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• 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.

    Board Certified:American Board of Pediatrics

    
    

    Education

    • Undergraduate:
    • • University of Miami
        Miami, Florida, 1979 - 1982
    • Medical School:
    • • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
        Miami, Florida, 1982 - 1986
    • Residency:
    • • Shands at the University of Florida
        Gainesville, Florida, 1986 - 1989
    
    

    Training / Experience

    • Certification:
    • • American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians
    • License:
    • • State of Florida Medical License
    • Experience:
    • • 20 years of experience in pediatrics.
    
    
    • Languages:
    • • English
    
    

    From the Doctor

    Pediatrics provides me with the opportunity to prevent diseases and help kids establish healthy habits early in life, so they will last a lifetime. The basis of my practice is injury prevention, healthy diets, staying active and early recognition and intervention of disease.

    My wife and I have lived in Jacksonville since 1990, and we enjoy spending time with our three children and large, extended family. I love anything to do with college football and have a great time boating, water skiing, running, biking and restoring my 1996 Cobra Mustang.

    I'm also involved with my Catholic Church, the YMCA, and the Northeast Florida Pediatric Society.

• Office Info

  • Caring for you. It's what we do.

    Welcome to Baptist Primary Care at Regency Square, specializing in providing patients and families with comprehensive health care. We believe good communication is essential to the patient-doctor relationship, so please feel free to contact us to discuss any aspect of your care.

    - Sharon Bartlett, Office Manager

    
    

    Phone Directory:

    Office:904.724.5576

    Pediatrics:904.855.1335

    Emergencies:911

    Billing Questions:904.202.1032

    Toll-free billing line:800.835.0788

    Office Hours

    *Monday	8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    *Tuesday	8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    *Wednesday	9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    *Thursday	8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    *Friday	8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

    *Pediatric appointments start at 8:15am with extended hours Wednesday until 6:00pm.

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

    On Site Services

    
    
    • Blood work
    • Bone density scans
    • Complete physicals
    • EKG (electrical activity of the heart)
    • Family planning
    • Immunizations
    • Lab testing
    • MRIs
    • Pap testing
    • Minor surgeries
    • Nutritional counseling
    • School/athletic physicals
    • Smoking cessation
    • Well-child visits
    • X-rays

    • Physician Assistants: (PA) Physician assistants perform physical examinations, counsel patients and prescribe certain medications under a doctor's supervision.

    • Tom Lundy, PA-C[ more... ]Request an Appointment

      • Tom received his Bachelor of Science in allied health sciences from George Washington University. A retired U.S. Navy Corpsman and Independent Duty Corpsman, Lundy is a certified physician assistant providing primary care for patients of all ages.

    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

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    • 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

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    • Patient Privacy

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    • 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.

    • Health Care Authorization for Minors

      Authorizes Baptist Primary Care to deliver medical services and treatment to your children.

    • Results Authorization

      Authorizes Baptist Primary Care to make available test results and other office communication through the Medical Information Network.

    • Physical Acknowledgment

      Encourages you to check with your insurance company to clarify if your physical exam is covered.

    • Advance Directives - Overview

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    • Advance Directives - Living Will Form

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    • Advance Directives - Designation of Health Care Surrogate Form

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    • 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

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