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primary care doctor  listen  (PRY-mayr-ee kayr DOK-ter)

  A doctor who manages a person's health care over time. A primary care doctor is able to give a wide range of care, including prevention and treatment, can discuss cancer treatment choices, and can refer a patient to a specialist.