Find and Book Primary Care Doctors Near Me in laredo, TX
There are 193 Primary Care Doctors in Laredo, TX and 22% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Popular hospitals in the area include Laredo Medical Center, Doctors Hospital Of Laredo and Driscoll Childrens Hospital.
Residents of Laredo have a few primary healthcare facilities in the area, including Doctors Hospital of Laredo and Laredo Medical Center. Laredo also has several children’s clinics, including Rachel’s Childrens Clinic and Children’s Health Clinic. Veterans can receive care at Laredo VA Clinic and Webb County Veterans Office.
Laredo’s Top-Rated Facilities
Laredo Medical Center is a 326-bed acute care facility and the largest hospital in the area. Laredo Medical Center is the only facility in the area with dedicated bone and joint services.
Doctors Hospital of Laredo is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers 24-hour emergency care and comprehensive women’s health services. U.S. News rates Doctors Hospital of Laredo high performing in the treatment of pneumonia and COPD.
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?
