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. Richard Wilkes, MD

Family Medicine

5.0 (30)

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12 years of experience

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10.0 mi

1400 Hospital Dr Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Tel: (843) 884-1341

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Stephen Hamm, PA-C

Internal Medicine

5.0 (31)

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7.6 mi

2845 Tricom St North Charleston, SC 29406

Tel: (843) 863-8100

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Dr. Aaron Hyson, MD

Family Medicine

5.0 (49)

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14.0 mi

1112 N Main St Summerville, SC 29483

Tel: (843) 212-8080

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Dr. William Clare, MD

Internal Medicine

5.0 (38)

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30 years of experience

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4.8 mi

2270 Ashley Crossing Dr Ste 170 Charleston, SC 29414

Tel: (843) 763-3700

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Dr. Theodore Pappas, MD

Family Medicine

5.0 (30)

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34 years of experience

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10.0 mi

1400 Hospital Dr Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Tel: (843) 606-7185

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Dr. Richard Mills, MD

Internal Medicine

5.0 (42)

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38 years of experience

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8.2 mi

180 Wingo Way Ste 306 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Tel: (843) 884-1777

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Dr. Souzan Abdel-Samie, MD

Family Medicine

5.0 (34)

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13.5 mi

501 Carnes Crossing Blvd Ste B SUMMERVILLE, SC 29486

Tel: (843) 212-8080

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Dr. Hugh Thompson, MD

Internal Medicine

4.9 (30)

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18 years of experience

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6.9 mi

615 Wesley Dr Ste 200 Charleston, SC 29407

Tel: (843) 571-6880

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Dr. Patrick Grover, MD

Family Medicine

4.9 (54)

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28 years of experience

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10.3 mi

4278 Ladson Rd Summerville, SC 29483

Tel: (843) 402-5283

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Dr. Cary Hickman, MD

Internal Medicine

4.9 (45)

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32 years of experience

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6.9 mi

615 Wesley Dr Ste 200 Charleston, SC 29407

Tel: (843) 571-6880

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Dr. William Snyder, MD

Internal Medicine

4.9 (52)

Accepting new patients

25 years of experience

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6.9 mi

615 Wesley Dr Ste 200 Charleston, SC 29407

Tel: (843) 571-6880

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Dr. Robert Cain, MD

Internal Medicine

4.9 (35)

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34 years of experience

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6.9 mi

615 Wesley Dr Ste 300 Charleston, SC 29407

Tel: (843) 266-4400

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Dr. Eddie Irions, MD

Gastroenterology

4.9 (118)

Accepting new patients

22 years of experience

4.7 mi

1962 Charlie Hall Blvd Charleston, SC 29414

Tel: (843) 722-8000

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Dr. John Inman, MD

Family Medicine

4.9 (48)

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5.9 mi

245 Seven Farms Dr Ste 110 Daniel Island, SC 29492

Tel: (843) 856-1771

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Dr. John Davis, MD

Internal Medicine

4.8 (33)

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34 years of experience

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4.8 mi

2270 Ashley Crossing Dr Ste 170 Charleston, SC 29414

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Dr. Michael Wheaton, MD

Pediatrics

4.8 (30)

Accepting new patients

21 years of experience

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8.4 mi

354 Folly Rd Ste 5 Charleston, SC 29412

Tel: (843) 795-3344

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Dr. Ted Dunn, MD

Family Medicine

4.8 (46)

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34 years of experience

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14.2 mi

3510 N Highway 17 Ste 320 Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

Tel: (843) 971-3361

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Dr. Lee Allison, MD

Family Medicine

4.8 (110)

Accepting new patients

16 years of experience

13.3 mi

3400 Salterbeck St Ste 100A Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

Tel: (843) 606-9474

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Dr. Rex Morgan, MD

Geriatric Medicine

4.8 (152)

Accepting new patients

19 years of experience

9.9 mi

851 Leonard Fulghum Dr Ste 100 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Tel: (843) 849-1300

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Dr. John Knepper, DO

Family Medicine

4.8 (149)

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32 years of experience

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8.9 mi

570 Long Point Rd Ste 130 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Tel: (843) 352-4408

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