ou only get one body, so it’s important to take care of it. That's why choosing a doctor is an incredibly important decision. There’s a lot to consider when finding a doctor. It may seem overwhelming, but Community Care Physicians can make this task easier. This site gives you immediate access to highly qualified Community Care doctors in your area who might be right for you.
Your doctor will be a source of information, support, advice and, of course, medical care. He or she should make you feel comfortable because they are going to be a long-term partner in your healthcare. To find a doctor, you’ll need to first consider what kind of primary care doctor will fit your family’s needs: do you need a pediatrician, a family doctor, or an adult physician?
Your primary care doctor is someone who maintains your full medical records, helps maintain your good health, and coordinates your care in sickness.
Pediatrics is the medical specialty entirely focused on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through adolescence. Pediatrics focuses on preventive health care and the proper development of children. Pediatricians can care for a child from birth until age 18. Generally, pediatricians offer general health exams, immunizations, and medical care for children who are acutely or chronically ill. In addition to providing health maintenance for children, pediatricians also evaluate behavioral disorders, developmental disorders, and social situations of children.
A Family Physician (also known as family doctor) is a doctor who provides primary medical care for all ages and both sexes. Family Physicians are familiar with a wide range of medical conditions and issues. They can provide preventive medical care, including well exams and OB/GYN care, and can diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions in infants, children, adolescents, adults and older adults.
An Adult Physician (also known as an Internist), focuses on comprehensive adult care. Internists specialize in the diagnoses, treatment and prevention of a broad range of adult illness (age 18 and older).
You may have heard of the term “General Practitioner” when looking for a physician. The term General Practitioner, or GP, is commonly used to refer to a family physician or internist, although it does not denote a board certified specialty.
As a medical group that offers primary care and specialty services, Community Care gives you the ability to stay within a single network of physicians for the majority of your healthcare needs throughout your lifetime of care. Our patients find this to be an extremely valuable benefit. Find a Primary Care Doctor who's right for you.
Electronic Health Records for Better Healthcare
All Community Care providers use a fully-integrated Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Since all of your records are kept electronically in a central system, they are immediately accessible by all Community Care doctors using a computer. This eliminates the need to transfer records, repeat tests, and wait for results to be shared between physicians involved in your care. The Electronic Health Record is instrumental in keeping your health records accurate.
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Finding a Doctor or Urgent Care Center
Finding a doctor close to home is important to many people. Community Care has over 35 office locations for you to choose from across New York's Capital Region. So, finding a location that's convenient is easy. When choosing a doctor, it's important to make sure the office accepts your insurance and also has office hours that you find convenient. But no matter how convenient your doctor's office may be, urgent healthcare issues may arise after your doctor's business hours. That's why Community Care has two Urgent Care locations to provide for your after hour medical needs — one in Latham and one in Delmar. No matter which doctor you choose, you can visit these centers evenings, weekends and holidays to receive urgent medical treatment for non-lifethreatening conditions on a walk-in basis.
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More Than Just Treating Illness
Community Care is different than other medical groups in the area. A unique feature of Community Care is our focus on not only treating illness and injury, but also encouraging exercise as a means for treating and preventing disease. As a patient of Community Care, you will have access to our exclusive fitness facility located at the Capital Region Health Park in Latham, NY. Here you will find the latest in cardiovascular, strength training and free weight equipment as well as access to personal trainers. Physicians often encourage regular exercise for wellness. Community Care is going one step further and offering you a healthy and safe solution right within the Community Care network.
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— the fitness center at Community Care Physicians
The Community Care Advantage
Our physicians and midlevel providers are leaders in their field, and we strive to integrate the latest in technology so you receive the best possible care. To learn more about the Community Care advantage, we invite you to follow the links below:
- Our roots.
- The Power of Information.
- Unique Corporate Structure.
- Teaching Doctors of Tomorrow.
- Ongoing Information and Technological Advancements.
We look forward to caring for you and your family. Visit our "Find a Doctor" page to find the type of healthcare provider who fits your needs, as well as office locations that are convenient for you. Thank you for looking to Community Care for your healthcare. For more help in finding a doctor, call Community Care Customer Service at 518-782-3700. Welcome to Community Care!
Questions to Ask When Looking for a Physician
When looking for a doctor, there are certain questions you should ask before making your initial appointment. Below are some suggestions to help get you started.
- Does this office accept my insurance?
- With which hospitals is this office affiliated?
- Is the physician board certified in their field?
- What are the office hours? Does the office have early, late or weekend appointments (if this is a necessity for you)?
- Will I be able to get same-day appointments if I’m sick?
- Does this office accept or answer questions by email?
- How are emergency calls handled?
- How are calls handled when the office is closed?
- Does the office have resources to help with billing questions or insurance claims?
- Are there any tests offered on-site?
