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James Clower, MD is a Jacksonville Family Physician at Baptist Primary Care

James W. Clower, MDFamily Physician

Accepting New Patients

James W. Clower III, MD, served as a pilot in the Marine Corps before attending medical school. He enjoys providing continuity of care and is grateful for the relationships he develops with his patients over the years. Dr. Clower's areas of interest include:

  • Preventive care
  • Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes, hypertension, etc.)
  • Acute Care

  • Doctor Profile

    • Board CertificationBoard certification involves rigorous testing and reviews by peers and is an indicator of physicians' exceptional expertise in their specialties as well as their dedication to remaining current with the latest advances in medical science, technology, patient safety and quality of care.

      American Board of Family Medicine


      Education

      • Undergraduate:
        • Tulane University
          New Orleans, Louisiana, 1964 - 1968
      • Medical:
        • University of Florida
          Gainesville, Florida, 1977 - 1981
      • Residency:
        • Alachua General Hospital
          Gainesville, Florida, 1981 - 1984

      Training / Experience

      • License:
        • State of Florida Medical License
      • Experience:
        • Family Practice Jacksonville Westside since 1984
        • Current Chief Medical Officer, Baptist Primary Care

      • Languages:
        • English

      From the Doctor

      I think that a large part of my job is to educate my patients and myself about the choices we need to make to attain and maintain good health. I believe the doctor-patient relationship is a partnership in which both parties need to accept personal responsibility for the choices we make, and I value the bonds I've formed with my patients over the years.

      I am happily married and have three adult children and one grandchild. I enjoy gardening, listening to music, exercising, cooking, traveling, and lifelong education on a variety of subjects.

  • Office Info

    • Caring for you. It's what we do.

      Welcome to Baptist Primary Care on Lane Avenue. Our physicians and staff look forward to caring for you and your family. Our office provides comprehensive preventive, treatment and testing services. We believe good communication is essential to the patient-doctor relationship, so please contact us to discuss any aspect of your care.

      - Faye Storey, Office Manager


      Phone Directory:

      904.783.9680

      904.202.1032

      800.835.0788

      911

      Office Hours

      Monday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
      Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
      Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
      Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
      Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

      We do not want you to run out of medication. Please call for medication refills during regular office hours.

      On Site Services


      • Complete physicals
      • Immunizations
      • Nutritional counseling
      • Smoking cessation
      • EKGs
      • X-rays
      • MRIs (call 202.2222 to schedule)
      • Lab draw station (M – F, 8:30 -5:30)
      • Pharmacy (M – F, 8:30 -5:30)
      • Physician Assistants: (PA) Physician assistants perform physical examinations, counsel patients and prescribe certain medications under a doctor's supervision.
      • William Lax, PA-C[ more... ]Request an Appointment

        • Photograph of William Lax, PA-C William graduated from the MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant Training Program at the University of Washington. He specializes in respiratory medicine, hypertension, urgent care, orthopedics and preventive care. Lax is a member of the health ministry at his church, where he gives lectures about health topics. He is also a former board member for Project SOS, which helps adolescents. Lax is married with four children.

      • Bonnie Brasseal, PA-CRequest an Appointment

      Payments Accepted


      • Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover

  • Insurance

    • Insurance Plans Accepted

      We welcome most insurance plans. Your co-pay or deductible amount will be determined by your employer and insurance plan. Please be sure to bring your insurance card to your appointment. If your plan is not listed below, please contact our office.

      • Aetna HMO
      • Aetna Medicare Plans PPO/HMO
      • Aetna PPO, EPO, MC, Elect Choice, Excel
      • AvMed HMO
      • Beechstreet PPO
      • BlueCross/BlueShield HMO Plan: Blue Care, Blue Options
      • BlueCross/BlueShield PPO Plans: Blue Choice, PPC, Federal Employee Program
      • BlueCross/BlueShield Medicare Supplement:Adv 65
      • BlueCross/BlueShield Traditional
      • Cigna HMO/PPO/POS
      • Evolutions (Guardian) PPO
      • First Health/Coventry/Southcare
      • Florida Health Alliance/Medcom (EPO/PPO)
      • Humana HMO/POS/ASO/PPO Choice Care
      • MDI Healthcare
      • Medicare
      • Medicare - Railroad
      • Multiplan/PHCS
      • One Health/Great West-Cigna (open access/PPO/POS)
      • Tricare Standard (Champus)
      • United HC Open Access/HMO/EPO/POS/PPO

  • Patient Forms

      • Authorization for Use of Answering Machines

        Authorizes Baptist Primary Care to leave appointment, referral and test results information on your answering machine.

      • Health Care Status Authorization

        Authorizes Baptist Primary Care to release information concerning the status of your health care, including laboratory and radiology results and to discuss your treatment plan with an individual that you name.

      • Patient Registration and Insurance Information

        Captures your insurance information and authorizes Baptist Primary Care to prepare and submit your medical bill directly to your insurance company.

      • Patient Privacy

        This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information.

      • Medical History

        Provides your primary care physician with important information about your medical and family history to better diagnose, treat or prevent conditions

      • Medical Records Request or Release

        Initiates your request to have your medical records sent to another medical provider and/or to request your medical records from another provider be sent to your primary care doctor.

      • Advance Directives - Overview

        This link opens the official Florida Agency for Health Care Administration website. It provides detailed information about advance directives, patient's rights, frequently asked questions and forms.

      • Advance Directives - Living Will Form

        This link opens the official living will form provided by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. This form allows you to document your instructions to your doctor to provide, withhold or withdraw life-prolonging procedures.

      • Advance Directives - Designation of Health Care Surrogate Form

        This link opens the official designation of health care surrogate form provided by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. This form allows you to designate another individual to make treatment decisions on your behalf.

      • Advance Directives - Uniform Donor Form

        This link opens the uniform donor form provided by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. This form allows you to indicate your desire to make an anatomical decision after death.

      • Advance Directives - Wallet Card

        This link opens the advanced directives wallet card provided by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.