Primary Care

Primary care is often the first place to discuss a new health concern, manage an ongoing condition, review medications, and decide whether testing or a referral is needed.

What a visit may include

• A conversation about your main concern, health history, and medications
• Basic measurements such as blood pressure, pulse, weight, or temperature when appropriate
• A focused physical examination
• Preventive-care recommendations based on age, health history, and risk
• A plan for treatment, testing, follow-up, or referral

Who may benefit from primary care

Primary care can be useful for adults seeking a general checkup, people who need follow-up for a stable chronic condition, and patients who are unsure where to begin with a non-emergency health concern. The clinic will determine whether a concern can be safely addressed here or needs a different level of care.

How to prepare

• Write down the two or three questions that matter most.
• Bring a complete list of prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and supplements.
• Bring relevant test results or discharge instructions when available.
• Ask the clinic before sending any records electronically.

Cost, insurance, and eligibility

Costs, insurance requirements, eligibility, and service availability may vary. Call (818) 674-4414 before your visit for current information. Do not assume that every service is provided without charge.