Choosing your primary care physician can be one of the most important and toughest decisions you can make for your health and the health of your family. It can be quite overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Consider the tips below when you are looking for a new primary care physician: 1. Check with your health insurance provider for doctors and clinics that are in your health insurance provider’s network. 2. Ask your friends, family members, and other medical professionals (such as your pharmacist or dentist) whom you know for recommendations of primary care physicians they know. 3. Book a face-to-face meeting so you can meet your potential doctor in person. This will give you an idea if you like the clinic and if it is in a convenient location for you, a feeling for the staff and nurses, and ultimately it will give you the chance to gain an honest idea of how you might like the doctor. Remember that you will be talking to this individual about some extremely private and intimate topics, so it’s important you feel comfortable and that you can trust the doctor. Ultimately, you want to make sure you and your potential doctor are on the same page when it comes to your healthcare.