MemorialCare offers primary care to patients through family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and urgent care at multiple locations throughout Southern California. MemorialCare Medical Group and Greater Newport Physicians MemorialCare are two of the many leading physician groups affiliated with MemorialCare.
MemorialCare Medical Group
MemorialCare Medical Group offers great patient care and accepts most types of health insurance, including HMO, PPO, EPO, MAPD, Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans and more.
Greater Newport Physicians MemorialCare
Greater Newport Physicians is now Greater Newport Physicians MemorialCare. Patients have more access than ever before with leading physicians and award-winning hospitals.
When you choose a primary care physician with Greater Newport Physicians MemorialCare you receive access to:
- Access to MemorialCare’s specialty institutes, hospitals, and outpatient imaging and radiology centers
- 150+ primary care physicians
- 1,200+ specialists
- 24/7 on-demand urgent care
- Same-day appointments with most physicians
More Affiliated Primary Care Providers
MemorialCare is proud to be affiliated with many leading medical groups and primary care providers. Other leading physician groups affiliated with MemorialCare include:
Choosing a Primary Care Physician
Choosing a primary care physician to oversee your health and well-being is an important decision to make. When selecting a primary care physician, it is important to look for a physician who takes time to listen to you, answers your questions and is someone with whom you feel comfortable.
Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient setting. However, if you are admitted to the hospital, your primary care physician may assist in or direct your care, depending on the circumstances. When selecting a health insurance plan and primary care physician you are also selecting which hospitals you can be admitted to.
What a health system offers you
Choosing care from a health system helps:
- Ensure the clinicians treating you – whether they are in a primary care physician’s office, a specialist’s office or a hospital – have shared access through electronic medical records to information about your most recent diagnosis, allergies and tests.
- Streamlines your care to better manage chronic conditions and avoid the unnecessary duplication of tests.
MemorialCare is associated with many leading medical groups in Los Angeles and Orange counties.
What does each type of primary care physicians do?
- Family Medicine - A physician who is trained and board certified in comprehensive health care for people of all ages.
- Internal Medicine - A physician who specializes in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases.
- Geriatrics - A physician who specializes in prevention, diagnosis, treatment and disabilities of elderly.
- Pediatrician - A physician who is trained and board certified in comprehensive health care for infants, children, adolescents and young adults (from birth to 18 years of age).
In addition to primary care physicians, other medical professionals may be involved in your care may include:
- Nurse practitioners (NP) and physician assistants (PA) – A registered nurse who has completed advanced training and certification. Nurse practitioners can manage acute and chronic medical conditions and are qualified to diagnose medical problems, order treatments, prescribe medications, and make referrals for a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
How to find a primary care physician
It is important to choose the right physician for you. Find a leading doctor to give you the care and attention you deserve.
- Visit our list of Providers
- Call: 1-888-848-WELL (888-848-9355)
Our specialists are available to help you Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Remember, you do have a choice.
Primary Care FAQ's
Whether you’re healthy and simply need an annual check-up, you’re looking to start a family or you’re managing a chronic condition, we are here for you. When you choose MemorialCare Medical Group (MCMG) or Greater Newport Physicians MemorialCare (GNPM), you have access to a fully-integrated health system that includes leading hospitals, a dedicated children’s hospital, more than 300 primary care physicians, 24/7 virtual urgent care, and many outpatient, community-based imaging, surgery, and dialysis centers throughout Orange and Los Angeles counties. With our expert team of health care professionals, comprehensive services and convenient locations, we are able to provide the best in quality care.
Regular checkups, preventive screenings, prescribing medicine, care when you’re sick, chronic condition management, and more.
There are three different types of primary care providers: Family medicine doctors, internal medicine doctors, and pediatricians.
Family Medicine Physicians
The American Academy of Family Physicians define family physicians as uniquely trained to care for you as a whole person. In addition to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, your family physician provides routine health screenings and counseling on lifestyle changes in an effort to prevent illnesses before they develop.
Internal Medicine Physicians
The American College of Physicians | Internal Medicine define internal medicine physicians as caring for only adult patients, Internal Medicine physicians specialize in the prevention, detection and treatment of illnesses. At least three of their seven or more years of medical school and postgraduate training are dedicated to learning how to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases that affect adults.
Pediatricians
Pediatricians are here to help your child grow up happy and healthy. By providing routine wellness checks, they help guide your child to a healthy adulthood and provide the peace of mind every parent needs. From routine bumps and bruises to developmental and social challenges, pediatricians are dedicated to your child every step of the way.
Yes. You may call our Navigation Center 24/7 at (877) 696-3622 or use the Find a Provider tool on our website to research and select your new primary care physician (PCP). Once you have selected a doctor, call or visit your health insurance company's website to notify them of your new PCP.
Yes. Schedule a virtual visit with a provider using our myChart Open Scheduling feature. Once scheduled, a BEGIN VISIT button will appear on your myChart homepage. If your desired appointment isn’t available through myChart, call our Navigation Center for an earlier appointment time: (877) 696-3622.
You may call our Navigation Center 24/7 at (877) 696-3622 or log into myChart to schedule your visit.
MemorialCare accepts most major HMO, PPO and EPO health plans, as well as Medicare, private indemnity and supplemental insurance plans. Visit your health insurance carrier’s website or call the number found on the back of your health insurance card to ensure your provider is in MemorialCare’s network.
Applicable copayments and fees for services not covered by insurance are collected at the time of visit. We accept cash, personal check, and credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa). We offer expanded payment options via myChart payment system including bank accounts/e-checks, Apple Pay (iOS only) and Google Pay.
Bring a list of all your prescription medications and the dose, medicated creams, eye/ear drops, over-the-counter drugs, supplements (including CBD products), and vitamins you are currently taking. You should bring your insurance card, names and phone numbers of other doctors you see, your medical records if the doctor doesn’t already have them, and the name and phone number of the pharmacy you use. Download our home medication list template.
It is recommended to schedule an appointment with your primary care doctor at least once a year. Your doctor will discuss further appointments as needed after a full health assessment.
Locations Offering Primary Care
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Find a Primary Care Physician Near You
Looking for an exceptional primary care doctor who genuinely cares about your needs? You’ve come to the right place. MemorialCare-affiliated physicians are locally and nationally recognized, with offices conveniently located throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. Now its easy to find a quality doctor, right in your own back yard.
