Baptist Health Primary Care providers offer comprehensive healthcare services to you and your family. If you are new to Baptist Health, our primary care practice can serve as an entry point into the Baptist Health system, giving you access to expert physicians, some of the most advanced technologies and many convenient locations throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
Primary Care Options to Fit You and Your Family’s Needs
Family Medicine
Baptist Health Family Medicine providers can oftentimes treat your whole family, no matter their age, from newborns to teens, and parents to grandparents. Your family’s health is managed in one single place. Our family medicine physicians and providers advise on disease prevention, provide physical exams, diagnose and treat common medical conditions and can help you manage chronic conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
Internists
Baptist Health Internal Medicine providers work with men and women, ages 18 and over, to ensure they are living healthy lives, focusing on preventive care and health maintenance. Unique training allows our internists to follow patients over the duration of their adult lives and establish rewarding personal relationships with our patients. We can also diagnose and treat common medical conditions and can help you manage chronic conditions.
Pediatrics
Baptist Health Pediatrics providers care for infants, children and adolescents, up to 18 years of age, who are seeking preventative health services (for example, well visits) or medical care due to acute or chronic illness. Pediatricians diagnose and treat a variety of problems, including: injuries, infections, chronic conditions, illnesses, developmental delays or disorders.
Some of our hospitals include pediatrics units. Our team of physicians and nurses are specially trained to care for children who are hospitalized with an illness or require surgery. We strive to make your child’s stay as comfortable and worry-free as possible.
What Services Can You Expect from Our Primary Care Team?
Baptist Health primary care providers offer a wide range of services to their patients. Services include:
- Physicals
- Preventative care
- Annual wellness exams
- Referrals to specialists as needed
Conditions We Treat
Primary care physicians help to treat a wide range of conditions and ailments. Common conditions include:
- Cold, flu, or other respiratory illnesses
- Ear infections
- Sinus infections
- Strep throat and other throat infections
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach lining or intestines)
- Food poisoning and stomach flu
- Mononucleosis (mono)
- Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
Primary care physicians also help to treat or manage chronic conditions that may include:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Heart disease
- Asthma
- Arthritis
- Thyroid conditions
- Depression and anxiety
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Additionally, primary care physicians can treat other acute conditions such as strains, sprains, or broken bones, as well as cuts, scrapes, or contusions.
Why Choose Baptist Health for Primary Care?
Choosing a primary care physician is an important decision. Here at Baptist Health, we aim to provide primary care physicians who offer comprehensive healthcare services to you and your family. Choosing Baptist will give you access to expert physicians and some of the most advanced medical technologies. Baptist also offers many convenient locations for you to choose from, making quality medical care more accessible.
Choosing a primary care physician can look different for everyone. It is important to choose a provider that fits your needs. This is why at Baptist Health, we offer a wide range of primary care physicians who specialize in family medicine, internal medicine, or pediatrics. Our primary care physicians offer expert treatment and guidance for all your medical needs.
Additionally, our primary care physicians will serve as your liaison within the health system. Doing so enables us to provide you with cost-effective and fully coordinated care. If you are looking for a primary care physician, please contact Baptist Health today.
Find a Primary Care or Family Medicine Provider
Do you need to find a primary care provider? Please call or submit your information through one of our contact forms. We will connect you and your family with the primary care physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner who best suits your needs.
Insurance Information
Baptist Health Medical Group is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. We accept most insurances.
Team-Based Approach to Primary Care
Baptist Health's team-based healthcare ensures that patients are optimally supported in their healthcare journeys. Learn more about how patients benefit from having a primary care team.
FAQ
What Is the Definition of Primary Care?
Primary care is defined as a branch of medicine that focuses on the general medical needs of patients. This differs from more specialized care that a medical specialist would give.
What Is a Primary Care Service?
There are several different primary care services a PCP can provide to patients. Examples include:
- Physicals
- Preventative care
- Annual wellness exams
- Referrals to specialists as needed
Who Is Considered Primary Care?
Primary care physicians are the healthcare providers you contact first when you have a health concern or question. They focus on the general medical needs of patients, as well as preventative care, annual physicals, and health screenings. They can also refer patients to specialists as needed. Most PCPs are doctors (M.D. or D.O.) and many have a general specialty, such as family medicine, internal medicine, or pediatrics. Your primary care physician can also be a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician’s assistant (PA).
What Is the Difference Between a Physician and a Primary Care Doctor?
The biggest difference between a physician and a primary care doctor is the amount of training and the comprehensive range of medical knowledge. Generally, physicians have more training and a more comprehensive range of medical knowledge.