Finding the doctor that is right for you will depend on what you would be willing to go see a doctor for. Primary care physicians are important as they help promote your overall health and well-being. Primary Care offers a variety of different options that you may need throughout your life including: • Family Medicine Family doctors offer a unique benefit for family care as they see anyone from babies, children, parents as well to grandparents. No matter who may be sick in your family, you will always have one doctor to call that knows your family’s history and can provide highly personalized care.   • Internal Medicine Internal medicine doctors offer different care from primary care doctors as they only care for adults (18+ or seniors only). Internal medicine doctors are also known as internists, and they are trained to treat both simple and complex conditions from early adulthood through old age.   • Pediatrics Pediatricians specialize in the care of children from birth to early adulthood. (With some even seeing people until they are 21) They’re trained to treat minor illnesses and injuries, along with more complex conditions for children.   • Obstetrics • Gynecology; and Obstetricians and gynecologists are doctors who specialize in women’s health, specifically female reproductive health. They also provide routine women’s health services and screenings including pap tests, pelvic exams, and STI testing. Many obstetricians and gynecologists practice within a primary care clinic like Portsmouth Family Care.   • Primary Care Primary care doctors offer the ability to check in with them for routine checkups, identifying health issues earlier to keep you healthier, and happier for longer. They can also offer referrals for more specialized care for any health conditions you may be experiencing.