An example of a primary care physician would be a

• A. Cardiologist
• B. Endocrinologist
• C. Neurologist
• D. Internist

Answer: (D)

Primary care physicians provide general, first-contact medical care and coordinate ongoing health needs, including preventive care and referrals when specialty care is required. An internist is a physician trained in internal medicine who focuses on adults and handles a wide range of health issues, making them a classic example of a primary care physician. They’re trained to manage many common illnesses and to oversee overall health, rather than focusing on a single organ system.

The other specialists are experts in specific areas: a cardiologist treats heart conditions, an endocrinologist handles hormone and metabolism disorders, and a neurologist specializes in the nervous system. They are typically brought in for particular problems rather than providing the broad, ongoing care characteristic of primary care.

So, among these options, the internist best fits the role of a primary care physician.