Choosing a primary care physician is an important decision. Some wonder, “With all the different kinds of healthcare providers practicing today, does my PCP need to be an MD?” Let’s explore primary care and the differences between a medical doctor, or MD, and the second most common kind of PCP–the Read More
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The Five Benefits of Visiting a Primary Care Physician
Your primary care physician provides the basis for your“medical home”– or the network of healthcare providers that serve all your basic health care needs. Your primary care physician (PCP) can be a family practice physician, internist, or geriatrician. What’s most important is that your primary care Read More
Ten Tips to Tracking Down the Perfect Doctor
If you’re looking for a new primary care physician or even a specialist, such as a cardiologist, you want the best possible fit. However, with so many options, finding the perfect doctor is daunting. Let’s look at ten tips to help you locate the right doctor so you can partner with that provider in Read More
What Do Primary Care Physicians Commonly Check for
Primary care physicians are essential healthcare providers in modern healthcare. Due to their knowledge in a wide range of health conditions, your visits to them mean they know you the best. They can guide your care based on your medical history, allowing you to receive the best Read More
Questions to Consider When Visiting a Primary Care Doctor for the First Time
When you select a new primary care physician (PCP), carefully consider what questions you should ask. When you’re prepared to partner with your PCP in the management of your health, it’s a win-win situation for both you and the provider. So ask away! Will You Continue With My Current Medications, Read More
How a Primary Care Physician Can Help You Detect Illnesses
Primary care physicians (PCPs)can diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses. These medical professionals are typically the first doctor a patient sees when they have a health concern. PCPs also provide preventive care, such as annual physicals and age- or gender-appropriate Read More
Education and Training of a Primary Care Physician
Primary care physicians (PCPs) are the cornerstone of the American healthcare system. They are responsible for providing comprehensive, continuous, and coordinated care to patients with a wide range of health care needs. A primary care physician can be greatly beneficial to your health. Studies Read More
UNDERSTANDING THE BENEFITS OF AN ANNUAL WELLNESS EXAM
Many people only see their primary care physician (PCP) when they experience symptoms, such as a fever, runny nose, or joint pain. However, feeling healthy and being healthy are two separate things. That’s one of the reasons why it is important to have an annual comprehensive health/wellness exam. Read More
How to Get the Most Out of Your Primary Care Doctor Appointment
Your primary care physician, or PCP, provides the medical home that serves acute and chronic health issues and delivers important preventative care. Whether you visit a PCP for an annual check-up, care for an illness or injury, or to discuss a referral to a specialist, your one-on-one appointment is Read More
What Are the Types of Primary Care Physicians (PCPs)?
Most people think of doctors as specialists who treat one particular body area. However, primary care physicians (PCPs) are different. They are physicians who provide primary medical care for patients of all ages. There are two types of PCPs: family physicians and internists. Let’s talk about Read More
