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Primary care appointments that fit your schedule
Primary care at Geisinger
Whether you need a routine physical or help managing a chronic condition, our primary care teams are here to keep you and your family healthy.
Our primary care physicians (PCPs) offer:
- Routine care and preventive care
- Ongoing care for chronic health conditions
- Same-day, evening and weekend appointments
- Telephone support through our nurse triage line
- Easy scheduling with MyChart
- Referrals to nearby specialists for other health needs
And with laboratory, radiology and pharmacy services right in your neighborhood, you don’t have to travel too far to get the care you need.
Schedule your primary care appointment
Whether you’re a new or existing patient, there are plenty of scheduling options to fit you and your busy life.
Primary care tailored to aging adults
Geisinger 65 Forward is personalized care and wellness just for people 65 and older. Get the attention you deserve in a setting that feels more like a spa than a clinic.
Frequently asked questions
A primary care provider, or PCP, is the main caregiver who manages most of your health concerns. PCPs do checkups and screenings, as well as treat common illnesses and injuries.
There are four types of primary care providers:
- Pediatrician: These doctors care for children from newborns through young adults (up to age 18).
- Family doctor: These doctors provide care for the whole family — children and adults.
- Internal medicine doctor: These doctors care for adults and can help you manage chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, arthritis and heart disease.
- Advanced practitioner: Physician assistants and nurse practitioners are healthcare professionals who work closely with your doctor to diagnose, treat and manage your care.
Depending on your individual needs, you may see any or all of the following:
- Doctors: Your primary care doctor oversees your care, procedures and specialist evaluations.
- Physician assistants & nurse practitioners: Take your medical history, examine and treat you, order lab tests and X-rays, perform procedures, make referrals and prescribe medications.
- Nurses & medical assistants: Professional registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and certified medical assistants provide skilled care.
- Pharmacists: Prepare, educate and help you manage your prescriptions and medications.
- Case managers: If you have complex medical needs, nurse case managers work on a plan to help you reach your best state of health.
- Nurse health managers: Work with you and your care team members to manage specific conditions, such as diabetes, asthma or coronary artery disease.
- Health coaches: Help you reach health goals that are important to your overall well-being, such as improving your diet or increasing your daily activity.
- Community health assistants: Help you find resources such as reliable transportation, medication assistance, secure housing and medical equipment.
- Residents and fellows: These physicians have finished medical school and are going through specialty or subspecialty training. They work in teams with nurses, physician assistants and board-certified physicians.
Your primary care physician can provide care for:
- Allergies
- Annual checkups
- Cold/flu/fever/sore throat
- Diagnosing and treating illness
- Immunizations and vaccinations
- Infectious disease screenings
- Insect bites
- Minor burns
- Ongoing care for chronic conditions
- Physical exams
- Preventive care
- Routine health screenings
- Sinus, ear, urinary, respiratory and other infections
- Skin rashes or infections
- Sprains and strains
Need specialized care? Your provider can direct you to the right location and refer you to a specialist nearby.