Why local healthcare matters
10 Community Guide 2025
Dr . Nuzhat Naqvi , MD
In an area with large hospitals like Baptist Health , or slightly farther out UK Chandler , it becomes difficult to imagine why you would ever want to visit a local physician . Larger hospitals have access to more things , so it ’ s a logical choice to seek care there .
But local physicians would argue with you that their treatment might be better for you than that of a large hospital .
Dr . Nuzhat Naqvi , MD at Richmond Primary Care , would tell you that in her clinic things will always be the same . No changing schedule , no long waits , the same staff for years at a time .
“ So there ’ s consistency . I know my patients . They get personal care at my office , they aren ’ t just a number ,” said Naqvi .
As a family doctor Naqvi can see children , teenagers , adults , and senior citizens on any given day , and is used to giving a wide range of personalized care to these groups .
In addition to general medical help , Naqvi specializes in weight loss and other aesthetic procedures , particularly in the MedSpa connected to Richmond Primary Care . This spa offers fillers , lasers , botox , and more to help people maintain the look they want .
“ That ’ s part of the maintenance , people want to look good . Along with making them medically feel better , they can physically feel better about themselves too ,” said Naqvi .
Dr . Kasey Eidson of Richmond Family Medicine Associates said that she likewise started her own practice because she wanted