Detroit has three large healthcare systems serving the greater metro. Henry Ford Hospital Health System has over 100 locations including a Level 1 Trauma Center. Cancer centers in Detroit include Karmanos Cancer Center in midtown. Karmanos Cancer Center received a National Cancer Institute designation. For the underserved, Detroit has several clinics that offer free or reduced rate services.
U.S. News ranks University of Michigan Hospitals-Michigan Medicine #1 in Detroit. University of Michigan Hospitals has 1,107 beds and makes #17 in the U.S. News Best Hospitals Honor Roll. It ranks nationally in 13 adult specialties and nine children’s specialties, including:
Another top-rated hospital in Detroit with 1,778 beds is Beaumont Hospital-Royal Oak, ranking #2 in Detroit. Beaumont Hospital also ranks nationally in 10 adult specialties, including:
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:
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:
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:
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: