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Scripps Dr. Vivian Tran discusses primary care physicians, including how to choose one that's right for you and why your relationship with a primary care physician is important: www.scripps.org/6521p Want to learn more? Follow us @ScrippsHealth! Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrippshealth/ Twitter: twitter.com/ScrippsHealth YouTube: bit.ly/ScrippsYouTube Instagram: www.instagram.com What's the role of the primary care doctor? (0:50) What are the different types of primary care doctors? (1:09) Why is it so important to have a primary care doctor? (2:07) How important are location, office hours, gender, age and language? (4:15) What kind of research should I do to find the right primary care doctor? (6:45) What are the pros and cons of family members sharing the same doctor? (9:17) Should I switch to a geriatrician when I turn 50, 60, or 70? (10:04) What should I bring to my first visit? (11:03) How often should I see my primary care doctor? (12:48) Is it better to see a solo practitioner or a member of a medical