A primary care provider or PCP is specialized in preventing, diagnosing, and treating a wide variety of health conditions. A primary care physician may come from family practice or internal medicine, depending on your needs.
River Bend Medical Associates’ primary care physicians treat you and your family with expert care. At our doctor’s office you can find a team of primary care providers who understand the importance of family while treating you as an individual. Our family practice physicians get to know you and your family and will work to help you all be as healthy as possible.
The primary care team at River Bend Medical Associates which includes family doctors, physicians’ assistants, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, nutritionists, and patient care associates works to provide you with well-rounded care and guidance in managing your medical needs and pursuing your healthcare goals.
Primary Care Provider Checklist
Use this checklist to help determine what factors are important to you when you start searching for a primary care provider:
- Accepting new patients
- River Bend Medical Associates primary care providers are currently accepting new patients.
- Accept my insurance
- River Bend Medical Associates participates in dozens of insurance, HMO and PPO plans. See the link above for more information and examples.
- Can they see my whole family
- Family medicine primary care providers care for patients of all ages and since your PCP supports your healthcare journey throughout your entire life, a family medicine doctor is the perfect choice as a primary care provider for your and your entire family. Family medicine doctors have diverse training in routine outpatient care and hospital-based care for patients of all ages. A primary care family doctor may see your entire family offering care that includes general health, pediatric, geriatric, LGBTQ+ care, chronic condition management, family planning, gender affirming care, and women’s health.
At River Bend Medical Associates, our family practice offers a variety of primary care services for you and your loved ones.
- Family medicine primary care providers care for patients of all ages and since your PCP supports your healthcare journey throughout your entire life, a family medicine doctor is the perfect choice as a primary care provider for your and your entire family. Family medicine doctors have diverse training in routine outpatient care and hospital-based care for patients of all ages. A primary care family doctor may see your entire family offering care that includes general health, pediatric, geriatric, LGBTQ+ care, chronic condition management, family planning, gender affirming care, and women’s health.
- Languages spoken:
- Our practice primarily communicates in English, but we also have physicians and care team members fluent several languages to assist patients who prefer these languages:
- Russian
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- Punjabi
- Tagalog
- Vietnamese
- Polish
- Hindi
- Farsi
- Ukranian
- Greek
- Our practice primarily communicates in English, but we also have physicians and care team members fluent several languages to assist patients who prefer these languages:
- Gender
- People might choose a doctor of a specific gender due to feelings of increased comfort, better communication, or a perception of greater understanding regarding personal health issues related to their own gender, particularly when discussing sensitive topics like sexual health or reproductive concerns, where some patients might feel more at ease with a doctor of the same sex; however, it’s important to prioritize a doctor’s qualifications and experience over their gender alone.
- Education and certification
- Our board certified physicians as well as our nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants have a wealth of knowledge acquired through some of the best universities and programs in the world. Please see each of Our Providers biographies for detailed information.
- Hospital affiliations and/or privileges
- Sutter General
- Mercy General
- Methodist
- Location
- We offer patient-centered primary care for adults and children at two locations in the Sacramento region– in Greenhaven on South Land Park Drive and in West Sacramento on Stone Boulevard. Click the link above for directions and addresses.
- Office hours
- Both our Sacramento (Greenhaven) and West Sacramento locations are open Monday through Friday, 8am – 5:30pm. We offer Saturday hours at our Greenhaven location.
- Telehealth Options
- Many illnesses or conditions do not require an in-person visit with a doctor. To help you get the healthcare you need, when you need it, River Bend Medical Associates offers Telehealth appointments. A virtual telemedicine appointment lets you have a video visit with your family doctor safely, and securely, no matter where you are.
Choosing a Family Doctor as your Primary Care Provider (PCP)
Family medicine primary care providers care for patients of all ages and since your PCP supports your healthcare journey throughout your entire life, a family medicine doctor is the perfect choice as a primary care provider for your and your entire family. Family medicine doctors have diverse training in routine outpatient care and hospital-based care for patients of all ages. A primary care family doctor may see your entire family offering care that includes general health, pediatric, geriatric, LGBTQ+ care, chronic condition management, family planning, gender affirming care, and women’s health.
At River Bend Medical Associates, our family practice offers a variety of primary care services for you and your loved ones.
Services Primary Care Doctors Provide
Your River Bend Medical Associates primary care team can provide treatments, monitor your health, and track your medications. In addition, your primary care doctor can offer guidance, and make recommendations to help you navigate through your ongoing healthcare journey.
You can rely on your primary care physician to help manage your health. Your primary care team can offer a wide variety of healthcare services including:
- Annual physical exams including sports or school physicals
- Medical Guidance & Preventive care
- Diagnoses and treatment of common medical conditions
- Vaccinations
- Chronic condition management
- Prescription medication
- Health Screenings, such as Cancer screenings and Dementia & Alzheimer’s testing
- Health information and education
- Lifestyle and nutrition guidance
- Patient Advocacy
Annual check-ups and other health screenings performed by a primary care provider can help detect serious conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Your primary care physician can serve as a coordinator between various other doctors and specialists, potentially delaying the onset or progression of a chronic disease.
At River Bend Medical Associates our primary healthcare team of family doctors, PAs, NPs, nutritionists, and support staff are highly skilled and dedicated to the healthcare needs of your entire family. We are here to provide comprehensive and continuous care for you and your loved ones.
Get Started on Your Journey to Better Health
Make your primary care appointment today.
