Primary Care · Wellington Area

Primary Care for Wellington Patients

Wellington adults can see a board-certified internist for primary care without leaving the western communities. Serenity By A Dr. Sareen sees patients at its Loxahatchee and West Palm Beach offices, both within reach of Wellington, and welcomes new patients with same-day appointments and walk-ins.

What we handle at a primary care visit

Annual physicals and wellness exams
Management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol
Sick visits for common illnesses
Preventive screenings and immunizations
Referrals to specialists when needed
Medication reviews and refills

What a primary care doctor is actually for

Primary care is the doctor you see first and keep seeing. Most visits are ordinary ones: a refill, a blood pressure check, a cough that will not clear, a form for work. The value builds over the years, because a physician who already knows your history can tell what is a change for you and what is simply how you usually are. Prevention is the other half of the job. MedlinePlus describes screenings as tests that look for disease before you have symptoms, and notes that the ones you need depend on your age, sex, family history, and risk factors. Your physician sorts out which apply to you, and the annual physical for Wellington patients is where that conversation usually happens.

Choosing between Loxahatchee and West Palm Beach

Wellington has no office of ours, so the real question is which of the two nearby offices suits your week. Loxahatchee is northwest of Wellington on Southern Blvd, and it is where Dr. Gurpreet Singh Sareen sees patients. West Palm Beach is east on Forest Hill Blvd, where Dr. Shahnaz Akhter practices. Both offices take new patients and offer the same range of primary care, so the choice is mostly about which direction your commute already runs. Because both belong to one practice, a Loxahatchee patient can book West Palm Beach for a single visit when that is easier. If weight is part of why you are looking for a doctor, the practice explains its approach on the Wellington weight-loss page.

Insurance and payment for Wellington patients

Both offices near Wellington accept Medicare and Medicaid plans, and the practice's posted list includes Aetna, United Healthcare, Florida Blue, Devoted and Prominence, among others. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so call the office you plan to visit and give your member ID before the first appointment. Patients without insurance can pay the self-pay rate of $160 for a new patient visit and $100 for a follow-up, and cash, credit and debit cards are accepted. The Medicare and Medicaid coverage guide explains the general rules.

The physicians you would see

Dr. Sareen founded the practice and is board certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has emergency-room experience, speaks English and Spanish, and lists obesity medicine and preventive care among his focus areas. Dr. Akhter practices internal medicine at the West Palm Beach office and speaks Bengali, English, Hindi, and Urdu. Tell the front desk which language you prefer when you book, and staff will note it for your appointment.

Sick today, or watching a long-term condition

An established patient does not have to start over when something comes up. A fever or sore throat can be handled at same-day sick visits for Wellington patients, and the same chart carries your ongoing care, whether that is diabetes follow-up or blood pressure monitoring. Patients with several conditions at once can read how the practice approaches internal medicine for Wellington adults.

Tests and treatments at the same visit

Some of what a primary care visit leads to can be done at the same address. In-office EKGs are available at both the Loxahatchee and West Palm Beach offices, as the page on EKG screening for Wellington patients explains, and joint injections are offered at both, as described on the Loxahatchee joint injections page. The West Palm Beach office also has in-house lab services for blood draws and testing, with results reviewed by your provider.

Your first visit as a new patient

Call (561) 879-4006 for Loxahatchee or (561) 473-9044 for West Palm Beach, or use the online appointment form.
Bring a photo ID, your insurance card, a current medication list, and any recent lab or imaging results.
Expect a longer first conversation about your history, current conditions, medications, and what you want from a regular doctor.
Leave with a plan for tests, refills, referrals, and when to come back.

Questions worth asking any new practice

How do I reach someone if I feel unwell between visits?
Will I see the same physician each time?
How are my lab results shared with me?
Is my insurance accepted, and what will I owe?

Do you have an office in Wellington?

No. Our offices are in Loxahatchee and West Palm Beach, and Wellington patients reach them by Southern Blvd or Forest Hill Blvd. Each office page lists its address, hours, and a directions link, so you can compare the two before deciding where to book your first appointment.

Are you accepting new patients from Wellington?

Yes. Call (561) 879-4006 for Loxahatchee or (561) 473-9044 for West Palm Beach, or use the online appointment form. Staff can tell you which times are open and confirm your insurance plan before you come in, so there are no surprises at the front desk.

What should I bring to my first appointment?

Bring a photo ID, your insurance card, a list of every medicine you take including over-the-counter products, and any lab or imaging results from other providers. If you are transferring from another practice, a printed summary helps your new physician get oriented faster, though records are not required to be seen.

Which languages are spoken at your Wellington-area offices?

Dr. Sareen at the Loxahatchee office speaks English and Spanish. Dr. Akhter at the West Palm Beach office speaks Bengali, English, Hindi, and Urdu. Mention your preferred language when you call, and staff will help you choose the office and provider that fit.

How is primary care different from urgent care?

Urgent care treats the problem in front of it and usually has no record of your history. Primary care follows you over time, keeps one chart for your conditions and medications, and handles both prevention and sick visits. Your physician can also coordinate referrals when a problem needs a specialist.

Can I be seen the same day?

Same-day appointments and walk-ins are welcome at both offices, depending on the schedule that day. Calling ahead on (561) 879-4006 or (561) 473-9044 lets staff tell you the best time to arrive and whether the visit can be handled quickly for what you need.