Family Medicine

Want to feel better? We've got you covered.

The Family Medicine providers at Family Practice Associates are proud to offer:

• Same-day appointments often available if you call before noon*
• Care within 15 minutes of your scheduled appointment**
• A friendly and compassionate staff
• Our offices in Columbia and Waterloo are open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm.

We provide preventive health care and general medical treatment for patients of all ages. So whether you need a flu shot, care for a sore throat, or ongoing support managing a chronic condition such as asthma or diabetes, we're here to help you.

Our services include:

• Preventive care/wellness check-ups
• Immunizations, including pediatric, booster, travel-required, flu and pneumonia
• Treatment for physical illnesses, minor injuries, muscle/joint pain, and behavioral health concerns
• Management of chronic health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, congestive heart failure
• Minor procedures such as skin biopsies, joint injections, cryotherapy for warts/lesions
• Sports, employment and insurance physicals
• Department of Transportation (DOT) exams
• Stitches for cuts; setting simple bone fractures
• Workers Compensation exams/treatment
• Coordination of care with specialists
• Pediatric care
• Women's health
• Allergy testing
• Lead toxicity screenings

* Please call before noon. Most calls will result in a same-day appointment. Patients may be seen by a physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
**With rare exceptions for emergencies or for patients needing extra attention