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

Looking for the best primary care doctor, family doctor, or general practitioner near Brooklyn, MD? Find top primary care doctors near you in Brooklyn, 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.
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    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Neurology | Geriatrics
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Neurology | Geriatrics

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    Baltimore, MD 
    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 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Yasar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    2465 Route 97, Suite 10, Suite 10, 
    Glenwood, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Maurer is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Glenwood, Maryland. Dr. Maurer is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Maurer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    64
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    64
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    3575 Old Washington Rd Ste A, 
    Waldorf, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suresh Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waldorf, Maryland. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 64 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Infectious Disease
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Infectious Disease

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1800 Orleans Street, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    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 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Sepsis, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Moore is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    57
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    57
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Doctors First Professional Corporation

    8100 Sandpiper Cir Ste 308, 
    Nottingham, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rakesh Malik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nottingham, Maryland. Dr. Malik is highly rated in 57 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    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 
    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 clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Frontotemporal Dementia. Dr. Amjad is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    5505 Hopkins Bayview Circle, John R. Burton Pavilion Building Level 02, John R. Burton Pavilion Building Level 02, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michele Bellantoni, M.D., an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, is associate director for post-acute and long-term care at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. She also serves as medical director of the Johns Hopkins Bayview specialty hospital programs. Dr. Bellantoni's clinical interests focus on osteoporosis, geriatrics and using a holistic approach to osteoporosis management in older adults in outpatient settings. She also researches post-menopausal osteoporosis in elderly women and the use of heel ultrasounds as a screening test for osteoporosis. Dr. Bellantoni is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Paget's Disease of Bone, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Dr. Bellantoni is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Geriatrics
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Geriatrics

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    4940 Eastern Avenue, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Sean X. Leng is a professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His areas of clinical expertise include geriatric medicine. Dr. Leng earned his M.D. from Jiangxi Medical College and his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University Health Sciences Center. He completed his residency at Mount Sinai St. Luke's - Roosevelt Hospitals and performed a fellowship in geriatric medicine and gerontology at Johns Hopkins. His research interests include international collaborative development of geriatrics and aging research programs. In 2006 Dr. Leng received the Paul Beeson Career Development Award in Aging Research, one of the most prestigious in the field of geriatric research. Dr. Leng is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cytomegalovirus Infection, Flu, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, HIV/AIDS, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Leng is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    51
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    51
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Huma Shakil MD PA

    625 Kent Ave Ste 204, 
    Cumberland, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Huma Shakil is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cumberland, Maryland. Dr. Shakil is highly rated in 51 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Cirrhosis.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Hospital Medicine
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Hospital Medicine

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1800 Orleans Street, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dr. Benjamin Bodnar is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He holds appointments as the Director of Quality and Safety for the Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine, as a Eudowood Scholar of Quality and Safety in the Division of Quality and Safety, Department of Pediatrics, and is affiliate faculty with the Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality at Johns Hopkins. He was born and raised in Baltimore and after training in institutions across the country, and working at sites around the world, he has settled back in his hometown. He received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University, his medical degree from Columbia University, and completed his specialty training at Yale New Haven Hospital. He also worked at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA, and held the appointment of an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School prior to joining Johns Hopkins in 2016. His focus on providing world-class clinical care to his patients at Johns Hopkins Hospital, he has a special interest in global health and the application of Quality Improvement techniques to the often poorly functional systems at work in resource-limited and developing health care environments. He has worked internationally at sites including Nepal, Mongolia, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda, and has worked with development groups including Partners in Health and The Millennium Villages Project. He is a faculty member of the Johns Hopkins Center for Global NCD Research and Training. As part of the Johns Hopkins Medicine COVID-19 response, he led the creation of standardized patient care guidelines for non-ICU COVID-19 patients across the health system. He also played a key role in the implementation of these guidelines via an Electronic Medical Record-integrated Clinical Decision Support platform, thus ensuring the evolving guidance is available to all providers at the point of care. Dr. Bodnar is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin C Disease, Hemoglobin E Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bodnar is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    150
    conditions
    General Practice
    Expertise in
    150
    conditions
    General Practice

