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Telehealth care in Phoenix, Arizona.
Wade’s Care First sees Phoenix patients by secure video for primary care, mental health, ADHD, weight management, urgent care and more. Labs, imaging and prescriptions go to facilities in and around Phoenix.
Telehealth only. No office in Phoenix: you join from wherever you are in Arizona. Pricing · Insurance Accepted
Services
What Phoenix patients book.
Every service is available statewide by video. Each page explains what can and cannot be handled remotely.
Your ongoing Primary Care ProviderPrimary Care
Acute Care, Routine Care, Preventive Care, and Chronic Care with one provider who knows your history.
Screenings for your age and riskPreventive Care
Screenings, labs and risk checks chosen for your age, history and family history.
Evaluation and treatmentMental Health
Anxiety, depression, panic, PTSD symptoms and more. A full evaluation first, then a plan you help build.
Adults and teensADHD
Evaluation and follow-up for attention, focus and executive-function concerns.
Medication with a plan around itMedical Weight Management
A workup first, then nutrition, lab monitoring and medication when it fits.
Sick visitsUrgent Care
Sinus infections, UTIs, rashes and stomach bugs. Check the scheduler for available appointments, including same-day openings when offered.
Skin concerns by videoDermatology
Acne, eczema, psoriasis, melasma, fungal nails and rashes, evaluated from clear photos and a conversation.
Strains, sprains and flare-upsShort-Term Pain Management
Back and neck pain, sprains, joint flares and headaches over a short course of care.
Hormones, prostate and screeningMen’s Health
ED, testosterone testing, prostate health, PSA and the screenings men tend to skip.
Every stageWomen’s Health
Periods, birth control, perimenopause, menopause and the questions in between.
Ages 5 and upPediatric Care
Video visits for the things that keep a kid home from school.
Older adults and their familiesGeriatric Care
Medication review, chronic conditions and coordination with everyone involved.
Part of your primary careSleep Concerns
Insomnia, snoring, sleep apnea screening and sleep-study coordination.
Pharmacogenomic testingGeneSight® Testing
A cheek swab that adds genetic information to mental-health medication decisions.
Booking & Insurance
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Start with the care you need. We’ll guide you through the visit details and available times.
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Select your service and whether you are a new or established patient.
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Confirm where you will be during the visit and your timezone, then review your appointment details.
More Than a Video Visit
How It Works Your care doesn’t end when the video visit ends.
Wade’s Care First is a full medical practice delivered through telehealth. When it is medically appropriate, we order, prescribe, refer and coordinate the services you would expect from a traditional outpatient practice.
- 1VisitSecure video from your phone or laptop
- 2TestingLabs and imaging ordered near you
- 3ResultsReviewed and explained with you
- 4TreatmentPrescriptions and a plan you helped build
- 5ReferralSpecialists and in-person care when needed
- 6Follow-upContinued care with the same provider
Laboratory testing
Blood work, urine tests, hormone and PSA testing, completed at a lab near you.
Diagnostic imaging
X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans and MRIs ordered through local imaging centers.
Additional testing
Testing matched to your symptoms, history and plan, including sleep studies when indicated.
Equipment and supplies
Orders for durable medical equipment and supplies when medically necessary.
Specialist referrals
Referrals to cardiology, endocrinology, sleep medicine and more, with your care kept connected.
Prescription management
Prescribing and adjusting medications when clinically appropriate and allowed by law.
Results and follow-up
Every result reviewed with you, explained, and turned into a next step.
GeneSight® Testing
Pharmacogenomic information that may help inform mental-health medication decisions.
Care coordination
Orders and referrals sent to facilities near you, with Wade’s Care First staying involved.
Telehealth when appropriate. In-person services when needed. Coordinated care throughout.
Book a VisitHow It WorksOrders go local
Labs, imaging and pharmacies near Phoenix.
If you need blood work, Sonora Quest Laboratories, the Quest Diagnostics affiliate in Arizona, runs patient service centers across Phoenix, from Ahwatukee to the north Valley, with most opening around 6 a.m. on weekdays. Labcorp also has Phoenix locations. Your order is sent electronically; you walk in or book a slot and results come back to your clinician. For imaging, SimonMed Imaging and Banner Imaging both operate outpatient centers across Maricopa County, so an X-ray, ultrasound or MRI rarely requires a hospital visit. Prescriptions go to the pharmacy you already use; Walgreens, CVS, Fry’s, Safeway, Bashas’ and Walmart all fill in Phoenix. Ask about a 90-day supply of maintenance medications to cut trips in July and August.
