What to Expect at Your Primary Care Appointment
Before Your Visit
Come Prepared
Make sure you have all necessary paperwork and information ready:
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Photo ID
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Insurance card
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Your personal history (if possible, make sure we have your previous medical records)
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A list of your current medications, including over-the-counter and vitamins
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Your family medical history
Arrive on Time
Plan ahead. It may take extra time to find parking. You should arrive at least 10 minutes early to help us stay on schedule. If you're more than 15 minutes late, we may need to reschedule your visit to offer enough time for your care.
How Will We Spend the Time?
Your First Visit
We'll check your vitals, get to know you, review your health history, and may perform lab tests.
Annual Wellness Visit
We'll talk about your health goals and recommend screenings and tests. We'll also offer advice for healthy living and may provide immunizations (shots).
Follow-up Visits
We can talk about a new health concern or an ongoing issue. This may involve lab tests, referrals, or changes to medications.
What to Expect During Your Annual Physical Exam
Need an Interpreter?
We offer free interpreter services. Family members are welcome but should not interpret during your visit.
An annual wellness visit allows your provider to learn about your current health. Your visit will start with a member of our staff taking some measurements:
- Blood pressure
- Heart rate
- Height and weight
- Temperature
Your provider usually listens to your heart and lungs. You will discuss your health goals and concerns. Your visit might include mention of preventive screenings, vaccines, and tests you might need, like cholesterol and lipid levels.
You should expect to answer a few questions during your visit:
- Are you up to date on your vaccinations and immunizations?
- Does your family have a history of any chronic conditions or diseases?
- How are you sleeping?
- How often do you use sunscreen?
- How physically active are you?
- What are you doing to keep yourself healthy?
- What does your typical diet look like?
- What medications and supplements are you currently taking?
- When was the last time you went to the dentist?
- When were you last screened for cancer or other diseases?
Your answers and the exam’s results give your provider a baseline for your health. They use the information in future visits to track your progress and improve your health. Your PCP will schedule screening tests based on your age, sex, family history, and risk factors.
Make an Appointment
1. New to U of U Health or Primary Care?
If you are new to U of U Health or have never seen one of our primary care providers before, schedule an appointment online.
2. Seen Us Before?
3. Give Us a Call.
Want to talk to someone directly? You can also schedule your appointment over the phone. Call us at 801-213-9500.
Virtual Primary Care
Receive high-quality care from the comfort of your home. We offer virtual primary care visits for your convenience. Get a routine checkup, refill a prescription, and more.
Specialty Care & Referrals
We're here to help connect you to the services you need. Primary care providers handle general health needs, but sometimes you’ll be referred to a specialist for extended care. With over 200 specialties we’ll connect you to the right provider.
Our integrated health system means you can receive specialty care without ever leaving U of U Health.
