What is a primary care doctor?

Primary care physicians (PCPs) — also known as primary care providers — are a vital part of your preventive care and wellness. All your routine care needs such as annual physicals, vaccinations, and lab work can be addressed by your PCP.A PCP can be a family medicine provider, internist, or some other healthcare professionals who practice general medicine.By working with other members of your healthcare team, your PCP can help you manage your overall health.

How often should I see a PCP?

It's recommended that you see a primary care doctor once a year. You may need to see them more often if you have new healthcare concerns or are living with a chronic health condition.

What procedures do PCPs perform?

Primary care physicians can perform the following procedures:blood draws for routine health tests, like cholesterol or blood sugar levelsdiagnostic tests for sexually transmitted infectionsdiagnostic throat and nose swabsdiagnostic urine testsphysical examinationsPap smearsaudiometry exam (hearing test)This is not an exhaustive list. Reach out to your PCP to find out what they can do or what might need a referral to a specialist.

What conditions do PCPs treat?

Primary care physicians can treat a wide range of symptoms and conditions. Some conditions your PCP may be able to treat are:cold and flustrep throaturinary tract infectionconjunctivitis (pink eye)ear infectionhigh blood pressurediabetesPCPs are also great resources for all of your health concerns. Even if you see your PCP for a condition that they don't directly treat, they can help refer you to a specialist.

The following are specific types of primary care physicians:Family practitioners can treat everyone in your family, regardless of age.Internists only treat adults.Geriatricians specialize in treating older adults.Pediatricians specialize in treating babies and children under the age of 18.You can also receive primary care from a physician's assistant (PA) or nurse practitioner (NP).

What should I ask a PCP?

Top questions to ask a primary care physician during your next appointment include:Do you have a specialty or area of interest?Are there vitamins or supplements you recommend?Do you recommend seeing a specialist? Can you refer me to one?What are common health concerns for people my age? What can I do to reduce my risk?Can I manage this condition with diet and lifestyle changes?Is this test necessary? Are there other tests you recommend?Do you have recommendations for managing my weight?How much sleep should I get at night? What can I do to improve my sleep?

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Dr. Frank Crockett, MD

Internal Medicine

5.0 (13)

Accepting new patients

43 years of experience

1.6 mi

2115 W MAIN ST Dothan, AL 36301

Tel: (334) 793-6556

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Dr. Stephen Chastain, MD

Vascular Medicine

5.0 (11)

Accepting new patients

34 years of experience

1.7 mi

1901 MELBA DR Dothan, AL 36301

Tel: (334) 794-6611

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Dr. William Hundley, MD

Internal Medicine

5.0 (12)

Accepting new patients

12 years of experience

Offers telehealth

2.0 mi

1118 Ross Clark Cir Ste 100 Dothan, AL 36301

Tel: (334) 793-8980

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Dr. Kevin Bryan, MD

Pediatrics

5.0 (11)

Accepting new patients

2.0 mi

1108 Ross Clark Cir Dothan, AL 36301

Tel: (334) 793-8111

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Dr. Donavon Wewers, MD

Internal Medicine

4.9 (14)

Accepting new patients

23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

2.0 mi

1118 Ross Clark Cir Ste 100 Dothan, AL 36301

Tel: (334) 794-1148

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Dr. Rodney Beauchamp, MD

Internal Medicine

4.2 (30)

Accepting new patients

26 years of experience

3.3 mi

200 Parkwest Cir Ste 2 Dothan, AL 36303

Tel: (334) 699-2004

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Dr. Marien Tavarez, MD

Internal Medicine

4.7 (23)

Accepting new patients

15 years of experience

Offers telehealth

1.5 mi

201 Doctors Dr Dothan, AL 36301

Tel: (334) 794-6611

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Dr. John Nelson, MD

Family Medicine

4.6 (10)

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29 years of experience

1.6 mi

2115 W MAIN ST Dothan, AL 36301

Tel: (334) 793-6556

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Dr. Walter Doty III, MD

Internal Medicine

4.6 (18)

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38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

2.0 mi

1118 Ross Clark Cir Ste 100 Dothan, AL 36301

Tel: (334) 794-1148

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Dr. Paola Bass, MD

Internal Medicine

4.7 (25)

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31 years of experience

3.8 mi

210 Westside Dr Dothan, AL 36303

Tel: (334) 793-5074

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Dr. Pratik Shah, DO

Internal Medicine

5.0 (4)

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12 years of experience

1.6 mi

102 Doctors Dr Dothan, AL 36301

Tel: (334) 793-8804

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Dr. Richard Kennedy, MD

Family Medicine

5.0 (4)

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46 years of experience

1.6 mi

2115 W MAIN ST Dothan, AL 36301

Tel: (334) 793-6556

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Dr. Juanita Heersink, MD

Geriatric Medicine

5.0 (1)

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12 years of experience

1.7 mi

1806 Fairview Ave Dothan, AL 36301

Tel: (334) 712-3331

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Dr. Paul Chan, MD

Internal Medicine

5.0 (5)

Accepting new patients

37 years of experience

1.7 mi

1800 Fairview Ave Ste 2 Dothan, AL 36301

Tel: (334) 678-1400

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Dr. Richard Hilliard, DO

Internal Medicine

5.0 (1)

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14 years of experience

1.7 mi

1901 MELBA DR Dothan, AL 36301

Tel: (334) 794-6611

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Dr. Mark Young, MD

Internal Medicine

5.0 (2)

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41 years of experience

2.0 mi

2020 ALEXANDER DR Dothan, AL 36301

Tel: (334) 673-4166

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Dr. Kenneth Tucker, MD

Internal Medicine

5.0 (8)

Accepting new patients

28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

2.0 mi

1118 Ross Clark Cir Ste 100 Dothan, AL 36301

Tel: (334) 794-1148

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Dr. Ryan Shingler, DO

Family Medicine

5.0 (1)

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2.0 mi

1118 Ross Clark Cir Ste 303 Dothan, AL 36301

Tel: (334) 794-3192

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Dr. Vindhya Katpally, MD

Internal Medicine

5.0 (1)

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19 years of experience

2.0 mi

1108 Ross Clark Cir Dothan, AL 36301

Tel: (334) 712-3635

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Dr. Srikanth Paladugu, MD

Internal Medicine

5.0 (1)

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15 years of experience

2.0 mi

1108 Ross Clark Cir Dothan, AL 36301

Tel: (334) 712-3635

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