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Primary Care

Northwestern Medicine Primary Care physicians serve as your first line of care and offer care for a wide variety of your medical needs.

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Your primary care needs

Your primary care physician is the navigator of your care team, a partner whose medical guidance is informed by an ongoing relationship with you and your family. Our primary care physicians specialize in general medicine including family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics. We offer primary care services in convenient locations across the Chicagoland area, with access to leading-edge technologies, specialized treatments and testing, and clinical trials.

Choosing a primary care provider

Choosing a primary care physician is an important decision. Thankfully, Northwestern Medicine gives you many options. Before you make your selection, it helps to understand the types of primary care physicians available to you.

Types of Primary Care Physicians


Why choose Northwestern Medicine for primary care?

Our primary care services focus on the care of the whole person and serve an essential role in supporting the health and well-being of our patients. Northwestern Medicine offers a patient experience that stands among the very best. We also offer:

Areas of care

Internal Medicine

Northwestern Medicine Internal Medicine offers a full spectrum of services for adults with a special emphasis on preventive medicine.

Internal Medicine

Family Medicine

Northwestern Medicine family medicine physicians offer care for every stage of life from newborns to adults.

Family Medicine

Pediatrics

Northwestern Medicine offers care for all of your child's needs from infancy to young adulthood.

Pediatrics

OB/GYN

From gynecologic to obstetric care, we are here to help support your well-being and meet your unique healthcare needs throughout all stages of your life.

OB/GYN

Geriatrics

Northwestern Medicine offers a wide range of resources to help you stay healthy and happy during your senior years.

Geriatrics

Flu

Northwestern Medicine is dedicated to preventing flu epidemics and complications by providing vaccinations, resources and information.

Flu

Annual Wellness Visit

Your Northwestern Medicine primary care physician is here to support your health and well-being at every age and stage — not just when you are sick.

annual wellness visit

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