25 of the Best Primary Care Doctors Near Me in Baltimore, MD

Looking for the best primary care doctor, family doctor, or general practitioner near Baltimore, MD? Find top primary care doctors near you in Baltimore, MD and take the best care of your health. Primary care doctors treat a wide range of conditions and are typically the first doctor that an individual with an undiagnosed condition would see.

25 of the Best Primary Care Doctors Near Me in Baltimore, MD

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    Sevil Yasar
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Neurology | Geriatrics
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Neurology | Geriatrics

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Hungarian
    Offers Telehealth

    1988-1992, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Semmelweis Medical University, Budapest, Hungary. 1992-1996, Instructor, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. 2001-2014, Assistant Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. 2012-2014, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. 2014-present, Associate Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. 2014-present, Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Dr. Yasar is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Richard D. Moore
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Infectious Disease
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Infectious Disease

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1800 Orleans Street, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Richard Moore is recognized for mentorship of medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty in HIV/AIDS Research. Winner of the David M. Levine Mentorship Awards in the General Internal Medicine Department, he is an expert in pharmacoepidemiology, clinical epidemiology, and health services research. Now serving as the Director of the Moore Clinic for HIV Care, which began in 1984, he has influenced the careers of young scholars not only in General Internal Medicine, but also in the Infectious Disease Division. His colleagues and mentees praise him for his accessibility, his patience, his scientific candor, his instinct for compelling research, his insight, and his abilities as a teacher and editor. Dr. Moore has authored 129 original manuscripts, 24 chapters, reviews and letters. For his medical degree he attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine where he also completed his Internship and Residency in the Department of Medicine. A fellowship, completed at Johns Hopkins University, Department of Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine, was followed by a Masters of Health Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology. Dr. Moore is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Sepsis, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, and Gastrostomy.

    Wendy Bennett
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    4940 Eastern Avenue, Suite 1100, Suite 1100, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dr. Bennett practices all aspects of primary care medicine, including preventive care and coordiantion of care with other specialists. She has particular interests in weight management and women's health care. She sees patients at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Dr. Bennett is an Assistant Professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, with joint appointments at The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Bennett is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gestational Diabetes, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Michael I. Fingerhood
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Addiction Medicine
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Addiction Medicine

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    5200 Eastern Avenue, Floor 2, Floor 2, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Michael Fingerhood is a professor of medicine and public health at the Johns Hopkins University. His areas of clinical expertise include addiction medicine and internal medicine. He earned his M.D. from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. He completed his residency at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Fingerhood's research interests include substance use disorders, contingency management, hepatitis C and HIV. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Addiction Medicine, the American Academy of HIV Medicine, The Society of General Internal Medicine and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Fingerhood is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Opioid Use Disorder, HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

    Halima Amjad
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Geriatrics
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Geriatrics

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    5300 Alpha Commons Drive, Floor 4, Floor 4, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Punjabi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Halima Amjad is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her clinical expertise in geriatric medicine focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and care for individuals living with dementia. Dr. Amjad earned her M.D. and Master’s of Public Health from Drexel University. She completed her residency and chief residency in internal medicine at Yale-New Haven Hospital and a fellowship in geriatric medicine and gerontology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She joined the faculty of Johns Hopkins in 2016. She completed a PhD in Clinical Investigation at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health in 2022. She conducts health services research focuses on informing and improving the care of older adults with dementia with research into underdiagnosis, hospitalization, and primary care in dementia. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Doyle K. Older adults with probable dementia often take part in unsafe activities. Reuters, June 3, 2016 Many people who have dementia don’t know it. Here’s who’s most at risk, The Philadelphia Inquirer, July 23, 2018 With cognitive impairment, older adults struggle with — and face risks from — smartphones, computers. Washington Post, (October 13, 2019). Dr. Amjad is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

    Risha Irvin
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Infectious Disease
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Infectious Disease

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1800 Orleans Street, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Risha Irvin is an associate professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases where she focuses her clinical care, research, and community engagement projects on improving the health of vulnerable populations impacted by HIV and/or hepatitis C virus (HCV). Dr. Irvin obtained her bachelor’s degree in biology from Spelman College and her medical degree and master’s in public health from Harvard Medical School/Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Irvin completed her residency training in internal medicine at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Irvin is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, and Jaundice.

