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Why choose St. Luke’s Primary Care
St. Luke’s offers a comprehensive network that ensures easy referrals to its specialists, imaging services, and hospitals. With multiple locations, online scheduling, and convenient MyChart access, patients benefit from a high level of accessibility and flexibility. Our care approach focuses on preventive care, chronic disease management, and ongoing wellness support.
Internal medicine: expert adult primary care
Internal medicine doctors, or internists, specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult health conditions. At St. Luke’s, our internists serve as your primary care provider while also coordinating specialty care with an emphasis on preventative care and disease management. Find an internal medicine provider and schedule your appointment online today!
Family medicine: comprehensive care for the whole family
Family medicine — sometimes called family practice — focuses on long-term health and wellness for children, teens, adults, and older adults. St. Luke’s family doctors emphasize preventive care, patient education, and building lifelong relationships with your family. Common services include:
- Comprehensive physical examinations
- School and sports physicals
- Immunizations and vision screenings
- Care for episodic illness or minor injuries
- Continuous care for chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma, hypertension)
- Allergy treatment and throat cultures
- EKGs and lab testing
- Minor surgery (small growth removal, suturing)
- Treatment of work-related injuries
- Blood pressure and weight monitoring
Your advocate for lifelong wellness
Your health deserves a strong foundation. At St. Luke’s University Health Network, our family medicine and internal medicine providers offer trusted primary care for patients of all ages. From preventive checkups and school physicals to managing chronic conditions and coordinating specialty care, our team helps you stay healthy at every stage of life.
Frequently asked questions about primary care
Primary care is your first point of contact for healthcare needs. It focuses on general health, preventive care, and managing common illnesses and chronic conditions. Your primary care provider (PCP) acts as your main health care advocate, coordinating your care and referring you to specialists when needed.
Family medicine providers specialize in comprehensive care for patients of all ages, from infants to seniors. Internal medicine providers specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Both can serve as your primary care provider.
It is generally recommended to have an annual physical exam with your primary care provider, even if you feel healthy. This allows for preventive screenings, vaccinations, and discussions about your overall health and wellness goals.
St. Luke's offers a wide network of primary care providers across various specialties and locations. You can use our online Find a Doctor tool to search for providers by specialty, location, and other criteria, or call a specific primary care practice location for assistance.
Yes, St. Luke's offers virtual care options for many primary care services, allowing you to consult with your provider from the comfort of your home. Please check with your specific clinic for availability and services offered via telehealth.
A primary care provider (PCP) is a medical professional who delivers general healthcare services and is typically the first person patients consult for medical concerns. A PCP can specialize in family or internal medicine. While many primary care providers are physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants may also serve in this role.
Find a primary care location near you
Convenient locations serving you across Pennsylvania and New Jersey
St. Luke's Internal Medicine - Allentown
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Geisinger St. Luke's Pottsville Primary Care
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