Why You Should Have a Good Relationship With Your Primary Care Doctor

A primary care doctor isn’t just your go-to when you’re coming down with a cold or need a physical for work. They’re the caring professional who knows the ins and outs of what makes you, well, you. They can shepherd you through the process of getting referrals to specialists, and can help you puzzle out the results.

A primary care doctor isn’t just your go-to when you’re coming down with a cold or need a physical for work. They’re the caring professional who knows the ins and outs of what makes you, well, you. They can shepherd you through the process of getting referrals to specialists, and can help you puzzle out the results.

In this video, John Cmar, M.D., assistant director, Division of Infectious Diseases at Sinai Hospital, talks about why having a primary care physician is like having a home base.

– Laura Bogart