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Primary Care

Establishing a relationship with a primary care provider is one of the best things you can do for your health. Our team of dedicated professionals is ready to provide you and your loved ones with comprehensive, compassionate care.

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Why Methodist?

Our primary care providers believe The Meaning of Care is about more than just what’s on your chart. It’s a partnership. By taking the time to develop a trusting relationship, together we can build a strong foundation for your health. Our experienced doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners use the latest evidence-based medicine to deliver patient-centered care. And with over 20 primary care clinics in Nebraska and western Iowa, we’re ready to care for you where and when it’s most convenient for you.

Care Through Every Stage of Life

We’re committed to meeting the unique needs of you and your family. Our providers specialize in:

Primary Care Is Available at These Locations:

MPC Elkhorn

Methodist Physicians Clinic

Exterior of Methodist HealthWest in Omaha, Nebraska

Methodist Physicians Clinic

Exterior of Methodist Physicians Clinic, MPC Prairie Fields in Fremont, Nebraska

Methodist Physicians Clinic

Exterior of Methodist Jennie Edmundson Medical Plaza in Council Bluffs, Iowa

Methodist Physicians Clinic

Jennie Edmundson Medical Plaza

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State-of-the-Art Care

Methodist is dedicated to combining the latest medical practices and technology with the compassionate care our patients have come to rely on.

Medical home

Available at many primary care and specialty clinics, our Patient-Centered Medical Home program is a holistic approach to health care that seeks to actively involve patients and families in their health. Our providers, health coaches and other health care professionals assist adult patients in managing the treatment of acute and chronic illness through preventive services and enhanced communication. The program aims to reduce hospital admissions and emergency department visits while improving the health of patients.

Virtual care

Whether you want to see your primary care provider remotely or need a virtual urgent care appointment, we have solutions that fit your needs.

Meet Our Primary Care Providers

Bret
Hays, MD

Internal Medicine

Margarita
Dickey, MD

Pediatrics

Paul
Mueller, MD

Family Medicine

M. Alexander
Shehan, MD

Internal Medicine

Paul
Vana, MD

Family Medicine

Alan
Kricsfeld, MD

Internal Medicine

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“I’ve got my team right here. Mark my words: I will never go anywhere else.”

John Emery

Internal medicine patient

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