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      Expertise in
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      Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
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      conditions
      Internal Medicine

      Elisa C. Alvarado MD Inc.

      630 S Raymond Ave Unit 340, 
      Pasadena, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Elisa Alvarado is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Alvarado is highly rated in 47 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Boils, and Folliculitis.

      Expertise in
      44
      conditions
      Family Medicine
      Expertise in
      44
      conditions
      Family Medicine

      Yu Care Medical Group Inc.

      210 N Garfield Ave Ste 203, 
      Monterey Park, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Liang-yu Tai is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Tai is highly rated in 44 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hepatitis B, Jaundice, and Acne.

      Expertise in
      23
      conditions
      Family Medicine
      Expertise in
      23
      conditions
      Family Medicine

      Office

      4857 Huntington Dr N, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mehta Krunal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Krunal is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Gastroparesis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Expertise in
      23
      conditions
      Family Medicine
      Expertise in
      23
      conditions
      Family Medicine
      1845 N Fair Oaks Ave, 
      Pasadena, CA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Takashi Wada is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Wada is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Wilson Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepatectomy.

      Shuo S. Wang
      Expertise in
      61
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      61
      conditions
      Internal Medicine

      Shuo S. Wang, MD Private Practice

      10990 Lower Azusa Rd, Ste 4, 
      El Monte, CA 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Our goal is to assist every patient in achieving optimum health and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Wang is highly rated in 61 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Expertise in
      5
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      5
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      1520 San Pablo St, Suite 1000, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Howard Hodis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hodis is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Menopause, Atherosclerosis, HIV/AIDS, Coronary Heart Disease, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

      Expertise in
      3
      conditions
      Family Medicine
      Expertise in
      3
      conditions
      Family Medicine

      Eugene Y. Ahn, MD Private Practice

      1509 Wilson Terr, Ste 4B75C, 
      Glendale, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Eugene Ahn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Ahn is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fainting, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ahn is currently accepting new patients.

      Spasoje M. Neskovic
      Expertise in
      0
      conditions
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics
      Expertise in
      0
      conditions
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics

      S. Mike Neskovic, MD, AAFP

      500 E Olive Ave, Suite 750, 
      Burbank, CA 
       (10.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Neskovic was born in Belgrade, Serbia, on February 12, 1953, in a farmer's family, and he was supposed to continue farming the same way his father, grandfather, and grandfather did. But, from maybe age 3 he wanted to become a physician or maybe a Serbian priest, but that desire to become a physician was so strong that he never deviated from his original idea which became his lifelong passion and his calling. He remembers clearly when he put on that white coat as a medical student at Belgrade University in 1971, and he still has that real and very distinct feeling which is hard to explain, and he has that feeling every single time when he puts on his white coat.His medical practice began in Vukovar and Tovarnik (from 1977 to 1980), and continued in Chicago and Galena, Illinois, Daytona Beach, Florida, and Glendale and Burbank, CA: from 1980 till present.He has been a physician for 47 years, and he still cannot believe that! This is such an honor to him to be part of his sacred profession, and he believes that he will never retire, because he loves medicine so much and it is his lifelong calling and passion. A few years ago he became a preceptor and Assistant Clinical Professor in family medicine at Midwestern University, and that became his new passion, and he really loves to share his knowledge with young doctors. He always had great respect for Oriental medicine and in June 2015 he became a student at Emperor's College for Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture and is still learning so much about medicine, and he would love to practice Western and Oriental medicine one day.Spasoje is married from April 9th 1989 and has two grown-up sons.His physical health and emotional and mental and spiritual health were always very important to him, and he completed so far 35 Los Angeles Marathon's. With a group of friends, he hikes almost every week and he conquered also Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Rainier, Mount Shasta, Mount Whitney, Mount Langley, Mount San Jacinto, and many other peaks. His hiking and healthy lifestyle helps him to stay in harmony with the universe and to help nourish his life. He is now 71 years old, and he cannot believe that, because he feels, he is still like he is 27 years old. He is skiing and skateboarding like a young man with a positive mental attitude. Staying healthy is a very serious business, and maybe because of those reasons, he is studying Oriental medicine, trying to understand better the ancient Oriental doctors and their philosophy of healthy living, and what it really means "Nourishing life". His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Vascular Dementia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

      Ara Airapetian
      Expertise in
      35
      conditions
      Family Medicine
      Expertise in
      35
      conditions
      Family Medicine

      Comprehensive Community Health Centers, Inc.

      801 S Chevy Chase Dr, Ste 250, 
      Glendale, CA 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Armenian, Russian
      Accepting New Patients

      To provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Airapetian is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Obesity.

