Condition

High Blood Pressure

A condition in which the force of blood against the artery walls stays higher than normal. Over time it can strain the heart, blood vessels and kidneys.

Also called: hypertension, elevated blood pressure

Who Can Help with High Blood Pressure?

Family Doctors
A physician who provides checkups, preventive care and treatment for common illnesses for patients of all ages. Family doctors also manage long-term conditions and refer to specialists when needed.
Internists
A physician who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness in adults. Many internists serve as primary care doctors.
Nurse Practitioners
An advanced practice nurse who can examine patients, diagnose illness, order tests and prescribe medicine. Many work in primary care, and others in specialty practices or hospitals.
Physician Assistants
A licensed clinician who examines patients, diagnoses illness, orders tests and prescribes medicine as part of a team with physicians.
Cardiologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats heart and blood vessel conditions such as heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat.
Nephrologists
A physician who treats kidney disease, high blood pressure related to the kidneys, and patients on dialysis.
Hospitalists
A physician who cares for patients while they are admitted to the hospital, then hands care back to their regular doctor at discharge.
Geriatricians
A physician who specializes in the health of older adults, including memory problems, falls, frailty and managing many medicines at once.
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists
An OB-GYN who cares for high-risk pregnancies, such as those with diabetes, high blood pressure, twins or concerns about the baby.
Dietitians
A nutrition expert who creates eating plans to manage health conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, food allergies and weight.
Weight Loss Doctors
A physician who treats obesity with nutrition plans, exercise guidance and weight loss medicines.
Health Coaches
A coach who helps people set and reach health goals such as eating better, exercising more and managing stress.
Naturopaths
A provider who uses natural treatments such as diet, herbs, homeopathic remedies and lifestyle changes to support health.
Integrative Medicine Doctors
A physician who combines standard medical care with approaches such as nutrition, mind-body therapies and acupuncture.
Pediatric Cardiologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats heart conditions in children, including heart defects present at birth.
Exercise Physiologists
A professional who designs exercise programs to help people manage or recover from heart, lung and other chronic conditions.
Preventive Medicine Doctors
A physician who focuses on preventing disease through screening, vaccines and healthy habits, for individual patients and communities.
Medical Clinics
A clinic or medical group where patients see doctors and other providers for primary or specialty care.
Community Health Centers
A clinic that offers primary, dental and mental health care to everyone, often with fees based on income.
VA Clinics
A Department of Veterans Affairs clinic that provides health care to eligible veterans.
Dialysis Centers
A center where people with kidney failure receive dialysis treatments.

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Where Practices List High Blood Pressure

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about high blood pressure and what is right for you.

High Blood Pressure

Who Can Help with High Blood Pressure?

Where Practices List High Blood Pressure

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