 out-of-pocket cost when you see an in-network provider.
[Diabetes Prevention - Medical Institution 128](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/services/diabetes-prevention-treatment): Comprehensive care and support for preventing, managing, and treating diabetes.
[Primary Care - Medical Institution 128](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/services/primary-care): Personalized, preventive care for your everyday health needs, from checkups to chronic condition management.
[Transgender Care - Medical Institution 128](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/services/transgender-care): Respectful, affirming care that includes hormone therapy, wellness exams, and mental health support.
[Women’s Healthcare - Medical Institution 128](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/services/womens-healthcare): Comprehensive care for every stage of a woman’s life—including reproductive health, annual exams, and hormonal support.
[Massage Therapy - Medical Institution 128](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/services/massage-therapy): Therapeutic massage for pain relief, relaxation, and overall wellness.
[Medical Weight Loss - Medical Institution 128](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/services/medical-weight-loss): Doctor-supervised programs tailored to your goals with sustainable, evidence-based strategies.
[Physical Therapy - Medical Institution 128](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/services/physical-therapy): Functional recovery and movement-based therapy for injuries, surgeries, and chronic pain.

## Provider

[Providers - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/provider): Find a Tigard, OR provider and schedule an appointment in minutes.
[Alex Edgell, PA-C - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/provider/alex-edgell-pa-c): Trusted Family Practice serving Tigard, OR. Contact us at 503-620-5556 or visit us at 11900 Southwest Greenburg Road, Tigard, OR 97223: Southwest Family Physicians
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[Christopher Barnes, PT, DPT, PH.D - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/provider/christopher-barnes-dpt): Trusted Family Practice serving Tigard, OR. Contact us at 503-620-5556 or visit us at 11900 Southwest Greenburg Road, Tigard, OR 97223: Southwest Family Physicians
[Cynthia Gulick, DO - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/provider/cynthia-gulick-do): Trusted Family Practice serving Tigard, OR. Contact us at 503-620-5556 or visit us at 11900 Southwest Greenburg Road, Tigard, OR 97223: Southwest Family Physicians
[Jennifer Nieves, APRN, MSN, PMHNP-BC - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/provider/jennifer-nieves-aprn-msn-pmhnp-bc): Trusted Family Practice serving Tigard, OR. Contact us at 503-620-5556 or visit us at 11900 Southwest Greenburg Road, Tigard, OR 97223: Southwest Family Physicians
[Jillian Moehle, ND - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/provider/jillian-may-lee-moehle-nd): Trusted Family Practice serving Tigard, OR. Contact us at 503-620-5556 or visit us at 11900 Southwest Greenburg Road, Tigard, OR 97223: Southwest Family Physicians
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[Johannah Lutz, PA-C - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/provider/johannah-lutz-pa-c): Trusted Family Practice serving Tigard, OR. Contact us at 503-620-5556 or visit us at 11900 Southwest Greenburg Road, Tigard, OR 97223: Southwest Family Physicians
[Khaleed Alston, ND - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/provider/khaleed-alston-nd): Trusted Family Practice serving Tigard, OR. Contact us at 503-620-5556 or visit us at 11900 Southwest Greenburg Road, Tigard, OR 97223: Southwest Family Physicians
[Molly Strattan, FNP, CNM - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/provider/molly-strattan-fnp-cnm): Trusted Family Practice serving Tigard, OR. Contact us at 503-620-5556 or visit us at 11900 Southwest Greenburg Road, Tigard, OR 97223: Southwest Family Physicians
[Moses Ijaz, DO - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/provider/moses-ijaz-do): Trusted Family Practice serving Tigard, OR. Contact us at 503-620-5556 or visit us at 11900 Southwest Greenburg Road, Tigard, OR 97223: Southwest Family Physicians
[Gargi Gupta, DMSc, PA-C - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/provider/gargi-gupta-pa-c): Trusted Family Practice serving Tigard, OR. Contact us at 503-620-5556 or visit us at 11900 Southwest Greenburg Road, Tigard, OR 97223: Southwest Family Physicians
[Patrick Erickson, DO - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/provider/patrick-erickson-do): Trusted Family Practice serving Tigard, OR. Contact us at 503-620-5556 or visit us at 11900 Southwest Greenburg Road, Tigard, OR 97223: Southwest Family Physicians
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[Phlebotomy - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/provider/lab): Trusted Family Practice serving Tigard, OR. Contact us at 503-620-5556 or visit us at 11900 Southwest Greenburg Road, Tigard, OR 97223: Southwest Family Physicians
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[Sandra Hilton, PT, DPT - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/provider/sandra-hilton): Trusted Family Practice serving Tigard, OR. Contact us at 503-620-5556 or visit us at 11900 Southwest Greenburg Road, Tigard, OR 97223: Southwest Family Physicians
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[Tess Moriarty, PA-C - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/provider/tess-moriarty-pa-c): Trusted Family Practice serving Tigard, OR. Contact us at 503-620-5556 or visit us at 11900 Southwest Greenburg Road, Tigard, OR 97223: Southwest Family Physicians
[Simone Crothers, LPC - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/provider/simone-crothers-lpc): Trusted Family Practice serving Tigard, OR. Contact us at 503-620-5556 or visit us at 11900 Southwest Greenburg Road, Tigard, OR 97223: Southwest Family Physicians
[Tina Galey, NP - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/provider/tina-galey-np): Trusted Family Practice serving Tigard, OR. Contact us at 503-620-5556 or visit us at 11900 Southwest Greenburg Road, Tigard, OR 97223: Southwest Family Physicians
[Stephen Babson, MD - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/provider/stephen-babson-md): Trusted Family Practice serving Tigard, OR. Contact us at 503-620-5556 or visit us at 11900 Southwest Greenburg Road, Tigard, OR 97223: Southwest Family Physicians

