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Primary Care
Care for acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, health screenings and prevention for the entire family.
Primary Care
Care for acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, health screenings and prevention for the entire family.

Primary care when and how you need it
At UW Medicine, our primary care providers offer personalized support to you and your family — from newborns to seniors — in all areas of health and well-being. We offer in-person and telemedicine primary care visits to both new and established (current) UW Medicine patients. Once established, patients who use MyChart have access to medical advice messages.
On-demand video visit
Start an on-demand video visit in MyChart with the first available primary care provider who can diagnose and outline care options. Available 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week.
Interpreters are available.
E-Visit questionnaires
Current patients can get same-day treatment for health needs such as pink eye or UTI/bladder problems by filling out a questionnaire in MyChart. Submit anytime and a provider will respond in 1-2 days.
Urgent care visit
Get in line for a visit at one of our urgent care clinics for minor accidents and illnesses. Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Interpreters are available.
In-person care
Schedule an in-person visit with a primary care provider at a variety of locations throughout the Puget Sound region.
Interpreters are available.
Scheduled video visits
Schedule a telemedicine visit with your UW Medicine primary care provider for follow-up care, management of chronic conditions and consultations.
Interpreters are available.
Message your care team
Current patients can message their care team in MyChart for new medication requests, questions about new symptoms or problems, new referrals and more.
- ኣማርኛ (Amharic) 206.520.5224
- العربية (Arabic) 206.520.5229
- ភាសាខ្មែរ (Cambodian) 206.520.5225
- 廣東話 (Cantonese) 206.520.5227
- 普通话 (Mandarin) 206.520.5228
- فارسی (Farsi) 206.520.5233
- 한국어 (Korean) 206.520.5232
- Pусский (Russian) 206.520.5231
- Af-soomaali (Somali) 206.520.5221
- Español (Spanish) 206.520.5222
- ትግርኛ (Tigrinya) 206.520.5226
- Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese) 206.520.5223
For any other language, call 206.520.5000 and say “interpreter,” followed by the language you need.
For patients who are blind, deaf or hard of hearing, please call TTY 206.520.0711.
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About our primary care services
Seeing your primary care provider (PCP) regularly is one of the best steps you can take to stay healthy. They will get to know you, your medical and family history, and your care preferences.
All our primary care providers are expertly trained in:
- Our primary care services include:
- Preventive care (such as routine checkups, health screenings, risk assessments and immunizations)
- Diagnosis and treatment for acute and chronic illnesses
- Personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle
- Medical advice for non-emergent questions or issues, day or night.
- Onsite specialty care at select locations (such as obstetrics and gynecology, sports medicine, optometry, acupuncture, podiatry and sleep medicine)
- Behavioral health (such as depression, anxiety or grief, or a difficult situation)
- Diet, nutrition and diabetes support with highly trained registered dietitians and certified diabetes educators
Find a primary care provider by specialty
Your primary care provider may be a family medicine, internal medicine or pediatric doctor; nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
Family medicine providers care for patients and families of all ages, from newborns to seniors. They have additional training in managing common mental health concerns, and pregnancy and reproductive care.
Find family medicine providers
Internal medicine providers care for all adults, from young to senior. They have additional training in handling more severe chronic illnesses and situations in which different illnesses must be managed at the same time.
Find internal medicine providers
Pediatricians care for babies, children and young people. Specialized services include developmental screenings, school and sports evaluations, environmental health consults, gynecologic care, and care for LGBTQ children and youth.
The UW Medicine Difference
Our dedicated providers and staff deliver care that is accessible, compassionate, and culturally inclusive. We are passionate about breaking down barriers, addressing disparities, and creating solutions to improve healthcare for all.

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