Chronic Care

Statistics reveal that approximately 80% of older adults suffer from at least one chronic condition. Scientific research has identified that many chronic diseases, including diabetes, chronic kidney disease, heart disease, and liver disease, can be prevented if detected early. Lifestyle choices play a crucial role in the development and management of these conditions.

At Lakewood Primary Care and Wellness, we understand that true health is more than just the absence of disease; it’s about achieving harmony between your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Our approach to chronic care emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet, an active lifestyle, and effective stress management. These elements are essential for better mental health, stress relief, and overall well-being. A healthy lifestyle, which includes managing stress, eating a nutritious diet, limiting smoking and alcohol consumption, and ensuring adequate sleep, positively impacts the immune system, accelerates the healing process, and supports hormone balance.

Early Detection and Preventive Care

Early detection is key in managing chronic diseases. Regular screenings, such as cancer marker tests and inflammation level assessments, are vital preventive measures that can significantly reduce the risk of age-related diseases.

Comprehensive Chronic Care Services

At our center, we follow evidence-based guidelines to routinely assess and manage chronic health risks, helping our patients lead long, healthy lives free from chronic diseases. Our chronic care services include:-

Musculoskeletal Disorders: Arthritis, muscular problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic low back pain, gout, tennis elbow, tendinitis, osteoporosis.
Allergy and Asthma Therapy: Environmental allergies, food allergies, asthma treatment.
Gastrointestinal Issues: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease, heartburn, leaky gut, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), chronic constipation, chronic diarrhea, hemorrhoids, gallstone disease, pancreatic disease.
Liver Conditions: Chronic liver disease from hepatitis B, hepatitis C, alcohol abuse.
Endocrine and Hormonal Issues: Diabetes, thyroid disorders, adrenal problems, hormonal imbalances.
Neurological Disorders: Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, headaches, peripheral neuropathy, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), seizures, stroke, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), tinnitus, trigeminal neuralgia, vertigo.
Cardiovascular Conditions: High blood pressure, coronary artery disease, high cholesterol, congestive heart failure.
Dermatological Issues: Psoriasis, rashes, hives, acne, vitiligo, oral sores, moles, bunions, fungal nail infections.
Weight Management: Weight loss and obesity treatment.
Autoimmune Diseases: Multiple sclerosis (MS), rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, lupus.
Mental Health Conditions: Anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, PTSD, panic disorder.
Chronic Pain Syndromes: Chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia.
Kidney Disease: Chronic kidney disease management.
Urological Issues: Prostate enlargement, urinary incontinence.
Respiratory Conditions: COPD, chronic bronchitis, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, smoking cessation support.
Vascular Disorders: Peripheral vascular disease, venous ulcers, blood clots.
Hematological Conditions: Anemias and blood disorders.
Infectious Diseases: Chronic infectious diseases, including bone infections and Lyme disease.
Cancer Care: Collaborative cancer care with oncologists.
Eating Disorders: Bulimia and anorexia treatment.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Genital warts, genital herpes.
Sleep Disorders Insomnia, sleep apnea, and other sleep-related issues.

At Lakewood Primary Care and Wellness, our dedicated team is committed to helping you achieve optimal health through comprehensive chronic care management. Contact us today to learn how we can support your journey to a healthier life.

Chronic Care at Lakewood: Common Questions

Chronic care is the ongoing medical management of conditions like high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, thyroid disease and heart disease. Dr. Kohli is board-certified in Family Medicine and manages these conditions long term — regular visits, lab monitoring, medication adjustment, and coordination with your specialists. Most chronic care visits are covered by Medicare and commercial insurance.

What is chronic disease management?

Chronic disease management is regular, planned medical care for a condition that does not go away — such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, thyroid disease, COPD or heart disease. It means scheduled visits rather than only sick visits, lab work reviewed on a set interval, medication adjusted as your numbers change, and one physician keeping track of the whole picture.

How often should I be seen for diabetes or high blood pressure?

Most patients with stable hypertension or type 2 diabetes are seen every three to six months, with lab work before the visit. If your blood pressure or A1c is not yet at goal, or a medication has just changed, visits are usually closer together until things settle. Dr. Kohli sets the interval with you at each visit.

Does Medicare cover chronic care visits?

Yes. Medicare Part B covers medically necessary visits for chronic conditions, and Medicare also covers an Annual Wellness Visit each year. Some patients additionally qualify for Chronic Care Management services between visits. Coverage and any cost share depend on your specific plan, and our staff verifies your benefits before your appointment.

Can you manage my conditions alongside my cardiologist or endocrinologist?

