Primary Care
Primary care provides routine and preventive medical care for people of all ages, including wellness exams, vaccinations, and management of chronic conditions. Primary care providers coordinate your care, refer you to specialists when needed, and help manage undiagnosed symptoms to support your long-term well-being.
Find a Primary Care Provider
WVU Medicine is committed to providing high quality primary care close to home for patients of all ages, including infants, children, adults, and seniors. For non-emergency medical care, primary care providers are an essential part of our healthcare team. They specialize in diagnosing, treating, and helping to prevent a wide variety of conditions.
Primary care providers get to know you, your history, and your family history. They can recommend screenings, as well as identify and treat many minor problems before they become major ones.
If you’re experiencing any undiagnosed symptoms or medical concerns, a WVU Medicine primary care provider should be your first point of contact for improved well-being. If you need more specialized care, the provider will coordinate a referral with one of our WVU Medicine specialists. They will work together to provide you with the best possible medical management of your condition.
Types of Providers
Family medicine providers
WVU Medicine Family Medicine providers care for patients of all ages (infants, children, adults, and seniors). They perform minor procedures, offer obstetrics care, and work with other WVU Medicine specialists in order to provide the best care for you and your family.
Our services range from health screenings to physical exams and vaccinations to management of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Many of our clinics and providers offer same-day appointments.
Internal medicine providers
WVU Medicine Internal Medicine provides comprehensive primary care for adults and seniors, with a focus on diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, and joints, as well as the digestive, respiratory, and vascular systems. Our board-certified internal medicine physicians diagnose common or complex issues and can help you manage any chronic conditions you’re experiencing.
General internal medicine services range from health screenings, physical exams, and vaccinations to disease management of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and more. We will help coordinate your medical needs and refer you to specialists when needed.
Pediatricians
WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s pediatricians are specially trained to care for children from infancy to young adulthood. We’re here for all the typical problems that accompany a child’s growth and development, providing routine care for all common pediatric illnesses.
While our primary emphasis is on preventive care, we are also well-equipped to handle complex pediatric conditions. We collaborate with patients’ specialists from WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s to make sure your child receives the best possible care.
Treatments, Services, and Procedures We Offer
Primary care services include, but are not limited to:
- Wellness exams and well-child visits
- Gynecologic exams
- Health screenings and preventive care
- Vaccinations
- Minor procedures
- Same-day appointments at many clinics
- Chronic disease management, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease
- Coordination of referrals to specialists for advanced diagnostics or treatment
Conditions We Evaluate and Manage
Primary care providers evaluate a wide range of conditions and symptoms from routine screening findings to new or undiagnosed complaints. Common areas of focus include:
- Chronic disease management
- Acute minor illnesses
- Preventive care
- Conditions affecting multiple body systems
- Cardiovascular health
- Respiratory health
- Digestive health
- Renal health
- Hematologic health
- Musculoskeletal health
- Vascular health
Accessing Primary Care
Primary care services are offered across multiple states:
- West Virginia
- Maryland
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
Services are available across WVU Medicine hospitals. Availability may vary by location. Patients should contact their local WVU Medicine hospital for details or to request an appointment.
Many primary care practices offer same-day appointments. Patients can also use the system patient portal to manage appointments and communicate with their primary care team. Consider using a brief appointment checklist at your next visit to help you share your history, medications, and questions with your provider.