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. Pamela McQuillin, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

4.7 (93)

Accepting new patients

13 years of experience

0.5 mi

520 E 6th St Odessa, TX 79761

Tel: (432) 580-9191

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Dr. Ramalinga Kedika, MD

Internal Medicine

4.8 (30)

Accepting new patients

15 years of experience

0.2 mi

540 W 5th St Ste 300 Odessa, TX 79761

Tel: (432) 640-3007

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Dr. Amin Valliani, MD

Internal Medicine

4.8 (30)

Accepting new patients

40 years of experience

0.5 mi

520 E 6th St Odessa, TX 79761

Tel: (432) 582-8459

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Dr. Ragha Gandra, MD

Internal Medicine

4.6 (16)

Accepting new patients

0.7 mi

605 E 4th St Ste 201 Odessa, TX 79761

Tel: (432) 337-1657

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Dr. Raja Naidu, MD

Cardiology

4.4 (16)

Accepting new patients

28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

0.7 mi

605 E 4th St Ste 203 Odessa, TX 79761

Tel: (432) 617-8329

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Dr. Jayaram Naidu, MD

Internal Medicine

4.4 (22)

Accepting new patients

0.7 mi

605 E 4th St Ste 201 Odessa, TX 79761

Tel: (432) 337-1657

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Dr. Manuel Castillo, MD

Pediatrics

4.8 (16)

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Offers telehealth

0.4 mi

303 E 7th St Odessa, TX 79761

Tel: (432) 582-2929

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Dr. Bonnie Carter, MD

Family Medicine

4.5 (12)

Accepting new patients

19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

3.0 mi

1940 E 42nd St Ste B Odessa, TX 79762

Tel: (432) 640-6712

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Dr. Vivekanand Dasari, MD

Pediatrics

4.6 (28)

Accepting new patients

12 years of experience

Offers telehealth

0.5 mi

420 E 6th St Ste 201A Odessa, TX 79761

Tel: (432) 582-8670

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Dr. Darrell Parsons, MD

Internal Medicine

4.7 (15)

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26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

0.4 mi

318 N Alleghaney Ave Ste 100 Odessa, TX 79761

Tel: (432) 640-2929

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Cryselda Russell, FNP-C

Family Medicine (Nurse Practitioner)

5.0 (1)

Accepting new patients

0.6 mi

608 N Muskingum Ave Odessa, TX 79761

Tel: (432) 580-9168

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Dr. Debasis Dasgupta, MD

Internal Medicine

4.6 (20)

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22 years of experience

0.5 mi

520 E 6th St Odessa, TX 79761

Tel: (432) 582-8459

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Dr. Charles Lively, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

3.9 (39)

Accepting new patients

31 years of experience

0.6 mi

608 N Muskingum Ave Odessa, TX 79761

Tel: (432) 580-9168

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Dr. Sing Uy, MD

Internal Medicine & Pediatrics

4.4 (13)

Accepting new patients

24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

2.1 mi

2461 E 11th St Odessa, TX 79761

Tel: (432) 334-8845

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Dr. Rajesh Patel, MD

Internal Medicine

5.0 (4)

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47 years of experience

Offers telehealth

0.3 mi

601 Golder Ave # B Odessa, TX 79761

Tel: (432) 580-8000

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Dr. Liliana Andrade, MD

Geriatric Medicine

5.0 (3)

Accepting new patients

25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

0.3 mi

701 W 5th St Odessa, TX 79763

Tel: (432) 335-2222

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Dr. Anna Francisco, MD

Geriatric Medicine

5.0 (3)

Accepting new patients

19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

0.3 mi

701 W 5th St Odessa, TX 79763

Tel: (432) 703-5200

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Dr. Timothy Benton, MD

Family Medicine

5.0 (1)

Accepting new patients

29 years of experience

0.3 mi

701 W 5th St Odessa, TX 79763

Tel: (432) 335-2222

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Elvira Nieto, FNP-C

Family Medicine (Nurse Practitioner)

5.0 (5)

Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

0.3 mi

701 W 5th St Odessa, TX 79763

Tel: (432) 703-5300

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Dr. Hassan Khalid, MD

Internal Medicine

5.0 (6)

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0.3 mi

701 W 5th St Odessa, TX 79763

Tel: (432) 703-5375

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Dr. Manuel Castillo, MD

Dr. Bonnie Carter, MD

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Dr. Darrell Parsons, MD

Cryselda Russell, FNP-C

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Dr. Sing Uy, MD

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