A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a highly trained and qualified healthcare professional. They have an advanced education with a Master's or Doctoral degree and clinical training beyond that of a Registered Nurse (RN). NPs can diagnose and treat various medical conditions, prescribe medications, and order and interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and X-rays. They also provide comprehensive healthcare services such as educating and counseling patients on disease prevention and positive health and lifestyle choices, often working independently or collaboratively with other healthcare professionals. For more information; https://www.aanp.org/about/all-about-nps/whats-a-nurse-practitioner (https://www.aanp.org/about/all-about-nps/whats-a-nurse-practitioner)

Palliative Care is a specialized medical care approach focused on improving the quality of life for individuals facing serious illnesses. The goal is to provide relief from the symptoms and stress of the illness, regardless of the diagnosis or stage of the disease. Palliative care involves a multidisciplinary team that addresses not only physical symptoms but also emotional, social, and spiritual aspects, aiming to enhance overall well-being for patients and their families.

Advanced care planning is a process that helps you make decisions about the medical care you'd like to receive if you become unable to communicate your wishes.

POLST (Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment) is a medical order form that communicates your wishes during a medical emergency, guiding healthcare providers on your preferences.

An advanced directive is a legal document that outlines your healthcare preferences and appoints a healthcare proxy to make decisions on your behalf if you can't do so yourself.

Patients needing to be seen must be referred to our office by their doctor or healthcare professional for a consultation or have their medical records sent to our office for review prior to making an appointment. Since we are a specialized practice, we want to ensure you are being seen and treated for the appropriate conditions.

While our providers may prescribe opioids as part of pain management, it is important to note that such prescriptions are based on a thorough and comprehensive examination. This involves a full, in-office physical examination, a review of medical records, and scans. The decision to prescribe opioids is made with careful consideration of the patient's condition, medical history, and overall treatment plan to ensure safe and effective pain management.

We operate on an appointment-only basis. Patients are seen by our providers in the office through scheduled appointments. Walk-ins are not accommodated to ensure that each patient receives the focused and personalized attention they deserve during their visit. Please contact us to schedule an appointment at your convenience.

We accept Medicare, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, and Tricare PPO. We also accept Flexible Health Savings Plan.