Family Medicine · Haverhill Area
Family Medicine for Haverhill Patients
Haverhill families don't need a pediatrician's office and a separate adult practice — our West Palm Beach office, about 4.5 miles east, sees patients of every age under one roof, with one chart that follows the whole family's care.
What family medicine covers here
- Well visits and physicals for teens and adults
- Vaccinations and routine immunizations
- Sick visits for colds, flu, infections, and other common illnesses
- Ongoing management of chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure
- Referrals to specialists when your provider recommends one
- One chart that follows your care across every visit
From pediatric care to family medicine
A lot of families start with a pediatrician and eventually need somewhere for a teenager to go once they've outgrown that office — a sports physical, a vaccination update, a first visit as a young adult. Family medicine at our West Palm Beach office, about 4.5 miles from Haverhill, is built to pick up right there, seeing teens alongside their parents and grandparents under the same roof instead of sending the family to a third practice.
Same-day visits for irregular schedules
Dr. Shahnaz Akhter practices internal medicine at this office and keeps same-day appointments and walk-ins open, which helps families near the airport whose work hours don't run on a fixed schedule. We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Call (561) 473-9044 to schedule for anyone in the family, and our staff can confirm coverage before the visit.
Who this is for
- Families with a teenager aging out of pediatric care
- Parents who want one practice for their own checkup and their kids'
- Patients who need a vaccination or immunization brought up to date
- Households whose work schedules make a fixed appointment time difficult
- Anyone who wants a provider who sees the same household over multiple visits
- Patients managing a chronic condition alongside everyday family care needs
About the Haverhill area
Haverhill is an unincorporated community in Palm Beach County just west of Palm Beach International Airport, mostly single-family homes along Haverhill Road and Belvedere Road. A number of households here work shifts tied to the airport, which is part of why same-day sick-visit scheduling comes up often. If you're not sure which of our offices is closest to you, call and we can help you figure that out before you book.
How this differs from an urgent care visit
An urgent care can handle a single visit, but it doesn't know what medications a teenager is on, what a parent was treated for last year, or how a grandparent's last blood pressure reading compared to this one. Family medicine is built around the opposite idea — one chart that follows a household across a sports physical, a sick visit, and ongoing condition management, so a provider can notice something a one-off visit would miss.
What to bring to your first visit
Bring a photo ID, your insurance card, a current medication list, and any recent lab or imaging results you have from other providers. Arriving a few minutes early to complete any remaining paperwork helps your visit start on time, and same-day appointments and walk-ins are welcome if you need to be seen quickly.
Do you treat both kids and adults in Haverhill?
Family medicine at our West Palm Beach office, about 4.5 miles from Haverhill, covers patients of all ages — from routine vaccinations and sports physicals for teens to chronic condition management for adults and older patients. One provider can see the whole household in the same chart.
My child is aging out of their pediatrician — can they come here instead?
Yes. A lot of families make that switch around the teen years. Bring any records from the pediatrician if you have them, and our staff can help get a first visit scheduled to establish care — often alongside a parent's own appointment if you'd like to book them together.
Can I walk in for a same-day sick visit?
Dr. Akhter keeps same-day appointments and walk-ins open at the West Palm Beach office, which is useful for families whose schedules shift week to week. Calling ahead still guarantees a specific time, but a walk-in is an option if you need to be seen the same day.
Do you handle sports physicals for student athletes?
Yes, sports and school physicals are part of family medicine here, alongside routine vaccinations and wellness visits for teens. Call ahead of the school year or tryout deadline so we can get your teenager on the schedule with enough lead time before paperwork is due.
Do you accept new patients from outside West Palm Beach?
Yes — patients from Haverhill and the surrounding area are welcome, and new-patient appointments are typically available within the week. Call (561) 473-9044 and our staff can confirm your insurance coverage and answer any other questions before your first visit with us.
Is there an age limit for family medicine patients?
Family medicine here covers adolescents through older adults. If a household includes young children who still need a pediatrician, we can point you toward that separately, but teens and adults can be seen together as part of the same family's care under one chart.
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3472 Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 3B
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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