A family doctor is a doctor who takes care of the whole family. Family doctors create caring relationships with patients and their families. They know their patients because they listen to them and help them make the right health care decisions.

Family doctors take care of the physical, mental and emotional health of both their patients and their patient's families. They know your family's health history and how it can affect you because they may care for three generations of a family. They are trained to care for you through all the stages of your life.

Family doctors are trained in all areas of medicine. They can diagnose and treat the full range of problems people usually bring to their doctors. They know when to treat you, and, if necessary, when to bring in another specialist you can trust.

Yes! Our Family Physicians, board certified in Family Practice, are qualified to deliver comprehensive care, regardless of age, sex, organ system or type of problem, be it biological, behavioral or social. You can rely on us for trusted medical care from birth through adulthood.

Family doctors are specially trained in preventive medicine. They believe that preventing a health problem is better than having to overcome one. They help you make the right health choices to keep you and your family healthy.

Nurse Practitioners have advanced education (most have master's degrees and many have doctorates) and advanced clinical training beyond their initial registered nurse preparation.

Among their many services, NP:

• Order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions
• Prescribe medications and other treatments
• Manage a patient's care

If you have an urgent problem you may call our office (812-738-4155) and there will be a message telling you who is taking calls for the evening. We prefer that you call during normal business hours for questions about prescriptions refills, appointments, billing and other questions of non-urgent nature.

Yes. We welcome the opportunity to build new health partnerships with all patients in the community.

Calling our office at the first sign of illness helps to insure that you receive an appointment time sooner rather than later. Normally, we are able to schedule same-day appointments for those requiring urgent care.

To determine whether you need a referral from us before seeing a medical specialist, please view the terms of your insurance plan. Often, this information is listed on your insurance card or can be obtained by calling your insurance company. Our medical providers can refer you to a specialist if your health situation requires it or if your health insurance company requires a referral prior to visiting a specialist. An office visit may be required to obtain the referral.

Please allow 24-48 hours. Some medications require prior authorizations and this may delay your refill.

You should bring your insurance card, a photo ID, a list of your allergies and current medications.

We are located at 313 Federal Drive, Suite 200 in the Northfield Plaza building. We are behind Culver's restaurant in Corydon, across from the Farm Bureau Insurance office.

You will be notified immediately of any critical lab results. Otherwise, you will hear from us by phone within 24 to 48 hours of your appointment. If you have not heard from us within two days, please call 812-738-4155 and leave a voice message for your physician's assistant and someone will call you.

Most likely, yes. We admit our patients to Harrison County Hospital. If the patient require more extensive care, we have relationships with the area physicians and can transfer our patients to the appropriate hospital. The subspecialty doctors communicate with us about admissions and discharges, send us copies of notes, and have access to our records.