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On Zocdoc, primary care doctors in Philadelphia, PA have an average rating of 4.78 based on approximately 265 reviews. In Philadelphia, PA you can find 147 primary care doctors with 4-stars or higher. Zocdoc collects reviews from real patients after each appointment, ensuring authentic feedback. Only patients who have booked and attended appointments may post reviews, providing trustworthy and reliable insights into patient experiences.
Yes, you can book a video visit with a primary care doctor. There are currently no locations that offer video visits in this city. When a provider offers video visits, you will see a small video camera icon next to their profile image. Select a date and time from their available appointment slots and go through the booking process.
As of August 2026, Philadelphia, PA, has about 2025 licensed primary care doctors. (Medpro)
Pennsylvania has 317.6 active primary care providers per 100,000 people, well above the national average of 283.4 practicing primary care providers per 100,000 people. This number is also a crucial indicator of healthcare availability in the state. (Speak For Health: The Facts Pennsylvania, 2023)
Pennsylvania's doctor-to-patient ratio ranks below the national average in several primary care fields. The state's ratio is approximately 35% below the average in pediatric internal medicine and nearly 21% below the average in preventive medicine. (Cicero Institute 2024)
Approximately twenty Pennsylvania counties have experienced significant decreases in the number of primary care providers recently. (Cicero Institute 2024)
The best primary care doctors in Philadelphia, PA, are usually board-certified, have positive patient reviews, and work with reputable hospitals. Zocdoc makes it easy to compare these details so you can choose with confidence.
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