Primary Care

Primary Care at VHC Health

Seeing a primary care provider on a regular basis is one of the best ways to stay healthy. At VHC Health, you can work with a caring and skilled provider who helps you take care of your health in Arlington and the DC metro area.

What Is a Primary Care Provider?

A primary care provider (PCP) is a healthcare professional who helps with your everyday health needs. They're usually the first person you contact when you feel sick or have a health concern that's not an emergency.

Your PCP may be a doctor, nurse practitioner (NP), or physician assistant (PA). Your PCP works with you to:

• Learn about you, your health goals, and your family health history
• Give regular checkups and preventive care
• Perform physical exams for sports, school, or work
• Provide vaccines, such as flu shots and other routine shots
• Recommend health screenings based on your age and needs
• Treat short-term illnesses and minor injuries
• Help manage long-term health problems like diabetes, asthma, or high blood pressure
• Keep your medical records safe and up to date
• Send you to specialists when you need extra care

Find out why primary care matters, even if you feel fine.

Specialty Care Support

VHC Health Care Coordinators help you after you leave the hospital. They reach out to schedule follow-up visits by phone or video. This helps make sure care continues without gaps.

Types of Primary Care Providers

At VHC Health, you can select the type of health professional who's right for you or your loved one:

• Family practitioner – Cares for patients of all ages
• Internist (internal medicine doctor) – Focuses on adults
• Pediatrician – Sees babies, children, and teens
• Geriatrician or gerontologist – Cares for older adults

Your Annual Physical

An annual physical is also called a checkup or wellness visit. It helps your provider catch health problems early. Most adults should have one visit each year.

Before your visit, think about your health and what questions you have. You may want to ask:

• How can I stay well?
• What tests or screenings do I need?
• Do I need any shots?
• Are my medications still right for me?
• Does my family health history affect my health?

VHC Health – Primary Care

Same-Day Appointments

If you're a current patient and have a minor illness or injury, ask your clinic for a same-day visit.

If you're new to VHC Health, you can visit Express Care. It's open seven days a week. The provider will share your visit details with your PCP.

Extended Hours

For your convenience, VHC Health - Primary Care practices offer care when it works best for you—early mornings, evenings, and Saturdays.

In-House Lab Services

If your provider orders a lab test, you can get it done at your office and receive timely results.

Immunizations

VHC Health provides common vaccines at all primary care offices. They include flu, COVID-19, pneumonia, shingles, and hepatitis A and B.