 This study provides a comprehensive profile of what patients consider to be the ideal characteristics of a good doctor in primary care. Patients emphasize the importance of clinical competence and professionalism, humanism when evaluating a doctor's performance. They also expect doctors to provide quality services and communicate effectively with patients. Additionally, they value doctors who are highly educated and have a good personality. These findings can serve as a basis for developing a more effective primary care workforce and providing better healthcare services to patients. This article was authored by Wenhua Wang, Jin Nanjong, Zhao Lu, and others.