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Primary Care Services
At Memorial Hermann Health System, personalized, integrated health care begins with your primary care provider (PCP). Whether you are looking for routine wellness care and prevention or chronic-disease management and coordination with specialists, a PCP is your dedicated health partner through each stage of life. Your PCP utilizes the latest research and technology to keep you healthy, and to diagnose and manage illness when you are not. When you start with a PCP affiliated with Memorial Hermann, you have direct access to the most complete range of specialty care and treatment options available in Greater Houston.
Take Charge of Your Health
It all starts with primary care. Healthy or sick, young or old, having a dedicated health partner can make a big difference. PCPs help you stay healthy with preventive care, immunizations and screenings, and can diagnose and manage a wide range of illnesses. By developing a trusted relationship with your PCP, you can feel confident taking charge of your health and knowing they can easily coordinate advanced, specialized care through the Memorial Hermann network of specialty physicians.
With a dedicated PCP, you have access to:
- Routine and preventive care, including physical exams, immunizations and screenings
- Diagnosis and ongoing care for chronic health conditions
- In-person or virtual appointments for routine or urgent care
- Convenient appointment times, including same-day, evening and weekend options
- Convenient locations throughout Greater Houston
- 24/7 telephone support from registered nurses with our Nurse Health Line
- A network of specialists for additional care needs
Need health information fast?
Not all questions require an appointment. The Memorial Hermann 24/7 Nurse Health Line is a free triage service staffed by specially trained registered nurses. Our nurses are available to speak with you on the phone, anytime day or night, to answer your health questions and direct you to a nearby care facility, if necessary. Call (713) 338-7979 or (855) 577-7979.
*The Nurse Health Line is not for emergencies. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
What is a Primary Care Provider?
A Primary Care Provider, or PCP, can diagnosis and treat illnesses and provide preventive medicine.
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Benefits of Having a Primary Care Provider
Your PCP helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle, identifies and treats common medical conditions, and is connected with specialists if you need a referral for additional care.
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“I feel fine. Why should I see a doctor?”
At Memorial Hermann, we get it. You lead a busy life, and finding time to see the doctor isn’t always easy. We also know that preventive care is an important part of living a long and healthy life. That’s why we are here for you with a full range of convenient ways to make your health a priority.
Early detection is the one of the best defenses against illness, and health screenings can help you and your providers identify problems early, when treatments are most successful. The resources below are everything you need to get started.
We make it easy to find a PCP near you and schedule an appointment. The screening guides give you the tools you need to talk to your PCP about which screenings are right for you, so you can optimize your health during each stage of life. With a Memorial Hermann-affiliated PCP, you will also have access to your lab results and visit summaries through the Everyday Well app or website.
Women's Health Screenings
- To be addressed annually:
- Anemia risk
- Depression screen
- General physical
- Obesity
- Skin*
- Twice per year:
- Dental exam
- Every 3 to 5 years or based on need or risk:
- Blood pressure
- Cholesterol panel
- Eye exam
- HIV
- Immunizations/vaccines
- Mammography**
- Pap smear
*Self-examination
**Usually not necessary
For more in depth information about screenings, please download our Women's Health Screenings Checklist.
- To be addressed annually:
- Anemia risk
- Blood pressure*
- Depression screen
- General physical
- Mammography*
- Obesity
- Skin**
- Twice per year:
- Dental exam
- Every 3 to 5 years or based on need or risk:
- Cholesterol panel
- Eye exam
- HIV
- Immunizations/vaccines
- Pap smear
- STD Screening***
*Annually after age 40
**Self-examination
***Usually not necessary
For more in depth information about screenings, please download our Women's Health Screenings Checklist.
