Primary Care

With offices throughout the state, we’re near you no matter where you live. Our providers offer same-day appointments for safe in-person care, as well as virtual visits you can access at home. Search online to find an IU Health primary care provider near you.

At IU Health, you’ll find hundreds of highly skilled primary care providers across Indiana. Search online to find a primary care provider accepting patients near you.

We offer routine wellness visits, preventive care, health screenings, treatment for chronic illnesses and more. Whatever your primary care needs may be, our primary care physicians provide complete healthcare services for you and your entire family.

As you search for a primary care provider, you may find different types of doctors. At IU Health, a variety of doctors offer primary care services. They include:

Family Medicine Doctors

Family medicine doctors provide you and every member of your family expert care during all phases of life—from birth, infancy and childhood through the teen years and adulthood.

Internal Medicine Doctors

Internal medicine doctors—also called “internists” or “general internists”—provide care focused on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of adult diseases. They treat adults 18 and older and cover all primary care concerns except surgery and obstetrics. Internists are trained to solve diagnostic problems and manage severe chronic illnesses. They refer patients to specialists, when necessary.

Some internal medicine doctors may also be board certified in pediatrics and treat patients of all ages from newborn to adults.

Pediatricians

Riley Children’s Health at IU Health provides high-quality, routine pediatric primary care for children of all ages, including newborns, children, adolescents and young adults. In locations that are close to home, our board-certified pediatricians offer expert care for every kid. That includes:

• Well-child visits to keep an eye on your child’s growth and development
• Get-to-Know-You visits for parents and expecting parents looking for a provider for their children
• Sports physicals
• Sick and acute care visits
• Chronic disease management for conditions such as asthma, allergies, ADHD and diabetes
• Prescription refills
• Flu shots and other childhood vaccines
• Vision and hearing screenings
• Virtual visits
• And more

OB/GYNs

IU Health provides specialized OB/GYN care for every phase of your life and health journey. From puberty onward, you will find care that is highly skilled, accessible and personalized to you and your needs. This includes:

• OB/GYN care
• Maternity services
• Well-woman visits
• Fertility care
• Pelvic floor health
• Birth control
• Menopause
• Breast health care
• Mammography

Choosing a doctor who understands your concerns, your schedule and your health priorities is important. Your primary care provider is more than just a doctor to call when you’re sick. He or she can become a lifelong partner in your health and wellness.

Our online Find Providers tool can help you search for physicians by location, specialty, background and profile. With a range of subspecialties offered, you can find a primary care provider who meets your needs.

To help you decide whether a doctor is the right fit for you or your family, you can also schedule a Get-to-Know-You Visit. This free, 20-minute visit allows you to meet with a physician to determine if they are a good match for your needs. To schedule a Get-to-Know-You Visit with a primary care provider, call 1.888.IUHEALTH or use our My IU Health online scheduling tool.

Primary care is comprehensive care for you and your entire family. It includes routine wellness visits, preventive care, health screenings, treatment for chronic illnesses and more. Your primary care physician provides your primary care.

Urgent care is for non-life-threatening illness or injuries. Urgent care offers short wait times so you can be in and out as quickly as possible. A team of highly skilled providers at each IU Health Urgent Care location provides your urgent care.

Emergency care is for serious, complex or life-threatening medical emergencies. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or find the nearest emergency room. To better understand which care option is best for you and your loved ones, view our symptom guide.