Your primary care provider at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is your partner in your lifelong journey of maintaining and improving your health. Our primary care providers in family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics have one goal: keeping you and your family healthy. We've made it easier than ever to make an appointments through
online scheduling and to see your provider via our virtual care options. By choosing a primary care provider
through Wake Forest Baptist, you are selecting a partner in the life-long goal of improving your health. Your primary care provider’s role is to:
Accepting New Patients Near YouIf you are a new patient, you can make an appointment with any of our primary care physicians who are accepting new patients by requesting an appointment online or calling 336-716-WAKE (9253). We're located in North Carolina cities including Greensboro, Hickory, Clemmons, Winston-Salem, and more. If you are an existing patient, you may contact your clinic directly to schedule an appointment with your doctor. When you call, be prepared to give your physician’s name, your date of birth and your insurance information. Knowing the reason for your visit will allow the operators to properly schedule your appointment. Learn all the ways you may access care throughout Wake Forest Baptist. Primary Care SpecialtiesPrimary care doctors usually fall into 1 of 3 specialties: family medicine, general internal medicine and pediatrics. Family MedicineFamily medicine specialists have completed a family practice residency and are board-certified for family medicine. The scope of their practice includes children and adults of all ages and may include obstetrics and minor surgery. General Internal MedicineAlso called “internists,” internal medicine specialists have completed a residency in internal medicine and are board-certified for this specialty. The scope of their practice includes the care of adults of all ages for many different medical problems. Many of our general internal medicine physicians have additional years of specialized training in areas such as geriatrics, public health, epidemiology, behavioral health and quality improvement, among others. PediatricsPediatricians are doctors who have completed a pediatric residency and are board-certified in this specialty. The scope of their practice includes the care of newborns, infants, children and adolescents. If you are looking for a new primary care doctor, or just want to find out more information about your own doctor, we make it simple. You can also download a
list of doctors accepting new patients. What is the difference between a doctor and a primary care physician?People sometimes use “primary care physician” and “general practitioner” interchangeably. These two terms are not synonymous, however. A primary care physician is the doctor you see for regular check-ups. Your primary care physician may be an internist, a family practitioner, or another type of doctor.
What is a lady doctor called?Gynecologists are doctors who specialize in women's health, with a focus on the female reproductive system. They deal with a wide range of issues, including obstetrics, or pregnancy and childbirth, menstruation and fertility issues, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), hormone disorders, and others.
How to find a family doctor?Talk to your friends and family. They may have a recommendation. Check your insurance to see get a list of doctors in your insurance network. Once you have recommendations, call their offices to get more information.
How do you get a doctor to take you seriously as a woman?Tips for Getting Your Doctor to Take You Seriously. Write down your symptoms and concerns. ... . Ask questions. ... . Bring someone to your appointment with you. ... . Don't be afraid to repeat yourself. ... . Consider seeking a second opinion. ... . Remember that your symptoms are real.. |