Can Parsley Health be my primary care physician?
While Parsley Health is not a primary care provider (PCP), our world-class doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants are trained in primary care specialties like internal and family medicine. We are equipped to support a wide range of both basic and complex health needs, and many members choose to use Parsley as their central point of care.
We can support and refer out to specialists when needed, monitor and manage most prescriptions, and we are able to review outside medical records as necessary to help ensure continuity and clarity in your care. For ongoing or urgent medical needs, we recommend maintaining an established relationship with a local PCP outside of Parsley.
Our root-cause, whole-person approach means we are here not just when you are unwell, but also to help optimize your long-term health. We focus on identifying the underlying factors contributing to symptoms and provide proactive care that supports your overall well-being.
Parsley Health care includes:
- Care for any health concern - from new symptoms to chronic conditions.
- Telemedicine - medical visits from your state of residence.
- Messaging - get answers by messaging your care team during business hours M-F. If you need to get in touch with your medical provider, we encourage you to book your next medical visit so you can discuss your health needs in person.
- Prescriptions- Most prescriptions, refills, and ongoing management
- Referrals - Parsley Health will refer out to specialists when clinically indicated and can assist in locating a specialist when needed.
Parsley Health care does not include:
- Same-day visits
- Urgent care/ sick visits
- Physical Exams
- Vaccines
- Prescribing Controlled Substances
- Pap smears - we recommend maintaining an OB-GYN for regular Pap smears.
- Age-related screenings - your Parsley Health medical provider will remind you of important age-related screenings you should get, like colonoscopies or mammograms
- Completing Disability or FMLA paperwork
*If you have a medical emergency, we recommend that you visit urgent care or an ER.