Choose Your Best Care Option
Living healthy and well depends on having the right team at your side. With an extensive network of medical experts and nearby locations, Winchester Hospital makes it easy.
Primary Care
Also known as Family Medicine
Your partner for healthy living
Appointments
Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care
The most important medical relationship you have is with your primary care provider. They can help you navigate times of health and wellness, including disease prevention and management.
We offer team-based care primary care from doctors certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Family Medicine. Our primary care providers perform a range of health services to improve your quality of life and keep you healthy.
We focus on preventing disease or illness, promoting healthy lifestyles and diagnosing and treating health problems. Our office-based technology and innovation ensure you have easy access to state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment options. We also work with other medical specialists at Winchester Hospital to help you get any other care you need.
Expert Care in Your Community
We offer high quality primary care close to home. Our services and programs include:
Preventive Care
- Physicals and routine exams, including vaccinations
- Day care and camp physicals
- School and sports evaluations
Chronic Condition Care
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute (Sudden) Illness
- Allergic reactions
- Colds and flu
- Gastrointestinal (GI) infections
- Respiratory infections
- Throat and ear infections
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Primary Care Specialties
Several different medical specialties are considered primary care. These include:
- Family Medicine. These doctors provide primary care to adults of all ages. Their advanced training includes geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology.
- Internal Medicine. These doctors, called internists, specialize in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of conditions that mainly affect adults. They have advanced expertise in a variety of medical specialties.
Choosing a Primary Care Provider
Choosing a primary care provider can be challenging. At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we make it easy to find a provider who meets your needs.
When choosing a provider, consider the following:
- Area of practice. What is the doctor's specialty? For example, do they practice family medicine or internal medicine?
- Special expertise. Does the doctor have advanced training or expertise in a particular area, such as caring for chronic conditions?
- Location. Is the doctor available in a location convenient to where you live or work? Having a doctor nearby can help you build a long-term relationship, which is key to good health.
- Hours and availability. Does the doctor have a range of hours and availability? Do you want a practice that offers evening and weekend hours?
Winchester Hospital also has a provider referral line available 24 hours a day to help you find the right doctor. Call 1-866-946-4677 to find a doctor.
Conditions We Treat
You should see your primary care provider once a year for a wellness visit. However, you may need additional visits if medical problems arise. Our primary care providers can help treat and manage:
- Allergic reactions
- COPD
- Colds and flu
- Diabetes
- GI infections
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- High cholesterol
- Respiratory infection
- Throat and eat infections
- UTIs
Services & Specialties
Your primary care provider may work with specialty providers at Winchester Hospital to ensure you get care the keeps you feeling healthy.