Blood work
Sonora Quest Laboratories (the Quest Diagnostics affiliate in Arizona) lists numerous Phoenix patient service centers in its February 2026 directory, including Ahwatukee and north Phoenix sites, most opening 6:00–7:00 a.m. weekdays; some in-Safeway sites are appointment-only. Labcorp also lists multiple Phoenix patient service centers. Hospital outpatient labs are available at the major systems.
Imaging
SimonMed Imaging operates many Phoenix-area outpatient centers (e.g., Central Phoenix, Biltmore). Banner Imaging, a Banner Health subsidiary, operates outpatient imaging centers across Maricopa and northern Pinal counties (23 centers reported in 2019). Hospital radiology departments at the systems above.
Pharmacies
Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, Fry’s, Safeway, Bashas’ and Sam’s Club pharmacies all operate in Phoenix.
Before you go, confirm the requested test, outside-order acceptance, insurance, collection fees and hours with the facility. These resources are examples, not a complete directory. Quest Location Finder · Labcorp Location Finder.
Patient Questions
All Patient Questions Phoenix questions.
Does Wade’s Care First have an office in Phoenix?
No. Wade’s Care First is a telehealth practice. You join your visit by secure video from home, work or anywhere in Arizona, and Charles Wade, FNP-BC is licensed to treat you while you are in the state. Anything that needs hands-on care is coordinated with facilities in and around Phoenix, such as Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix (ADHS Level I trauma center), St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center, Dignity Health (ADHS Level I), Valleywise Health Medical Center (ADHS Level I; county public hospital), HonorHealth John C. Lincoln and HonorHealth Deer Valley medical centers (ADHS Level I) and Phoenix Children’s Hospital (ADHS Level I pediatric trauma center).
Where will I go for blood work if I live in Phoenix?
Sonora Quest Laboratories (the Quest Diagnostics affiliate in Arizona) lists numerous Phoenix patient service centers in its February 2026 directory, including Ahwatukee and north Phoenix sites, most opening 6:00–7:00 a.m. weekdays; some in-Safeway sites are appointment-only. Labcorp also lists multiple Phoenix patient service centers. Hospital outpatient labs are available at the major systems. We send the order electronically to a location that is convenient for you or in your insurance network. Results come back to us for review with you.
Which Phoenix hospitals have an emergency department?
Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix (ADHS Level I trauma center), St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center, Dignity Health (ADHS Level I), Valleywise Health Medical Center (ADHS Level I; county public hospital), HonorHealth John C. Lincoln and HonorHealth Deer Valley medical centers (ADHS Level I) and Phoenix Children’s Hospital (ADHS Level I pediatric trauma center). For chest pain, trouble breathing, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, a major injury or thoughts of harming yourself, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than booking a video visit.
Are there community health centers in Phoenix for in-person care?
Mountain Park Health Center (HRSA Health Center Program grantee; Phoenix, Tempe, Glendale, Goodyear sites), Valleywise Community Health Centers (Maricopa County Special Health Care District; HRSA-funded sites in Phoenix, Guadalupe, Avondale, Mesa, Chandler, Peoria), NATIVE HEALTH (NATIVE HEALTH Central, Phoenix), Adelante Healthcare (Central Phoenix, West Phoenix) and Wesley Health Center, Circle the City, Valle del Sol, Terros, Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) serve the area with in-person primary care on a sliding scale. Many patients pair that kind of local clinic with telehealth for follow-ups, medication management and specialist coordination.
Can I use Arizona Medicaid or other insurance for a telehealth visit from Phoenix?
Arizona Medicaid plans are not on the participating list right now. Plans accepted in Arizona: BCBS / Anthem PPO, UnitedHealthcare PPO, UMR (PPO), Aetna PPO, Cigna PPO, Humana PPO, Ambetter PPO, TRICARE. Benefits are verified before your visit, and self-pay pricing is posted if your plan is not accepted.
Is Phoenix a health professional shortage area?
