Family Physicians, Internists, Pediatricians, and some Gynecologists are often referred to as primary care physicians. Primary care specialists have broad- based training covering multiple specialties and as such are well equipped to provide the great majority of your day to day healthcare needs.  While a skilled primary care specialist will be able to manage greater than 90% of what they encounter in their clinic, there will be occasions when your problems will exceed their experience and as such will warrant referral to another specialist to assure optimal care.

Many insurance plans require patients to designate a physician as a primary care provider. Often your primary care provider will be required to pre-approve access to some specialists. While some consider this a hindrance, it is actually a safe, efficient, and cost effective way to assure you get to the right doctor at the right time. A good primary care physician becomes invaluable when you encounter complex problems necessitating coordination between multiple specialists. 

The key to choosing the right primary care provider for you and your family is to choose someone who is thorough, someone who is willing to listen to your concerns, and someone who while having self confidence, knows his or her limits and is comfortable admitting this. 

We feel Tanner Clinic's primary care physicians meet these criteria to the "T" and we're sure you will agree as you get to know them through your own experience.