Family Medicine Doctor Joins Primary Care – Danielson Clinic in Newark

Washington Health announces that Harpreet Singh, MD, a family medicine doctor, has joined the Primary Care - Danielson Clinic in Newark.

Dr. Singh, certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages, from children to seniors. A Fremont native, Dr. Singh has been part of Washington Health Medical Group since 2019, most recently serving patients at the State Street Primary Care Clinic. He is passionate about caring for the community where he grew up.

With Dr. Singh’s arrival, the Danielson Clinic expands its services to include pediatric care, enhancing its ability to provide complete primary care for all family members. Family medicine physicians are uniquely trained in both pediatrics and internal medicine.

“Finding a family medicine doctor makes it more convenient for families to get their care all in one place,” says Dr. Singh. ”A family medicine doctor knows a family’s history and can provide a more wholesome continuity of care for everyone. Family care means better care.”

Dr. Singh works with two advanced practice providers (APPs): Meghana Bachu, FNP, ARPN, DNP, an advanced practice registered nurse in family medicine; and Ekta Patel, PA-C, a certified physician assistant.

Expanded Ease of Access

“These are two very intelligent and competent care providers,” notes Dr. Singh. “They’ve had rigorous training and are fully equipped to provide treatment and care. Under my supervision, they can also prescribe medications. They can do everything a doctor can do.”

Having two APPs makes it easier to get a timely appointment if a patient needs to be seen right away. The clinic is accepting new patients, and Dr. Singh invites people who’ve never seen a doctor, don’t have one, or are overdue for a checkup, to call for an appointment.

“At Washington Health, we always focus on the entire patient and not just one aspect of a person,” Dr. Singh emphasizes. “For example, if a patient comes in for diabetes, we’re not just looking at their blood sugar levels. We want to know their health habits and lifestyle, and if they have other issues and illnesses. We assess their total well-being.”

Dr. Singh and his colleagues like to collaborate with a patient as a team. “A patient isn’t a checklist,” he adds. “Every patient has a preference about how they like to manage their health with their doctor. We take a joint approach. We start with a conversation about a patient’s health concerns. This strategy leads to better outcomes, because when patients have a conversation with their providers, they’re more informed and empowered.”

The doctor-patient relationship is what inspired Dr. Singh to pursue a career in family medicine. “I wanted to build long-lasting relationships and provide a full spectrum of care for my patients. I address not only my patients’ medical health, but also their psychosocial health,” he explains.

Dr. Singh earned his medical degree at St. George’s University School of Medicine in the United Kingdom and Grenada, West Indies, and completed a residency at the Valley Consortium for Medical Education in Family Medicine in Modesto. Before joining Washington Health, he cared for patients at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, and U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group in Union City.

The Importance of a PCP

Dr. Singh promotes preventive care, and encourages patients to make their health a top priority. He encourages people to have a primary care physician (PCP) for three reasons:

• Preventive care
• Continuity of care
• Ease of access to care

Preventive care, he says, is important to detect tumors and abnormalities, and to catch chronic illnesses early, including diabetes, autoimmune conditions, and heart disease.

Continuity of care is important because if a patient sees a doctor only when they’re sick or goes to a walk-in clinic, the provider doesn’t know the person’s medical history. A PCP can also work with other specialists and coordinate care.

Ease of access to health care happens when a patient has a relationship with a doctor. “You can call and get an appointment right away, ask questions, or have a telemedicine visit. You don’t have to go to the emergency room or an urgent care center for simple things like a cold or skin rash when you have a PCP,” he notes.

The Primary Care – Danielson Clinic is located at 6236 Thornton Ave., Newark. To make an appointment, call 510.248.1860 or visit mywtmf.com/ locations. For more information on Dr. Singh, visit mywtmf.com/find-adoctor/harpreet-singh-md/