Sharp Community Medical Group
You and Your Primary Care Doctor
Your primary care doctor ensures the quality of your care as well as your confidence in that care.
The doctor you choose to help you manage your health care needs is a primary care doctor. As your personal health care advocate, your doctor is your link to the health care system. Your primary care doctor ensures the quality of your care as well as your confidence in that care. Think of your doctor as your health care quarterback.
Your doctor-patient relationship is key to your health. Your primary care doctor is the expert who coordinates all your medical care including routine checkups, preventive services, treating illnesses and injuries and arranging for referrals to specialists. Your doctor is aware of your medical history and overall medical condition. This depth of knowledge is crucial to your care should you become seriously ill or have a sudden onset of illness or injury. It is important to invest in a long-term relationship by communicating thoroughly with your primary care doctor and fully informing your them of changes that may be affecting your health.
To select a Sharp Community Medical Group primary care doctor, search for a San Diego doctor or call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm.
To designate or change your primary care doctor, call your health plan's member services department. This number is usually located on your health plan identification card. Representatives will be able to help you select a doctor who will best meet your specific health care needs.
We'll help find the doctor who's right for you.
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