Maricopa County contains numerous HRSA primary care and mental health HPSAs (geographic, population and facility), including 9 FQHC/look-alike facility HPSAs and 4 correctional facility HPSAs; PCP FTE shortage 225.6, psychiatrist FTE shortage 40.5. Arizona Center for Rural Health (Dec. 2024): Arizona has primary care physician shortages in all 15 counties, meets 35.4% of its primary care need and needs 493 more PCP FTEs; its mental health brief (2023) finds psychiatrist shortages in every county and just 8.54% of mental health need met. Telehealth can complement local clinicians by offering another way to access primary care, mental health and medication follow-up while you keep your local relationships.
Can orders be sent to a laboratory or imaging facility near me?
When clinically appropriate, we can send orders to a laboratory or imaging facility you choose. Confirm that the location performs the requested test, accepts the order and participates in your insurance network. Availability and travel distance vary by community.
More answers
Questions Phoenix patients ask about mental health, ADHD and medical weight management.
- How can I tell whether worry has become an anxiety disorder?
- What is the difference between a panic attack and generalized anxiety?
- Can ADHD first become apparent in adulthood?
- What is executive dysfunction?
- What is medical weight management?
- Am I a candidate for medical weight loss?
All Mental Health Questions All ADHD Questions All Medical Weight Management Questions
Good to know
Services, screening recommendations, testing, treatment options, referrals and prescribing may vary with your age, medical history, symptoms, where you are physically located at the time of the visit, state and federal requirements, insurance requirements, and whether your condition can be safely managed by telehealth. Conditions and services listed here are examples. An appointment does not guarantee a particular diagnosis, a prescription, a controlled medication, hormone therapy, a lab order, an imaging study, a sleep study, a specialist referral, an accommodation letter or a particular treatment. Treatment decisions follow a clinical evaluation and the provider’s judgment.
Sources
Practice provider: Charles Wade, FNP-BC. Information updated October 25, 2026.
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Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Metro area · Maricopa County
Getting care in Phoenix
Arizona’s capital and the fifth-largest U.S. city, the core of a fast-growing desert metro with extreme summer heat.
Phoenix sits at the center of a county of about 4.7 million people, and Maricopa County still needs roughly 226 more primary care physicians just to erase its federally designated shortage. In practice that means long waits for a new-patient appointment, especially if you want one clinician to manage several things at once. A video visit with Wade’s Care First lets you handle routine primary care, mental health follow-up, ADHD management, weight care and many urgent concerns from home or a break room, without a drive across the Valley in summer heat. When something needs hands-on care, most of Arizona’s Level I trauma hospitals are in this metro, including Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix, St. Joseph’s and Valleywise Health.
Access in Maricopa County
Maricopa County needs an estimated 225.6 additional primary care physician FTEs and 40.5 psychiatrist FTEs to eliminate its HRSA shortage designations, the largest gaps in the state. Heat is a documented public health emergency: the county identified 430 heat-related deaths in 2025 (608 in 2024; 645 in 2023); 49% of 2025 victims were experiencing homelessness and 74% died outdoors. Arizona’s uninsured rate was 10.3% in 2024 (U.S. 8.2%), and 9.3% of Arizona children were uninsured in 2024, second-highest in the nation.
Who this helps most in Phoenix
Telehealth fits Phoenix residents who work long shifts, lack reliable transportation, care for kids or aging parents, or simply cannot get a timely appointment. It works well for refills, anxiety and depression, ADHD, blood pressure and thyroid management, skin concerns, sleep problems and weight-loss planning. It is not the right choice for chest pain, stroke symptoms, serious injuries, trouble breathing, or confusion after time in the heat; call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Heat is a real local risk: Maricopa County counted 430 heat-related deaths in 2025, most of them outdoors. If you stop sweating, feel faint or have a very high temperature after being outside, treat it as an emergency, not a video visit.
Local health considerations
- Extreme heat: 430 heat-related deaths in Maricopa County in 2025 and 608 in 2024; about 60% of 2025 victims were age 50+, and most deaths occurred outdoors (Maricopa County Department of Public Health 2025 Heat Report, April 2026).
- Valley fever: Arizona is an area where the fungus that causes Valley fever occurs. Persistent cough, fatigue or other concerning symptoms may need assessment and testing; symptoms alone cannot confirm the infection.
- Heat-related illness emergency visits: Maricopa County residents had 2,272 heat-related ED visits in 2025 and 3,031 in 2024 (ADHS).
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