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There are 822 Primary Care Doctors in Pasadena, TX and 33% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Popular hospitals in the area include Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast and Texas Children's Hospital.
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Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (637)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (575)
  • Aetna (511)
  • UnitedHealthCare (480)
  • Cigna (440)
  • Humana (396)
  • First Health (295)
  • Ambetter (173)
  • Humana Health Plan of Texas (114)
  • Anthem (83)
  • MultiPlan (74)
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield (66)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (26)
  • Buckeye Community Health Plan (22)
  • Midwest Health Plan (21)
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint) (19)
  • Coventry Health Care (19)
  • Commercial Insurance Company (14)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (13)
  • WellCare (13)
  • Health Net (12)
  • MVP Health Care (12)
  • Assurant Health (11)
  • Beech Street (Multiplan) (10)
  • Medicaid (10)
  • Medicare (10)
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan (9)
  • EmblemHealth (9)
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (8)
  • Principal Financial Group (8)
  • Anthem Blue Cross (1)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company (1)
  • Blue Care Network of Michigan (1)
  • Blue Care Network of Michigan (BCN) (1)
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (1)
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of South Carolina (1)
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  • Humana Veterans (1)
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  • HumanaOne (1)
  • Independence Blue Cross (1)
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado (1)
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, Inc. (1)
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. (1)
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest (1)
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (1)
  • Kaiser Permanente (1)
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  • Trigon Blue Cross Blue Shield (1)
  • United Concordia (1)
  • UnitedHealth Group (1)
  • UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas (1)
  • UnitedHealthcare of California (1)
  • UnitedHealthcare Plan of the River Valley (1)
  • UnitedHealthOne (1)
  • Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield (1)
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Gender

Gender
  • Female (429)
  • Male (393)

Distance

Distance
  • 1 mile (15)
  • 5 miles (289)
  • 10 miles (822)
  • 25 miles (6052)
  • 50 miles (8414)
  • 100 miles (9251)
  • National (436659)

Specialty

Specialty
  • Family Medicine (353)
  • Internal Medicine (243)
  • Pediatrics (208)
  • Geriatric Medicine (30)
  • Family Medicine (Nurse Practitioner) (8)
  • General Medical Practice (6)
  • Pediatric Medicine (3)
  • Adult Medicine (2)
  • Men's Health Medicine (1)
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Age

Age
  • Under 40 (196)
  • 41-50 (214)
  • 51-60 (162)
  • 61-70 (117)
  • Over 70 (95)

Availability

Availability
  • Today (83)
  • Tomorrow (79)
  • Schedules online (18)
  • Accepts new patients (389)
  • Telehealth (345)

Language

Language
  • Arabic (20)
  • Arabic, Egyptian (1)
  • Catalan (1)
  • Chinese (4)
  • Chinese, Mandarin (1)
  • Creole (1)
  • Filipino (1)
  • French (11)
  • Gujarati (2)
  • Hindi (18)
  • Italian (2)
  • Khmer (1)
  • Malayalam (1)
  • Panjabi (1)
  • Portuguese (1)
  • Punjabi (1)
  • Spanish (113)
  • Swahili (2)
  • Tagalog (1)
  • Tamil (1)
  • Telugu (3)
  • Urdu (10)
  • Vietnamese (15)
  • Yoruba (1)
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Patient Satisfaction

Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (150)
  • 4 Stars And Higher (269)
  • 3 Stars And Higher (399)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (445)
  • 1 Star And Higher (493)