    Chad H. Hochberg
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Pulmonary Medicine | Hospital Medicine
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Pulmonary Medicine | Hospital Medicine

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1800 Orleans Street, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Chad H. Hochberg is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Hochberg earned his M.D. at the University of Chicago after which he came to Johns Hopkins and completed an internal medicine residency and fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. During this time Dr. Hochberg served as an Assistant Chief of Service for the Osler Training program, and earned a Masters in Clinical Research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. As a clinician scientist, Dr. Hochberg is engaged in an active practice as an intensivist across intensive care units in the Johns Hopkins Health System. He connects this clinical experience with a research agenda that uses tools from implementation science and health informatics to broaden adoption and foster optimization of evidence-based interventions for patients suffering from critical illness. Dr. Hochberg is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), COVID-19, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

    Michelle Sharp
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Michelle Sharp practices Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Her primary area of interest is sarcoidosis, and she has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of sarcoidosis in all of its forms, and the management of consequences of this systemic disease. The Johns Hopkins Sarcoidosis Clinic serves to coordinate management of patients with multi-organ involvement with sarcoidosis, and to this end Dr. Sharp maintains clinical and research collaborations with Cardiology, Neurology, and Ophthalmology. Dr. Sharp received her B.S. from Tulane University. She earned her M.D. from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine. She completed her residency and fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Sharp is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Neurosarcoidosis, Sarcoidosis, Necrotizing Granuloma, and Lung Metastases.

    Leah Wolfe
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Wolfe's practice includes all aspects of primary care, with an emphasis on women's health. She attended Medical School at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She completed a primary care residency at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Videos 2016 Excellence in Service and Professionalism Award - Leah Wolfe, M.D., Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Dr. Wolfe is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Autoimmune Hepatitis, Hepatitis, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Expertise in
    34
    conditions
    Palliative Medicine
    Expertise in
    34
    conditions
    Palliative Medicine

    Saluja Medical Assoc

    733 W 40th St Ste 200, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vijay Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Sharma is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Necrosis, Dementia, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Thrombectomy.

    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    General Practice
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    General Practice

    National Institute On Aging Irp/Lci

    3001 S Hanover St Fl 5, 
    Brooklyn, MD 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luigi Ferrucci is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Brooklyn, Maryland. Dr. Ferrucci is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Dementia, Atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's Disease, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Infectious Disease
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Infectious Disease

    Johns Hopkins Hospital

    600 N Wolfe St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Tenforde is a primary care provider, practicing in Infectious Disease in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Tenforde is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningitis, Cryptococcal Meningitis, Cryptococcosis, and Flu.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions

    Johns Hopkins University

    601 N Caroline St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Melani is a primary care provider, practicing in Hematologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Melani is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis, Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma (PMBCL), B-Cell Lymphoma, and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Johns Hopkins Hospital

    600 N Wolfe St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Appel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Appel is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Orthostatic Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions

    Johns Hopkins Hospital

    600 N Wolfe St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Kanakry is a primary care provider, practicing in Hematologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Kanakry is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Primary T Cell Immunodeficiency, and Bone Graft.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2 Hamill Rd Ste 222, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Zebley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Zebley is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hemoglobinopathy, Hemoglobin E Disease, Hemoglobin C Disease, and Hemoglobin SC Disease.

    Expertise in
    68
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    68
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    MNR Industries LLC

    1641 E Joppa Rd, 
    Towson, MD 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Norman Balog is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Towson, Maryland. Dr. Balog is highly rated in 68 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Tracheitis, Otitis, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Expertise in
    58
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    58
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Patient First Maryland Medical Group PLLC

    5100 Eastern Ave, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Mcglaughlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Mcglaughlin is highly rated in 58 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Pneumonia.

    Jeffrey Thiboutot
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Pulmonary Medicine

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, MD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Thiboutot is a primary care provider, practicing in Pulmonary Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Thiboutot is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Lung Cancer, and Endoscopy.

    David L. Eisenberg
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Remington, Baltimore

    2700 Remington Avenue, Suite 2000, Suite 2000, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Eisenberg, M.D., practices internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Remington. He received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School, and also completed his residency in internal medicine at Hahneman University Hospital. Dr. Eisenberg is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Colleen M. Leavitt
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Remington, Baltimore

    2700 Remington Avenue, Suite 2000, Suite 2000, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Colleen Leavitt, M.D., practices internal medicine and pediatrics at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. She received her medical degree and completed her residency in medicine & pediatrics at Loyola University School of Medicine. Dr. Leavitt is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Amal H. Awadalla
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    East Baltimore Medical Center

    1000 East Eager Street, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    Amal Hassan Ahmed Awadalla, M.D., practices internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians East Baltimore Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Faculty of Medicine University of Khartoum, and completed her residency at Queens Hospital Center. Dr. Awadalla is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Neurosarcoidosis, and Sarcoidosis.

