--- title: Finding a New Provider This Summer description: 5 Tips on Finding the Right Provider by Colleen Tenan, MD image: https://info.summusglobal.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Blog%20Header%20Image_1200x400%20-%202026-06-18T120944.621.png --- [Skip to content](https://info.summusglobal.com/summus-member-resources/5-tips-on-finding-the-right-primary-care-physician#main-content) [![Summus](https://info.summusglobal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Summus_logos/summus2023_horizontal_rgb_600_72.png?width=200&height=37&name=summus2023_horizontal_rgb_600_72.png "Summus")](https://www.summusglobal.com/) [Log In](https://app.summusglobal.com/Login) January 06, 2025 # Finding a New Provider This Summer ![Picture of Colleen Tenan, MD](https://info.summusglobal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/email_headshots/Colleen%20Tenan.jpg?width=50&name=Colleen%20Tenan.jpg) [Colleen Tenan, MD](https://info.summusglobal.com/summus-member-resources/author/colleen-tenan-md) [Share this page on Facebook](mailto:?body=https://info.summusglobal.com/summus-member-resources/5-tips-on-finding-the-right-primary-care-physician) #### ![Copy of Blog Header Image\_1200x400 - 2026-06-18T120944.621](https://info.summusglobal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Blog%20Header%20Image_1200x400%20-%202026-06-18T120944.621.png?width=960&height=320&name=Copy%20of%20Blog%20Header%20Image_1200x400%20-%202026-06-18T120944.621.png) Summer is the perfect time to catch up on check-ups, screenings, and finding the right doctor, whether for yourself or your kids, before the school year kicks off. Summus makes it easy to find a physician you trust. Here are are five tips keep in mind when choosing one. 1\. Check your insurance. It's best to do this before making an appointment so you know who is in network. You don't want to be surprised with an unexpected bill. If your insurance plan changed recently, it’s important to make sure any physicians you have established care with in the past are still covered providers. If you need a new provider that accepts your new insurance plan, you can always [reach out to Summus](http://www.summusglobal.com/dashboard). 2\. Know which type of specialist you need to see. Although many specialists treat similar conditions, their training and areas of expertise can be vastly different. A Summus MD can educate you on which type of specialist to see based on your unique needs and medical history. 3\. Read the doctor's credentials. Look up where they went to medical school, residency, and fellowship. It is important that they had training at reputable academic medical centers. 4\. Read the doctor’s biography. Doctors often list their special clinical interests, so you can make sure the provider you are seeing has expertise in your specific condition. Finding a doctor who also shares some of your personal interests may help you establish trust and rapport. 5\. Remember that you can always find another provider. If you feel like the doctor you saw wasn’t the right fit for you, know that you can always switch providers. Reach out to Summus if you need help finding the right provider for you. They take into account your insurance and unique preferences to ensure the options provided to you are the best for your needs. 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