Yes, and that is usually how it works. Dr. Kohli manages your day-to-day medical care and coordinates with your specialists — sharing labs, avoiding duplicate testing, and watching for interactions between medications prescribed by different physicians. Having one physician who sees the entire medication list matters most for patients taking several.

What should I bring to a chronic care visit?

Bring all current medications and supplements in their bottles, or a written list with doses; any home blood pressure or blood sugar readings; lab work or hospital records from the past year, including anything you were told was normal; and your insurance card. Home readings are genuinely useful — a single reading in the office is a snapshot, not the pattern.

What happens if my numbers are not improving?

We look at the whole picture before adding another medication: whether the current dose is right, whether the medication is being taken as prescribed and tolerated, cost or access barriers, and contributing medical, behavioral and environmental factors such as sleep, diet, alcohol, activity and stress. Sometimes the answer is a different medication; sometimes it is removing one.

Where is Lakewood Primary Care and Wellness located?

8210 Walnut Hill Lane, Professional 1, Suite 516, Dallas, TX 75231, on the Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas campus. Call or text 214-810-4331.

Are you accepting new patients?

Yes. We are accepting new patients, including Medicare and Medicare Advantage.

Questions we have not answered here? Call or text 214-810-4331 or book online.

Our Services

8210 Walnut Hill Lane, Professional 1, STE 516, Dallas, TX 75231

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Patient's Review

Don C.

Dr. Kohli is personable, engaged and thorough. He describes problems and solutions clearly. I don't feel like a number or a stranger. I even got my mom to start seeing Dr. Kohli.

Badal P.

Excellent clinic with an amazing doctor in Raj and a great team/support staff who provide a variety of innovative/wonderful healthcare services.

Regina S.

Discovery was thorough, listened thoughtfully, explained information about conditions & medication in detail, explained options, and the whole office & doctors were pleasant to deal with.

Phoebe S.

So grateful to have found Dr. Kohli and his staff! He is everything one could want in a doctor as he is experienced, knowledgeable, & wise… and most importantly, he listens to us patients and respects the input he receives.

Dona C.

I have never felt more comfortable being seen by a doctor as I do with Dr Kohli. I am able to discuss what needs to be discussed knowing I will be told the truth about what's really going on with my health.

Insurance Accepted

We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and all Medicare Advantage plans — including Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield — plus most major commercial insurance plans — and we add plans regularly. If you don’t see your plan, call 214-810-4331 and we’ll verify your coverage before your visit.

Medicare & Medicare Advantage

Commercial & Employer Plans

Medicaid, CHIP & Provider Networks

Also accepted

PHCS / MultiPlan
First Health (Coventry)
HealthSmart
Superior Health Plan
Wellpoint
Medica
USA Health Network
6 Degrees Health

Full list of plans accepted

Medicare: Original Medicare; Railroad Medicare; AARP Medicare Supplement; UnitedHealthcare Medicare AARP SecureHorizons; UnitedHealthcare MedicareComplete Choice (PPO); Humana Medicare (HMO, PPO); Cigna Medicare (MA HMO, MA PPO); Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare (PPO); Molina Medicare (MA, SNP, MMP); Superior Medicare (MA, SNP, MMP); Wellpoint (MA, SNP, MMP).

Commercial and employer plans: Aetna Commercial (HMO, PPO, POS); Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas — Blue Choice (PPO), Blue Essentials (HMO, POS), Blue Advantage HMO, MyBlue Health; Cigna Commercial (HMO, POS, PPO, OAP); UnitedHealthcare Commercial (HMO, PPO, POS); UMR; Baylor Scott & White Health Plan (PPO) and BSW Access PPO; HealthSmart (PPO); Medica Choice; QuikTrip (Open Access); 6 Degrees — Fort Worth Firefighters.

Medicaid and CHIP: Texas Medicaid; Superior Health Plan (STAR, STAR+PLUS, STAR Kids, CHIP, CHIP Perinate); Molina Healthcare (STAR, STAR+PLUS, CHIP, CHIP Perinate); Blue Cross Blue Shield (STAR, STAR Kids, CHIP, CHIP Perinate); UnitedHealthcare Community Plan (STAR, STAR+PLUS, STAR Kids, CHIP, CHIP Perinate); Amerigroup; Wellpoint (STAR, STAR+PLUS, STAR Kids); Ambetter.

Provider networks: PHCS/MultiPlan (PPO); Coventry/First Health (PPO); USA Health Network (PPO).

Plan participation can change. Call 214-810-4331 to confirm your specific plan before your first visit. We also welcome self-pay patients. Concierge membership is entirely optional and is never required to be seen.