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Evidence-Based Medicine and Expert Care in a Comfortable Environment

Visit Bella Terra Primary Care to have your healthcare needs addressed in a comfortable and caring environment by some of the best doctors in Huntington Beach, California. Our team of talented and friendly medical staff is headed up by Nishu Karki, MD, who has years of experience caring for a wide range of patients as a primary care physician. As a board-certified internal medicine specialist, Dr. Karki has the expertise to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions and ailments, providing the comprehensive care you’re looking for in a local doctor.

When you’re at Bella Terra Primary Care, you can trust that you’re in good hands. Our team is dedicated to optimizing the health and wellness of every patient. We also take an individualized and detail-oriented approach to care, ensuring that your unique needs are taken into consideration to provide personalized attention, treatments, and preventive medicine recommendations.

If you’re ready to experience a more thoughtful and personal approach to healthcare, come visit us at Bella Terra Primary Care. Our Huntington Beach primary health care doctors are eager to help you feel your best. Internal medicine specialist, Dr. Nishu Karki, and the entire staff welcome you to our boutique practice.

Why You Need a Primary Care Doctor

Many adults aren’t in the habit of visiting a doctor regularly. If you’re seemingly healthy, you may think there are no reasons to set up yearly appointments or screenings with a physician. And if you do have medical concerns, you may just make appointments with local doctors when needed based on whoever is available at that time.

This approach to healthcare isn’t always successful. Without a regular primary care physician attending to your medical needs, it’s easier for a doctor to miss something. If you’re only seeing doctors sporadically, it’s harder to determine a baseline for your health and detect changes over time. In addition, you’ll lose out on the chance for creating a more personalized experience where you can trust that the doctor is applying an individualized strategy to your medical needs.

Establishing an ongoing relationship with a Huntington Beach primary care doctor is one of the smartest things you can do for your health. By doing so, you’ll create the opportunity for your doctor to get to know you and fully understand your personal medical history, individual health concerns, and long-term wellness goals. They’ll be able to track your health status over months and years, creating more transparency when it comes to diagnosing and treating conditions and the opportunity to catch any potential health issues early on. And between routine visits and screenings, your primary care doctor can serve as your first point of contact when a medical issue arises, whether it’s the flu, a minor injury, or any worrisome symptoms.

Being able to visit a doctor you can trust leads to higher levels of satisfaction with your care as well as better health outcomes. Typically, patients with a primary care doctor experience the following benefits:

• Better communication with their healthcare provider
• Feeling more at ease during medical appointments
• Easier access to referrals when needed
• Better management of chronic diseases
• Decreased visits to hospitals and ERs
• Lower overall health costs

Meet Dr. Karki

Leading our primary care team at Bella Terra is Nishu Karki, MD. With many years of practical experience and a record of providing expert, personalized care to every patient, she has become one of the most highly sought-after doctors in Huntington Beach, California and the surrounding area.

An internal medicine specialist and Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Karki has a deep understanding of the way the different parts of the body affect one another. She also is well-versed in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic conditions, including high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, and allergies. Her expertise in internal medicine makes her an excellent primary care physician for adult men and women of all ages.

Dr. Karki is also tapped in to the latest developments in the medical field, and she uses the best available research and rigorous study to assess patient health and provide individual recommendations. Preventative medicine is another key focus for Dr. Karki, and she encourages the use of appropriate medical screenings and regular physicals. Through these methods, she is often able to address health problems before they create serious impacts on a patient’s quality of life.

On a personal level, Dr. Karki creates a warm and inviting environment at every appointment. Patients feel at ease discussing any of their medical issues or health concerns with her, and they’ll receive honest and friendly responses that are free of judgment or bias. Thanks to her personable demeanor and professional expertise, our patients love returning to Bella Terra Primary Care for their ongoing healthcare needs.

Services We Offer

Our doctors at Bella Terra Primary Care offer a number of great services to help you get your health on track. Whether you are just looking for a reliable primary care doctor in the Orange County area or you want to make an appointment to address a specific medical concern, you can turn to us for your healthcare needs.

