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Primary Care in Volusia County: How Local Doctors Keep You Healthier

September 19, 20252 min read

Live in Volusia County? See how local primary care at NSWC keeps families healthier with preventive care & chronic management. Call (386) 957‑1854 ext. 313.

Primary Care in Volusia County: Why Having a Local Doctor Matters

Staying healthy is easier when your primary care team is nearby. For families in Volusia County, from New Smyrna Beach to Edgewater and Port Orange, having a relationship with a local primary care provider means faster appointments, coordinated care, and guidance you can trust. At New Smyrna Wellness Center (NSWC), our board‑certified clinicians see the full picture: your health history, your goals, and your lifestyle here on Florida’s coast.

What primary care covers (and why it’s your first stop)

Primary care is the foundation of better health. Our team provides annual wellness visits, preventive screenings, vaccinations, sick visits, and chronic condition management (such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and thyroid conditions). When needed, we coordinate closely with our in‑house services—including dermatology, physical therapy, interventional pain, and mental health counseling—so you don’t lose momentum bouncing between locations.

Benefits of choosing a local Volusia primary care team

  • Faster access & continuity: We aim to see new patients within a reasonable timeframe, then maintain regular follow‑ups so issues don’t slip through the cracks.

  • Preventive first: Catch issues early with age‑appropriate screenings and vaccines.

  • Whole‑person care: We address sleep, stress, nutrition, and activity—real‑world habits that affect how you feel day to day.

  • Care coordination under one roof: When you need specialty help—like skin checks, weight management, or pain procedures—we keep everything connected.

Meet your primary care providers

You can choose among experienced clinicians who practice right here in Volusia:

  • Kristina H. Berger, MD

  • Sanjay S. Sastry, MD

  • Syed Farhan H. Zaidi, MD

  • Vicente C. Trapani, MD

  • Ellis F. Fort III, PA‑C

  • Amy L. Zilcosky, PA‑C

  • Laura R. Ballew, PA‑C

New patient journey: what to expect

  1. Request an appointment online or by phone.

  2. Our team confirms details and sends secure intake through the patient portal.

  3. At your visit: we review health goals, medications, and screenings due by age.

  4. Follow‑up plan: you leave with clear next steps and ways to reach us if anything changes.

Preventive care for every stage of life

  • Children & teens: vaccinations, sports physicals, acute illness.

  • Adults: blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes screening, routine labs.

  • Women’s health: Pap screening coordination, contraception counseling, menopause support.

  • Men’s health: cardiovascular risk checks, low testosterone evaluations.

  • Older adults: fall prevention, medication reviews, memory concerns.

Area‑specific health tips (Volusia County)

Coastal living is a gift—but sun, heat, and storms add unique health considerations:

  • Skin protection: schedule routine dermatology skin checks; use SPF 30+ daily.

  • Hurricane readiness: keep a medication list and 30‑day supply when storms approach.

  • Heat safety: hydrate and pace outdoor activity, especially from May to October.

Insurance & access

We accept Medicare, BCBS, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Tricare, and Florida Healthcare; self‑pay is available. Call us if you’re unsure—our staff is happy to help.

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