Primary Care

Establishing primary care with a qualified doctor is one of the easiest and most effective ways to live a long, healthy life. At Clarksburg Urgent Care in Clarksburg, Maryland, the experienced team provides primary care to people of all ages. Individuals and families can access preventive screenings, vaccines, urgent care, and more. Call Clarksburg Urgent Care today to schedule a primary care appointment, or book your visit online.

What is primary care?

Primary care provides ongoing, coordinated medical care for you and your family. It emphasizes prevention but also diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. 

Establishing a home with the primary care providers at Clarksburg Urgent Care provides peace of mind and ensures access to various services, including:

• Preventive screenings
• Annual physical exams
• Vaccines and immunizations
• Treatment of minor injuries and infections
• Urgent care
• Counseling
• Diagnostic imaging, like X-rays, MRIs, and ultrasound

The Clarksburg Urgent Care team provides most services in-house but can coordinate care with nearby specialists if needed. 

What can I expect at a primary care appointment?

The Clarksburg Urgent Care team tailors primary care to your health and needs. They might suggest:

A physical exam

A physical exam is a routine checkup that assesses your general health. The team recommends scheduling an annual physical even if you feel well. Many health problems develop slowly and present few warning signs. Physical exams protect your well-being so you can avoid potentially severe complications.

Acute care

Also known as urgent care, acute care immediately treats minor illnesses and injuries. Clarksburg Urgent Care makes time for daily walk-in appointments to ensure patients receive treatment exactly when needed.

Chronic disease management

Chronic disease management treats long-term, incurable illnesses like diabetes and heart disease. It combines patient education, prescription medication, and healthy lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of side effects and complications.

Immunizations

Immunizations, or vaccines, train your immune system to identify harmful invaders, like viruses, bacteria, and fungi. They reduce the spread of contagious illnesses while protecting your loved ones and the community.

Medically supervised weight loss

Medically supervised weight loss uses prescription medication, healthy lifestyle changes, and health counseling to help you lose weight and keep it off. Shedding even a few pounds can ease pressure on your joints and reduce the risk of illnesses like cancer and heart disease.

Do I need to bring any paperwork to my primary care appointment?

The Clarksburg Urgent Care team recommends bringing the following items to your primary care appointment:

• Photo ID
• Health insurance information
• Names and dosages of the medications you take (both prescription and over-the-counter)
• Questions or concerns you want to discuss with your provider

Your provider develops a personalized primary care plan after reviewing your medical records and completing an exam. 

Call Clarksburg Urgent Care today to schedule a primary care appointment, or book your visit online.