AtlantiCare Physician Group, Primary & LGBTQ+ Care, Atlantic City
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. If you’re seeking LGBTQ+-specific primary care options, consider contacting AtlantiCare Physician Group directly to confirm affirming care providers, inclusive policies, and available telehealth or in-person options in Atlantic City.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
3830 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone
8885691000
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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
Team
Insurance & Payment
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 PlusSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Francesca Dipaola, PA - Physician Assistant in Egg Harbor Township, NJ — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Elisabeth M. Mason, DO - Internal Medicine Physician in Egg Harbor Township, NJ — May 14, 2026
- AtlantiCare Adds Seven More Honors to 2025 Accolades | AtlantiCare — Nov 3, 2025
- Weishan Zhang, PA - Physician Assistant in Atlantic City, NJ — May 14, 2026
- MEDIAASSOCIATES - ATLANTICARE — Jul 2, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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