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There are 1,661 Primary Care Doctors in Kenner, LA and 35% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Popular hospitals in the area include Ochsner Medical Center, Tulane Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner.
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  • Aetna (934)
  • UnitedHealthCare (899)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (869)
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  • Humana (799)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (523)
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  • MVP Health Care (235)
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  • Coventry Health Care (143)
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint) (135)
  • Midwest Health Plan (128)
  • Buckeye Community Health Plan (125)
  • Three Rivers Provider Network (110)
  • PPO Plus (109)
  • USA Managed Care Organization (108)
  • National Preferred Provider Network (106)
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Gender
  • Female (874)
  • Male (787)

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Distance
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  • 100 miles (4501)
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  • Internal Medicine (688)
  • Pediatrics (492)
  • Family Medicine (457)
  • Women's Health Medicine (41)
  • Geriatric Medicine (30)
  • General Medical Practice (15)
  • Family Medicine (Nurse Practitioner) (9)
  • Pediatric Medicine (5)
  • Men's Health Medicine (4)
  • Internal Medicine & Pediatrics (4)
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Age
  • Under 40 (518)
  • 41-50 (358)
  • 51-60 (277)
  • 61-70 (159)
  • Over 70 (187)

Availability

Availability
  • Today (93)
  • Tomorrow (78)
  • Schedules online (10)
  • Accepts new patients (663)
  • Telehealth (564)

Language

Language
  • Arabic (12)
  • Bengali (3)
  • Bulgarian (1)
  • Chinese (10)
  • Chinese, Cantonese (1)
  • Chinese, Mandarin (2)
  • Croatian (1)
  • French (23)
  • German (10)
  • Gujarati (4)
  • Hebrew (1)
  • Hindi (14)
  • Hindustani (1)
  • Italian (7)
  • Korean (7)
  • Malayalam (1)
  • Mandarin (1)
  • Polish (7)
  • Portuguese (5)
  • Punjabi (2)
  • Russian (10)
  • Spanish (112)
  • Tagalog (8)
  • Tamil (1)
  • Telugu (2)
  • Turkish (1)
  • Urdu (6)
  • Vietnamese (19)
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Patient Satisfaction

Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (337)
  • 4 Stars And Higher (579)
  • 3 Stars And Higher (757)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (794)
  • 1 Star And Higher (854)

Affiliated Facility

Affiliated Facility
  • Ochsner Medical Center (480)
  • Tulane Medical Center (144)
  • Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner (124)
  • East Jefferson General Hospital (117)
  • Touro Infirmary (102)
  • Children's Hospital (93)
  • University Medical Center New Orleans (92)
  • St. Charles Parish Hospital (50)
  • West Jefferson Medical Center (47)
  • Ochsner Medical Center - North Shore (45)
  • Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge (41)
  • Saint Bernard Parish Hospital (39)
  • Slidell Memorial Hospital (23)
  • North Oaks Medical Center (18)
  • Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center (18)
  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital (17)
  • Ochsner Baptist (16)
  • Ochsner Health Center - Hancock (16)
  • Ochsner Saint Anne General Hospital (16)
  • New Orleans East Hospital (13)
  • Terrebonne General Health System (8)
  • Lake Charles Memorial Hospital (6)
  • Thibodaux Regional Medical Center (6)
  • Rapides Regional Medical Center (6)
  • Ochsner Medical Center- West Bank Campus (6)
  • Woman's Hospital (6)
  • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (5)
  • Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center (5)
  • Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital (5)
  • Pascagoula Hospital (4)
  • VCU Medical Center Main Hospital (4)
  • Lallie Kemp Medical Center (4)
  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital (4)
  • Lane Regional Medical Center (4)
  • Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center (3)
  • HCA Florida Fort Walton-destin Hospital (3)
  • Cleveland Clinic (3)
  • Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center (3)
  • Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport (3)
  • Texas Children's Hospital (3)
  • Christus Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital (3)
  • Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital (3)
  • Adventhealth Orlando (3)
  • Ochsner St. Martin Hospital (3)
  • Riverside Medical Center (3)
  • Brigham And Women's Hospital (3)
  • Tulane Lakeside Hospital (3)
  • Iberia Medical Center (3)
  • Ssm Health Saint Anthony Hospital Oklahoma City (2)
  • Adventhealth Ocala (2)
  • Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital (2)
  • Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center (2)
  • Merit Health Biloxi (2)
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (2)
  • Our Lady Of The Lake Surgical Hospital (2)
  • HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital (2)
  • Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center (2)
  • Mobile Infirmary (2)
  • HCA Florida Palms West Hospital (2)
  • UC San Diego Medical Center (2)
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  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center (2)
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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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