Get the best health care from doctors focused on you
Balancing work, family and the activities of your busy life with taking care of your health can be challenging. Our doctors and care teams can help. From smarter preventive care plans to easy convenient appointments, when you choose Optum, you choose healthier care for a better life.1
Primary health care
At Optum, our family and internal medicine doctors help you act now to prevent health problems before they start. From offering preventive care and wellness tools to connecting you to top specialty care, your Optum care team is on your side.
Specialty care
Through all of life’s health challenges, you may need to see a specialist at some point. At Optum, we take the guesswork out of choosing a specialist. Your primary care doctor will connect you with top specialists near you, ready to provide the care you need.
Urgent & virtual care
With Optum, get fast, easy urgent care for non-life-threatening medical issues. Save money by avoiding costly trips to the emergency room. Plus, explore your virtual care options wherever you are by video, mobile app, phone or chat with our team.
Wellness support
We offer extra resources including fitness classes, nutrition classes and community centers for people ages 55 and older.
Mental wellness support
We offer expert care for behavioral and mental health concerns. Our care teams and psychiatrists will help get to the source of your concern and find ways to help you feel better.
Navigating your care needs FAQ
According to patient surveys, 9 out of 10 patients would tell their friends to see their Optum doctor.2
At Optum, you can trust that our care teams will:
- Be compassionate
- Be warm and welcoming
- Take the time to get to know you
We strive to make it easier to get the care you need when you need it.
Examples include:
- Breast exams
- Family planning (birth control)
- Incontinence (problems controlling your bladder or bowel movements)
- Menopause counseling
- Osteoporosis (brittle bones)
- Prostate cancer
- Routine gynecological exams (Pap test, etc.)
- Sexual dysfunction (erectile dysfunction or ED)
- Testicular cancer
Internal medicine is a type of primary care for adults. An internal medicine doctor oversees all your care.
Our doctors work with many specialists. If you ever need specialty care or to talk to a specialist, your doctor can quickly connect you to the right provider.
Your doctor will also oversee all your care to make sure you get the right care at the right time.
Yes, we offer preventive health care services so that you can stay on top of your health and wellness. Key preventive health care services include:
- Annual physical exams
- Health education events
- Immunizations such as flu shots and pneumonia vaccines
- Screenings & early detection for women and men at every life stage
Helpful resources
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Care resources and education
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- Care services vary by location. Check with your doctor’s office or health plan for specific information.
- Press Ganey patient satisfaction survey results using the Med Practice Survey tool for patient visits from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 are only for group/employed providers in Optum- and Optum Care-owned clinics.