Find a family medicine doctor

Family doctors care for people of every age, from children to grandparents, and are often the first stop for any health question. Pick your state to see family medicine doctors near you, then use the guide below so you walk in prepared and keep the plan going afterwards.

Family Medicine Doctors by state

When to see a family medicine doctor

Common reasons

Check-ups and preventive care for the whole family
Colds, infections and minor injuries
Long-term conditions
Children's and women's health
Referrals to specialists

Signs it may be time

You want one doctor for your whole household
Something new has come up and you are not sure who to see
You need a referral to a specialist
You are due for a check-up or screening

How to get the most from your family medicine doctor visit

Before: what to bring

A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
Your insurance card and photo ID
Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
Vaccination records, especially for children

During: questions to ask

Is this something you can treat, or should I see a specialist?
What screenings am I due for at my age?
What would make you want to see me sooner?
How do I reach the office between visits?

After: what to keep track of

New symptoms and when they started
How you feel after any change your doctor suggested
Questions as they come up, so none are forgotten

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

A family doctor sees you for many small moments over years. Keeping a simple log between visits means each appointment starts from what actually happened, not from memory. Emerge Care, free to download on iPhone, is built for exactly that: tell it how you feel in your own words, get plain answers with the source behind every fact, and walk into your next family medicine doctor appointment with a one-page summary and your questions ready.

Log symptoms and side effects by talking
Answers that name their source
One-page visit summary PDF
Health records stay on your iPhone

Emerge Care never diagnoses or replaces your doctor.

Questions

Can a family medicine doctor be my primary care doctor?

Yes. Family medicine doctors are primary care doctors for people of all ages.

Do family doctors see children?

Yes. Unlike internists, family medicine doctors are trained to care for children as well as adults.

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Doctor listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry. Being listed is not a recommendation. This page is general information, not medical advice; in an emergency, call 911.