Family Physicians, Internists, OB/GYNs & Pediatricians at North Suburban Medical Center
Providing General Medical Care for Adults & Children Throughout North Denver
For sick visits, physicals and regular health screenings, a primary care provider will be your first point of contact. At North Suburban Medical Center in Thornton, we have several types of doctors with offices conveniently located near your home and work to help keep your family and our community healthy!
Types of Primary Care Providers
Family Medicine Specialists or Family Doctors
Providing general medical care for both adults and children
Find a Family Medicine Specialist
Senior Health Specialists or Geriatric Medicine Specialists
Providing general medical care for adults age 65 and older
Find a Geriatric Medicine Specialist
Internal Medicine Specialists or Internists
Providers who care for adults of all ages, for many different medical problems
Find an Internal Medicine Specialist
Obstetricians/Gynecologists or OB/GYNs
Providing care for conditions of the female reproductive system for teens and adults
Find an Obstetricians/Gynecologist
Pediatricians or Doctors for Children
Providing general medical care of newborns, infants, children and adolescents
There are many reasons why you may need to see a primary care doctor.
Some of the more common reasons include:
- Adenovirus Infection
- Abdominal (Stomach) Pain
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- Anxiety, Depression, Panic Attacks
- Bleeding in Pregnancy
- Blood in Stool
- Cold & Flu
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Fibrocystic Breast Disease (breast lumps)
- Dizziness or Blurry Vision
- H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
- Heartburn/GERD/Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Joint & Limb Strains & Sprains
- Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Constipation
- Numbness in Arms or Legs
- Pelvic Pain, Chronic (ongoing)
- Pink Eye (conjunctivitis)
- Pneumonia
- Prolonged Cough
- Rash, Welts and Other Common Skin Disorders
- Routine Physical for School or Sports Teams
- Serious Cuts & Wounds
- Several Missed Menstrual Periods (Menstral Cycle Abnormalities)
- Severe, Persistent Pain (Anywhere in the Body)
- Shortness of Breath
- Skin Moles That Have Changed
- Sleep Problems
- Sore Throat
- Sores That Won't Heal
- Strep Throat
- Vaccination
- Vaginal Yeast Infection
Referrals for Specialty Medical Care from Your Primary Care Doctor
In many cases, you will see your primary care doctor most often and they will refer you to specialists, as needed. Depending on the type of health insurance you have, you may need a referral from your primary care provider before you can see a specialty doctor, such as a neurologist, sleep medicine specialist or dermatologist.