Agape Primary Care Dr. Jonathan Liu, M.D. Rock Hill SC

Jonathan Liu, M.D.

I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. In 1999 I obtained my Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. In 2004 I received my Doctor of Medicine from East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine in Greenville, NC.

I completed residency training as a Primary Podiatric Medical Resident (PPMR) at the Department of Veterans Administration Medical Center in 2000. I also was a resident at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center and completed the program in Family Medicine in 2008. For the next two years I served as a community family physician in Richburg, SC. I joined Agapé Primary Care in 2010.

In my spare time, I enjoy long walks, swimming, and reading. I am married and enjoy good times with our two children.

I am proud to be a member of the medical team of the Piedmont practice of Agapé Primary Care. I look forward to being a part of your family’s medical team.

AgapePrimary Care-Rock Hill, SC
At Agapé Primary Care, we understand the importance of choosing the right primary care physician who can meet you and your family's needs now and in the future.That’s why our physicians’ practice is designed around the needs of today's patients with easy access for making appointments, obtaining medication re-fills, reviewing lab results, and more. Rock Hill, Fort Mill, York, Tega Cay, Lake Wyle, South Charlotte.

Agape Primary Care SC Gears up for Baby Boom Generation

It is an interesting phenomenon to note that the Baby Boom generation, which is considered to be persons born between1946 and 1964, has according to many reliable reports significantly more health issues when compared with the previous generation. This finding is somewhat surprising when you consider all of the healthy lifestyle choices that have been available for this generation.

According to one report, an info-graphic put together by Concordia University that used data from government sources showed significantly higher rates of many common diseases over the previous generation. In the report there was an increase in diabetes of 46%, an increase in hypertension of 38% and an increase in obesity of 10%.

The projection for healthcare providers in the near future shows that by the year 2020 there will be an additional 5.6 million healthcare jobs created as the Baby Boom generation moves through the aging process. Primary care doctors that are currently treating our senior population will be well equipped to handle this new wave of aging Boomers.

One of the challenges for anyone with health issues is having someone coordinate all of the care required when seeing multiple specialists during a disease or injury process.  A primary care doctor who has experience and knowledge about the aging process will be invaluable in helping with that overall care.

The ideal scenario would look much like the team approach we take today at Agapé when caring for our residents. Our team consists of a pharmacist that reviews prescribed drugs for possible drug interaction, Doctors who visit the patient on regular basis, therapists to help patients quickly recover after a disease or injury, nutrition experts to help with dietary needs and chaplains that help with spiritual needs.

Coordination of care from the stand-point of viewing a patient as a whole person and not just someone with a particular problem should ultimately help the Baby Boom generation gain a higher level of satisfaction with the healthcare delivery process as they age.

At Agapé Primary Care, we understand the importance of choosing the right primary care physician who can meet you and your family's needs now and in the future. That’s why our physicians’ practice is designed around the needs of today's patients with easy access for making appointments, obtaining medication re-fills, reviewing lab results, and more. Murrells Inlet, Rock Hill, Mount Pleasant, Myrtle Beach, Conway, Bennettsville, Lexington-12 Mile Creek, West Columbia, Columbia-MainStreet

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William K. Robinson, M.D.
With over thirty years of practicing General Internal Medicine, William K. Robinson, MD continues to serve the senior community and plans to for many years to come.  Dr. Robinson’s mission within Agapé Primary Care is to help his patients realize that they all have the capacity to heal themselves of many of the illnesses that life brings - embracing the philosophy of healing at all levels of being: body, mind and spirit.  Dr. Robinson is a distinguished professional that strives for excellence in his field as proven by his nomination into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society that recognizes and advocates those who exceed the standard of professionalism, scholarship, leadership, and service in the profession of medicine.Dr. Robinson received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University before attending LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans for medical school, and completed his residency at the William Beaumont Army Medial Center in El Paso.  Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Dr. Robinson now resides in Columbia with his wife Ann with whom he has three grown children - Amy, Laura, and Scott. In his free time, Dr. Robinson enjoys reading, writing, and looking for opportunities to try new things.

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Indian Land Primary Care - 55+ Weight Loss Specialist

Indian Land Primary Care - 55+ Weight Loss Specialist

Seniors may find it tough to lose weight and easier to gain because they burn fewer calories the young.

It's time for some straight talk: You weigh more than you did ten years ago, or even five years ago. The extra pounds didn't arrive all at once but accumulated gradually before you even realized they were climbing on board. Now you're looking at some serious extra poundage. But that's to be expected as you get older, right? Wrong.

Putting on excess weight is very common for a number of reasons that we'll explain. But it's not an inevitable part of the aging process, and it could put your health at risk. If you understand why you tend to gain weight more easily as you get older, you can do something about it.

You can blame a lot of your weight gain on your metabolism. Beginning as early as your mid-twenties, body fat begins to increase while muscle mass decreases. And less muscle mass translates into a slower metabolic rate.

Muscle mass decreases from about 45 percent of your total body weight in your youth to about 27 percent by the time you reach age 70. And the drop in hormones that accompanies menopause also precipitates a decrease in muscle mass, triggering even more weight gain for women. Your body fat, meanwhile, can double, even if your weight remains the same.

The bottom line is that you burn fewer calories in your 50s, 60s, or 70s doing the same activities, and the same number of them, that you did in your 20s, 30s, or 40s. The key to preventing weight gain is to compensate by adjusting your food intake, exercising, and generally becoming more physically active.

Now that you have made the decision to lose weight, it's time to figure how much weight you need to lose. 

Get involved and work towards achieving your goals in fitness and nutrition with your family here at Agape Senior!

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        803-727-3946
Agape Health and Wellness

Address: 6251 Carolina Commons
Indian Land ,SC
E-mail: sthompson@agapesenior.com
   

Agape Primary Care Rock Hill Brings Back the House Call

Primary care physician's working for Agape Senior in the Rock Hill area are dedicated to making the delivery of health care convenient for patients and families. Often children of senior adults will need to arrange for time  off from work to transport an aging parent to a medical appointment or routine office visit.
 
Bringing health care services into the home has many benefits for both the patient and family member acting as primary caregiver.

The senior can now have professional care in the comfort of their home which can reduce the stress and anxiety associated with going to a traditional office or clinic.

The doctor will have an opportunity to develop a better relationship with the patient in the home setting as opposed to a typical office atmosphere where the doctor is often over scheduled.

 The doctor will also have the opportunity to observe the patient in his/her own environment and may be able to offer suggestions to improve quality of life in that setting.

Labs can be drawn on-site and the visit can be billed to Medicare and most private insurance companies the same as any other doctor appointment. There is no extra charge for this in-home service.

In addition to the convenience of the in-home visit, Agape primary Care offers an online patient portal for family members where notes and prescriptions can be reviewed from the appointment.

For more information about in-home service for you or a loved one, please contact Agape Primary Care at

(803) 207-8200 

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