With multiple services offered at one location through a consistent provider, patients are able to quickly build ongoing relationships with our medical team. Instead of having to visit hospitals, clinics, and other locations to find the services you need, you can turn to Bella Terra Primary Care as your “home base” for many of your most important medical needs.

Learn more about the services our Huntington Beach doctors provide to find out how we can help you achieve your health and wellness goals both in the short term as well as over the years to come.

Internal Medicine

Dr. Karki is an internal medicine physician, which means that she specializes in non-surgical medical care for adults ages 18 and up. Her expertise in this area makes her an excellent primary care doctor able to treat common illnesses as well as complex medical conditions.

One of the ways internal medicine physicians are better equipped to provide medical care is their comprehensive study of the ways in which the systems of the body work together and affect one another. Dr. Karki calls upon that knowledge and training in order to better understand the causes and symptoms associated with health concerns and medical conditions.

The prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic adult diseases is a key focus for internists like Dr. Karki. With her guidance and treatment, patients can seek to avoid or manage chronic conditions, such as:

• Allergies
• Sinus infections
• Asthma
• Arthritis
• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Kidney disease

At Bella Terra, our medical group of healthcare providers is dedicated to guiding patients through all aspects of treatment. For healthy adults without ongoing medical issues, seeing an internist for your primary care is a smart way to maintain good health and make sure you’re receiving the recommended screenings and exams to avoid chronic medical conditions and diseases as much as possible.

Physical Exams

The team at Bella Terra Primary Care encourage routine physical exams. Most patients return once a year for this annual checkup on their health, which can be critical to the prevention and detection of health conditions and diseases. By coming back for a routine exam each year, our team gets a much clearer picture of physical health on an ongoing basis, which contributes to more personalized and comprehensive care over the long term.

A physical exam will be tailored to your individual healthcare needs. However, some of the essential components included in most of these exams include:

• Recording your vital signs (including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, etc.)
• Using a stethoscope to listen to the heart and lungs
• Manually examining the neck, throat, and abdomen
• Testing reflexes, muscle strength, and balance
• Taking blood or urine samples to check cholesterol levels, blood sugar, etc.

At a physical exam at Bella Terra, you’ll also get the opportunity to discuss your medical history and current healthcare concerns with Dr. Karki or one of our physicians. This is your opportunity to share any issues you’ve been dealing with or ask about how you can achieve certain health and wellness goals.

When necessary, our team will let you know when follow-up care is needed to address anything that comes up in your physical exam. If you need a consultation or specialized treatment outside of Bella Terra Primary Care, we’ll provide the referrals you need.

Vaccinations and Immunization

Patients can get all of their recommended immunizations when visiting Dr. Karki and her teams of physicians and medical staff. Because prevention is such a major focus at Bella Terra, it’s no surprise that vaccines are an important component of care at our practice. In addition to providing you with protection against serious and even potentially deadly diseases, vaccines are critical to the prevention and control of infectious disease and outbreaks.

Dr. Karki has a thorough understanding of vaccine safety and will be happy to provide detailed answers for any of your immunization concerns. Families can also turn to her for advice on vaccine schedules for children and adults. Although we are not a Huntington Beach family medicine practice, we’re happy to help you figure out which vaccines you and your children should get based on age and other circumstances, such as work environment, personal health concerns, or individual travel plans.

Some of the vaccinations available through Bella Terra Primary Care include:

• Coronavirus: COVID-19 vaccine
• Flu: Influenza vaccine
• HPV: Human papillomavirus vaccine
• HepB: Hepatitis B vaccine
• Varicella: Chickenpox vaccine
• Meningococcal conjugate: Meningitis vaccine
• MMR: Measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles) vaccine
• Shingles: Recommended for adults 50 years and older
• Tdap: Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis booster (recommended during pregnancy)

Onsite EKGs

We take heart health seriously at Bella Terra Primary Care, which is why we’re excited to offer electrocardiograms (EKGs) on site. This simple test only takes minutes to administer, but it can offer detailed insights into your overall heart health. It’s also painless and noninvasive, and by getting your EKG at Bella Terra, you’ll be able to have it done in a comfortable and caring environment. It’s also much more convenient than having to travel to an area hospital or clinic, which is often required for patients whose primary care doctors do not have onsite EKGs.

