San Diego Health

Your relationship with your primary care doctor is one of the most important you’ll develop in your health care journey. Millions of people visit their primary care doctor each year for preventive care, routine screenings, referrals to specialists, and more. Often referred to as the quarterback of the health care team, a primary care doctor plays a pivotal role in coordinating your care. So, how do you find the right primary care doctor for you? In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor and guest Kosha Nathwani, MD, a Scripps Clinic family medicine physician, discuss the role of a primary care doctor and the different types, what you should take into consideration when choosing a doctor, and the questions you should ask a potential pick. Dr. Nathwani also runs through the pros and cons of having the same doctor as your spouse or family.