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SponSor Content When it comes to maintaining good health, it takes a village – a multidisciplinary team of experts – to provide comprehensive health care. It's not unusual for your preventive care regime to include regular visits to more than one doctor: a family physician, an obstetrician or gynecologist, and any specialist involved in treating chronic conditions: an allergist, dermatologist, endocrinologist, orthopedist or cardiologist, for example. Dr. Ben de Miranda, board-certified family medicine physician affiliated with Northwest Physicians, notes that it's important to have one team leader quarterbacking your health care, so to speak. "This person is your primary care physician and he or she serves as the main gatekeeper for your care. Choosing a primary care physician may be the most important step in caring for your health." What is a primary care physician? Your primary care physician (PCP), typically a family practitioner or an internist, is the doctor you typically see for an annual physical, i.e., your main health care provider for non- emergency care. Your PCP performs routine tests that are needed at various stages throughout your life to monitor your health and diagnose and treat medical problems. If needed, your PCP can refer you to a specialist if a serious illness requiring special management is necessary. A PCP serves as the chief facilitator for other physicians involved in your care, making sure that all the components– from treatments to prescribed medications – work together effectively, for your good health. A PCP will provide preventive care, based on their knowledge of your unique health history, heredity, and other factors. He or she will also provide you with health education, so that you can make informed decisions about your lifestyle, nutrition, and physical activity. "The advantage of having a PCP over using a walk-in clinic or urgent care center for routine health maintenance is continuity: an ongoing relationship with a single medical professional will have in-depth knowledge about you and your health history, family background, past injuries or illnesses, allergies, and risk factors for certain diseases," said Dr. de Miranda. Choosing the right doctor for you You and your PCP will be together for a long time, so making the right choice is important. You may ask family and friends for recommendations, check with other health providers you may know, or consult with your local hospital for a physician referral. Northwest Health has numerous primary care clinics located throughout the region to provide patients with expert medical care that's easy to access. See the list below to find a Northwest Health provider conveniently located near you. You can schedule an appointment online at MyNorthwestAnyCare.com or by calling 833-757-WELL (9355). Choosing a primary care provider BENTONVILLE Northwest Internal Medicine – Bentonville 2900 Medical Center Pkwy., Ste. 220, Bentonville 479-553-2700 Northwest Medical Plaza – Bentonville 601 SW Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville 479-553-2664 Northwest Medical Plaza at Sugar Creek 1102 NW Lowes Ave., Ste. 2, Bentonville 479-254-8563 CENTERTON Northwest Primary Care – Centerton 331 Commercial St., Centerton 479-795-2167 Northwest Family Medicine – Centerton 101 Sun Meadow Dr., Centerton 479-795-0426 FAYETTEVILLE Northwest Medical Plaza – Fayetteville 3945 N Vantage Dr., Ste. 1, Fayetteville 479-435-9848 Northwest Medical Plaza – Wedington 3399 W Black Forest Dr., Ste. 2, Fayetteville 479-757-5056 LOWELL Northwest Family Medicine – Lowell 212 W. Monroe, Ste. A, Lowell 479-770-2200 ROGERS Northwest Family Care – Rogers 1615B West Persimmon, Rogers 479-636-7192 Northwest Family Care –Tuscany Square 2603 W. Pleasant Grove Rd., Ste. 109, Rogers 479-636-4138 Northwest Medical Plaza at Pinnacle 2000 S. 42nd St., Ste. 100, Rogers 479-273-9173 SILOAM SPRINGS Siloam Springs Family Medicine 3721 E. U.S. 412 Hwy., Siloam Springs 479-215-3035 Siloam Springs Internal Medicine 3721 E. U.S. 412 Hwy., Siloam Springs 479-215-3070 SPRINGDALE Children's Clinic at Har-Ber Meadows 6636 W. Sunset Ave., Ste. A, Springdale 479-306-4242 Northwest Family Care – Westside 3875 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale 479-751-9236 Northwest Family Medicine and Obstetrics 5501 Willow Creek Dr., Ste. 104, Springdale 479-757-2730 Northwest Medical Plaza – Eastside 2158 Butterfield Coach Rd., Ste. 100, Springdale 479-757-5026 Northwest Medical Plaza – Springdale 4077 Elm Springs Rd., Ste. 105, Springdale 479-927-2100 Northwest Primary Care –Har-Ber Meadows 6636 W. Sunset Ave., Ste. A, Springdale 479-361-4631 The Children's Clinic at Springdale 3057 Springdale Ave., Springdale 479-751-2522 ben de Miranda, MD board-Certified, Family Medicine physician northwest Medical plaza - Fayetteville 4 | YOU AT YOUR BEST | nwAdg.cOm/YOUATYOURBEST FEBRUARY - HAppY HEART | SATURdAY, JAnUARY 25, 2020