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. Ruth Licht, DO

Family Medicine

5.0 (36)

Accepting new patients

32 years of experience

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24.9 mi

9900 Birch Run Rd Birch Run, MI 48415

Tel: (989) 624-1500

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Rhonda Ellery-Peterson, FNP

Family Medicine (Nurse Practitioner)

4.9 (42)

Accepting new patients

26 years of experience

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18.1 mi

801 Joe Mann Blvd Ste C Midland, MI 48642

Tel: (989) 794-4032

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Dr. Naheed Rizvi, MD

Internal Medicine

4.7 (38)

Accepting new patients

26 years of experience

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18.1 mi

801 Joe Mann Blvd Ste C Midland, MI 48642

Tel: (989) 486-9090

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Marc Robinson, PA-C

Hospital Medicine

5.0 (18)

Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

11.1 mi

1500 Weiss St Saginaw, MI 48602

Tel: (989) 497-2500

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Dr. Lekha Richardson, MD

Internal Medicine

5.0 (12)

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14.4 mi

5685 Gratiot Rd Saginaw, MI 48638

Tel: (989) 497-5278

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Dr. Saleh Dyke, MD

Family Medicine

5.0 (22)

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37 years of experience

13.0 mi

5570 State St Ste 1 Saginaw, MI 48603

Tel: (989) 583-0100

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Dr. Kenneth Mackinnon, MD

Family Medicine

4.9 (14)

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39 years of experience

12.8 mi

5694 Midland Rd Freeland, MI 48623

Tel: (989) 695-4999

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Dr. Tazeen Ahmed, MD

Internal Medicine

4.4 (34)

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33 years of experience

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0.9 mi

1900 Columbus Ave Bay City, MI 48708

Tel: (989) 891-9000

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Dr. Mark Skory, DO

Family Medicine

4.8 (16)

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43 years of experience

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8.8 mi

312 E Midland Rd # A Auburn, MI 48611

Tel: (989) 662-4425

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Dr. Arun Veera, MD

Family Medicine

4.3 (33)

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14 years of experience

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14.4 mi

835 MIDLAND RD Saginaw, MI 48638

Tel: (989) 792-1375

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Dr. Dawn Johnson, DO

Integrative Medicine

4.7 (23)

Accepting new patients

26 years of experience

9.3 mi

4677 Towne Centre Rd Ste 303 Saginaw, MI 48604

Tel: (989) 249-6960

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Dr. Roschelle Houston, DO

Internal Medicine

4.7 (15)

Accepting new patients

29 years of experience

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19.0 mi

4401 Campus Ridge Dr Ste C2100 Midland, MI 48640

Tel: (989) 837-9200

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Dr. Jane Castillo, MD

Family Medicine

4.7 (19)

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36 years of experience

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17.2 mi

6614 Dixie Hwy Bridgeport, MI 48722

Tel: (989) 583-0145

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Dr. John Johnson, MD

Family Medicine

4.7 (13)

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46 years of experience

14.4 mi

835 MIDLAND RD Saginaw, MI 48638

Tel: (989) 792-1375

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Dr. George Kikano, MD

Family Medicine

4.7 (28)

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37 years of experience

12.2 mi

912 S Washington Ave Ste 1 Saginaw, MI 48601

Tel: (989) 790-1001

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Dr. Sheryl Hasegawa, DO

Family Medicine

4.7 (15)

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Offers telehealth

2.1 mi

3720 Katalin Ct Ste 201 Bay City, MI 48706

Tel: (989) 893-9705

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Dr. Ann Connaghan, MD

Family Medicine

4.7 (21)

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40 years of experience

24.7 mi

9900 Birch Run Rd Ste D Birch Run, MI 48415

Tel: (989) 624-1575

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Dr. Robert Townsend, DO

Internal Medicine

4.7 (23)

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27 years of experience

12.1 mi

2137 Warwick St Saginaw, MI 48602

Tel: (989) 317-3420

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Dr. Hugo Juarbe, MD

Pediatrics

4.6 (18)

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Offers telehealth

17.8 mi

419 W Wackerly St Midland, MI 48640

Tel: (989) 631-9515

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Dr. Odoma Achor, MB BS

Pediatrics

4.6 (19)

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10 years of experience

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18.8 mi

4401 Campus Ridge Dr Ste 2000 Midland, MI 48640

Tel: (989) 837-9250

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Dr. Kenneth Mackinnon, MD

Dr. Tazeen Ahmed, MD

Dr. Mark Skory, DO

Dr. Arun Veera, MD

Dr. Dawn Johnson, DO

Dr. Roschelle Houston, DO

Dr. Jane Castillo, MD

Dr. John Johnson, MD

Dr. George Kikano, MD

Dr. Sheryl Hasegawa, DO

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