## Telehealth

[Now Offering Telehealth Visits | Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice: Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/telehealth): Trusted Family Practice serving Tigard, OR. Contact us at 503-620-5556 or visit us at 11900 Southwest Greenburg Road, Tigard, OR 97223: Southwest Family Physicians

## Our terms

[Terms & Conditions - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/our-terms): Trusted Family Practice serving Tigard, OR. Contact us at 503-620-5556 or visit us at 11900 Southwest Greenburg Road, Tigard, OR 97223: Southwest Family Physicians

## Feedback

[Feedback - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/feedback): Trusted Family Practice serving Tigard, OR. Contact us at 503-620-5556 or visit us at 11900 Southwest Greenburg Road, Tigard, OR 97223: Southwest Family Physicians

## Posts categories

[News - Healthcare Institution 128](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/posts-categories/news): 
[Blog - Healthcare Institution 128](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/posts-categories/blog): 
[Recommendations - Healthcare Institution 128](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/posts-categories/recommendations): 

## Contactus

[Contact Us - Southwest Family Physicians: Family Practice Tigard, OR](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/contactus): Trusted Family Practice serving Tigard, OR. Contact us at 503-620-5556 or visit us at 11900 Southwest Greenburg Road, Tigard, OR 97223: Southwest Family Physicians

## Careers

[Patient Care Coordinator - Healthcare Institution 128](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/careers/patient-care-coordinator): 
[Medical Laboratory Technologist - Healthcare Institution 128](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/careers/medical-laboratory-technologist): 
[Registered Nurse (RN) - Healthcare Institution 128](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/careers/registered-nurse-rn): 

## Departments

[Primary Care Department - Healthcare Institution 128](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/departments/primary-care-department): 
[Mental Health and Wellness Department - Healthcare Institution 128](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/departments/mental-health-and-wellness-department): 
[Emergency Medicine Department - Healthcare Institution 128](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/departments/emergency-medicine-department): 
[Specialty Clinic Department - Healthcare Institution 128](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/departments/specialty-clinic-department): 
[Women's Health Department - Healthcare Institution 128](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/departments/womens-health-department): 
[Diagnostic Imaging Department - Healthcare Institution 128](https://swfamilyphysicians.com/departments/diagnostic-imaging-department):