University Medicine Primary Care Practices
What is a Primary Care Physician?
A Primary Care Physician (PCP) is a doctor selected by the patient to be the first physician contacted for any medical problem.
A PCP acts as the patient's regular physician and coordinates any other care the patient needs, such as a visit to a specialist or hospitalization.
PCPs are doctors of medicine (MD) or osteopathy (DO) who specialize in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics.
How are Family Medicine and Internal Medicine Different?
A family physician is trained to treat the health care needs of men, women, and children of all ages throughout their lives.
Family physicians provide a wide range of health services, including preventive care, obstetrics, routine gynecological care, and pediatric services, as well as care for chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
Internal medicine doctors, also known as internists, are trained specifically to care for adults from the age of 18 to 99+, both healthy individuals as well as those who have complex medical issues, such as diabetes and heart disease.
Women's Integrated Services in Health (WISH) provides both internal and family medicine physicians who care for the unique needs of women.
Which type of doctor is best for you depends on the specific needs of you and your family. Please contact any of our locations (see below) where family medicine and internal medicine are offered, and ask for help in choosing the right doctor for you.
Make an Appointment at One of our 8 Metro-area Locations!
The University of Colorado Hospital operates 8 Primary Care locations throughout Denver with our physician partners, who are faculty members of the nationally renowned University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine.