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Opened in 2024, UVA Health Employee Primary Care has expanded its team to meet the growing demand for accessible, high-quality primary care services. Open exclusively to University Medical Center team members and UVA Academic Division employees enrolled in the UVA Health Plan (administered by Aetna), the clinic is conveniently located on Grounds in the University Medical Center’s West Complex. 

If you do not have a primary care provider (PCP), you can make Employee Primary Care your primary care home by establishing with one of their expert providers. As available, same-day appointments are also offered for immediate care needs, with no prior relationship with a provider required.

To schedule, call 434.297.4680, request an appointment in MyChart, or book certain visit types directly in MyChart. To learn more about who’s eligible, what services are offered, and other details, please see the FAQs below. 

UVA Health Employee Primary Care FAQs

Eligibility 

Who can use UVA Health Employee Primary Care? 

UVA employees of the Academic Division and the University Medical Center who are members of the UVA Health Plan (administered by Aetna; any plan tier; age 18 and older). Children, dependents, and spouses are not eligible to use the clinic currently, even if they are covered by the UVA Health Plan. 

Can UVA Physicians Group (UPG) and UVA Community Health (UVACH) team members use the clinic?  

No, UPG and UVACH team members are on different health plans. 

Am I required to have an existing primary care provider before making an appointment? 

An existing relationship with a UVA Health provider is not required to be seen at this clinic.  

Can I switch from my current PCP to a PCP at Employee Primary Care?

Yes, a provider through Employee Primary Care can become your permanent PCP.

How do I make an appointment at UVA Health Employee Primary Care? 

You can schedule an appointment by:

• Calling 434.297.4680.
• Requesting an appointment through MyChart.
• Scheduling an appointment through MyChart for an initial primary care visit or a same-day visit.

Services 

What services does the clinic provide currently? 

UVA Health Employee Primary Care aims to be a primary care home for employee members of the UVA Health Plan (administered by Aetna). Services include: 

• Preventative care and wellness visits.
• Management of chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure.
• Treatment for depression and anxiety.
• Routine gynecological care, including pap smears and IUD/Nexplanon placement.
• Same-day appointments for common illness and minor injuries.
• Skin biopsies and joint injections.

What does it cost to be seen at Employee Primary Care? 

• There is no cost for preventative care, but please see plan for preventative care definition and coverage details. 
• Other service costs dependent on your UVA Health Plan coverage:
  • Health Savings: deductible and 20% coinsurance
  • UVA PPO: $40 copay
  • Choice Health: deductible and 15% coinsurance

How is Employee Primary Care different from UVA Health Employee Health and/or WorkMed? 

UVA Health Employee Primary Care aims to be a primary care home for members of the UVA Health Plan from the University Medical Center and the Academic Division. The clinic also provides same-day care visits. 

Employee Health exclusively serves University Medical Center team members for work-related (occupational) health issues such as when they’re injured at work, need an immunization for work, and/or need support to comply with workplace safety policies such as fit testing. UVA-WorkMed provides these same services to employees of UPG and the Academic Division (School of Medicine, School of Nursing, etc.) who are subject to UVA Heath occupational health policies. Employee Health and UVA-WorkMed do not provide primary care or same-day care services.

When should I reach out to Employee Primary Care versus our Same Day Care clinic or other UVA Health immediate care offerings?

Contact Employee Primary Care if you need to establish with a primary care provider. If you are looking for a same-day or urgent care appointment for an acute need, you may also contact Employee Primary Care, Same Day Care, or any of our other clinics offering immediate care appointments, even if you already have a PCP at another clinic.

Location 

Where is Employee Primary Care located? 

The clinic is located on the third floor of the Collins Wing in the West Complex of the University Medical Center at 1300 Jefferson Park Ave. 

Where can I park? 

Validated parking is available in the Lee Street and 11th Street Garages. Valet parking is available at the front of the West Complex. 

Other 

Why was this clinic created? 

The concept for this clinic was generated as a result of the FY22 UVA Health employee engagement survey and is also a key component of the UVA Health Strategic Plan as part of its commitment to be a Best Place to Work and provide easy access to care. Its goal is to improve employee access to primary care services as part of the employee benefits/Total Rewards offerings of the University.  

Since this is an employee clinic, does that mean that my private health information will be available to my employer?  

Employee Primary Care is committed to the privacy of its patients. Employees can be assured that they will have the same confidentiality and privacy surrounding their care and health information that they would at other UVA Health clinics.