Primary Care

At Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), our primary care providers are your first point of contact for everyday health needs, preventive care, and long term wellness. We care for patients of all ages and focus on keeping you healthy, not just treating you when you’re sick. Our primary care teams build lasting relationships with patients and families, coordinating care across every stage of life.

Your primary care provider serves as your guide, coordinating referrals, tests, and follow up care within the ARH network and beyond. We ensure all parts of your care work together seamlessly. When you chose a primary care provider at ARH, you are gaining excess to a network of providers who offer a true continuum of care through all stages of your health journey.

Preventative and Wellness Care

Primary care is the foundation of good health. Our providers help you stay ahead of illness with services such as:

Annual physicals and routine checkups
Health screenings and risk assessments
Immunizations for children and adults
Women’s and men’s health exams
Sports, school, and physical work

Preventive care helps catch potential health issues early, when they’re easiest to treat.

Acute Illness and Injuries

When unexpected health concerns arise, your ARH primary care provider is here to help manage:

Colds, flu, COVID 19, and respiratory infections
Sinus, ear, and throat infections
Fever, cough, sore throat, and headaches
Minor cuts, burns, rashes, and sprains
Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

We focus on prompt treatment and helping you recover quickly and safely.

Chronic Disease Management

Living with a long term condition requires ongoing support. Our primary care providers diagnose, treat, and help manage conditions such as:

Diabetes
High blood pressure
Heart disease
Asthma and COPD
Arthritis and joint pain
Thyroid disorders

We emphasize personalized treatment plans, routine monitoring, and education to help you live well.

Primary Care Providers and Locations

Big Sandy Region

“You can’t ask for better than Dr. Fairchild. She’s knowledgeable, attentive, and responsive. I’m thankful to call her my primary care physician. Office staff are nice and welcoming. I highly recommend this office.”
— Dolor Sit, resident of McDowell, Ky.

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resident of McDowell, Ky.

Cumberland Valley Region

Kentucky River Region

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West Virginia Region

“I was referred to Dr Patel when the current doctor retired. I admit I was a little nervous changing doctors but at my first appointment I discovered Dr Patel is a good, kind, caring physician. He takes time to explain and go over your lab work and explain each medication and the side effects. If your looking for a doctor who takes his time and listens you your needs, Dr Patel will not disappoint you. In today’s world it's unusual to find a physician who spends more than 3 minutes with their patients. From the check-in staff to the nurses and medical students, they all make you feel like family, and that is special. 10 stars from me !!!”