Primary Care Doctors in Bradenton FL

There are good ways to find primary care doctors in a community. If you are new to the area, you are probably looking for one. A good place to start is with your insurance provider to find out who they work with. Most people will want to work with someone that their insurance company has in their network, or who accepts the insurance company that they have.
 
Ask people around you if they know any doctors or clinics that are taking new patients. This is always a good resource.
 
There are websites that offer information about doctors and clinics and whether they are taking new patients. Look into those to find out what information they have.

Primary care doctors are often looking to take on new patients. In the current society, people move from one place to another. They will leave openings in clinics with primary care physicians. Unfortunately, people without insurance do not often have primary care physicians, leaving more openings available.

When you are a new patient who is looking for a primary care physician, it is good to have questions ready. You are, in a sense, hiring this doctor to provide health care for you, and you need to feel comfortable with them and their staff. You have probably had experiences with doctors in the past and have a good idea of what to expect. But when meeting a new doctor there are things that are always good to know to find out if they are the right doctor for you.

Here are some questions to ask:

• What is your approach to the patient-doctor relationship?
• What is the best approach for non-emergency questions, phone or email? How long does a response take?
• When I call for an appointment, what is the approximate wait time for one?
• If you aren’t available, who will I see? Is it another doctor at this clinic?
• How do you keep medical records, paper or electronic?
• What hospital of hospitals do you work with?
• Do you refer to specialists?
• Do you have testing and lab equipment in this clinic?

These are suggested questions that you can ask. There are many others. It is a good idea to write a list of questions to take with you when you meet the doctor.

The first thing that many people will use when choosing a new doctor will have to do with the insurance that they have. Most people will want to work with a doctor who is in the insurance provider’s network, or whom the doctor works with.
 
You may want to find a doctor who has special medical knowledge or training, especially if you have a chronic health concern or a family history of specific health issues. You want to find a doctor that meets your health needs.
 
Ask for referrals from the people you know.
 
You may want to choose a doctor that is located close to you or has an office that is easy to get to. You will also want to check the office hours to see if they can be easily worked into your schedule.
 
Visit the doctor to see if they will be a good fit. This is a relationship, and when you have one that works, it can be beneficial for a very long time.

PrimeHealth Primary Care provides primary and family care services. Give us a call to find out about our primary care services. We will be happy to meet with you and answer all your questions. Contact us to set up an appointment and find out what PrimeHealth Primary Care has to offer. We are conveniently located at 3014 53rd Ave East, Bradenton, FL 34203. For more information, please contact us or request an appointment online. We serve patients from Bradenton FL, Ellenton FL, Palmetto FL, Rubonia FL, Foxleigh FL, and West Samoset FL.