Primary Care

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At UT Southwestern Medical Center, our primary care physicians strive to help our patients maintain optimal health and well-being throughout their lives.

Our physicians and advanced practice providers are dedicated to treating patients with attentive and compassionate care in the following primary care services:

  • Family Medicine: Provides comprehensive care including preventive care and disease maintenance for the whole family, from newborns to seniors
  • General Internal Medicine: Specializes in maintaining long-term adult wellness, including the prevention and treatment of common disorders such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, obesity and osteoporosis. Coordinates care with other specialists
  • Geriatrics: Focuses on comprehensive healthcare for seniors 


UT Southwestern has pioneered many important advances in medicine and patient care, and our primary care physicians are widely regarded as among the best in the nation. 

Why Choose UT Southwestern for Primary Care?

UT Southwestern has one of the largest academic physician practices in the nation and is a major referral center for patients with the most complex conditions. Our commitment to primary care is exemplified by the comprehensive specialties we offer.

Our physicians have the extensive knowledge and expertise that comes from evaluating and treating thousands of patients. On an annual basis, our clinicians provide care to patients during more than 2 million outpatient visits and 89,000 inpatient visits.

Virtual Primary Care

Get same-day care where you are

Existing UT Southwestern primary care patients who are 18 and older may be able to meet online with a member of our team to receive care.

Virtual Primary Care Services

  • We offer same-day or urgent visits for conditions that are not life threatening, typically last a short time, and are appropriate for telehealth management. These include:
    • Upper respiratory symptoms, such as cough, sore throat, and sinus symptoms
    • Minor infections, including urinary symptoms and skin concerns suitable for virtual assessment

In addition, we can help with:

  • Symptom assessment and guidance
  • Follow-up on urgent issues that can be safely managed virtually

Patients meet with an advanced practice provider – a nurse practitioner or physician assistant who is part of your care team and trained to provide quality care.

Virtual Primary Care Hours

Virtual primary care appointments are available:

  • Monday-Friday, noon-8 p.m.
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