Finding a medical doctor near you is important to help manage your health. A primary care physician (PCP) can get to know your medical history, health habits and personality and can monitor even the slightest changes over time, catching red flags before they become serious issues. They’re also likely to be able to provide you with better overall care, including preventive services and counseling on health-related topics.

When looking for a PCP, you can start by asking friends and family for recommendations. However, it’s important to think about what’s most important to you — whether it’s a particular specialty, gender or location. Once you’ve narrowed down your choices, you can ask for personal referrals and visit their websites to learn more about them. It’s also a good idea to check that your prospective physician is in your plan network, accepts your insurance and offers same/next-day appointments.

You can use our website to find highly rated family medicine specialists in your area. Healthgrades profiles include detailed information about each provider, such as board certification, education, hospital affiliations and more. We also spotlight providers with high patient ratings and those who have received quality awards from their hospitals. We call these physicians “Healthgrades Choice.”

If you’re a UnitedHealthcare member, you can also sign in to your account and search for doctors who are in the provider network. You can also use our mobile app for instant access to your account and to find doctors.

If you’re interested in LGBTQ-friendly providers, you can also search for those by using our Find a Practitioner tool and filtering by Area of Expertise and selecting “LGBTQ Supportive.” Additionally, you can learn more about the resources available to members at our LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness Resource Center.