25 of the Best Primary Care Doctors Near Me in Ann Arbor, MI

Looking for the best primary care doctor, family doctor, or general practitioner near Ann Arbor, MI? Find top primary care doctors near you in Ann Arbor, MI 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
    24
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    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    24
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Domino's Farms

    24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste 2100, Lobby H, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Akin completed his residency in Internal Medicine and PhD at the University of Louisville, and his Allergy/Immunology fellowship at the NIH Clinical Center, where he also worked as a staff physician and researcher. He was then an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan and an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, where he established and lead the Mastocytosis Center at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He is internationally recognized for his work on mast cell disorders and anaphylaxis and is an active member of the AAAAI. Dr. Akin is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Mastocytosis, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Anaphylaxis, Urticaria Pigmentosa, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Akin is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    23
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    23
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Domino's Farms

    24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste 2100, Lobby H, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hungarian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kovalszki grew up in Michigan and attended undergraduate/medical school at University of Michigan. Since then, she has been toggling between Boston and Ann Arbor. She is excited to return to the Allergy and Immunology Division at University of Michigan, after spending some time as Clinical Director of Allergy and Inflammation at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and also being on faculty at Harvard Medical School. She will reunite with former colleagues and mentors, as well as her family in Michigan. She enjoys teaching, the arts, and many outdoor and indoor activities with her husband and twin boys. Dr. Kovalszki is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypereosinophilic Syndrome, Anaphylaxis, Sinusitis, and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Kovalszki is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Cardiology Clinic

    1425 E Ann St, Floor 3 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Jamerson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Jamerson is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Familial Dysautonomia, and Stent Placement. Dr. Jamerson is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception B, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Smith received his medical degree from University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC. His clinical interests are in primary care, hospital and general internal medicine. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Pulmonary Embolism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gastrostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    2800 Plymouth Rd SPC 2800, North Campus Research Complex Bldg 16 Rm 430W, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanjay Saint, MD, MPH, MACP, is the Chief of Medicine at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System and the George Dock Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan. He is an international expert in patient safety with a focus on why some hospitals are better than others at preventing hospital-acquired complications. He has authored over 400 peer-reviewed papers with nearly 120 appearing in the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, The Lancet, or the Annals of Internal Medicine. He serves on the editorial board of 7 peer-reviewed journals including NEJM Catalyst and BMJ Quality & Safety, is a Special Correspondent to the New England Journal of Medicine, and is an elected member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) and the Association of American Physicians (AAP).He has written for The Wall Street Journal and Harvard Business Review, and has given a TEDx talk on culture change in healthcare. He has co-authored several books published by Oxford University Press including “Teaching Inpatient Medicine: What Every Physician Needs to Know (2nd Edition),” and “The Saint-Chopra Guide to Inpatient Medicine (4th Edition).” He has also co-authored 2 books published by the University of Michigan entitled “Thirty Rules for Healthcare Leaders,” and “The Mentoring Guide: Helping Mentors and Mentees Succeed.” In 2016 he received the Mark Wolcott Award from the Department of Veterans Affairs as the National VA Physician of the Year and was elected as an international honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP). In 2017 he was awarded the National Health System Impact Award from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Distinguished Mentor Award from the University of Michigan. In 2019 he was named a Master of the American College of Physicians (MACP).He received his Medical Doctorate from UCLA, completed a medical residency and chief residency at the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF), and obtained a Masters in Public Health (as a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar) from the University of Washington in Seattle. He has been a visiting professor at over 100 hospitals and universities in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Dr. Saint is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Scurvy, and Pneumonia. Dr. Saint is board certified in Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center

    4260 Plymouth Rd, Level 1, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Mody is one of very few internists in this country with an expertise in aging populations, epidemiology, an active research laboratory in microbiology and a translational research agenda focused on vulnerable aging population. She has mentored several junior faculty, fellows, post-doctoral students and residents in conducting clinical, epidemiologic as well as laboratory-based research projects and has had uninterrupted NIH funding since 2003. In 2015, she received a 5-year NIH K24 Midcareer Investigator Award to mentor junior faculty in translational aging, infectious diseases and health outcomes research. Her NIH and AHRQ funded work has created a thriving consortium of post-acute and long-term care facilities in SE Michigan interested in developing interventions to enhance infection prevention in a traditionally resource poor setting. In an NIH-R01 study (PI: Mody), her team evaluated a multi-modal targeted infection-prevention (TIP) intervention to prevent resistant organisms and infections in long-term care residents with indwelling devices. This study has garnered national attention and spurred several subsequent pilot projects. Our group (PIs: Saint, Mody) has been awarded an AHRQ contract to implement lessons learnt from this model to 500 federal and non-federal post-acute and long-term care facilities across 50 states in the US. Funded by another concurrent NIH-R01 (PI: Mody), her team is defining the complex relationship between antimicrobial resistance, caregiver and environmental contamination, and functional disability in post-acute care facilities. In order to understand transmission dynamics within post-acute and long-term care facilities, she is collaborating with other national leaders to evaluate spread of organisms from a resident to healthcare worker gown and gloves. She is nationally active at several research methodology and career development activities at the American Geriatrics Society, Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Dr. Mody is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Mody is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions

    IM Hospital Medicine

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maximilian Von Hohenberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Von Hohenberg is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cryptococcal Meningitis, Cryptococcosis, Meningitis, Volkmann Contracture, and Endoscopy. Dr. Von Hohenberg is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Von Hohenberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center

    4260 Plymouth Rd, Level 1, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jennifer Meddings cares for adults and children in her primary care practice at the East Ann Arbor Internal Medicine and Pediatrics clinic. Her clinical focus is the improvement of care for patients with chronic illness such as diabetes mellitus, heart failure, and compromised immune systems related to transplant medications. She has also published widely and lectured nationally on topics related to the prevention of complications related to hospital stays and chronic illness, including urinary catheter related complications and skin issues related to immobility. Dr. Meddings is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, Pneumonia, Knee Replacement, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Meddings is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Regents Of The University Of Michigan

    3621 S State St # 700, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barbara Reed is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Reed is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vulvodynia, Vulvovaginitis, Vaginal Dryness, and Menopause.

