Choosing a primary care provider is a big decision. It's important to choose an expert you can trust to care for you and your family today, tomorrow and through all stages of life.
And when you choose an HCA Virginia primary care physician, you benefit from our extensive network of services and experts should you need more specialized care.
Making Your Choice
When choosing a primary care provider, ask yourself:
- Is the office in a convenient location? Do the hours work with my schedule?
- How easy is it to reach the provider? Is the staff friendly?
- Can I make an appointment right away, or do I have to wait for an opening or a call back?
- Does the provider focus on my needs?
- Does the provider refer to specialists for more focused care?
- Does the provider invite me to be involved with my care?
Types of Primary Care Providers
Different types of primary care providers offer different services and areas of specialization. Your stage of life and medical needs will help you determine where to start.
Types of providers include:
- Pediatricians: Doctors who treat newborns, infants, children and adolescents up to the age of 18
- Internists: Doctors who treat patients of all ages. Your whole family can see the same doctor if you choose an internist.
- Family doctors: Doctors who treat adults
- Obstetricians/gynecologists (OB/GYNs): Doctors who treat women of all ages, particularly those of childbearing age
- Gerontologists: Doctors who treat the medical needs of seniors
Need Help Finding the Right Doctor?
Our free referral service, Consult-A-Nurse®, can help you 24/7:
- Find a doctor and make an appointment
- Answer healthcare questions
- Register for classes and events
Call Consult-A-Nurse® at 804.320.DOCS (3627).
Use Our Convenient Doctor Search
You can also search online for a doctor by name, specialty, gender or location.
Search for a Location Near You
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