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There are 3,059 Primary Care Doctors in Redmond, WA and 33% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Popular hospitals in the area include UW Medical Center - Montlake, EvergreenHealth Medical Center - Kirkland and Overlake Medical Center & Clinics.
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (1466)
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  • Premera Blue Cross (910)
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  • Group Health Cooperative (GHC) (352)
  • Regence Blue Shield of Washington (188)
  • Health Net (119)
  • Commercial Insurance Company (81)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (59)
  • Midwest Health Plan (55)
  • Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield (55)
  • Assurant Health (53)
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  • Molina Healthcare (48)
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Gender
  • Female (1906)
  • Male (1153)

Distance

Distance
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Specialty

Specialty
  • Family Medicine (1118)
  • Pediatrics (941)
  • Internal Medicine (930)
  • Geriatric Medicine (78)
  • Pediatric Medicine (29)
  • Women's Health Medicine (24)
  • General Medical Practice (20)
  • Adult Medicine (18)
  • Men's Health Medicine (12)
  • Age Management Medicine (11)
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Age
  • Under 40 (971)
  • 41-50 (634)
  • 51-60 (498)
  • 61-70 (338)
  • Over 70 (297)

Availability

Availability
  • Today (359)
  • Tomorrow (356)
  • Schedules online (288)
  • Accepts new patients (1165)
  • Telehealth (877)

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  • Chinese, Cantonese (6)
  • Chinese, Mandarin (14)
  • Chinese, Min Nan (2)
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  • French (29)
  • German (11)
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  • Hungarian (1)
  • Italian (6)
  • Japanese (6)
  • Kannada (3)
  • Kashmiri (1)
  • Korean (6)
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  • Latin (1)
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  • Mandarin (7)
  • Marathi (2)
  • Panjabi (1)
  • Polish (1)
  • Portuguese (2)
  • Punjabi (9)
  • Romanian (5)
  • Russian (9)
  • Serbian (1)
  • Sinhalese (1)
  • Spanish (83)
  • Tagalog (3)
  • Taiwanese (5)
  • Tamil (5)
  • Telugu (7)
  • Thai (2)
  • Turkish (1)
  • Ukrainian (2)
  • Urdu (11)
  • Vietnamese (10)
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Patient Satisfaction

Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (580)
  • 4 Stars And Higher (996)
  • 3 Stars And Higher (1294)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (1401)
  • 1 Star And Higher (1495)

Affiliated Facility

Affiliated Facility
  • UW Medical Center - Montlake (375)
  • EvergreenHealth Medical Center - Kirkland (307)
  • Overlake Medical Center & Clinics (271)
  • Seattle Children's Hospital (254)
  • Swedish First Hill Campus (233)
  • Harborview Medical Center (101)
  • Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital (97)
  • Virginia Mason Medical Center (92)
  • Swedish Cherry Hill Campus (85)
  • Swedish Issaquah Campus (83)
  • Valley Medical Center (68)
  • Providence Regional Medical Center Everett (62)
  • Swedish Edmonds Campus (59)
  • UW Medical Center - Northwest (45)
  • St. Joseph Medical Center (36)
  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital (23)
  • Yakima Valley Memorial (22)
  • St. Anne Hospital (21)
  • Multicare Auburn Medical Center (16)
  • MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital (15)
  • Skagit Valley Hospital (15)
  • Evergreenhealth Monroe (15)
  • Providence St. Peter Hospital (14)
  • St. Francis Hospital (13)
  • Multicare Covington Medical Center (13)
  • Providence Centralia Hospital (9)
  • Olympic Medical Center (9)
  • Whidbeyhealth Medical Center (9)
  • Snoqualmie Valley Hospital (9)
  • PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center (7)
  • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (7)
  • Kadlec Regional Medical Center (6)
  • St. Charles Bend (6)
  • Island Hospital (6)
  • Central Washington Hospital & Clinics Campus (5)
  • Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (4)
  • Alaska Native Medical Center (4)
  • Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center (4)
  • Providence Holy Family Hospital (4)
  • Jefferson Healthcare (4)
  • Legacy Emanuel Medical Center (4)
  • Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center (4)
  • St. Clare Hospital (4)
  • Kittitas Valley Healthcare (4)
  • Providence St. Vincent Medical Center (4)
  • Trios Women's and Children's Hospital (4)
  • Ann and Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago (4)
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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?
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