    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Regents Of The University Of Michigan

    3621 S State St, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Bach is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Bach is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Bach is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kuhne is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Kuhne is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fainting, Heart Block, Cardiac Tamponade, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Pulmonary Clinic

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Gregory Yanik has been a faculty member within the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program and Division at the University of Michigan since 1992. He was born and raised in the Detroit area, attended medical school at Wayne State University and trained in hematology-oncology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. He and his wife Marybeth have three grown children. Dr. Yanik has been the recipient of many prestigious awards in recognition of his contributions to medical research, clinical care, and education, including the Leland and Elaine Blatt Professorship of Pediatric Oncology, the University of Michigan Pediatric Teacher of the Year Award, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Chairman’s Citation for Outstanding Service. Dr. Yanik is the founder of and chairs the Executive Committee for the Children’s Hematology Alliance of Michigan (CHAMI), a unique alliance of pediatric hematology/practice teams in the State of Michigan whose goal is to continuously improve the quality of care for children with these medical conditions regardless of where they are treated in the State. In addition to these many activities, Dr. Yanik makes time to serve on the Executive Committee for Make a Wish Michigan. Dr. Yanik is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Neuroblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), and Lung Transplant. Dr. Yanik is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Clauw is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Clauw is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Clauw is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    U Of M Internal Medicine

    380 Parkland Plz, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. O'Connor is a graduate of the U-M Medical School and completed his internal medicine residency at the U-M Medical Center, where he served as Chief Medical Resident. Dr. O'Connor has been cited in The Best Doctors in the U.S.: Midwest Edition since 1996. He is interested in comprehensive primary care of adults. Dr. O'connor is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Osteoarthritis, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. O'connor is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeanne Du Fay De Lavallaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Du Fay De Lavallaz is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fainting, Hyperventilation, Heart Attack, COVID-19, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Regents Of The Univ. Of Michigan

    1000 Wall St, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Terry Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Graves Disease, Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Eye Disease, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Thyroidectomy.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital

    5301 McAuley Dr, 
    Ypsilanti, MI 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Gergics is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Dr. Gergics is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypopituitarism, Panhypopituitarism, Hypopituitarism, and Sheehan Syndrome.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1500 E Medical Center Dr Fl 3, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    A Fendrick is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Fendrick is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), COVID-19, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Fendrick is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Regents Of The University Of Michigan

    3621 S State St, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Blake Roessler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Roessler is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Relapsing Polychondritis, Hypersensitivity Vasculitis, Goodpasture Syndrome, and Leg or Foot Amputation. Dr. Roessler is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Preventative Cardiology At Dominos Farms

    24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chad Krueger is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Krueger is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, COVID-19, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Krueger is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Helvie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Helvie is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Calcinosis, Breast Cancer, and Breast Cancer in Men. Dr. Helvie is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    28
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    28
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Domino's Farms

    24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste 2100, Lobby H, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Baldwin was raised in Southeastern Connecticut. He received his undergraduate degree from Connecticut College in 1985 and medical degree from the University of Connecticut in 1989. He completed his internal medicine residency at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, CT in 1992 and his Allergy and Clinical Immunology fellowship at the Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, CA in 1994. He was inducted into the University of Michigan Department of Medicine Clinical Excellence Society in 2014 and is the Chief of Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. See adults and children ages 12 and up. Dr. Baldwin is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Anaphylaxis. Dr. Baldwin is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    U Of M Internal Medicine

    380 Parkland Plz, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Ostafin received her medical degree from Wayne State University and completed her internal medicine residency at the U-M.* She has been in practice for 16 years in general medicine at the U-M and has practiced at the Taubman Health Center and at Briarwood Medical Group. She speaks English, and some Polish and Russian. Dr. Ostafin was recently cited in The Best Doctors in the U.S.: Midwest Edition 1996-97. Dr. Ostafin is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Fainting, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center

    4260 Plymouth Rd, Level 1, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Bogan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Bogan is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypercalcemia, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Idiopathic Hypercalciuria, and Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1. Dr. Bogan is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Bogan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center

    4260 Plymouth Rd, Level 1, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kwok received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University, his medical degree at Harvard Medical School, and he did his internal medicine residency at U.C., San Francisco. After residency, he worked for a time on a Navajo reservation. Dr. Kwok enjoys running and traveling. He practices all aspects of adult primary care and has been at Michigan Medicine since 2001. Dr. Kwok enjoys living in Ann Arbor with his family. Dr. Kwok is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sarcoidosis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Kwok is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI 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 Ann Arbor, MI 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 Ann Arbor, MI?

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

    Typically, your Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor, MI.

    Should I get a second opinion from another Primary Care Doctor near Ann Arbor, MI 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 Ann Arbor, MI. 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 Ann Arbor, MI 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 Ann Arbor, MI who can provide a second opinion.

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

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

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

    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 Ann Arbor. 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 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor, MI 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 Ann Arbor, MI help me check symptoms?

    Depending on your symptoms,  a Primary Care Doctor near Ann Arbor, MI 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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI 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 Ann Arbor, MI?

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

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