      Anna Galfaian
      Expertise in
      26
      conditions
      Family Medicine
      Expertise in
      26
      conditions
      Family Medicine

      Anna Galfaian, MD Private Practice

      445 W. Broadway, 
      Glendale, CA 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Armenian, Russian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Galfaian is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Ventricular Tachycardia, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty.

      Hrachya Paruyryan
      Expertise in
      25
      conditions
      Family Medicine
      Expertise in
      25
      conditions
      Family Medicine

      Hrachya Paruyryan, MD Private Practice

      1332 S Glendale Ave, 
      Glendale, CA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Armenian, Russian
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      To provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Paruyryan is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

      Hwan Z. Suk
      Expertise in
      23
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      23
      conditions
      Internal Medicine

      Hwan Z. Suk, MD Private Practice

      1560 E Chevy Chase Dr, Ste 240, 
      Glendale, CA 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Suk is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Garo M. Karakashian
      Expertise in
      19
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      19
      conditions
      Internal Medicine

      Garo M. Karakashian, MD Private Practice

      500 N Central Ave, Ste 900, 
      Glendale, CA 
       (6.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Armenian, Bulgarian, Russian
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Our goal is to assist every patient in achieving optimum health and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Karakashian is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Coronary Heart Disease, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Narbeh Tovmassian
      Expertise in
      17
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      17
      conditions
      Internal Medicine

      Elevate Health Group

      214 N Central Ave, 
      Glendale, CA 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Armenian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Narbeh Tovmassian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Tovmassian is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tovmassian is currently accepting new patients.

      Hrach Khudatyan
      Expertise in
      15
      conditions
      Family Medicine
      Expertise in
      15
      conditions
      Family Medicine

      Hrach Khudatyan, MD Private Practice

      134 N Glendale Ave, 
      Glendale, CA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Armenian, Russian
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      To provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Khudatyan is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty.

      Expertise in
      64
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      64
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      415 W Valley Blvd C, 
      San Gabriel, CA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tai Wu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Gabriel, California. Dr. Wu is highly rated in 64 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Anemia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Saro Avakian
      Expertise in
      14
      conditions
      Family Medicine
      Expertise in
      14
      conditions
      Family Medicine

      Saro Avakian, MD Private Practice

      1030 S Glendale Ave, Ste 403, 
      Glendale, CA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Armenian, Farsi
      Accepting New Patients

      Saro Avakian MDDr. Saro Avakian is Board Certified in Family Medicine. He completed his Residency in Ohio. Dr. Avakian earned his medical degree from Iran University of Medical Science in 1990, graduating in the top 5% of his class. He is also Board Certified in General Surgery from Iran University of Medical Science.Dr. Saro Avakian has acquired extensive knowledge and skills in all areas of Family Medicine. Due to his background in General Surgery he performs multiple office based procedures and minor surgeries in his office.Honors and Awards: Highest score in the Residency Program (Family Medicine In-Training exam, Ohio 2005) 94th percentile nationwide.Dr. Avakian strives for the highest standards in patient care and satisfaction. He is compassionate and detailed in his practice. Dr. Avakian and his highly skilled staff cultivate a caring and comfortable environment while utilizing the latest advances in medicine.I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Avakian is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Lymphangitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Herach Yadegarian
      Expertise in
      13
      conditions
      Family Medicine
      Expertise in
      13
      conditions
      Family Medicine

      Herach Yadegarian, MD Private Practice

      411 N. Central Ave, Ste 130, 
      Glendale, CA 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Armenian, Farsi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      To provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Yadegarian is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Activated PI3K Delta Syndrome (APDS), Holocarboxylase Synthetase Deficiency, and ZAP70-Related Severe Combined Immunodeficiency.

      Vachik Shahnazarian
      Expertise in
      12
      conditions
      Family Medicine
      Expertise in
      12
      conditions
      Family Medicine

      Vachik Shahnazarian, MD Private Practice

      1030 S Glendale Ave, Ste 304, 
      Glendale, CA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Armenian, French, Italian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Our Mission is to combine knowledge, skill, training, and experience with the most advanced technology available, to provide our patients with the best possible care. We specialize in General Medicine, Ear, Nose and Throat, Anti Aging, and Laser Surgery. We provide this care in a friendle, courteous, and efficient environment. We promise to make every effort to personalize your care and give you the special treatment you deserve. Dr. Shahnazarian is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

      Vardui Arutyunyan
      Expertise in
      12
      conditions
      Family Medicine
      Expertise in
      12
      conditions
      Family Medicine

