Chronic Care Management services offered in Encino, CA

Chronic care management helps people with long-term health conditions stay organized, informed, and supported between visits. Keyvan Shirazi, MD, and their team provide expert chronic care management at Shiraz Medical Group in Encino, California. They monitor ongoing health needs, adjust care plans, and help patients avoid complications. Call Shiraz Medical Group or book an appointment online to schedule chronic care management.

Chronic Care Management Q & A

What is chronic care management?

Chronic care management focuses on long-term conditions that need regular medical attention. These conditions often last a year or longer and affect daily health, comfort, and independence.

The Shiraz Medical Group team helps patients manage chronic conditions with routine checkups, medication reviews, lab monitoring, lifestyle guidance, and preventive care. This support helps you catch changes early, rather than waiting until symptoms worsen.

What conditions need chronic care management?

Many long-term health problems benefit from chronic care management. The goal is to keep symptoms controlled, protect your organs, and lower your risk of serious complications.

Common chronic conditions include:

Diabetes
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Asthma
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Heart disease
Arthritis
Depression and anxiety
Autoimmune disorders

Some patients manage more than one chronic condition simultaneously. Shiraz Medical Group looks at the full picture so your treatments, prescriptions, and follow-up schedule work together.

Why is chronic care management important?

Good chronic care management reduces the risk of emergency visits, hospital stays, disease progression, and preventable complications.

Chronic conditions often change over time. Blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, breathing, pain, and energy levels can shift because of age, stress, diet, activity, illness, or medications.

Regular care helps the team spot these changes and respond quickly. It also gives you a chance to ask questions, report new symptoms, and understand what your test results mean.

What happens during chronic care management visits?

During chronic care management visits, the Shiraz Medical Group team reviews your symptoms, medications, recent test results, and treatment goals. They also check your blood pressure, weight, oxygen level, blood sugar logs, and other health markers.

Your visit might include:

Lab orders
An electrocardiogram (EKG)
Medication changes
Lifestyle counseling
Referrals to specialists
Vaccines and/or screenings

The team also helps you understand warning signs that need prompt care. Clear guidance makes it easier to know when to call the office, schedule a visit, or seek urgent attention.

Chronic care management turns a long-term diagnosis into a clear plan. Instead of guessing what to do next, you get guidance on medications, diet, activity, monitoring, and follow-up care. Telehealth is available for your convenience.

Shiraz Medical Group helps patients build routines that fit real life. Call the office to learn more about chronic care management or schedule a consultation today by completing the online booking form.