    Esther Oh
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Geriatrics
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Geriatrics

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Esther Oh is a Professor of Medicine, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Pathology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise is in evaluation and management of memory disorders. She has an extensive experience in evaluating memory disorders in older adults with multiple chronic diseases, and takes and integrative approach in the treatment of memory disorders. Dr. Oh also serves as the co-director of the Johns Hopkins Memory and Alzheimer’s Treatment Center. Dr. Oh earned her M.D. from the UHS/Chicago Medical School. She completed her residency in internal medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago where she was a chief resident. She completed a fellowship in geriatric medicine and gerontology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and received her Ph.D. from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Oh has received numerous awards including the Merck New Investigator Award, AFAR New Investigator Award in Alzheimer’s disease, and the Johns Hopkins Clinical Research Scholars Award. She is also a recipient of several major grants from the National Institute on Aging (NIA). She has also been honored for her teaching by Excellence in Teaching Award in the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology in 2013 and 2017. Dr. Oh’s research is primarily focused on Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Her current projects include: development of biomarkers for detecting early stages of Alzheimer’s disease; understanding the interrelationship between delirium and Alzheimer’s disease; cognitive changes after surgery; and understanding the role of sensory problems (hearing and vestibular function) in Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Oh is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, Dementia, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).

    Todd T. Fojo
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Infectious Disease
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Infectious Disease

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1717 East Monument Street, Park Building, Ground Level, Park Building, Ground Level, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dr. Anthony T. Fojo is a general internal medicine fellow at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Fojo earned his M.D. at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He completed a residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. His research interests include the mathematical modeling of disease. Dr. Fojo is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and COVID-19.

    Heather J. Agee
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    4940 Eastern Avenue, Suite 1100, Suite 1100, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Agee is medical director for the Bayview Medical Offices. Her practice includes all aspects of primary care medicine, including prevention, pap smears and cortisone shots. Dr. Agee is from Annapolis. She attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine, in North Carolina, trained in general internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Dr. Agee is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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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 Baltimore, MD?

    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 Baltimore, MD 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 Baltimore, MD 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 Baltimore, MD?

    • A pediatrician is an expert in childhood growth and development and they are frequently the primary care provider for children under 18.
    • Adults near Baltimore, MD generally see an Internist, a General Practitioner, or a Family Practitioner (often informally called a Family Doctor) for their primary care.
    • Older adults near Baltimore, MD may see a Geriatrician, which is a provider that specializes in the care of older people.
    • Some women near Baltimore, MD 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 Baltimore, MD from my Primary Care Doctor?

    Typically, your Baltimore 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 Baltimore, MD.

    Should I get a second opinion from another Primary Care Doctor near Baltimore, MD 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 Baltimore, MD. 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 Baltimore, MD 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 Baltimore, MD who can provide a second opinion.

    How do I find a specialist near Baltimore, MD, 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 Baltimore. However, plenty of research has shown that experience is the best predictor of expertise, and it is important to find a Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore Primary Care Doctor.

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

    How can I research clinical trials my Primary Care Doctor might tell me about, especially ones that are located near Baltimore, MD?
    Depending on your specific health condition, your Primary Care Doctor may bring up clinical trials near Baltimore, MD 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 Baltimore, MD, 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 Baltimore, MD?

    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 Baltimore. 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore, MD?

    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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore, MD 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 Baltimore, MD help me check symptoms?

    Depending on your symptoms,  a Primary Care Doctor near Baltimore, MD 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 Baltimore, MD?

    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 Baltimore, MD 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 Baltimore, MD?

    Despite our increasingly connected world, there are times when you need to see your Primary Care Doctor in person in Baltimore. 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 Baltimore, 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 Baltimore, MD 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 Baltimore, MD. You might wish to consider contacting your Primary Care Doctor’s office to learn about the telehealth options they offer for Baltimore, as well as your insurance provider.