Continuous Care Close to Home
At Excelsior Springs Hospital, our Primary Care Practice Doctors provide comprehensive, compassionate, and continuous care to patients and their families. We are invested in our community and nurture our provider-patient relationships as we know this connection is important to your health.
Choosing a Primary Care Doctor is an important step in maintaining your health for a lifetime. At Excelsior Springs Hospital’s Primary Care Practice, you can rely on us for:
• Comprehensive treatment of infants, children, adults and seniors
• Health screenings, physical exams and sports physicals
• Well-woman care, including pap smears, pelvic/breast exams and pregnancy test
• Well-child care, including regular checkups and immunizations
• Coordinated and continuous care of chronic medical conditions
• Sports and pre-participation physical examination
Primary Care Healthcare Providers
Primary Care Practice Doctors
Primary Care Doctors specialize in medicine, internal medicine or pediatrics and are your main healthcare provider. This is the provider you see first for routine care and health problems and who will refer you to a specialist when needed. Think of your Primary Care Doctor as the center to your “medical home” – a team dedicated to helping you get the best possible healthcare.
Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant
A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse (RN) who has a graduate degree in advanced practice nursing. At Excelsior Springs Hospital, our Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants are important members of your healthcare team and can diagnose illness, conduct exams, and prescribe medication.
After Hours Care:
If you need emergency care, please go to the nearest emergency room or call 911. If this is a non-emergent issue visit the ESH Express Clinic located in Price Chopper.
Medication Refill
At your office visit, please tell us of medication refills you’ll need before your next visit. Should you need a medication refill between appointments, please contact your pharmacy or mail order service. Your pharmacist will contact our office for approval. Refills will only be provided during normal business hours.