Comprehensive Primary Care: Protecting Your Lifelong Health
Medical experts will tell you that maintaining an open, positive relationship with your primary care doctor is one of the best ways to protect your lifelong health. Local patients have a new option that offers comprehensive medical care for all stages of their lives.
SSM Health Medical Group at The Boulevard
At SSM Health Medical Group at The Boulevard, a new family practice in Richmond Heights, a dedicated team of doctors is welcoming patients to a bright and inviting office. Dr. Cristina Fernandez, Dr. Nneka Ichoku and Dr. Julie Sahrmann held an early April ribbon cutting for their practice. The facility is freshly renovated to make patients feel at home. According to Fernandez, “It has large windows and lots of natural light, plus other nice touches to help them feel relaxed.”
“Our goal is to create harmony between mind and body, prevent disease and reach every patient’s highest health potential,” Fernandez says. “That’s why we individualize care for people of all ages and backgrounds.” In terms of their philosophy, the doctors believe in being conservative with medication whenever possible, while emphasizing:
- Nutrition
- Exercise
- Healthy sleep
- Mental well-being
- Good relationship habits
“We really focus on the whole person,” she says. The practice is well supported by a strong network of specialists for patients who need referrals and is close to SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, so diagnostic imaging and other services are easily accessible.
Inspira Primary Care Buena Vista
At Inspira Health, we understand how important quality medical care is to you and your family. At Inspira Primary Care Buena Vista we embrace a patient-centered philosophy in providing comprehensive, compassionate care, working alongside you and your family to understand and honor your personal health needs, values and preferences. Our providers take a collaborative, team-based approach to make sure you get the treatment, information and assistance you deserve.
Services and Specialized Care for All Ages
Inspira offers personalized care for you and your entire family through a wide range of services, including:
- Annual check-ups and Medicare Annual Wellness Visits
- Walk-in lab draws for LabCorp
- Diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses
- Disease prevention counseling and patient education
- Sports physicals and routine physical exams for school and work
- Management of chronic illnesses
Similarly, all three doctors at SSM Health see patients of all ages, but they also have areas of special interest, including pediatrics, student health and geriatrics. “Today we may see a one-week-old baby, and tomorrow it may be a patient in her 90s,” Fernandez explains. Women’s health services are available at the office as well.
Practice Locations and Access
| Medical Practice | Location | Contact / Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| SSM Health Medical Group | Richmond Heights, MO | 314.354.8810 |
| Inspira Primary Care | Buena, NJ | 800-771-2778 |
The SSM Health practice is fully electronic and in tune with patients’ needs for health information. “We easily can access patient records from other doctors’ offices, and our system lets us connect quickly with specialists, counselors, therapists and patients themselves,” Fernandez notes. There’s even a secure online portal called MyChart where patients can ask questions, see test results, request appointments and prescription refills. For those in New Jersey, Inspira Primary Care Buena Vista is conveniently located on 761 S. Harding Hwy in Buena NJ, right off of route 40, where parking is available and is wheelchair accessible.
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