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. Stephen Zimmer, MD

Family Medicine

4.8 (25)

Accepting new patients

9 years of experience

1.3 mi

930 W Wilson Ave Mooresville, NC 28117

Tel: (704) 663-7500

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Dr. Stephen Ferguson, MD

Internal Medicine

5.0 (77)

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36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

2.9 mi

137 Professional Park Dr Ste A Mooresville, NC 28117

Tel: (704) 660-2634

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Dr. Michaela Renich, MD

Family Medicine

4.6 (31)

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28 years of experience

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0.6 mi

417 E Statesville Ave Mooresville, NC 28115

Tel: (704) 663-3063

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Dr. James Allen III, MD

Internal Medicine

4.8 (100)

Accepting new patients

25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

2.9 mi

157 Professional Park Dr Ste A Mooresville, NC 28117

Tel: (704) 662-3967

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Dr. Craig White, MD

Family Medicine

4.6 (39)

Accepting new patients

37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

6.1 mi

134 Jackson St Davidson, NC 28036

Tel: (704) 892-5454

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Dr. Rebecca Panuski, MD

Family Medicine

4.8 (19)

Accepting new patients

28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

3.5 mi

106 Corporate Park Dr Ste Mooresville, NC 28117

Tel: (833) 922-8800

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Dr. William Doheny, MD

Family Medicine

4.8 (33)

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34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

3.4 mi

202 Williamson Rd Ste 100 Mooresville, NC 28117

Tel: (704) 660-4362

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Dr. Kevin Wellbaum, MD

Pediatrics

5.0 (1)

Accepting new patients

8 years of experience

Offers telehealth

0.7 mi

656 Carpenter Ave Mooresville, NC 28115

Tel: (833) 922-8800

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Dr. Gianna Madrid, MD

Pediatrics

5.0 (2)

Accepting new patients

33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

0.7 mi

656 Carpenter Ave Mooresville, NC 28115

Tel: (833) 922-8800

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Nicole Deschenes, FNP

Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

5.0 (43)

Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

6.0 mi

104 Knox Ct Davidson, NC 28036

Tel: (704) 892-5454

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Dr. Bruce Mather, MD

Family Medicine

4.7 (29)

Accepting new patients

26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

3.5 mi

106 Corporate Park Dr Ste Mooresville, NC 28117

Tel: (833) 922-8800

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Dr. Brent Penhall, DO

Family Medicine

4.8 (11)

Accepting new patients

16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

4.8 mi

106 Langtree Village Dr Ste 200 Mooresville, NC 28117

Tel: (833) 922-8800

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Dr. John Woodward, MD

Family Medicine

5.0 (14)

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18 years of experience

1.6 mi

111 Kilson Dr Ste 201 Mooresville, NC 28117

Tel: (704) 663-2091

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Dr. Amrish Patel, MD

Family Medicine

4.8 (19)

Accepting new patients

34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

3.1 mi

128 Medical Park Rd Ste B Mooresville, NC 28117

Tel: (704) 235-1827

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Dr. Thomas Gross, MD

Family Medicine

4.3 (35)

Accepting new patients

49 years of experience

Offers telehealth

0.6 mi

417 E Statesville Ave Mooresville, NC 28115

Tel: (704) 663-3063

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Dr. Benjamin Kunesh, MD

Internal Medicine

5.0 (15)

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31 years of experience

2.9 mi

137 Professional Park Dr Ste A Mooresville, NC 28117

Tel: (704) 660-2634

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Dr. Luanne Gatlin, MD

Internal Medicine

5.0 (11)

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33 years of experience

3.1 mi

128 Medical Park Rd Ste B Mooresville, NC 28117

Tel: (704) 235-1827

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Dr. Manish Patel, MD

Internal Medicine

5.0 (22)

Accepting new patients

25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

3.1 mi

150 FAIRVIEW RD Mooresville, NC 28117

Tel: (704) 235-0300

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Debra Witkin, FNP

Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

4.8 (40)

Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

6.2 mi

104 Knox Ct # 100 Davidson, NC 28036

Tel: (704) 892-5454

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Dr. Bailee Gilchrist, MD

Pediatrics

5.0 (16)

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8 years of experience

3.3 mi

311 Williamson Rd Ste 100 Mooresville, NC 28117

Tel: (704) 372-7900

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Dr. Gianna Madrid, MD

Nicole Deschenes, FNP

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Dr. Benjamin Kunesh, MD

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Debra Witkin, FNP

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Dr. William Doheny, MD

Dr. Kevin Wellbaum, MD

Dr. Gianna Madrid, MD

Nicole Deschenes, FNP

Dr. Bruce Mather, MD

Dr. Brent Penhall, DO

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Dr. Amrish Patel, MD

Dr. Thomas Gross, MD

Dr. Benjamin Kunesh, MD

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