      Vardui Arutyunyan, MD Private Practice

      1030 S Glendale Ave, Ste 308, 
      Glendale, CA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Armenian, Russian
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Patients understanding of their conditions is the most critical first step in their healing process. We emphasize patient teaching in every aspect of our encounters with our patients. Focusing on preventative medicine and well women exams. Dr. Arutyunyan is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

      Edgar C. Banez
      Expertise in
      10
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      10
      conditions
      Internal Medicine

      Edgar C. Banez, MD Private Practice

      4867 Eagle Rock Blvd, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Filipino, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Proper medical care is care from the heart. Dr. Banez is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Michael Y. Karapetian
      Expertise in
      9
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      9
      conditions
      Internal Medicine

      Michael Y. Karapetian, MD Private Practice

      5220 Santa Monica Blvd, Ste E, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Armenian, Russian
      Accepting New Patients

      Provide state of the art medical care for our patients in a friendly, compassionate and personal setting. Dr. Karapetian is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Arsine Barsegyan
      Expertise in
      4
      conditions
      Family Medicine
      Expertise in
      4
      conditions
      Family Medicine

      Arsine Barsegyan, MD Private Practice

      1202 S Central Ave, 
      Glendale, CA 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Armenian, Russian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      To provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Barsegyan is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Vertigo, Headache, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

      David A. Noya
      Expertise in
      3
      conditions
      Family Medicine
      Expertise in
      3
      conditions
      Family Medicine

      Crown City Medical Group

      2661 E Washington Blvd, 
      Pasadena, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Our office is committed to provide the highest quality of care or each and every patient. Dr. Noya is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Chronic Pain.

      Teresa Swida
      Expertise in
      3
      conditions
      Family Medicine
      Expertise in
      3
      conditions
      Family Medicine

      Teresa Swida, DO Private Practice

      1111 Foothill Blvd, 
      La Canada Flintridge, CA 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. M. Teresa Swida has been in General and Family Medicine practice in Southern California for 17 years. She has devoted much of her career to underserved Spanish speaking community of Northeast Los Angeles. Her passion has always been in the areas of prevention and nutrition. As a former teacher, biologist and environmentalist, as well as the mother of three children and six grandchildren, she has a unique set of experiences which she brings to practice of medicine. As a physician she became increasingly more frustrated with not having thr right tools with which to help prevent diseases. In her search for alternative and complementary methods of healing she studied homeopathy, nutrition and attended a myriad of conferences to understand the alternatives available to traditional western medicine. In 2005 she was certified by the American Board of Holistic Medicine. In 2007 after extensive training she became certified in Anti-Aging, Restorative and Functional Medicine by the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine, and is in the process of pursuing a Masters degree in this field. She is also a member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians in taking advanced training as a medical bariatric specialist. Dr. Swida uses an integrative approach combining the best of scientifically based western medicine and melding it with the newest research on herbs, vitamins and supplements, as well as bio-identical hormone balancing and replacement for both men and women. Dr. Swida is able to treat illness and promote optimal health by assessing each patient?s unique biochemistry and then tailoring individual programs to restore health and promote wellbeing through h improved nutrition, weight loss, stress reduction and when indicated, hormonal replacement. She is also able to treat children and young adults with food sensitivities, neurotransmitter imbalances, attention deficit disorder and mood disorders and help them reach their greatest potential. Dr. Swida is a member of LACMA, AOA, ACAAM,IFM, ABHM, ASBP. She is also a member of Medical Staff at Glendale Memorial Hospital, Glendale Adventist Medical Center, Verdugo Hills Hospital and CHA- Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center. Dr. Swida is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Gangrene, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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      What is a primary care physician (PCP)?  

      A primary care physician (PCP) is the first doctor people go to when they feel sick or need a check-up. This doctor helps with many different health problems, gives advice to keep patients healthy, and treats common illnesses. A PCP also keeps track of a person’s overall health and can refer them to a specialist if more specific care is needed.    

      What’s the difference between a primary care physician (PCP) and a specialist?  

      The main difference between a PCP and a specialist is the kind of health conditions they treat. PCPs care for people of all ages and treat a wide range of health issues, from the common cold to sports injuries. They also focus on preventive care, such as vaccines to prevent illnesses or screenings to catch diseases before they become serious. 

      Specialists, on the other hand, have advanced training in a specific area of medicine like cardiology (heart health) or neurology (brain health). There are many kinds of specialists on MediFind, each with their own focus. When needed, PCPs will help patients understand when they need to see a specialist. PCPs will also collaborate with specialists on a treatment plan specific to their patients’ needs. 

      What is another name for a primary care physician?

