How do you choose a primary care doctor? In this video, San Diego Health host Susan Taylor talks with Kosha Nathwani, MD, a family medicine physician at Scripps Clinic Encinitas, about what factors to consider when you’re deciding on a PCP. Learn more: https://www.scripps.org/7684yt

0:38 - What is the role of the primary care physician?
0:56 - What are the different types of primary care doctors?
1:20 - What should you be looking for in a primary care doctor?
2:00 - Where can you find out what your doctor specializes in?
2:27 - Why is it important to research your doctors philosophy?
2:48 - What are the questions you should be asking your doctor?
3:17 - Is it good for everyone in your family to have the same doctor?
3:35 - What advice do you give new patients?
4:20 - Can you visit your primary care doctor virtually?
4:40 - How important is it for you to have an annual exam?