🎣 Our Scope of Care: The "How We Roll" Guide
At Fishtown Medicine, our job is to provide high-quality primary care and keep you safe. That means we handle a wide range of adult health needs, and we work closely with specialists for conditions that require more advanced or hospital-based care.
🚫 The "Not-at-Fishtown" List
We do not offer care for:
Anyone under age 16
Active suicidal thoughts with a plan or intent
Ongoing treatment with multiple controlled substances or antipsychotics
Frequent psychiatric hospitalizations
Pregnancy and prenatal care
Organ transplant care or transplant-related monitoring
Surgical procedures or surgical recovery
Emergency care that requires in-person stabilization or ER-level intervention
🧠 Mental Health & Medications
We take your brain health seriously, which means getting you the right level of support.
Complexity is for Specialists: If your journey involves multiple antipsychotics, frequent hospital visits, or specialized addiction treatment, you’ll need a dedicated Psychiatrist or Addiction Medicine team.
Controlled Meds: We don’t manage long-term prescriptions for controlled substances like opioids, benzodiazepines, or stimulants. 💊
The Best Part: If you already have a specialist managing your plan, we are here to coordinate and build on your foundations and lifestyle to keep your health on track! 🤝
✨ How We Still Show Up for You
Pregnancy Support: While everyone's focused on the baby, we focus on your physical and mental health throughout the pregnancy! Let’s build for the healthiest yet - addressing movement, nutrition, comfort, stress and sleep. 💤
Surgical Wingman: We can’t perform the surgery, but we’re here for your pre-op clearances and care during recovery. 📋
The Navigation Team: If we aren't the right fit, we won’t leave you stranded. We’ll help point you toward the specialist who is! 🗺️
🆘 If You Need Help Right Now
Medical Emergency: Call 911 or race to the ER.
Emotional Crisis: If you feel unsafe or are thinking about suicide, call or text 988. They’re available 24/7 and are amazing at what they do. 📱
Still feeling confused? Send us a message! We’ll give you a clear, answer and help you figure out your next move.