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

      The Johns Hopkins Hospital

      1800 Orleans Street, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (7.7 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.

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

      Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

      Baltimore, MD 
       (9.9 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.

      Expertise in
      18
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      18
      conditions
      Internal Medicine

      Erickson Health Medical Group Of Maryland, PC

      711 Maiden Choice Ln, 
      Catonsville, MD 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ronald Jeffreys is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Jeffreys is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

      Expertise in
      15
      conditions
      Family Medicine
      Expertise in
      15
      conditions
      Family Medicine

      Marcelino D. Albuerne M.D. P.A.

      516 N Rolling Rd Ste 106, 
      Catonsville, MD 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Marcelino Albuerne is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Albuerne is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glycine Encephalopathy, Anemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Elizabeth S. Bower
      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      3290 North Ridge Road, 
      Ellicott City, MD 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Elizabeth Bower is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Bower is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

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

      The Johns Hopkins Hospital

      Baltimore, MD 
       (7.6 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.

      Sean X. Leng
      Expertise in
      3
      conditions
      Geriatrics
      Expertise in
      3
      conditions
      Geriatrics

      Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

      4940 Eastern Avenue, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (10.0 miles away)
      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 top areas of expertise are Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Flu, HIV/AIDS, and Thyroidectomy.

      Catherine Simpson
      Expertise in
      2
      conditions
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Expertise in
      2
      conditions
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

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

      Dr. Catherine Simpson is an assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include internal medicine, pulmonary and critical care medicine, and pulmonary vascular diseases. Dr. Simpson earned her M.D. from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Johns Hopkins, where she also performed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine and earned her M.H.S. degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Simpson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Sickle Cell Disease, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

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

      The Johns Hopkins Hospital

      1800 Orleans Street, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (7.7 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 
       (7.7 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 
       (9.9 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 
       (9.9 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.

      Jeremy Sugarman
      Expertise in
      1
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      1
      conditions
      Internal Medicine

      The Johns Hopkins Hospital

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

      Jeremy Sugarman, MD, MPH, MA is the Harvey M. Meyerhoff Professor of Bioethics and Medicine, professor of medicine, professor of Health Policy and Management, and deputy director for medicine of the Berman Institute of Bioethics at the Johns Hopkins University. He is an internationally recognized leader in bioethics with particular expertise in applying empirical methods and evidence-based standards for evaluating and analyzing bioethical issues. His contributions to bioethics and policy include his work on the ethics of informed consent, umbilical cord blood banking, stem cell research, international HIV prevention research, global health and research oversight. Dr. Sugarman is the author of over 400 articles, reviews and book chapters. He has also edited or co-edited four books (Beyond Consent: Seeking Justice in Research; Ethics of Research with Human Subjects: Selected Policies and Resources; Ethics in Primary Care; and Methods in Medical Ethics). Dr. Sugarman is on the editorial boards of several academic journals. Dr. Sugarman consults and speaks internationally on a range of issues related to bioethics. He was senior policy and research analyst for the White House Advisory Committee on Human Radiation Experiments, consultant to the National Bioethics Advisory Commission, and Senior Advisor to the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues. He also served on the Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission. He was the founding director of the Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities and History of Medicine at Duke University where he was also a professor of medicine and philosophy. He was appointed as an Academic Icon at the University of Malaya and is a faculty affiliate of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University. Dr. Sugarman was the longstanding chair of the Ethics Working Group of the HIV Prevention Trials Network. He is currently a member of the Scientific and Research Advisory Board for the Canadian Blood Service and the Ethics and Public Policy Committees of the International Society for Stem Cell Research. He co-leads the Ethics and Regulatory Core of the NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory and is co-chair of the Johns Hopkins’ Institutional Stem Cell Research Oversight Committee. Dr. Sugarman has been elected as a member of the American Society of Clinical Investigation, Association of American Physicians, and the National Academy of Medicine (formerly the Institute of Medicine). He is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American College of Physicians and the Hastings Center. He also received a Doctor of Science, honoris causa, from New York Medical College. Dr. Sugarman is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Ventricular Fibrillation, Hepatitis, Hepatitis B, and Kidney Transplant.

      Expertise in
      50
      conditions
      Expertise in
      50
      conditions

      Crossroads Medical Associates

      4801 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite 201, Suite 201, 
      Ellicott City, MD 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Gujarati , Hindi, Marathi
      Offers Telehealth

      Rupal Desai is a primary care provider, practicing in Neurologist in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Desai is highly rated in 50 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder, Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, Anemia, and High Cholesterol.

      Expertise in
      46
      conditions
      Family Medicine
      Expertise in
      46
      conditions
      Family Medicine

      Patient First Maryland Medical Group PLLC

      6333 Baltimore Nat Pike, 
      Catonsville, MD 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Winko Zan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Zan is highly rated in 46 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Flu, COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

      Expertise in
      34
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      34
      conditions
      Internal Medicine

      Saluja Medical Associates

      821 N Eutaw St, Suite 300, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hebrew, Hungarian, Sindhi
      Accepting New Patients

      Vijay Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal 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. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Patient First Maryland Medical Group PLLC

      6333 Baltimore Nat Pike, 
      Catonsville, MD 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      Expertise in
      18
      conditions
      General Practice
      Expertise in
      18
      conditions
      General Practice
      3001 S Hanover St, 5th Floor, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Luigi Ferrucci is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Baltimore, 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
      16
      conditions
      Family Medicine
      Expertise in
      16
      conditions
      Family Medicine
      8815 Baltimore National Pike, Suite B, 
      Ellicott City, MD 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Korean
      Accepting New Patients

      Bryan Khim is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Khim is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Khim is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
      12
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      12
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      600 N Wolfe St, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Tenforde is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine 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
      Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      10
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      601 N Caroline St, 7th Floor, Suite A, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Melani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine 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
      600 N Wolfe St, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      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. Dr. Appel is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
      8
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      8
      conditions
      Internal Medicine

      Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Mid Atlantic States, Inc

      1701 Twin Springs Rd, 
      Halethorpe, MD 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jean Hou is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Halethorpe, Maryland. Dr. Hou is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Glomerulonephritis, Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis, Membranous Nephropathy, Minimal Change Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      711 Maiden Choice Ln, 
      Catonsville, MD 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ming Yi is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Yi is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, COVID-19, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      Internal Medicine

      Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

      Columbia, MD 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Tamil

      Ramesh Sabapathi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Sabapathi is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.

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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 Catonsville, 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 Catonsville, 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 Catonsville, 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 Catonsville, 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 Catonsville, 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 Catonsville, MD may see a Geriatrician, which is a provider that specializes in the care of older people.
      • Some women near Catonsville, 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 Catonsville, MD from my Primary Care Doctor?

      Typically, your Catonsville 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 Catonsville, MD.

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

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

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

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

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

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