I chose family medicine because I love seeing kids, but I also love seeing every other age. I'm passionate about improving or maintaining my patients? health, whatever their goal is, and I want to be a resource for them. I do my best to really listen and I try to have a collaborative relationship.

I truly care about people. I like learning about people and finding unique ways to help improve their lives in the long term. I meet people where they are and help them understand what's needed for the good of their health. There's a shift toward predicting health outcomes and making adjustments early to prevent chronic conditions rather than just treat... Read More about Spencer Dane Blondeaux, PA

Dr. Allison Watkins is an OB/GYN who provides comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care services for female patients ages 14 and older. She offers an array of women's health services, including pelvic exams; gynecologic tests; prenatal and obstetrical care for both high- and low-risk pregnancies; postpartum care; and general reproductive health education. She also treats abnormal uterine bleeding; polycystic ovarian syndrome... Read More about Allison Watkins, MD

I've always had an interest in medicine and wanted to be a provider. You're given certain talents and gifts, and those and my life experiences led to being a physician assistant, sharing the healing power of Christ through caring for the sick. My passion for caring for people comes from how I was raised. Many in my family, including my... Read More about Robert Jerome Fleming, PA

The best part about being a physician is connecting with people. Over the course of our relationship together we might go through many ups and downs, but I always hope everybody leaves my office feeling better about themselves and with a good plan to take care of themselves - we'll do it together.

I think one of the most important characteristics that a family medicine physician needs are empathy and good listening skills. One of the reasons why I love my profession so much is because I really get to know the patients on a deep, personal level. I feel like my patients tell me things that, they wouldn't normally tell anyone, and... Read More about Michele Ha-Seo Sun, MD

Dr. Kimberly Schiel provides primary care and family medicine services, specializing in the health care issues of women and children. Her practice focuses on wellness and preventive medicine. Dr. Schiel is interested in research that investigates medical student education. She is an associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Schiel is... Read More about Kimberly Schiel, MD

A big thing in health care has been access. Now, it has come to a point where more people have insurance, so they can go see a provider. But you have to have providers available to see. Having a nurse practitioner with the physicians just opens the schedule for more people to get in so you don't have to wait... Read More about April Leann Durbin, CNP

As Family Medicine Physicians, our mission is providing "continuing, comprehensive health care" to you and your family. We take a special interest in the whole person, recognizing one's emotional as well as physical needs. By promoting preventative health maintenance and managing chronic disease, we hope to ensure high quality of life for our patients year after year. We are also... Read More about Kevin Patrick King, MD

I think my work as an ICU nurse helped me as a nurse practitioner. It helped give me patience and compassion because I know that people have other things going on outside of their lives beyond just being a patient in the moment. They have life stressors and other things that they?re dealing with.

As Family Medicine Physicians, our mission is providing "continuing, comprehensive health care" to you and your family. We take a special interest in the whole person, recognizing one's emotional as well as physical needs. By promoting preventative health maintenance and managing chronic disease, we hope to ensure high quality of life for our patients year after year. We are also... Read More about Edward Chun-Kuan Chen, MD

No longer with Mercy.