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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 Family Practice

    
    

    Education

    • Undergraduate:
    • • University of South Florida
        Tampa, Florida, 1989 - 1993
    • Medical:
    • • University of South Florida
        Tampa, Florida, 1995 - 2000
    • Residency:
    • • St. Vincent's Medical Center
        Jacksonville, Florida, 2000 - 2003
    
    

    Training / Experience

    • License:
    • • State of Florida Medical License
    • Experience:
    • • Seven years of experience
    
    
    • Languages:
    • • English, German
    
    

    From the Doctor

    I moved to Northeast Florida in 2003, and really enjoy this beautiful area and the patients I serve. My favorite part of being a physician is knowing I am helping individuals and families stay strong and healthy.

• Office Info

  • Caring for you. It's what we do.

    Welcome to the newest Baptist Primary Care office, located just west of I-95 on Old St. Augustine Road. Our physicians and staff look forward to providing you and your family with comprehensive preventive care and treatment. 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.

    - Tina Barrett, Office Manager

    
    

    Phone Directory:

    Office:904.288.5550

    Fax:904.288.5565

    Emergencies:911

    Office Hours

    Monday	7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
    Tuesday	7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
    Wednesday	7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
    Thursday	7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
    Friday	7:30 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
    • Well-child visits
    • Nutritional counseling
    • School/athletic physicals
    • Immunizations
    • Smoking cessation

    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 Elect Choice / Health Choices
    • Aetna HMO, POS, QPOS, USACCESS
    • Aetna Managed Choice
    • Aetna Open Choice PPO
    • AvMed HMO
    • Beech Street PPO
    • Blue Cross Blue Options (Network Blue)
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield - BH Employees
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO (HOJ)
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity (PHS)
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO (PPC)
    • CIGNA HMO
    • CIGNA PPO
    • First Health PPO
    • Great West Healthcare
    • Humana EPO
    • Humana HMO
    • Humana PPO
    • MDI Healthcare
    • Medcom
    • Multiplan
    • Private Healthcare Systems
    • Southcare
    • United HMO
    • United Open Access
    • United POS
    • United PPO
    • HealthEase Medicaid HMO
    • United Healthcare Community Plan
    • Aetna Golden Medicare / Golden Choice (Adult only)
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Advantage 65
    • United AARP Medicare Complete / SecureHorizons/Evercare
    • Community Hospice of Northeast Florida
    • Haven Hospice
    • Tricare Prime
    • Tricare Standard
    • ValueOptions for Tricare Members
    • Prime Comp Network WC

    
    

• 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 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 Advance Directives wallet card provided by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.