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. Rameshkumar Chellamuthu, MD

Nephrology

4.7 (45)

Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

1.2 mi

70 Plaza Dr Pell City, AL 35125

Tel: (256) 485-0899

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Dr. Jack Vibbert, DO

Family Medicine

5.0 (2)

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1.2 mi

70 Plaza Dr Pell City, AL 35125

Tel: (205) 814-9284

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Dr. James Lewis, MD

Internal Medicine

5.0 (1)

Accepting new patients

35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

1.2 mi

70 Plaza Dr Pell City, AL 35125

Tel: (205) 226-5900

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Dr. Thomas Dodd, MD

Family Medicine

5.0 (2)

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32 years of experience

1.7 mi

20 Hazelwood Dr Pell City, AL 35125

Tel: (205) 338-8008

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Dr. Azita Takeshian, MD

Internal Medicine

5.0 (7)

Accepting new patients

33 years of experience

1.7 mi

62 Cogswell Ave Pell City, AL 35125

Tel: (205) 884-4240

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Dr. Charles Dasher, MD

Internal Medicine

4.3 (12)

Accepting new patients

15 years of experience

Offers telehealth

1.5 mi

7063 Veterans Pkwy Pell City, AL 35125

Tel: (205) 271-8000

(205) 271-8000

Dr. Rutwij Jotani, MD

Family Medicine

4.3 (18)

Accepting new patients

21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

1.7 mi

41 Eminence Way Ste 8 Pell City, AL 35128

Tel: (205) 884-9000

(205) 884-9000

Dr. Michael Dupre, MD

Family Medicine

3.5 (35)

Accepting new patients

28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

1.2 mi

70 Plaza Dr Pell City, AL 35125

Tel: (205) 814-9284

(205) 814-9284

Dr. Adam Carroll, MD

Family Medicine

4.9 (52)

Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

17.7 mi

120 3rd Ave S Birmingham, AL 35294

Tel: (205) 996-8765

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Dr. Jerry Hankins, MD

Occupational Medicine

4.5 (8)

Accepting new patients

9 years of experience

Offers telehealth

2.4 mi

12 Cropwell Dr Pell City, AL 35128

Tel: (205) 814-0404

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Dr. Barry Collins, MD

Internal Medicine

3.9 (14)

Accepting new patients

25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

1.5 mi

41 Eminence Way Ste A Pell City, AL 35128

Tel: (205) 884-9000

(205) 884-9000

Dr. Dolores Victoria, MD

Family Medicine

4.4 (7)

Accepting new patients

57 years of experience

1.7 mi

20 Hazelwood Dr Pell City, AL 35125

Tel: (205) 338-8008

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Dr. Maria Velazquez-Evans, MD

Internal Medicine

4.3 (6)

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31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

1.0 mi

2811 Dr John Haynes Dr Ste 201 Pell City, AL 35125

Tel: (205) 884-7700

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Dr. Jason Clemons, MD

Family Medicine

4.2 (9)

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Offers telehealth

0.4 mi

2408 Cogswell Ave Pell City, AL 35125

Tel: (205) 338-1183

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Dr. Carl Russell, MD

Family Medicine

4.3 (6)

Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

1.2 mi

70 Plaza Dr Pell City, AL 35125

Tel: (205) 814-9284

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Dr. William McClanahan Jr, MD

Internal Medicine

4.1 (8)

Accepting new patients

30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

1.2 mi

70 Plaza Dr Pell City, AL 35125

Tel: (205) 814-9284

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Dr. Cherie Miner, MD

Sports Medicine

4.9 (68)

Accepting new patients

26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

17.6 mi

7201 Happy Hollow Rd Trussville, AL 35173

Tel: (205) 939-3699

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Dr. Ronald Helms Jr, MD

Family Medicine

4.0 (4)

Accepting new patients

27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

1.2 mi

70 Plaza Dr Pell City, AL 35125

Tel: (205) 814-9284

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Dr. Rubina Siddiqui, MD

Pediatrics

4.0 (4)

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40 years of experience

1.4 mi

2850 DR JOHN HAYNES DR Pell City, AL 35125

Tel: (205) 884-2646

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Misty Ralyea, MSN

Family Medicine

5.0 (1)

Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

9.4 mi

47344 US Highway 78 Lincoln, AL 35096

Tel: (205) 763-7848

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Dr. Rameshkumar Chellamuthu, MD

Dr. Jack Vibbert, DO

Dr. James Lewis, MD

Dr. Thomas Dodd, MD

Dr. Azita Takeshian, MD

Dr. Charles Dasher, MD

Dr. Rutwij Jotani, MD

Dr. Michael Dupre, MD

Dr. Adam Carroll, MD

Dr. Jerry Hankins, MD

Dr. Barry Collins, MD

Dr. Dolores Victoria, MD

Dr. Maria Velazquez-Evans, MD

Dr. Jason Clemons, MD

Dr. Carl Russell, MD

Dr. William McClanahan Jr, MD

Dr. Cherie Miner, MD

Dr. Ronald Helms Jr, MD

Dr. Rubina Siddiqui, MD

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