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Telehealth care in Tucson, Arizona.
Wade’s Care First sees Tucson 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 Tucson.
Telehealth only. No office in Tucson: you join from wherever you are in Arizona. Pricing · Insurance Accepted
Services
What Tucson 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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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 Tucson.
Blood work is straightforward in Tucson. Sonora Quest Laboratories, Arizona’s Quest Diagnostics affiliate, lists patient service centers on the east side, northwest side and south side, plus sites in Oro Valley and Green Valley, and Labcorp has Tucson locations as well. Confirm that the facility has your order and ask about appointments, identification and coverage before visiting. For imaging, SimonMed Imaging has Tucson centers, and Tucson Medical Center, Banner and Carondelet all run radiology departments for anything more complex.
Prescriptions can be routed to Walgreens, CVS, Fry’s, Safeway, Bashas’, Walmart or Costco pharmacies, whichever is closest to you. If you split time between Tucson and somewhere else, tell your clinician so refills follow you.
Blood work
Sonora Quest Laboratories lists several Tucson patient service centers (ZIP codes 85711, 85704, 85746, 85730, plus an appointment-only site inside a Safeway in 85747) and nearby Oro Valley and Green Valley sites in its February 2026 directory. Labcorp lists Tucson patient service centers (e.g., N. Wilmot Rd). Hospital outpatient labs are available at TMC and Banner.
Imaging
SimonMed Imaging lists Tucson locations (e.g., W. Orange Grove Rd). Hospital-based imaging at Tucson Medical Center, Banner – University Medical Center and Carondelet facilities.
Pharmacies
Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, Fry’s, Safeway, Bashas’, Albertsons, Costco and Sam’s Club pharmacies operate in Tucson.
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 Tucson questions.
Does Wade’s Care First have an office in Tucson?
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 Tucson, such as Banner – University Medical Center Tucson (ADHS Level I trauma center), Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital (ADHS Level I), Tucson Medical Center, flagship of TMC Health (locally governed nonprofit, about 641 beds) and Northwest Medical Center (ADHS Level III) and Banner – University Medical Center South (ADHS Level III).
Where will I go for blood work if I live in Tucson?
Sonora Quest Laboratories lists several Tucson patient service centers (ZIP codes 85711, 85704, 85746, 85730, plus an appointment-only site inside a Safeway in 85747) and nearby Oro Valley and Green Valley sites in its February 2026 directory. Labcorp lists Tucson patient service centers (e.g., N. Wilmot Rd). Hospital outpatient labs are available at TMC and Banner. 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 Tucson hospitals have an emergency department?
Banner – University Medical Center Tucson (ADHS Level I trauma center), Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital (ADHS Level I), Tucson Medical Center, flagship of TMC Health (locally governed nonprofit, about 641 beds) and Northwest Medical Center (ADHS Level III) and Banner – University Medical Center South (ADHS Level III). 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 Tucson for in-person care?
El Rio Health (El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood Health Center; HRSA-funded, founded 1970, 14–16 Pima County sites, serves about one in ten Tucsonans) and MHC Healthcare (Marana Health Center, Inc.; sites in Marana and across Tucson) serves 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 Tucson?
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 Tucson a health professional shortage area?
Pima County has multiple HRSA primary care and mental health HPSAs, including 4 FQHC/look-alike facility HPSAs and 2 correctional facility HPSAs; PCP FTE shortage 82.7, psychiatrist FTE shortage 10.7. The Pascua Yaqui Tribe and Tohono O’odham Nation tribal HPSAs (scores 19 and 17) are in the Tucson region. 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 Tucson 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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A local landmark
Historic Pima County Courthouse
Historic Pima County Courthouse in Tucson, Arizona.
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Metro area · Pima County
Getting care in Tucson
Southern Arizona’s university and health-care hub, a Sonoran Desert city 60 miles from the Mexican border.
Tucson has strong hospitals, two Level I trauma centers and a large community health center network, yet Pima County is still short about 83 primary care physicians by federal count, so getting established with a regular clinician can take months. A video visit with Wade’s Care First is a way to get primary care, mental health support, ADHD treatment, weight management and everyday urgent concerns handled without traveling across town for the video visit.
You see the same nurse practitioner each time, and anything that needs a physical exam, a procedure or a specialist is referred to local resources. If you already use El Rio Health or MHC Healthcare, telehealth can fill gaps between visits rather than replace that relationship.
Access in Pima County
Pima County needs an estimated 82.7 additional primary care physician FTEs and 10.7 psychiatrist FTEs to eliminate its HRSA shortage designations, second only to Maricopa. Extreme heat is an important local health concern. Follow current Pima County heat advisories and seek prompt care for concerning symptoms. Pima County residents made 443 heat-related ED visits in 2025, up from 251 in 2021. Arizona’s uninsured rate was 10.3% in 2024.
Who this helps most in Tucson
Telehealth helps Tucson residents who commute long distances, students and shift workers, people managing several chronic conditions, and anyone who finds it hard to leave home in the summer. It suits refills, mental health follow-up, ADHD, rashes and skin checks, sleep problems, hormone and weight questions, and minor illnesses. Two local issues deserve attention: a cough with fatigue that lasts more than a few weeks may be valley fever, which is common in Pima County and worth testing for; and heat illness, which can become life-threatening. Chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe shortness of breath, major injuries or heat collapse need 911 or a local emergency department, not a video call.
Local health considerations
- Heat: extreme heat can cause serious illness. Seek emergency help for heat collapse, confusion or severe symptoms. Follow local public-health heat advisories.
- 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.
- Physician shortage: Pima County is short 82.7 primary care physician FTEs under HRSA criteria (Arizona Center for Rural Health, Dec. 2024).
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