Serving Greater Las Vegas
There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. Each presents different symptoms and has various causes.
Type 1 diabetes is usually present at birth or develops in childhood or early adolescence. It is an autoimmune condition, and it may have a genetic component.

Type 2 diabetes tends to develop in adulthood but can also be present in children. Chronic fluctuations in blood sugar or consistently high blood sugar cause this form of diabetes.
Both forms of diabetes are characterized by the body’s inability to manage glucose properly.
This compromises the insulin response, which normally helps to regulate how sugar is used in your cells.
While type 1 diabetes is incurable, people with type 2 diabetes can recover if they address the cause of their blood sugar fluctuations with proper dietary and lifestyle strategies.
Diabetes can be complicated to diagnose, as symptoms can vary from one individual to the next. In fact, most people with diabetes don't know they have it.
Some common symptoms of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are:
People with type 1 diabetes must continually manage their blood sugar, usually with insulin. If you have type 2 diabetes, you might take other types of medication that help improve the insulin response.

Health First Medical Center accepts most insurance, as well as cash payments. If you’re unsure if your insurance covers a visit to Health First Medical Center give us a call today and we’ll be happy to walk you through the process of figuring out if your insurance applies.
Dr. Hussain, Medical Director
Dr. Hussain is a Board Certified Internal Medicine physician specializing in comprehensive care for adults and the elderly. He specializes in preventative care, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases including diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiac disease, stroke, lung diseases, cancer, and arthritis.
Appointments are made by professionally qualified, experienced and caring staff who are committed to serving your needs and providing the best possible service.
For appointments please call:
Phone: (702) 734-4377
Fax: (702) 369-8057
What to Bring to Your Appointment (if available)
Health First Medical Center is the best clinic in the area for getting your medical questions answered quickly. Being unsure about a medical issue can cause stress, but we’re here to help. We try to get patients in as soon as possible so we can look over, assess, and recommend what you need to do to stay healthy. Call us today to set up an appointment.
Health First Medical Center provides comprehensive evaluation and education on nutrition, fitness/exercise, and preventative care. Our expert staff and fitness partners develop protocols tailored to each individual patient to ensure the goals set in the evaluation are healthy and attainable.
Our office provides screening for:
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Diabetes
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Cancer
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Carotid Artery/Stroke Risk Assessments
Welcome to Health First Medical Center. Dr. Hussain strives to ensure every patient is seen as close to their appointment time as possible, we respect our patients and their time. We understand there are many options for health care in Las Vegas and sincerely appreciate you choosing Health First Medical Center.
If you are a new patient, the intake forms are below for your review and completion prior to your scheduled appointment. Bringing the forms into our office complete will reduce your wait time to see Dr. Hussain.
We also have our Medical Records Release forms, Patient Update Forms, and Healthcare Privacy forms available below for your convenience.
"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Our heartfelt thanks to you and all your staff for the care, kindness, and support you've all given to GC. Can't thank you enough! With much appreciation!"
"Thank you for your care and kindness for the care of my husband (DN) at Desert Springs Hospital."
"I can not thank you enough for all you have done for BI. He fought hard to get well."
"Thank you for taking the time to do something so nice. Thank you for taking such good care of my dad. I appreciate all that you have done. You are such a caring person with a great deal of professionalism. Thanks for all your time and explanations … everyday you came by DSH."
"Dr. Hussain,
Thank you for being such a kind soul to my papa. You always comforted papa and your sincerity is unparalleled. God bless you and your family."
- A.M. 12/6/2019
" I remember your help in everything I asked for. You have a lot of work but you always found time to help me! I am very thankful to everyone in the office. Thank you for all your help at the beginning of my husband's illness."
- B.L 3/29/2022
"Thank you all for taking such care of my wife. Thank you so much for your love and prayers. Thank you for your kind words. I am very touched by your card. Thank you this truly meant a lot. God bless you all."
"Thank you to everyone for the wonderful surprise birthday song, and I was truly surprised! You all made a 100-year-old lady proud to be so acknowledged. That was a fun thing to do. You made my day."
"Thank you for always being there for me."
"Recently my family needed to change doctors because our family doctor had retired. I chose to go to Dr. Hussain because he specializes in taking care of older people. My mom is 98 and I am also a senior. I have seen both Dr. Hussain and Gay Butler, both are excellent. I haven't had any issues with anyone who works there, they are all very kind to us and are very understanding.
I have quite a few health issues and I have never been pressured to rush. We are very happy with our new doctor!"
"Excellent, compassionate Doctor. Was highly recommended by the Culinary Health Fund. Initially, he received me because of a strong case of food poisoning. Now he is my to-go doctor. His staff is very caring with the patients, of which many are elderly."
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Health First Medical Center offers a small-town feel in a big city. We see generations of patients based on long-term relationships built on specialized care plans and trust. We treat our patients like we treat our families, always putting the patients unique healthcare needs first.
If you need medical center services, please do not hesitate to call us at (702) 734-4377, or walk into our clinic.
You can contact us by phone at (702) 734-4377, use the contact us form on this webpage, or walk into our clinic at 1641 E. Flamingo #10 Las Vegas, NV 89119.
Health First Medical Center accepts most major insurances as well as cash. If you're unsure if you're eligible please call us at (702) 734-4377.
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