Primary Care

Live life to its fullest with help from providers who understand your unique health needs. From small questions to big decisions, primary care doctors and other health professionals 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

Get care from the comfort of home. Many primary care providers in the Sutter network now offer Video Visits. Sign in to My Health Online to book a visit.

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Your Primary Care Partner

Choose an excellent healthcare provider who takes the time to truly get to know you. More than 1,000 family medicine and internal medicine practitioners 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 providers help you feel your best. Our network includes doctors and other healthcare professionals 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 providers at Sutter Health, you can:

Email your healthcare provider any time
Make appointments online
Check your medical record and test results from your smartphone using My Health Online

Helpful Resources

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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Have a question about Primary Care? Ask our experts.

Patient Stories

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.

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.

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.

Homeless Man Finds New Life Through Resource Center

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

Community Partnership Helps Homeless Patients

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

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.

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.

A Santa Cruz Original Gives Back

A PAMF patient for nearly 90 years describes his ties to the Santa Cruz community and PAMF.

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HIV/AIDS Research

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, also known as AIDS. HIV/AIDS research seeks ultimately to find a cure for this deadly disease but at the same time also researches methods of prevention and ongoing treatment for those living with the disease.

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