General Info

Good health care involves determining how all aspects of a person's life are impacting his or her health so that appropriate testing and treatment can then be rendered and unnecessary treatment and testing avoided. Dr. Eck believes primary care physicians are a lot like builders who are skilled in many areas, but also know when to call in a specialist. Maintaining good relationships with cardiologists, orthopedic surgeons and gynecologists, for example, is vital to arriving at the desired patient outcomes. Dr. Eck emphasizes the importance of taking time to sit down with patients face to face and concentrating on listening to their stories. He believes that each person tells his or her own story in a unique way. Knowing the nuances of a patient's life, Dr. Eck believes improves his ability to provide them the highest quality of care.