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There are 1,062 Primary Care Doctors in Columbia, SC and 30% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Popular hospitals in the area include Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital and Lexington Medical Center.
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  • Aetna (522)
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Gender
  • Female (464)
  • Male (598)

Distance

Distance
  • 1 mile (48)
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  • 10 miles (1062)
  • 25 miles (1247)
  • 50 miles (1627)
  • 100 miles (8998)
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Specialty

Specialty
  • Internal Medicine (441)
  • Family Medicine (353)
  • Pediatrics (233)
  • Geriatric Medicine (38)
  • General Medical Practice (5)
  • Pediatric Medicine (3)
  • Adult Medicine (2)
  • Family Medicine (Nurse Practitioner) (2)

Age

Age
  • Under 40 (226)
  • 41-50 (187)
  • 51-60 (212)
  • 61-70 (153)
  • Over 70 (130)

Availability

Availability
  • Today (51)
  • Tomorrow (49)
  • Schedules online (22)
  • Accepts new patients (381)
  • Telehealth (265)

Language

Language
  • Arabic (7)
  • Chinese (2)
  • Czech (1)
  • Farsi (1)
  • French (4)
  • German (1)
  • Greek (1)
  • Gujarati (2)
  • Hebrew (1)
  • Hindi (4)
  • Nepali (1)
  • Polish (1)
  • Romanian (6)
  • Russian (1)
  • Sinhala (1)
  • Spanish (29)
  • Telugu (1)
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Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (186)
  • 4 Stars And Higher (323)
  • 3 Stars And Higher (472)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (504)
  • 1 Star And Higher (546)

Affiliated Facility

Affiliated Facility
  • Prisma Health Richland Hospital (328)
  • Prisma Health Baptist Hospital (167)
  • Lexington Medical Center (145)
  • Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital (103)
  • Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown (59)
  • Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital (27)
  • MUSC Health - Orangeburg (10)
  • Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital (10)
  • Musc Health Kershaw Medical Center (9)
  • Spartanburg Medical Center (9)
  • Newberry County Memorial Hospital (8)
  • McLeod Regional Medical Center (7)
  • Trident Medical Center (6)
  • St. Francis Downtown (6)
  • Aiken Regional Medical Centers (5)
  • Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center (5)
  • Self Regional Healthcare (5)
  • Conway Medical Center (5)
  • University Medical Center (5)
  • Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital (5)
  • Piedmont Medical Center (4)
  • Hilton Head Regional Medical Center (4)
  • Musc Health Florence Medical Center (4)
  • Mcleod Health Clarendon (4)
  • Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital (4)
  • Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital (4)
  • The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital (4)
  • AnMed Health Medical Center (4)
  • Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital (4)
  • McLeod Health Dillon (3)
  • Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital (3)
  • VCU Medical Center Main Hospital (3)
  • Mcleod Loris Hospital (3)
  • Riverside Regional Medical Center (3)
  • Grand Strand Medical Center (3)
  • Roper Hospital (3)
  • Pelham Medical Center (2)
  • Doctors Hospital (2)
  • Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center (2)
  • Yale New Haven Hospital (2)
  • Rex Hospital (2)
  • Akron General Medical Center (2)
  • Sentara Careplex Hospital (2)
  • Piedmont Augusta (2)
  • Mcleod Health Cheraw (2)
  • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center (2)
  • Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center (2)
  • Avera Holy Family Hospital (2)
  • Augusta University Medical Center (2)
  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall (2)
  • Munson Medical Center (2)
  • Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford (2)
  • Adventhealth Daytona Beach (2)
  • Medstar Washington Hospital Center (2)
  • MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center (2)
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  • Colleton Medical Center (2)
  • Mclaren Northern Michigan (2)
  • Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital (2)
  • UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital (1)
  • Methodist Hospital (1)
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  • Mayo Clinic Health System In Eau Claire (1)
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  • Trident Health System - Summerville Medical Center (1)
  • NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health (1)
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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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