Why having a PCP matters
- Prevention. Regular checkups and screenings find problems early, when they are easier to treat.
- One person who knows your history. Your PCP keeps track of your conditions, medications, and test results over time.
- Referrals. Many insurance plans require a referral from your PCP before you see a specialist.
- Fewer trips to urgent care and the ER. Many problems can be handled at your clinic, often faster and for less money.
Who can be a PCP?
Family medicine physicians, internists, pediatricians, and nurse practitioners can all serve as primary care providers. A family medicine practice sees every age, so parents, children, and grandparents can share one provider.
New to the US health system?
In many countries, people go straight to a specialist or a polyclinic. In the US, the usual first step is your primary care provider. If you don't have one yet, we are accepting new patients of all ages.