If you have a sore throat, a weird ache, or feel a UTI coming on, who are you going to call? Your primary care physician (PCP), of course! (No, not your best friend, although she might be a close ...

There are many types of physicians and care providers at University of Utah Health, but the doctor that every patient should have is a primary care provider (PCP). A primary care provider could be: a ...

Choosing a geriatrician as your primary care doctor in your 70s is a good idea, especially if you’re dealing with various age ...

The District of Columbia has the most physicians per 100,000 population, while Idaho has the fewest specialist physicians and Nevada has the fewest primary care physicians per 100,000, KFF data found.

Corrections & Clarifications: This article was revised on July 5, 2023, to clarify the relationship between physicians and health professionals such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants.