How to find a doctor who fits your needs

Choosing a Primary Care Physician (PCP) who will know your medical history and coordinate your care is important. Even if your health plan doesn’t require you to choose a PCP, having a primary doctor to care for you can help you stay healthy.

Your PCP will:

• Identify and treat common medical conditions.
• Provide preventive care and counseling on lifestyle choices.
• Help coordinate specialty and follow-up care.

When looking for an in-network doctor for your care, you may want to consider the following questions:

• Is the doctor board certified?
• Does the doctor have the training or experience to meet your needs?
• If you need to be hospitalized, can the doctor admit you to the hospital of your choice?
• Are the office hours convenient for you?
• Is it easy to get an appointment?
• Is the office staff friendly and helpful?
• Does the office return calls on a timely basis?

Find an in-network doctor near you.

You can also use the Quick Search tool on the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs for information about doctors’ education, training and board certification.