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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 
       (13.3 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.

      Expertise in
      53
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      53
      conditions
      Internal Medicine

      Gold Shield Medical Services LLC

      1600 Crain Hwy S Ste 201, 
      Glen Burnie, MD 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kunmi Majekodunmi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Majekodunmi is highly rated in 53 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Diverticular Disease, Obesity, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Patient First Maryland Medical Group

      1110 Annapolis Rd, 
      Odenton, MD 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jean Masoso is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Odenton, Maryland. Dr. Masoso is highly rated in 46 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Zoon Vulvitis, Bronchitis, and Pneumonia.

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

      Office

      7310 Ritchie Hwy Ste 800, 
      Glen Burnie, MD 
       (4.1 miles away)
      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 top areas of expertise are Syndactyly Cenani Lenz Type, Metachondromatosis, Lipedema, and Familial Multiple Lipomatosis.

      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 
       (7.6 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
      4
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      4
      conditions
      Internal Medicine

      Baltimore Washington Medical Center Inc.

      301 Hospital Dr, 
      Glen Burnie, MD 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marianne Cunanan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Cunanan is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Expertise in
      102
      conditions
      Family Medicine
      Expertise in
      102
      conditions
      Family Medicine

      Patient First Maryland Medical Group PLLC

      8105 Ritchie Hwy, 
      Pasadena, MD 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Faranak Moghadam is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pasadena, Maryland. Dr. Moghadam is highly rated in 102 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Bronchitis, Atypical Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

      Expertise in
      1
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      1
      conditions
      Internal Medicine

      Markan Medical Associates Inc

      85 Kindred Way Apt 203, 
      Glen Burnie, MD 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kandasamy Ambalavanar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Ambalavanar has been practicing medicine for over 44 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

      Expertise in
      1
      conditions
      Family Medicine
      Expertise in
      1
      conditions
      Family Medicine

      University Of Maryland Dermatologists

      5890 Waterloo Rd, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joyce Evans is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Evans is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Autonomic Neuropathy, Beare-Stevenson Cutis Gyrata Syndrome, Cohen Syndrome, and Alstrom Syndrome.

      Kristen M. Peichert
      Expertise in
      0
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      0
      conditions
      Internal Medicine

      Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Glen Burnie

      Glen Burnie, MD 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kristen Peichert, M.D., practices internal medicine at JHCP Glen Burnie. She received her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and completed her residency in internal medicine at University of Virginia School of Medicine. She attended Wake Forest University for her undergraduate degree. She is originally from White Plains, NY and has traveled up and down the east coast of her various training and schooling. Dr. Peichert has now happily settled in Baltimore, making it her permanent home in 2011, where she lives with her husband and two children. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

      Hsin Y. Tang
      Expertise in
      0
      conditions
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      0
      conditions
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Glen Burnie

      Glen Burnie, MD 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Hsin Yi Amy Tang, M.D., practices internal medicine and pediatrics at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Glen Burnie. She received her medical degree from University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Texas. She completed her residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Her top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, High Potassium Level, Avian Influenza, and Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive.

      Patrick L. Dantzer
      Expertise in
      0
      conditions
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      0
      conditions
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Glen Burnie

      7671 Quarterfield Road, Suite 401, Suite 401, 
      Glen Burnie, MD 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Patrick Dantzer, M.D., practices pediatrics at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Glen Burnie. He received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine, and also completed his residency in internal medicine & pediatrics at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. His top areas of expertise are Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Ritha Chea
      Expertise in
      0
      conditions
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      0
      conditions
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Glen Burnie

      7671 Quarterfield Road, Suite 401, Suite 401, 
      Glen Burnie, MD 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ritha Chea, M.D., practices internal medicine and pediatrics at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Glen Burnie. She received her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. She completed her residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sitosterolemia, Osteomyelitis in Children, and High Cholesterol.

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

      The Johns Hopkins Hospital

      1800 Orleans Street, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (12.4 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.

      Shakunmala Gupta
      Expertise in
      8
      conditions
      Hospital Medicine
      Expertise in
      8
      conditions
      Hospital Medicine

      Shakunmala Gupta

      9650 Santiago Road, Suite 6, Suite 6, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi

      Shakunmala Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Gupta is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Anemia.

      Joseph F. Gibbons
      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      Internal Medicine

      Centennial Medical Group

      6250 Old Dobbin Lane, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Gibbons is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Gibbons is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

      William Saway
      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      Internal Medicine

      Columbia Medical Practice Internal Medicine

      Columbia, MD 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      William Saway is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Saway is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

      Meegan Chestnut
      Expertise in
      6
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      6
      conditions
      Internal Medicine

      Primary Medicine LLC

      14113 Baltimore Ave, Suite A, 
      Laurel, MD 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Meegan Chestnut is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Chestnut is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

      Saba S. Sheikh
      Expertise in
      5
      conditions
      Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      5
      conditions
      Internal Medicine

      Columbia Medical Practice Internal Medicine

      Columbia, MD 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
      Offers Telehealth

      Saba Sheikh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Sheikh is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

      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 
       (12.6 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 
       (12.6 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 
       (12.6 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.

      Rajiv Dua
      Expertise in
      2
      conditions
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      2
      conditions
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Centennial Medical Group

      6250 Old Dobbin Lane, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Rajiv Dua, an Ellicott City native, is a Family Physician and sees patients age 3 and up. He completed his Family Medicine residency from Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center before returning back to his hometown. He joined Centennial Medical Group in September of 2004. His current interests include the treatment of obesity and its related disorders, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, exercise and nutrition. He has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for excellence in diabetes care for the period 2009-2012. He is a member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians. He is the director of the CMG medical weight loss program. Dr. Dua is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

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

      The Johns Hopkins Hospital

      1800 Orleans Street, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (12.4 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 
       (12.4 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).

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

      Typically, your Severn 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 Severn, MD.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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