Our Philosophy

The philosophy at Family Doctors is that the best health care happens when the doctor and the patient work as partners. Common sense must be included in large amount, and patient satisfaction is best achieved by identifying a patient’s true concerns, meeting those as best as possible, and then also the doctor acting on what he believes to be best for the patient in the overall scheme of things. The doctor is not an authoritarian figure whose advice is flawless or infallible. The doctor is just as human as the patient. The doctor, because of what he has studied and experienced, is really an advisor and consultant to the patient. The word “doctor” means teacher, and we believe that teaching the patient is a vital part of medical care. That also means that patients as students need to do their “homework” in order to achieve optimum health.

The “magic bullet” philosophy of medicine does not prevail at Family Doctors. Rather we believe that disease as well as wellness is due to a large number of factors coming together in the patient’s life at that time. We also believe that, generally speaking, the body is always trying to heal itself. For example, when you cut yourself, the skin heals all by itself as long as it’s allowed to, and no impediments are put in the way. You don’t need to take medicine or tell the body to heal in order for it to heal itself. It just knows how. We have the inherent, God-implanted ability to become well.

It is also our philosophy that there are many ways in which people can get well. There is a place for conventional medicine, and there is a place for so-called “alternative” medicine. Other healers like herbalists, chiropractors, naprapaths, massage therapists, and others can make huge differences is patient’s health. Allopathic medicine does not have the corner on treatment of one’s ills.

It’s hard to know how to really help a patient if the doctor won’t listen. Therefore, we try and listen to everyone as best we can at each visit. We want our patients to leave the office feeling that we did the best we could to meet their needs that day.

Family Practice is the kind of practice that provides are wide variety of medical care to the entire family from infants to the elderly. We provide preventive care as well as treatment for the vast majority of common ills. We strongly feel that lifestyle has a great deal to do with health. Finally, we acknowledge that our life on earth is just temporary, and that the most important life we should be concerned about is our eternal life.

Our Services and Policies

Please e-mail us with any questions or concern at familydrs@yahoo.com

When scheduling an appointment, our receptionist will inquire about medial symptoms, and other pertinent information. This will ensure that you receive the necessary length of time for you visit. If you are a new patient, please arrive fifteen minutes early for your initial appointment.

If you are unable to keep your appointment, we request 24 hr. - notice of cancellation. This courtesy allows us to schedule another patient who needs medical attention.

All laboratory tests will be either phoned to you promptly or discussed at a follow up appointment. Call us for results only after an excessive amount of time has passed without receiving information from our office. All medical records are confidential and cannot be released to anyone including spouses without your expressed consent.

Please note - Many of our patients and staff have chemical sensitivities, so please do not use any perfumes, or other scented body products when visiting the office. If these are detected, you will be asked to wash them off before proceeding with your appointment.

Routine prescription refills will be addrssed during regular office hours only. Because our staffing is lighter on weekends, please understand that requests for referrals and prescription refills may not be addressed until the following Monday.