Primary care is the foundation of ongoing healthcare. At Core Care Clinic, our primary care team supports preventive care, routine visits and everyday health concerns while helping patients navigate longer-term health needs.
What Is Primary Care?
Primary care can be a starting point for routine checkups, preventive care and many everyday health concerns. Your clinician can review your health history, discuss concerns and help determine appropriate next steps.
Primary Care Services
Our primary care services can include routine and preventive visits, health screenings, care for common health concerns and ongoing management of certain chronic conditions. The right care depends on your individual needs.
Choosing a primary care team you can rely on year after year makes a real difference – not just in convenience, but in the quality of care you actually receive.
- 6 Lexington Street Waltham, MA 02452
- 451 Andover Street, Suite 206A, North Andover, MA, 01845
- 202 N Armenia Ave Tampa, FL 33609
What does a primary care doctor do?
A primary care doctor is your main point of contact for ongoing health needs - from annual physicals and preventive screenings to managing chronic conditions and treating everyday illness. They get to know your health history over time, which means better continuity of care than seeing a different provider every visit.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
A list of current medications and supplements, your insurance card and photo ID, any recent records from other providers, and a general sense of your family health history if this is a new relationship with your provider. Writing down any questions beforehand helps make sure nothing gets forgotten once you're in the room.
Can I book a routine physical?
Yes - annual physicals and wellness visits are available at all three of our locations. These visits are a chance to review your overall health, catch up on recommended screenings, and discuss anything that's been on your mind, even if it doesn't feel urgent enough for its own appointment.
When should I contact primary care about a concern?
If something doesn't feel right - a new symptom, a nagging concern, or a change you've noticed - it's worth reaching out rather than waiting. Primary care is a good starting point for evaluation and guidance, and same-day appointments are available for concerns that need attention now.
Does Core Care accept new patients?
Yes, we're currently accepting new adult patients at all three of our locations - Waltham, North Andover, and Tampa.
Are same-day appointments available?
Yes. Same-day appointments are available for urgent, non-emergency needs like infections, minor injuries, or sudden symptoms - so you're not stuck waiting weeks when something needs attention now.