If you have a sore throat, a weird ache, or feel a UTI coming on, who are you going to call? Your primary care physician (PCP), of course! (No, not your best friend, although she might be a close ...

Just as I finally found a primary care doctor I liked and settled into an annual checkup routine, I was shocked to receive a letter announcing that she was retiring this fall. So here we go again: ...

For some health issues, a visit to an urgent care center might be the best option. But for long-term health, a good primary care physician focuses on the bigger picture of helping patients to be well ...

There are many types of physicians and care providers at University of Utah Health, but the doctor that every patient should have is a primary care provider (PCP). A primary care provider could be: a ...

Your primary care physician plays an important role in managing a wide range of health conditions that occur at different ages and stages of life, so it’s important to find the right fit for you in ...

Having a primary care doctor and getting routine care and health screening services from such a provider has been linked with improved overall health and longevity in an increasing number of studies.

The United States faces a serious shortage of primary care physicians for many reasons, but one, in particular, is inescapable: compensation. Substantial disparities between what primary care ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A physician from Trident Medical Center says choosing a primary care doctor and building rapport is a great way to boost men’s health. November is Men‘s Health Awareness ...

Primary care physicians are often called the quarterbacks of healthcare because they coordinate and direct patients’ journeys through the medical system. On a typical NFL team, the quarterback is the ...

Maybe you’ve recently switched insurers and need a new primary care doctor, or maybe you’ve decided it’s time to stop relying on urgent care as your main health care source. There’s no time like the ...