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Healthcare provider talking to patient in waiting room lobby

October 31, 2025/Primary Care

Internal Medicine vs. Family Medicine: What’s the Difference?

Internists see people 18 and over, while family medicine physicians can treat people of all ages — but from there, they have more similarities than differences

June 2, 2025/Primary Care

6 Reasons You Should Have a Primary Care Provider or Family Medicine Provider

Having a PCP means knowing where to go for a range of concerns — that’s a good thing for your lifelong health

Doctor and patient meet in exam room for annual checkup.

April 10, 2023/Primary Care

Here’s What Happens at a Yearly Check-Up

An annual physical exam is important for many reasons, including your chance to ask questions

A patient talks with doctor during their office appointment.

March 27, 2023/Primary Care

30 Types of Doctors and What They Do

The best way to figure out which kind you need is to first speak with your primary care provider

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Physician or doctor listening to lungs of patient in office setting.

February 6, 2023/Primary Care

MD vs. DO: What’s the Difference?

They practice medicine similarly, but DOs have a focus on the mind, body, spirit connection

A healthcare provider checks on a patient's abdomen while the patient lays don on an examination table.

May 17, 2021/Primary Care

What’s the Difference Between an Internist and a Family Physician?

The short answer from a primary care specialist

September 16, 2020/Primary Care

5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Doctor’s Appointment

Simple tips to make your visit more effective

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