      There are a few different types of primary care doctors. In addition to primary care providers, a primary care physician may also be called a general practitioner, family doctor, or internist. There are also PCPs with special training to work with specific patient populations. Pediatricians, for example, are PCPs who work with children, while geriatricians are PCPs who work with older adults.  

      Why do people have a primary care physician?

      People have a primary care physician to help keep them healthy and to have a doctor they can go to for most of their health needs. A PCP helps with regular check-ups, treats illnesses, and can help manage long-term health problems. That’s why it’s helpful for patients to maintain long-term relationships with their PCPs if possible.    

      Why does my health insurance require me to see a primary care physician?   

      Health insurance requires patients to see a primary care physician because a PCP helps keep people healthy with preventive care, which lowers costs for the insurer. A PCP can also decide if a patient needs to see a specialist, which helps avoid unnecessary tests and treatments, keeping healthcare costs down. 

      What is the first thing a doctor does when seeing a patient?   

      The first thing a primary care doctor does when seeing a patient is to ask questions about their health and health goals. This includes asking about symptoms, past health problems, family health history, and lifestyle. This helps the doctor understand what’s going on if the patient is experiencing a problem, or what might help the patient get healthier or stay healthy. 

      When should I visit a Nurse Practitioner (NP) vs. a Doctor (MD)?  

      You can visit a Nurse Practitioner (NP) for routine check-ups, minor illnesses, and help with long-term health issues. Nurse Practitioners are trained to handle many common health problems. You should see a Doctor (MD) for more serious or complicated health issues, or if you need specialized care that an NP cannot provide. Sometimes, NPs and MDs work together to take care of their patients.  

      How do I find a Primary Care Doctor near South Pasadena, CA?

      A Primary Care Doctor is a type of primary care provider, and is responsible for your ongoing healthcare monitoring and maintenance, and is your first line of treatment. You should see your Primary Care Doctor near South Pasadena, CA at least once a year. If new symptoms arise, they will also help you get properly diagnosed, although for many situations you will need to see a specialist near South Pasadena, CA to get diagnosed and treated.

      You can find a Primary Care Doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:
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      What are the different kinds of primary care providers, including Primary Care Doctors,  near South Pasadena, CA?

      • A pediatrician is an expert in childhood growth and development and they are frequently the primary care provider for children under 18.
      • Adults near South Pasadena, CA generally see an Internist, a General Practitioner, or a Family Practitioner (often informally called a Family Doctor) for their primary care.
      • Older adults near South Pasadena, CA may see a Geriatrician, which is a provider that specializes in the care of older people.
      • Some women near South Pasadena, CA choose to receive their primary care from their OB/GYN (obstetrician/gynecologist), though if you have multiple medical issues, it may be in your best interest to find a primary care physician.

      How do I get a referral near South Pasadena, CA from my Primary Care Doctor?

      Typically, your South Pasadena Primary Care Doctor will refer you to a specialist if they believe it to be necessary. You can also explore your symptoms or research your diagnosis to see what kinds of providers commonly treat your health condition near South Pasadena, CA.

      Should I get a second opinion from another Primary Care Doctor near South Pasadena, CA for my health condition?

      When you’re making important health decisions, it’s always recommended to get medical opinions from more than one provider, whether that be another Primary Care Doctor or a specialist near South Pasadena, CA. If you just received a diagnosis from you Primary Care Doctor, but something in your gut tells you to seek more guidance, it’s OK to consult with another doctor near South Pasadena, CA to get additional insight into your condition and care. Second opinions are highly valuable because they can either confirm or disprove your original diagnosis or provide different perspectives from different Primary Care Doctor. Most doctors, including Primary Care Doctors, will not get offended and welcome second opinions, especially if you were diagnosed with a serious or rare condition. You can even use MediFind to search for another Primary Care Doctor or specialist near South Pasadena, CA who can provide a second opinion.

      How do I find a specialist near South Pasadena, CA, in addition to my Primary Care Doctor, for my specific condition?

      There are over 7,000 conditions that providers, including Primary Care Doctors and specialists need to treat. With so many conditions, it is nearly impossible for any provider to be an expert in every unique condition, even in just one geographic area like South Pasadena. However, plenty of research has shown that experience is the best predictor of expertise, and it is important to find a South Pasadena doctor who has a lot of experience with your particular condition. MediFind can help you find a doctor or a second opinion for your condition. 
      When talking with your Primary Care Doctor, be honest and don’t hold anything back, since your doctor can only help you with the information you give them. Understanding the full picture will give your Primary Care Doctor more to work with and help them provide you with the best care.

