Primary Care
A Service of Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's HealthCare

By emphasizing primary care medicine, Jewish Hospital recognizes the importance of having one physician manage a patient's care, calling in specialists to provide additional care as needed.

The Importance of Primary Care

Like a “Family Doctor” of the past, a Primary Care physician looks at the whole picture of your care, not just a single feature. Your Primary Care physician gets to know you through regular visits and becomes familiar with your family, lifestyle and the many factors that affect your health.

When you require medical care for a specific condition, your Primary Care physician can recommend a specialist and a hospital based on your needs. Frequently, he/she will continue to manage your care even when specialists are involved to ensure that your total health needs are addressed throughout treatment.

Jewish Hospital recognizes the importance of Primary Care and offers a residents’ training program with the University of Louisville Department of Family Practice, based at Jewish Hospital. Family Practitioners work side-by-side with medical students in developing their skills to become specialists.

Find a Primary Care Physician

Finding a doctor doesn’t have to be complicated. Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's HealthCare continues to meet the needs of the community by providing quality physician groups to care for our patients. The following physician groups have been integrated into the JHSMH organization to help provide a full continuum of care.

• Family Practice Associates
• Haller Hazlett & Adams
• Oak Street Family Medicine

Jewish Hospital also offers its inpatient physicians (hospitalists), who coordinate hospital care with your primary care physician throughout your stay in the hospital.

Jewish Hospital’s DRCALL Physician Referral Service can help you find a Primary Care specialist who is right for your needs. For a free physician referral, use our on-line DRCALL Referral Service or call 587-4912 or 1-800-333-2230.