Affiliated Facility

Affiliated Facility
  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital (135)
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast (119)
  • Texas Children's Hospital (89)
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake (38)
  • Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (31)
  • Ben Taub Hospital (30)
  • Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital (28)
  • St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center - Pasadena, TX (27)
  • Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital (20)
  • Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital (18)
  • University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston (17)
  • St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center (16)
  • Riceland Medical Center (16)
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood (15)
  • Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital (15)
  • Houston Methodist Hospital (13)
  • Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center (11)
  • HCA Houston Healthcare West (11)
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center (10)
  • Christus Southeast Texas- Saint Elizabeth (9)
  • The Woman's Hospital of Texas (9)
  • Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital (7)
  • East Houston Hospital & Clinics (7)
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe (7)
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest (7)
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland (7)
  • Saint Joseph Medical Center (6)
  • Oakbend Medical Center (6)
  • Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital (5)
  • Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital (5)
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland (3)
  • Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital (3)
  • St. David's Round Rock Medical Center (2)
  • Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center (2)
  • Sentara Careplex Hospital (2)
  • Driscoll Childrens Hospital (2)
  • Cleveland Emergency Hospital (2)
  • Altus Houston Hospital (2)
  • Metropolitan Hospital Center (2)
  • Methodist Hospital (2)
  • Medical City Las Colinas (2)
  • Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital (2)
  • Presbyterian Hospital (2)
  • Sweeny Community Hospital (2)
  • Houston Methodist West Hospital (2)
  • St. Luke's Health–Sugar Land Hospital (2)
  • CHI St Joseph Regional Health Care Center (2)
  • Casa Colina Hospital (1)
  • Columbus Community Hospital (1)
  • Peterson Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Adventhealth Ocala (1)
  • Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center (1)
  • J. Paul Jones Hospital (1)
  • Bradley County Medical Center (1)
  • St. David's South Austin Medical Center (1)
  • Hansford County Hospital (1)
  • University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus (1)
  • Rush Copley Medical Center (1)
  • Rio Grande Regional Hospital (1)
  • Memorial Medical Center (1)
  • St. David's Medical Center (1)
  • HCA Florida Largo Hospital (1)
  • St. Luke's Health - Lakeside Hospital (1)
  • White Rock Medical Center (1)
  • St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital - Bryan, TX (1)
  • William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital (1)
  • Grand Itasca Clinic And Hospital (1)
  • St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital (1)
  • Parkview Huntington Hospital (1)
  • Aurora Medical Center - Bay Area (1)
  • Mission Regional Medical Center (1)
  • OhioHealth Grant Medical Center (1)
  • The University Of Chicago Medical Center (1)
  • Helena Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Knapp Medical Center (1)
  • Laredo Medical Center (1)
  • Ascension Seton Smithville (1)
  • University Hospital - University of Michigan (1)
  • HSHS St. Vincent Hospital (1)
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  • Ascension Seton Hays (1)
  • Franciscan Health Olympia Fields (1)
  • Gulf Coast Medical Center (1)
  • UI Health (1)
  • Texas Orthopedic Hospital (1)
  • St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital (1)
  • HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center (1)
  • Regional Hospital Of Scranton (1)
  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas (1)
  • Family Health West Hospital (1)
  • San Joaquin General Hospital (1)
  • Lee Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Southwestern Medical Center (1)
  • Jones Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Phelps Health (1)
  • Saint Marys Medical Center (1)
  • Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital (1)
  • Lawton Indian Hospital (1)
  • Saint Elizabeth Medical Center (1)
  • Matagorda Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Tyler County Hospital (1)
  • Midland Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Altus Baytown Hospital (1)
  • Doctors Hospital At Renaissance (1)
  • Detar Hospital Navarro (1)
  • HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital (1)
  • Bigfork Valley Hospital (1)
  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler (1)
  • Baptist Medical Center (1)
  • Aurora Medical Center - Oshkosh (1)
  • The Medical Center At Caverna (1)
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball (1)
  • Christus Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital (1)
  • CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Marshall (1)
  • Major Hospital (1)
  • Woodland Heights Medical Center (1)
  • Chippenham Hospital (1)
  • The Medical Center of Southeast Texas (1)
  • Beaumont Hospital - Dearborn (1)
  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital (1)
  • Adventhealth Orlando (1)
  • Rochester General Hospital (1)
  • Valley Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Jefferson Methodist Hospital (1)
  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Jamaica Hospital Medical Center (1)
  • WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital (1)
  • Essentia Health-Deer River (1)
  • Parkview Whitley Hospital (1)
  • Edward Hospital - Main Campus (1)
  • Vaughan Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Medical West Main Campus (1)
  • Nazareth Hospital (1)
  • Saint Francis Hospital (1)
  • Lake Granbury Medical Center (1)
  • Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth (1)
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple (1)
  • HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital (1)
  • Aurora Medical Center - Sheboygan County (1)
  • NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn (1)
  • CHI St Joseph Health Bellville Hospital (1)
  • Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area (1)
  • St. Luke's Health - Memorial Hospital - Livingston, TX (1)
  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (1)
  • Community Hospital (1)
  • UW Health (1)
  • Westchester Medical Center (1)
  • Parkland Health And Hospital System (1)
  • Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne (1)
  • El Camino Health - Mountain View Hospital (1)
  • Doctors Hospital Of Laredo (1)
  • Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center (1)
  • HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital (1)
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822 Results for Primary Care near Pasadena, TX
Photo: Dr. Angeles Lai Zayas, MD

Dr. Angeles Lai Zayas, MD

Internal Medicine
4.9 (65)
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Offers telehealth
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(832) 307-2261
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
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Dr. Toby Kirkwood, DO

Family Medicine
4.8 (57)
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(469) 589-6369
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
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Dr. John Kirkwood, DO

Family Medicine
4.4 (66)
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(281) 417-4897
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
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Dr. Frank J Ponce III, MD

Family Medicine
4.6 (110)
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(512) 996-1875
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
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Dr. Donald Nino, MD

Family Medicine
4.8 (105)
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Offers telehealth
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(830) 264-7456
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
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Dr. Durga Sunkara, MD

Internal Medicine
4.7 (30)
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Offers telehealth
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(281) 805-3578
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
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Dr. Ruben Almaguer, MD

Family Medicine
4.5 (22)
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(713) 930-2094
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
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Dr. David McDonald, MD

Family Medicine
4.4 (12)
Accepting new patients
54 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(713) 930-2175
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
Photo: Dr. Abraham John, MD

Dr. Abraham John, MD

Family Medicine
4.4 (88)
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(832) 299-3849
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
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Dr. Carlos Aguilar, MD

Internal Medicine
4.2 (14)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(469) 589-6160
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
Photo: Dr. Deepak Pattanaik, MD

Dr. Deepak Pattanaik, MD

Family Medicine
4.2 (14)
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(512) 996-1806
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

Primary Care Frequently Asked Questions

Medically reviewed by Meredith Goodwin, MD, FAAFP – 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?

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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?

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Primary care physicians can perform the following procedures:

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?

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Primary care physicians can treat a wide range of symptoms and conditions. Some conditions your PCP may be able to treat are:

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

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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?

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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?