Find and Book Primary Care Doctors Near Me in Garland, TX
There are 1,799 Primary Care Doctors in Garland, TX and 38% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Popular hospitals in the area include Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, Medical City Dallas and Methodist Richardson Medical Center.
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Garland residents will find their care needs met in neighboring cities like Dallas and Richardson. In Dallas, some of the notable healthcare facilities are Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, Medical City Dallas, and the Texas Institute for Surgery at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas. Children’s care is provided in the Garland area through facilities such as the MD Kids Pediatrics North Garland and the Pediatric Clinic of Garland. The VA Garland Clinic provides local veteran care.
Garland’s Top-Rated Facilities
U.S. News nationally ranks the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas regionally as #3 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and as #14 in Texas (Prairie Lakes). The hospital is high performer in the adult speciality of orthopedics, and excel in nine different procedures and conditions, including:
colon cancer surgery
hip replacement
diabetes
U.S. News regionally ranks the Medical City Dallas as #5 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and as #16 in Texas (Prairie Lakes). They are high performers in seven different procedures and conditions and one adult specialty, 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?
