Primary care
Primary care refers to the day-to-day healthcare you receive from your doctor. A primary care physician provides annual checkups, vaccines, physicals, care for minor injuries and illnesses and also helps facilitate specialized healthcare needs.
Primary care physicians in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bowling Green, Kentucky
At TriStar Health, our primary care physicians are often the first step to dependable, compassionate care.
Finding quality primary care should be simple. With a network of dozens of primary care doctors at convenient locations across Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky, we make it easier for you and your family to get the routine and preventive care you need. Our teams offer comprehensive primary care, including physical exams, sick visits, immunizations and recommended health screenings. Same day appointments and virtual visits are available at select locations.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
Reasons to see a primary care doctor
Our primary care doctors are experienced in treating a wide range of conditions, including:
- Annual physicals
- Blood tests
- Cold and flu
- Diabetes
- Ear infections
- Erectile dysfunction
- Headaches and migraines
- Health screenings
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Immunizations
- Infections
- Minor cuts and burns
- Minor fractures and sprains
- Rashes and minor skin conditions
- Referrals to specialists
- Routine checkups
- School and sports physicals
- Seasonal allergies
- Sore throat
- Urinary tract infections
- Well-woman exams
Primary care services we offer
Whether you need preventive care, treatment for minor injuries or illnesses, or specialty care, our dedicated PCPs offer the individualized care you deserve.
Preventive care
Primary care is the foundation of better health. Your primary care physician (PCP) can help you stay current on wellness visits, screenings, immunizations and lab testing — and support you when you’re sick.
When you build a long-term relationship with a PCP, you have a trusted partner who understands your health history and can help coordinate care, including referrals to specialists within the TriStar Health network when needed.
Chronic disease management
Chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease require ongoing support. Our PCPs partner with you through regular monitoring, lifestyle guidance, medication management and goal setting.
We commonly help manage:
- Asthma/COPD
- Depression/Anxiety
- Diabetes
- Gout
- Heartburn
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Skin conditions
- Thyroid disorders
Virtual care
Some primary care providers offer virtual visits for many nonurgent needs. Secure video appointments can help you discuss symptoms, review ongoing conditions and get guidance without traveling to the clinic.
Urgent care
For minor illnesses and injuries that can't wait for a doctor's appointment or happen after regular hours, urgent care is available. TriStar Health partners with CareNow® Urgent Care to provide convenient, high-quality non-emergency care at 18 locations across Middle Tennessee.