Primary care for children and adults
Doctors at Ascension Michigan deliver primary care for children and adults. Family medicine doctors and internal medicine doctors are part of our care team. From routine check-ups to care for chronic conditions, your doctor is here for you. We address the whole person from physical health, to mental and emotional health. Each appointment starts with a conversation between you and your doctor. Tell us about any new symptoms or changes in your health. Your doctor takes the time to listen to your concerns and answer all your questions – big and small. Then, we work with you to create a care plan that’s right for you. And if you need advanced care, we connect you with the right specialists.
We make getting the care you need convenient, with same-day and next-day appointments. Call to schedule an appointment.
Talk with a primary care doctor about anything
Your primary care doctor takes the time to get to know you and your family and to learn about your family's health history. Together, we work with you to promote your long-term health and well-being. As your care needs change, we’re ready with the care that’s right for you. You’ll find that managing your health is easier with a team ready to support you.
We deliver a wide range of care for the entire family, including:
- Annual physical exams and wellness visits
- Care for minor illness and injury
- Check-ups
- Care for chronic and complex conditions
- Health screenings, including blood tests and cancer screenings
- Gynecologic care
- Medication management
- Mental and emotional health care
- Newborn and well-child visits
- Preventive care
- Referrals for all types of therapy
- Referrals to specialists
- Senior health
- School and sports physicals
- Skin conditions such as acne, moles and warts
- Vaccinations
- Well-woman exams
Connected to specialty care at Ascension Michigan
Primary care doctors with Ascension Michigan are your first point of contact and ongoing connection into care. Talk with a doctor about the care you need. Your doctor is ready to connect the dots for your care – including screenings, lab services, imaging, pharmacy, and specialty care. Our doctors and specialists are part of a national team, working together to deliver the care that's right for you.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a primary care doctor?
At Ascension Michigan, we make finding a doctor quick and convenient. With our online directory, you can search for doctors near you. And, many of our doctors offer online scheduling. Find a doctor that’s right for you.
What is an internal medicine doctor?
Internal medicine doctors are primary care doctors who care for adults and specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions in adults. Working together, you and your doctor will make sure you’re up to date on screenings and yearly wellness checks. Your doctor is at the center of your care and will help make managing ongoing chronic conditions and medications is easier. Your doctor also connects you to the right specialists and other healthcare services.
Care from an internal medicine doctor includes:
- Annual wellness visits and yearly physicals
- Care for minor illness and injury
- Screenings
- Care for chronic illnesses and conditions
- Medication management
- Mental and emotional health care
- Preventive care
- Vaccinations
What is a family medicine doctor?
Family medicine doctors are primary care doctors who care for families – adults and children. They have training in a range of specialties, including: pediatrics; gynecology; orthopedics; ear, nose and throat; surgery; dermatology; mental health; and more. We help make sure your family is up to date on screenings and yearly wellness checks. We also care for you when you are sick and help manage chronic conditions. Your doctor also connects your family to the right specialists and other healthcare services.
Care from a family medicine doctor includes:
- Annual wellness visits and yearly physicals
- Care for minor illness and injury
- Screenings
- Check-ups and sports physicals
- Care for chronic illnesses and conditions
- Medication management
- Mental and emotional health
- Preventive care
- Senior care
- Vaccinations
- Well-women exams