EKGs may be recommended due to your personal health status, age, or the presence of possible cardiac symptoms (such as chest pain, rapid pulse, shortness of breath, dizziness, etc.). Data from your electrocardiogram can provide important information about your heart function, including:

• Heart rate and rhythm
• Blood and oxygen supply to the heart
• Evidence of heart damage or a heart attack
• Structural issues, like an enlarged chamber or heart defect

Our trained and experienced staff will put you at ease throughout this quick heart monitoring exam. You’ll lie on an exam table and have small sensors applied in key areas. These sensors provide data to a monitoring device. After the exam, one of our physicians will interpret the results and provide any feedback or follow-up care recommendations. If you need attention from a heart specialist, we can provide a referral.

Convenient Care with Telehealth Appointments

One of the ways our Huntington Beach doctors make our care more convenient for patients is by providing the option to schedule a telemedicine appointment. Whether you need to stay home to avoid spreading infection to others or you need to schedule a visit that won’t require taking time off from your job or arranging childcare, you can count on Bella Terra Primary Care to provide a simple solution through a virtual appointment.

Telehealth visits with our physicians can be conducted via video calls on any computer, phone, or tablet. We recommend finding a private place for your appointment so you and your doctor can discuss personal health information openly. You’ll be able to talk about any recent medical concerns and get personalized recommendations, including options for prescriptions, treatment, or other health guidance.

While certain types of appointments must be conducted in person, such as our physical exams, vaccinations, or onsite EKGs, telemedicine provides a convenient alternative for a number of healthcare needs, including (but not limited to):

• Flu, cold, or allergy issues
• Medication management
• Follow-up visits after treatment
• Review of medical test results
• Chronic disease management
• Minor urgent care
• Wellness and lifestyle coaching
• General health concerns

Make Your First Appointment Today

Now is the perfect time to get proactive about your health and establish Bella Terra as your primary care provider. Our reviews show excellent satisfaction levels among our patients, and we’re excited to show you that same level of expert care in our welcoming healthcare environment.

It’s easy for new patients to schedule a visit at Bella Terra Primary Care. You can call us directly at (714) 248-9068 during our regular business hours or make an appointment request online on our website at your convenience.

For your first visit, please arrive 15 minutes early and bring your health insurance information, photo ID, a list of current medications, and any pertinent health records, referrals, or medical imaging. We encourage new patients to fill out the forms linked below before their appointment in order to provide plenty of time to look up any pertinent information and enjoy a more streamlined experience at the office. If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We’d be happy to assist you in filling out these forms in advance of your initial visit:

Patient Registration Form

Statement of Privacy

We’re currently accepting new patients, so reach out soon to schedule your first visit. This is a simple and easy way to make sure you have a primary doctor who you can turn to whenever health concerns arise.

Insurance and Payments

We accept most insurance plans at Bella Terra Primary Care, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and Cigna. To confirm whether we accept your insurance plan, give us a call at (714) 248-9068 and we’ll be happy to provide more information about coverage and costs.

Co-payments are expected at the time of receiving a treatment or service. Please make payments by cash, personal check, debit card, or credit card. We can also discuss financial arrangements in advance of your appointment if you have any concerns.

Where to Find Us

Our medical office is located in Huntington Beach. We are conveniently situated directly off the 405 near Golden West College. This makes it easy for patients from all over the greater Orange County area to visit us for their healthcare needs.

Our office can be found on Google maps and is located at:

7677 Center Ave. Suite 208

Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Our practice is easy to find within our office building. If you can’t visit us in person, please visit our telemedicine services page for more info and to find out if a virtual visit will work for you.