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Family Medicine practitioners - Collinsville, AL

We found 2 family medicine practitioners in Collinsville, AL. See refinement options below.

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Dr. Frances H. Koe, MD

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Family Medicine

52 Valley, Collinsville, AL 35961

256-524-3090

Dr. Frances Koe practices family medicine in Collinsville, AL. She attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine.

"I had a 1:30pm new patient appointment today. When I arrived, I was yelled at by staff for having the nerve to walk into the office. Apparently their rule is to stay in your car and call when you arrive for your appointment. Good to know...maybe they could have told me that when we were talking on the phone about my new patient appointment. It was raining...the receptionist brought the paperwork out to my car, but couldn't give it to me to fill out because 'it was wet' (it was raining, why be surprised the paperwork got wet?). After my car seat, purse and sweater all got soaked, the receptionist finally said 'ok you can come in and fill the paperwork out inside'. Like it was a huge imposition! After coming inside and filling out the paperwork, a nurse came in at 2:15pm to take my temp, oxygen level, and blood pressure. I asked when the doctor would be coming since the appointment was at 1:30? The answer was...well these first appointments take time since we have to type in your paperwork after you fill it out. So, from 1:15 when I arrived to 2:15 we managed to fill out paper work and type it into the system. I excused myself and wished them a good day. Newsflash: MY TIME IS IMPORTANT. I do not go to the doctor expecting to spend HOURS. I respected the doctor's time by arriving early, they should respect my time. They should communicate any COVID requirements BEFORE a patient arrives. Not going to use this doctor."

August 31, 2021
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Dr. Gary Alan Calhoun, MD

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Family Medicine

685 N Valley Avenue, Collinsville, AL 35961

256-524-2118

Dr. Gary Calhoun works as a family medicine specialist in Boaz, AL, Talladega, AL, and Albertville, AL.

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What is Family Medicine?

Currently in medical care in the United States, there are four main primary care specialties: family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and geriatrics. Internal medicine is primary care for adults, pediatrics is primary care for children and infants, and geriatrics is primary care for seniors. Family medicine, the broadest specialty, is primary care for all ages.

A family medicine physician is a medical 'home base' for patients. They treat all ages, all sexes, all organs, and all diseases. They can see every member of the family, from birth through old age. This allows family medicine doctors to develop long-term relationships with their patients and to understand how their patients' role in the family affects their health. They can provide check-ups, immunizations, screening services, gynecological exams and obstetric care, routine health care, and health counseling. When more specialized care is needed, a family medicine doctor can refer their patients to appropriate specialists. They can become educators and advocates for their patients in the sometimes overwhelming health care system.

As health care changes in this country, family medicine is a growing specialty for families and individuals who are seeking more personalized health care and a more personal relationship with their physician.