- To be addressed annually:
- Advanced health care directives
- Anemia risk
- Depression screen
- General physical, blood pressure & obesity
- Immunizations/vaccines
- Mammography
- Skin***
- Twice per year:
- Dental exam
- Every 3 to 5 years or based on need or risk:
- Bone density screening*
- Cholesterol panel
- Colorectal cancer screening**
- Eye exam
- HIV & Hepatitis C*
- Lung cancer screening*
- Pap smear
- STD Screening*
*Usually not necessary
**Screening starts at age 50
***Self-examination
For more in depth information about screenings, please download our Women's Health Screenings Checklist.
- To be addressed annually:
- Advanced health care directives
- Anemia risk
- Depression screen
- General physical, blood pressure & obesity
- Fall risk
- Immunizations/vaccines
- Mammography
- Skin**
- Twice per year:
- Dental exam
- Urinary incontinence
- Every 3 to 5 years or based on need or risk:
- Bone density screening
- Cholesterol panel
- Eye exam
- HIV & Hepatitis C*
- Lung cancer screening*
- Pap smear
- STD Screening*
- Every 10 years:
- Colorectal screening
*Usually not necessary
**Self-examination
For more in depth information about screenings, please download our Women's Health Screenings Checklist.
Men's Health Screenings
- To be addressed annually:
- Advanced health care directives
- Blood pressure
- General physical
- Twice per year:
- Dental exam
- Every 2 to 5 years:
- Hematocrit or hemoglobin
- Skin
- Urinalysis
- Based on risk, need or as doctor advises:
- Cholesterol/triglycerides
- Colonoscopy*
- DRE (digital rectal exam)*
- EKG*
- Eye exam
- HIV
- Immunizations/vaccines*
- PSA (prostate-specific antigen)*
- Sigmoidoscopy*
- Stool for occult blood*
- Thyroid*
- Testicular exam**
*Not usually necessary
**Self-exam
For more in depth information about screenings, please download our Men's Health Screenings Checklist.
- To be addressed annually:
- Advanced health care directives
- Blood pressure
- Cholesterol/triglycerides
- General physical
- Testicular exam
- Twice per year:
- Dental exam
- Every 2 to 5 years:
- Hematocrit or hemoglobin
- Immunizations/vaccines
- Skin
- Urinalysis
- Based on risk, need or as doctor advises:
- Colonoscopy*
- DRE (digital rectal exam)*
- Eye exam
- EKG*
- Hearing
- HIV
- PSA (prostate-specific antigen)*
- Sigmoidoscopy*
- Stool for occult blood*
- Thyroid*
*Not usually necessary
For more in depth information about screenings, please download our Men's Health Screenings Checklist.
- To be addressed annually:
- Advanced health care directives
- Blood pressure
- Cholesterol/triglycerides
- General physical
- Skin
- Testicular exam
- Urinalysis**
- Twice per year:
- Dental exam
- Eye exam
- Every 2 to 5 years:
- Hearing**
- Hematocrit or hemoglobin
- Immunizations/vaccines
- Thyroid
- Based on risk, need or as doctor advises:
- Colonoscopy**
- DRE (digital rectal exam)**
- EKG*
- HIV
- PSA (prostate-specific antigen)**
- Sigmoidoscopy*
- Stool for occult blood**
*Not usually necessary
**After age 50
For more in depth information about screenings, please download our Men's Health Screenings Checklist.
- To be addressed annually:
- Advanced health care directives
- Blood pressure
- DRE (digital rectal exam)
- General physical
- Skin
- Stool for occult blood
- Testicular exam
- Urinalysis
- Twice per year:
- Dental exam
- Every 2 to 5 years:
- Cholesterol/triglycerides
- Eye exam
- Hearing
- Hematocrit or hemoglobin
- Immunizations/vaccines
- PSA (prostate-specific antigen)
- Thyroid
- Based on risk, need or as doctor advises:
- Colonoscopy
- EKG*
- HIV
*Not usually necessary
For more in depth information about screenings, please download our Men's Health Screenings Checklist.
Diabetes Awareness
Diabetes occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Over time, having too much glucose in your blood can cause health problems.
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