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AtlantiCare Physician Group, Primary & LGBTQ+ Care

Primary Care • Atlantic City, NJ • Since 1898

About

Atlanticare Physician Group offers primary care across Atlantic City and surrounding New Jersey locations, including services tailored for LGBTQ+ patients. The nonprofit AtlantiCare system provides a wide range of health services (primary care, specialty care, urgent care, surgical services, and more) through its physician group, affiliated hospitals, and care programs. Key points: - Organization: AtlantiCare, a nonprofit health system (Part of Geisinger Health System) based in Atlantic City, NJ; established 1898. - Focus: Integrated care with a large primary care presence via AtlantiCare Physician Group. - Locations: Atlantic City HQ (1925 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ), plus other NJ sites in Galloway Township and Egg Harbor Township, among others. - Services relevant to the query: Primary care and specialist access; potential LGBTQ+-affirming care opportunities typically available within AtlantiCare’s primary care and behavioral health services (specific LGBTQ+-focused programs not explicitly listed in the provided content). - Contact: General line 888-569-1000 for AtlantiCare; local site contacts available via the Atlantic City and New Jersey locations.

Clinic Type

Primary Care

Address

3830 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Phone

8885691000

Email

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Opening Hours

8:00am - 4:30pm

Website

https://www.atlanticare.org/locations/atlanticare-physician-group-primary-lgbtq-care-atlantic-city

Telehealth

https://www.atlanticare.org/services/primary-care/virtual-primary-care

Emergency Care

https://www.atlanticare.org/services/emergency-care

Services Offered

Primary care
LGBTQ+ care
Primary Care Plus
Primary Care Plus (Northfield)

Insurance & Payment

We accept most major insurance plans. See full list here.

Not specified

Languages Spoken

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FAQs

Do you accept most major insurance plans?

Yes, we accept most major insurance plans (full list available).

What insurance plans are accepted?

We accept most major insurance plans. See full list here.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

Healthgrades (for Dr. B J Howard): 5 out of 5 stars (3 ratings)
BestProsInTown: N/A (Mixed feedback) (14 reviews)

Patients praise

Highly praised for providing thorough, caring, and affirming care for the LGBTQ+ community
Dr. Howard is specifically highlighted for excellent bedside manner, being knowledgeable, and respectful
Patients report feeling heard and valued rather than treated like a number

Common complaints

Difficulties with appointment scheduling and reaching the office by phone
Long wait times in the clinic
Some reports of poor customer service from front desk staff

"It was so affirming to find a Non-binary doctor!! Dr. Howard has a beautiful bedside manner. They have been very kind and caring, answering all the questions to the best of their ability, and offering reassurances that weren't generic."

— Healthgrades review for Dr. B J Howard

"Dr. Howard and the entire lgbtq clinic team are a breath of fresh air in South Jersey. They are thorough, caring and affirming."

— LocalityBiz review for AtlantiCare Physician Group, Primary Care Plus

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].