Find and Book Primary Care Doctors Near Me in Tulsa, OK
There are 1,335 Primary Care Doctors in Tulsa, OK and 36% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Popular hospitals in the area include Saint Francis Hospital, Ascension St. John Medical Center and Hillcrest Medical Center.
Residents of Tulsa have several healthcare facilities available to them, including Ascension, St. Francis Health System, and Hillcrest Healthcare System. Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital offer mental health services in Tulsa. Veterans can receive care at Tulsa’s New Ernest Childers VA Outpatient Clinic.
Tulsa’s Top-Rated Facilities
U.S. News Ranks St. Francis Hospital - Tulsa as the #1 hospital in Northern Oklahoma. St. Francis Hospital, a 1,112-bed center, includes the region’s only children’s hospital. St. Francis Hospital rates as high performing in 11 procedures and conditions, including:
colon cancer surgery
diabetes
kidney failure
Ascension St. John Medical Center ranks as the #2 hospital in Tulsa and Oklahoma. U.S. News rates Ascension St. John Medical Center as high performing in eight procedures and conditions, 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?
