Why is seeing a primary care provider (PCP) important?

From childhood checkups to adult preventative care, your primary care doctor provides continuity of care through all stages of life. Your PCP gets to know you and your family personally, understanding your lifestyle and medical history to provide a complete picture of your health. 

  • Through regular checkups and screenings, your primary care doctor can catch potential health issues early, which means more treatment options and better outcomes if medical concerns do arise.
  • As your trusted health care provider, they're also your first stop when something doesn't feel right and your personal health advocate, so you don't have to navigate medical care alone.
  • Having a primary care doctor provides peace of mind because they provide comprehensive, age-friendly care. As your medical needs change, they will work with you to map out a plan for lifelong health. 
Take it from Prevea Health's President and CEO, Ashok Rai, MD, one of the most important relationships you can build for you health is with a primary care doctor (PCP).

Dr. Rai's Personal Journey

Dr. Rai went nearly 10 years without seeing his own primary care doctor. He was busy taking care of everyone else but we wasn’t taking care of himself – thinking that if something was wrong, he'd know it as a physician. 

Without regular check ins with his primary care physician, no one had a complete picture of his health to recognize the urgency of his situation. The results were eye-opening and resulted in emergency heart surgery. 


Today, with healthier habits, he's in a better place mentally and physically. Dr. Rai shares his story so others can learn from his experience. His message is clear. “Regular check-ups with your primary care physician matter.”  

Schedule that 30-minute appointment. Rather than taking time away from things, see it as an investment in your future and the people who count on you. 

Need help finding the right doctor?

Whether you’re looking for medical care for yourself, a loved one or your entire family – we’ll guide you to the right primary care doctor for your needs.  

With pediatrics, family medicine, internal medicine providers, Prevea makes it easy to get the care you need when you need it – with doctors you can trust. If you’re not sure where to start, call our patient advocates at (920) 272-3540. They’re available to answer your questions and help you find the right doctor.  

If you’re not sure where to start, call (920) 272-3540 or schedule an appointment online to talk with a patient advocate.