What is a Physician Referral Service?

A physician referral service can match you with D.O.s and M.D.s trained in over 19 specialties.

What is Botsford HealthMatch?

Botsford HealthMatch is a free physician referral service of Botsford General Hospital. Physician referral specialists combine their expertise with a sophisticated computer database to find an appropriate Botsford physician for you. All physicians participating in HealthMatch are accepting new patients. The database is constantly updated to reflect changes in practice locations, insurances accepted, and newly appointed physicians. For a physician referral call HealthMatch at (810) 442-7900.

How do I choose an appropriate physician?

Before calling HealthMatch, think about the items below. Based on these and any other requirements, HealthMatch can help find a doctor who's the right fit for you.

  • Physician specialty
  • Special areas of expertise
  • Office location and office hours
  • Insurances accepted
  • Physician's gender or age

    • What is a D.O.?

    A Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) is an osteopathic physician. Like a Medical Doctor (M.D.), D.O.s are licensed to perform surgery and prescribe medication in all 50 states. Both D.O.s and M.D.s complete four years of basic medical education, and both can choose to practice in a specialty area of medicine -- such as cardiology, surgery or obstetrics -- after completing a residency program.

    However, it's the way D.O.s and M.D.s are different that can bring an extra dimension to your family's healthcare. D.O.s practice a "whole person" approach to medicine, focusing on preventive healthcare. Instead of just treating specific symptoms of illnesses, they regard you as an integrated whole person, recognizing emotional health, lifestyle and overall well-being which play an important role in health.

    D.O.s receive extra training in the musculoskeletal system -- your body's interconnected system of muscles and bones that make up two-thirds of its body mass. This training provides osteopathic physicians with a better understanding of the ways that an injury or illness in one part of your body can affect another.

    What is a Primary Care Physician?

    Your Primary Care Physician is responsible for delivering all of your ongoing healthcare needs. Botsford's Primary Care Physicians examine you as a whole person and talk with you about preventative measures you can take to improve your health. Our network of physicians have access to a comprehensive array of healthcare services and when needed, will refer you to a specialist.

    Which insurance plans are accepted?

    Botsford's physicians participate in most major insurance plans. For more information on individual plans, please call HealthMatch at (810) 442-7986.