A New and Better Way to see the Doctor.

September 27, 2006 (PRLEAP.COM) Health News
NORTH CHARLESTON – Patients looking to fill their family care and specialized skincare needs no longer have to seek separate doctors. The physicians at Primary Plus Family Medicine, LLC offer not only comprehensive primary care services and an in-house pharmacy, but they also specialize in facial rejuvenation and medical skin care treatments, all delivered in a professional and tranquil environment.

Some of the medical aesthetic procedures offered at Primary Plus Family Medicine include Botox, collagen injections, microdermabrasion and chemical peels. These procedures are all performed by a physician, not a medical technician. The practice also offers a variety of integrated vitamins, herbal medicines and skin care products.

“Our mission is to deliver comprehensive care to our patients and their families as efficiently as possible. We offer extended hours and an on-site pharmacy as a courtesy,” said Dr. Craig Koniver, medical director. “These components, coupled with the specialty procedures are what sets Primary Plus apart from other physician’s offices.”

To help explain the latest techniques in minimally invasive cosmetic procedures and facial enhancement, Primary Plus will hold a free Facial Rejuvenation Open House on Thursday, September 28 at 6 p.m. at its new location. Attendees will enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres and discussions on some of the medical aesthetic procedures performed in the office.

The event will also include demonstrations of Botox, soft tissue fillers and the Derma-Peel procedure and attendees will have the opportunity to win one of these procedures in to be performed in office. Additionally, each attendee will receive a 20 percent discount if they sign up for any procedure that night and they will receive a free appointment for a full body skin cancer check redeemable at any time. Interested participants are asked to call ahead at (843) 767-7650 if they plan to attend. Members of the Media are invited to attend.

At Primary Plus, the overall wellbeing of patients is priority. This philosophy is seen in all aspects of the practice, including a custom-built spa-like medical office, the convenience of an on-site pharmacy and minimized wait times and flexible hours to fit busy schedules. Primary Plus Family Medicine is located in a brand new facility in Lenhart Professional Park at 5401 Netherby Lane, Suite 101 in North Charleston. Office hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursday from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Those interested in making an appointment should call (843) 767-7650.

Drs. Craig and Laura Koniver are both highly trained physicians with backgrounds in family medicine and pediatrics. Dr. Craig Koniver is a highly trained physician with a background in Family Medicine and Urgent Care. Additionally, Dr. Craig Koniver, medical director of Primary Plus Family Medicine, is Board Certified in Family Medicine and has served as medical director of both an Urgent Care center and Physical Therapy center before opening Primary Plus. He received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and finished his Family Medicine residency here in Charleston at the MUSC/Trident program.

Dr. Laura Koniver also graduated from Jefferson Medical College with distinction in pediatrics, dermatology and clinical skills. She finished her medical internship with top honors in dermatology, pathology, preventive medicine and intensive care at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA. At Primary Plus, her medical focus is on women’s health, dermatology and cosmetic procedures.

Both physicians are available to speak to the media as sources on a variety of medical and health topics. These include: natural medicines, vitamins and supplements; hypertension, diabetes and cholesterol problems; headache and migraine headache management; diet, exercise and smoking cessation techniques; and facial cosmetic procedures such as Botox, soft tissue fillers, microdermabrasion and chemical peels.

For more information on any of these topics or to arrange an interview with either Dr. Craig Koniver or Dr. Laura Koniver, please contact Tracie Blackmon at (843) 532-2050.