    Capital Digestive Care LLC

    4831 Telsa Dr F, 
    Bowie, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Heydt is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Bowie, Maryland. Dr. Heydt is highly rated in 150 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Gastric Dysmotility. Dr. Heydt is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    50
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    50
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    UM Charles Regional Medical Group

    5 N La Plata Ct Ste 101, 
    La Plata, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lorenzo Childress is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Plata, Maryland. Dr. Childress is highly rated in 50 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, and Lymphangitis.

    Expertise in
    44
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    44
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    6333 Baltimore National Pike, 
    Catonsville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Motti Mulleta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Mulleta is highly rated in 44 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Acute Cystitis, and Bronchitis.

    Expertise in
    44
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    44
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Prime Medicine LLC

    12150 Annapolis Rd Ste 308, 
    Glenn Dale, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Farhad Jamali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glenn Dale, Maryland. Dr. Jamali is highly rated in 44 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

    Expertise in
    43
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    43
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    UPMC Primary Care

    625 Kent Avenue, Suite 101, 
    Cumberland, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sunil Gupta, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Primary Care at the UPMC Johnson Heights Medical Building. Dr. Gupta completed his medical education at Government Medical College and residency at VA Medical Center - Wilkes Barre. Dr. Gupta is highly rated in 43 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Craniectomy, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Gupta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    141
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    141
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Rose Hill Family Physicians LLC

    321 Dorchester Ave Ste 1, 
    Cambridge, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adebowale Prest is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cambridge, Maryland. Dr. Prest is highly rated in 141 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

    Saluja Medical Assoc

    733 W 40th St Ste 200, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    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 clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Necrosis, Dementia, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Thrombectomy.

    Expertise in
    27
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    27
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Patient First Maryland Medical Group PLLC

    8105 Ritchie Hwy, 
    Pasadena, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hamida Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pasadena, Maryland. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cystitis, Parainfluenza, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, and Tracheitis.

    Expertise in
    26
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    26
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    924 Seton Dr Ste 2, 
    Cumberland, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vikramaditya Poonai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cumberland, Maryland. Dr. Poonai is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

    Expertise in
    26
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    26
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    7310 Ritchie Hwy Ste 800, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fer Eren is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Eren is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metachondromatosis, Syndactyly Cenani Lenz Type, Adiposis Dolorosa, and Pelvic Lipomatosis.

    Expertise in
    24
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    24
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Careway Southern Maryland Clinic LLC

    3460 Old Washington Rd Ste 203A, 
    Waldorf, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Collins Sein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waldorf, Maryland. Dr. Sein is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Sein is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Evergreen Adult Medicine

    20 Frederick Road, 
    Thurmont, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Talbot L. Smith, MD, specializes in family medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Hanover. Dr. Smith completed his residency at WellSpan York Hospital and medical degree at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Anemia.

    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    General Practice
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    General Practice

    National Institute On Aging Irp/Lci

    3001 S Hanover St Fl 5, 
    Brooklyn, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luigi Ferrucci is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Brooklyn, Maryland. Dr. Ferrucci is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Dementia, Atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's Disease, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Nih Niams Building 50

    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Iago Pinal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Pinal is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, Antisynthetase Syndrome, and Lung Transplant.

    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    50 Rockville Pike, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paneez Khoury is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Khoury is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypereosinophilic Syndrome, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Tissue Biopsy.

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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 Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, MD to get diagnosed and treated.

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    What are the different kinds of primary care providers, including Primary Care Doctors,  near Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, MD may see a Geriatrician, which is a provider that specializes in the care of older people.
    • Some women near Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, MD from my Primary Care Doctor?

    Typically, your Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn, MD.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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