Find and Book Primary Care Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA
There are 6,119 Primary Care Doctors in Los Angeles, CA and 27% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Popular hospitals in the area include Cedars - Sinai Medical Center, Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center.
Los Angeles has a well-rounded healthcare landscape with many quality options. Topping the U.S. News rankings for hospital systems in Los Angeles and California is the UCLA Medical Center. Los Angeles also has one of the largest integrated VA healthcare systems. Public health services include Martin Luther King, Jr., Center of Public Health. It offers immunizations, tests for sexually transmitted diseases, and more.
Los Angeles’s Top-Rated Facilities
One of the nation’s top healthcare facilities is UCLA Medical Center. It ranks #5 on U.S. News Best Hospitals Honor Roll, and is nationally ranked in 14 adult specialties and seven children’s specialties, including:
#5 in Diabetes & Endocrinology
#6 in Psychiatry and Orthopedics
#21 in Urology
#5 in Cancer
#12 Neurology & Neurosurgery
Offering some of the best children’s care in the country is Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, ranked #8 on U.S. News Best Children’s Hospital Honor Roll. It ranks nationally in 10 children’s specialties, including:
Medically reviewed by
Meredith Goodwin, MD, FAAFP
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Written by Megan Lentz
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 levels
PCPs 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.
Types of PCPs
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?
