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Finding a primary care doctor is the first step to take to manage your health care needs, including chronic diseases like diabetes. Photo: Getty Images.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Having a great primary care doctor is central to staying healthy and getting help when you are sick.<\/p>\n

So, how can you find a good primary care doctor?<\/p>\n

Thankfully, online information has made it much easier to find primary care providers, read reviews and select a doctor.<\/p>\n

Like Yelp, TripAdvisor or Google Reviews, online reviews make it easy to learn more about primary care providers and to see ratings and comments.<\/p>\n

You can get to know your doctor online through star ratings, comments and detailed profiles before selecting a primary care provider and building a relationship to help you stay healthy.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlong with star ratings, we know it\u2019s very important for patients to be able to see reviews. Comments are where it\u2019s at. Patients want to understand what this person is like and if they will understand my needs,\u201d said Nicole Caputo, senior director of experience and innovation for UCHealth.<\/p>\n

The ratings, reviews and comments that UCHealth posts publicly all come from patients who have recently seen a doctor. An outside firm gathers the reviews to be sure that they\u2019re real, unbiased and transparent.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur reviews and comments come directly from our survey vendor, NRC (which stands for National Research Corporation<\/a>). They\u2019re real-time surveys. Within 48 hours after a visit, patients get a phone call, text or an email,\u201d said Mary Scannell, director of patient experience for UCHealth.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe information comes directly from patients who have seen that doctor. It\u2019s transparent and comes from a trusted source, so you know you\u2019re seeing real reviews and comments,\u201d said Scannell.<\/p>\n

Based on the surveys, each provider gets a rating on a five-star system. Patients can also leave comments.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll of our providers have pretty stellar ratings,\u201d Caputo said.<\/p>\n

The reviews make it possible for patients to see up-to-date information that reads like word-of-mouth recommendations from friends. For new providers, the reviews, comments and stars start populating as soon as the provider has at least 30 reviews. The only reviews that get deleted are those that contain vulgarities. Other than that, patients can view all real, unbiased reviews and comments.<\/p>\n

How to search for primary care providers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Patients can search both on a desktop computer \u2014 by going to uchealth.org<\/a> \u2014 or on their phone by using My Health Connection on the UCHealth mobile app<\/a>.<\/p>\n

So, how do you find available providers and check out their reviews?<\/p>\n

You can search for primary care providers based on location or availability.<\/p>\n

How to select a primary care doctor while searching on a desktop device<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re searching for providers on a desktop computer, you can go to uchealth.org<\/a>, click on specialties at the top of the page, and then on primary care<\/a>. From there, you can search via providers or by location.<\/p>\n

A list of providers will pop up and you\u2019ll be able to see their star ratings along with profiles.<\/p>\n

How to select a primary care doctor while searching on the UCHealth mobile app<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Profiles and star ratings will all pop up when you search in the UCHealth mobile app.<\/p>\n

If patients need an appointment quickly, they can see which providers in their area have the earliest availability.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe app will provide them lists of people closest to where they live or work. It\u2019s pretty cool,\u201d Caputo said. \u201cBoth online and in the app, people can see which providers are accepting new patients.\u201d<\/p>\n

She encourages new patients to set up My Health Connection<\/a> accounts and to use the app because they will have the ease of scheduling online and easily following up to get test results, fill prescriptions and make or cancel appointments.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverything is right there. You\u2019ll be able to see which providers have availability first. You can say whether you want to be seen virtually or in person. If you select a virtual appointment, it will show you the next available provider. The providers also are listed under their clinics if you prefer to select a provider based on a location,\u201d Caputo said.<\/p>\n

How to schedule appointments with a specialist<\/strong><\/h2>\n

On top of selecting and booking an appointment with a new primary care provider, you might also wish to see a specialist.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s essential to establish care first with a primary care provider who can keep an eye on your overall health picture and make sure that you\u2019re tending to important tests, screenings and staying up to date on prescriptions.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s wise to establish care and see a primary care provider when you are well versus trying to schedule your first primary care visit when you are sick. Most health insurance plans cover free annual wellness visits with a primary care provider. So do yourself a favor and establish care right away with a primary care provider.<\/p>\n

On top of overseeing your health, primary care providers can also help you identify specialists and get referrals. Once you\u2019ve seen a specialist, you can schedule online follow-up appointments via your desktop computer or by logging in to My Health Connection from the UCHealth app on your phone or tablet. The first time you see a specialist, you need to call to make an appointment. This is also helpful because the clinic staffers can make sure patients have necessary pre-authorizations or referrals to see the specialist (if your insurance provider requires them). Clinic staffers can also help you schedule any necessary tests to get the most out of your visit with your specialist.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnce you have an established relationship with a provider, you can easily schedule again with them online either on your computer or through the app,\u201d Caputo said.<\/p>\n

She encourages everyone to use the app because it\u2019s powerful and it does so much.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnce you establish care with a primary care provider, he or she will automatically show up in your account. You\u2019ll be one click away from getting help.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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