If you’ve ever wondered what exactly a primary care clinic is and how it differs from a typical doctor’s office, you’re not alone. At Aslan Health, we are proud to be a faith-based primary care clinic, and we believe it’s important to help our community understand how we serve as your first stop for healthcare needs.
What Is a Primary Care Clinic?
A primary care clinic is a healthcare facility that provides a wide range of services focused on preventive care, chronic disease management, and general health needs. Primary care clinics are designed to be your main point of contact for most health concerns, focusing on building long-term relationships with patients to ensure continuity of care.
Some of the most common services provided at a primary care clinic include:
- Preventive care: Annual physicals, well-woman exams, sports physicals, immunizations, and cancer screenings.
- Acute care: Treatment for illnesses like colds, flu, infections, and minor injuries.
- Chronic disease management: Support for conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and heart disease.
- Health education: Lifestyle coaching, nutrition counseling, and preventive health guidance.
- Referrals to specialists: When needed, your primary care provider can connect you with a trusted specialist.
How Does a Primary Care Clinic Compare to a Doctor’s Office?
Many people think of a “doctor’s office” as a place where you go when you’re sick—but a primary care clinic goes beyond that.
Here’s how they compare:
| Primary Care Clinic | Doctor’s Office |
| Focuses on whole-person care including prevention, chronic disease, and wellness | Often focused on diagnosing and treating illnesses |
| Offers services from multiple types of providers (nurse practitioners, physician assistants, doctors) | Usually staffed by one or two doctors |
| Emphasizes long-term relationships with patients | Often provides episodic care, focused on short-term issues |
| Coordinates care and manages specialist referrals | May or may not coordinate care with other providers |
| Frequently offers walk-in or same-day services | May require appointments scheduled far in advance |
| Focuses on community health and reducing barriers to care | Often focuses on individual patient care, sometimes with higher costs |
At Aslan Health, we blend the best of both models. While we operate as a primary care clinic, we also provide the personal, compassionate attention you might expect from a small-town doctor’s office—but with extended services that go beyond treating illness.
Why Choose Aslan Health?
At Aslan Health, we focus on whole-person care—addressing not just physical needs, but emotional and spiritual well-being, too. We provide services on a sliding fee scale for those without insurance and offer a same-day pay price of just $75 for office visits, making care accessible for all.
We also offer:
- Preventive screenings
- Women’s and men’s health services
- Chronic disease management
- Sports physicals
- Walk-in visits and scheduled appointments
And unlike many doctor’s offices, we’re deeply committed to serving the underserved and those without access to traditional healthcare.
Whether you’re seeking care for a new health concern or simply want to take proactive steps toward better health, Aslan Health is here for you—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Need affordable healthcare?
Walk-ins are welcome, or schedule your appointment today!
📞 Call us at 320-297-6800 or visit aslanclinic.com.