      How can I learn about the latest research and medical advances my Primary Care Doctor in South Pasadena may know about?

      Primary Care Doctors know there is new scientific research happening all the time, and in fact, it’s estimated that the total body of medical knowledge now doubles every 73 days. That’s a lot of information to keep up with, even for an excellent Primary Care Doctor. MediFind can help you explore the latest medical advances, research, and breakthroughs for your health condition, giving you access to the same cutting-edge information as your South Pasadena Primary Care Doctor.

      How can I research clinical trials my Primary Care Doctor might tell me about, especially ones that are located near South Pasadena, CA?

      How can I research clinical trials my Primary Care Doctor might tell me about, especially ones that are located near South Pasadena, CA?
      Depending on your specific health condition, your Primary Care Doctor may bring up clinical trials near South Pasadena, CA during one of your appointments. The purpose of clinical trials is to find improvements or discoveries for diseases and treatments, and your Primary Care Doctor may be working to stay on top of these developments, or refer you to a specialist who focuses on your condition. MediFind can help you easily search and filter clinical trials for your health condition, including those near South Pasadena, CA, that your Primary Care Doctor might bring up. You can also learn more about what to consider when exploring clinical trials that you may wish to discuss with your Primary Care Doctor.

      What should I bring with me to an appointment with my Primary Care Doctor near South Pasadena, CA?

      Bring your list of concerns (or reasons for your visit) with you on a piece of paper or your phone, so you can easily recall them when speaking to your Primary Care Doctor in South Pasadena. You may want to consider bringing a friend or loved one for support, and to help you recall the information after your Primary Care Doctor visit. Bring a notebook so you can take notes, copies of your medical records (dating back at least one year), a list of current medications, supplements and allergies to medications, your family history of disease, and a list of symptoms (and details about how long they last and how often they occur) to discuss with your South Pasadena Primary Care Doctor.

      When talking with your Primary Care Doctor, be honest and don’t hold anything back, since your doctor can only help you with the information you give them. Understanding the full picture will give your Primary Care Doctor more to work with and help them provide you with the best care.

      How can I get the most out of my Primary Care Doctor appointment near South Pasadena, CA?

      Being a “good patient” isn’t just about listening to your Primary Care Doctor. It’s about engaging in your health together to ensure you receive a high quality of care, which is called practicing patient autonomy. It’s important to be honest with your South Pasadena Primary Care Doctor, and hide nothing, even if it’s embarrassing. You should also speak up and voice your concerns, and listen and ask questions of your Primary Care Doctor. You may also consider doing your own research on your condition and talking to other patients before or after speaking with your Primary Care Doctor.

      What questions should I ask my South Pasadena Primary Care Doctor?

      A few topics you may wish to ask your Primary Care Doctor about include: diagnosis details, symptom management, medical care, second opinions from other Primary Care Doctors, whether you should see a specialist near South Pasadena, CA other than your Primary Care Doctor, treatment plans, side effects, and expectations for follow-up appointments with your Primary Care Doctor.

      Can a Primary Care Doctor near South Pasadena, CA help me check symptoms?

      Depending on your symptoms,  a Primary Care Doctor near South Pasadena, CA may be able to provide a different point of view on your health. You can also explore your symptoms and bring the results with you to your Primary Care Doctor visit for discussion.

      What types of insurance are accepted by Primary Care Doctors near South Pasadena, CA?

      You should always contact your Primary Care Doctor’s office to make sure they take your health insurance. Every Primary Care Doctor has different arrangements with insurance providers. The most commonly accepted insurance near South Pasadena, CA may not be the same as elsewhere, but some of the largest insurance providers are: Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Centene, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, HCSC (Health Care Service Corporation), CVS Health/Aetna, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, and Cigna.

      How far should I travel to find the best Primary Care Doctor near South Pasadena, CA?

      Despite our increasingly connected world, there are times when you need to see your Primary Care Doctor in person in South Pasadena. For Primary Care Doctors, this study concluded that people typically only travel about 18 minutes. So, a good rule of thumb is to select a primary care physician that is located near you in South Pasadena, somewhere between 15-30 minutes away. For more specialized care, you may need to travel considerably further, but look for specialists within 45 minutes of your home near South Pasadena, CA if possible.

      In recent years, many Primary Care Doctors  have also adopted telehealth, also commonly called telemedicine, which is the use of digital technology to provide or supplement patient care. Telehealth can help reduce the burden of physical travel to your Primary Care Doctor near South Pasadena, CA. You might wish to consider contacting your Primary Care Doctor’s office to learn about the telehealth options they offer for South Pasadena, as well as your insurance provider.

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