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Primary Care Physicians Who Deal With Migraines
A primary care provider (PCP) is a health care practitioner who sees people that have common medical problems. This person is usually a doctor, but may be a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner. Your PCP is often involved in your care for a long time, so it is important to select someone with whom you will work well.
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Family doctor - how to choose one; Primary care provider - how to choose one; Doctor - how to choose a family doctor
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