Family medicine provides full-spectrum care for children and adults, helping you and your loved ones stay healthy.

From preventive care and routine checkups to chronic disease management and life’s unexpected illnesses, our family medicine doctors care for your whole family through every stage of life.

Over time, we build trusted relationships that help us understand your health history, values and goals, so your care reflects today’s needs and your long-term well-being.

Our Approach to Family Medicine

Family medicine is a type of primary care that treats patients of all ages, often including prenatal, maternity and geriatric care.

Family medicine physicians complete specialized residency training in lifelong care, allowing them to support individuals and families through multiple generations.

At MU Health Care, we believe the best care starts with a strong relationship between you and your doctor. Our family medicine specialists take time to understand your health history, goals and concerns so your care is personalized to your needs.

Family medicine treats the whole person. That includes your physical health, mental health, prevention and everyday concerns, starting at your very first visit.

If your care becomes more complex, family medicine doctors manage many conditions directly and coordinate with other specialists as needed.

Care Built Around You

When you choose family medicine at MU Health Care, your care will be focused on your long-term health.

You’ll have a team that knows you and works together to support your goals over time. Your doctor creates a treatment plan based on your needs and priorities.

With our approach, you’ll receive:

  • Coordinated primary care in one central location
  • Extra support from nurses or care coordinators when needed
  • Personalized health plans with adjustments made as needed 

Our Family Medicine Clinics have earned the highest National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) rating, reflecting our commitment to quality, patient-centered care. As part of the University of Missouri School of Medicine, our Department of Family and Community Medicine has also ranked among the top programs in the nation for nearly 25 consecutive years.

As part of the University of Missouri School of Medicine, our Department of Family and Community Medicine has also ranked among the top programs in the nation for nearly 25 consecutive years.

Conditions We Treat

Family medicine doctors provide complete care for patients of all ages — from newborns to older adults.

Whether you’re dealing with a new concern, managing a long-term condition or focusing on prevention, we’re here to support your health at every stage.

Non-Emergent and Everyday Concerns

  • Common infections including colds, sinus issues and ear infections
  • Headaches
  • Illnesses or injuries
  • Skin rashes

Behavioral and Lifestyle Health

Chronic Conditions and Prevention

Women’s and Family Health

  • Childhood illnesses
  • Prenatal and postpartum care
  • Well-woman care
  • Well-child care

Family Medicine Tests and Treatments

At MU Health Care, family medicine combines prevention, careful monitoring and in-clinic treatment to support your health with personalized solutions.

Preventive Care

  • Cancer screenings
  • Immunizations
  • Preventive laboratory testing, including cholesterol and diabetes screening
  • Wellness visits

Monitoring and Evaluation

  •  Kidney and liver function tests
  • Thyroid testing

In-Office Procedures

  • Abscess treatment
  • Birth control procedures, including IUDs, implants and injections
  • Cryotherapy
  • Joint injections
  • Osteopathic manipulative treatment
  • Skin biopsies
  • Splinting and casting
  • Toenail removal
  • Weight management evaluations

What to Expect from Family Medicine Care

From your first visit onward, our goal is to understand what matters most to you and help you stay well over time.

Before Your Visit

Our family medicine providers review your health history and any information you’ve shared ahead of time.

During Your Visit

Your physician takes the time to listen. Together, you set priorities for the visit and talk through next steps. We address current concerns while also looking ahead at prevention and overall wellness.

Ongoing Care

Your health needs may change over time, so your care plan should, too. We help manage chronic conditions, focus on prevention and stay connected between visits when questions come up. If you need specialty care, we coordinate referrals and communication to keep everything connected.

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