Primary Care

Live life to its fullest with help from doctors who understand your unique health needs. From small questions to big decisions, primary care doctors in the Sutter Health network help you every step of the way. We’re here when you need us, where you need us.

Featured Services

Choose an excellent doctor who takes the time to truly get to know you. More than 1,000 family medicine and internal medicine doctors in Northern California are here to partner with you and your family through every stage of life. Whether you’re sick or just want some good health advice, primary care doctors help you feel your best. Our network also includes doctors who specialize in areas such as:

You’re busy, and we understand. Make it easy to take care of your health. With most primary care doctors at Sutter Health, you can:

Email your doctor any time
Make appointments online
Check your medical record and test results from your smartphone

Helpful Resources

Patient Information

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Interested in becoming a Sutter patient? Here’s what you need to know about health plans, choosing a doctor and how to get started today.

Tips for Living Well

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Tips for Living Well

Learn how to eat right, manage your weight, reduce your risk of heart disease and more. Our health and wellness articles provide tips and advice to help you lead a healthier life.

Education and Support

Classes and Support Groups

Learn how to make simple changes to boost your health and achieve optimal wellness.

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Disease Prevention

Be proactive about your health and learn effective ways to stay healthy.

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Ask an Expert

Have a question about Primary Care? Ask our experts.

Patient Stories

Sutter Health Supports Downtown Sacramento Inebriate Program

A unique program helps homeless people with alcohol problems avoid jail and instead find housing, medical care and positive support.

Back to Life — and Sports — After Neurosurgery

They thought it was just a migraine, but it turns out Thomas, 13, had a brain tumor that required immediate surgery.

Community Partnership Helps Homeless Patients

Sacramento's community partnership programs help homeless patients get back on their feet.

Homeless Man Finds New Life Through Resource Center

A community program supported by Sutter Health helps a homeless man get back on his feet.

A Special Primary Care Center for Women

Sutter Health supports the Santa Cruz Women's Health Center, providing care to women regardless of their ability to pay.

Residency Program Supports Community Health in Santa Rosa

Sutter Health partners with Santa Rosa Community Health Centers to provide important primary care medicine for patients in the community.

Supporting Federally Qualified Health Centers

Federally qualified health centers help patients get the care they need, in the location that makes sense. Sutter Health is a key partner.

Ethnic Health Institute Improves East Bay Community

The Ethic Health Institute takes health education out of the hospital into the diverse communities that make up the East Bay.

Men's Health Research

Men's health research focuses on diseases and problems that affect only men. This can include problems such as enlarged prostate (BPH), erectile dysfunction, penis disorders, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

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