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There are 2,475 Primary Care Doctors in Palos Heights, IL and 25% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Popular hospitals in the area include Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center, The University Of Chicago Medical Center and Palos Community Hospital.
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (1528)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (1337)
  • UnitedHealthCare (1075)
  • Aetna (1040)
  • First Health (1007)
  • Cigna (943)
  • Humana (783)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (737)
  • SIHO Insurance Services (353)
  • Anthem (266)
  • MultiPlan (215)
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield (207)
  • HAP Insurance (205)
  • Sagamore Health Network (200)
  • Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield (79)
  • Coventry Health Care (71)
  • Buckeye Community Health Plan (69)
  • HealthLink (65)
  • Midwest Health Plan (58)
  • Encore Health Network (54)
  • Commercial Insurance Company (53)
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  • Assurant Health (44)
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Gender
  • Female (1269)
  • Male (1206)

Distance

Distance
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  • 100 miles (21506)
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Specialty

Specialty
  • Internal Medicine (1276)
  • Family Medicine (599)
  • Pediatrics (581)
  • Geriatric Medicine (73)
  • General Medical Practice (15)
  • Family Medicine (Nurse Practitioner) (9)
  • Adult Medicine (8)
  • Pediatric Medicine (7)
  • Internal Medicine & Pediatrics (4)
  • Age Management Medicine (3)
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Age
  • Under 40 (578)
  • 41-50 (387)
  • 51-60 (338)
  • 61-70 (336)
  • Over 70 (292)

Availability

Availability
  • Today (109)
  • Tomorrow (105)
  • Schedules online (21)
  • Accepts new patients (697)
  • Telehealth (517)

Language

Language
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  • Arabic (88)
  • Arabic, Egyptian (4)
  • Armenian (1)
  • Bengali (5)
  • Bosnian (2)
  • Bulgarian (1)
  • Burmese (2)
  • Chinese (21)
  • Chinese, Cantonese (1)
  • Chinese, Mandarin (3)
  • Chinese, Min Nan (3)
  • Creole (2)
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  • Dutch (1)
  • Farsi (1)
  • Filipino (2)
  • French (16)
  • French Creole (1)
  • German (2)
  • Greek (11)
  • Gujarati (20)
  • Hindi (70)
  • Italian (7)
  • Japanese (1)
  • Kannada (1)
  • Korean (3)
  • Lithuanian (1)
  • Malayalam (3)
  • Mongolian (1)
  • Persian (1)
  • Polish (29)
  • Punjabi (1)
  • Romanian (3)
  • Russian (2)
  • Serbian (2)
  • Serbo-croatian (1)
  • Spanish (137)
  • Tagalog (12)
  • Tamil (2)
  • Telugu (12)
  • Thai (5)
  • Turkish (1)
  • Ukrainian (2)
  • Urdu (23)
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Patient Satisfaction

Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (295)
  • 4 Stars And Higher (612)
  • 3 Stars And Higher (908)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (1001)
  • 1 Star And Higher (1078)

Affiliated Facility

Affiliated Facility
  • Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center (355)
  • The University Of Chicago Medical Center (233)
  • Palos Community Hospital (164)
  • Advocate Trinity Hospital (161)
  • Ingalls Memorial Hospital (142)
  • Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center (115)
  • Silver Cross Hospital (93)
  • Loyola University Medical Center (93)
  • Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital (87)
  • UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale (65)
  • Franciscan Health Olympia Fields (49)
  • UI Health (39)
  • Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center (38)
  • Ann and Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago (36)
  • Saint Anthony Hospital (34)
  • Macneal Hospital (33)
  • Evanston Hospital (29)
  • Holy Cross Hospital (29)
  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (27)
  • Community Hospital (27)
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital (27)
  • Rush University Medical Center (26)
  • Mount Sinai Hospital (22)
  • UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook (21)
  • UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange (21)
  • Edward Hospital - Main Campus (19)
  • AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center Joliet (18)
  • Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital (18)
  • St. Mary Medical Center (17)
  • Advocate South Suburban Hospital (17)
  • Riverside Medical Center (15)
  • Gottlieb Memorial Hospital (12)
  • Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago (11)
  • Franciscan Health Munster (11)
  • Franciscan Health Dyer (11)
  • Advocate Sherman Hospital (11)
  • Northwest Community Hospital (11)
  • Methodist Hospitals - Northlake Campus (11)
  • Saint Bernard Hospital (10)
  • Ascension Alexian Brothers (10)
  • Rush Copley Medical Center (9)
  • Ascension Resurrection (9)
  • West Suburban Medical Center (9)
  • Elmhurst Hospital - Main Campus (9)
  • Swedish Hospital (9)
  • Roseland Community Hospital (9)
  • John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County (7)
  • Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers (7)
  • OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center (7)
  • Franciscan Health Hammond (7)
  • Ascension Saint Alexius (7)
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  • Provident Hospital of Cook County (6)
  • Insight Hospital And Medical Center Chicago (6)
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  • Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital (6)
  • Presence Mercy Medical Center (6)
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Primary Care Frequently Asked Questions

Medically reviewed by Meredith Goodwin, MD, FAAFP – 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?

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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?

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Primary care physicians can perform the following procedures:

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?

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Primary care physicians can treat a wide range of symptoms and conditions. Some conditions your PCP may be able to treat are:

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

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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?

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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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