Primary Care Providers in Pittsburgh, PA

Find a primary care provider (PCP) near you in Pittsburgh for your routine health needs.

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Healthcare at a Glance in Pittsburgh, PA

The Steel City has two large healthcare systems providing care to Pittsburg and the surrounding area. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is a dominant healthcare system and is ranked the #1 hospital in Pittsburgh. UPMC locations include over 35 hospitals throughout western PA and Ohio including UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Allegheny Health Network is another expanding healthcare system providing care to Pittsburg residents. It includes Allegheny General Hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, and urgent and express care locations. Veterans in Pittsburg and its surrounding 13 counties can get care at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare system. Birmingham Care is a free clinic providing primary and speciality care for the underserved population. Medical schools include the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Primary Care FAQS

Medically reviewed by Meredith Goodwin, MD, FAAFP on May 5, 2020 – Written by Megan Lentz

What is a primary care doctor?

Primary care physicians (PCPs) — also known as primary care providers — are a vital part of your preventive care and wellness. All your routine care needs such as annual physicals, vaccinations, and lab work can be addressed by your PCP.

A PCP can be a family medicine provider, internist, or some other healthcare professionals who practice general medicine.

By working with other members of your healthcare team, your PCP can help you manage your overall health.

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