Find a Provider – Family Medicine

Our team of family medicine physicians and providers are here for all your health care needs, including new symptoms and concerns, chronic conditions and emotional health. Your family doctor can help you stay healthy by providing preventive care, finding health concerns early, managing chronic conditions and connecting you with specialty care.

If you have a health condition that needs advanced care, your primary care doctor will connect you to a specialist. Your doctor is the center of your care and works with you and your specialists as a team to deliver the care that’s right for you.

Whether you have new symptoms or just want to talk to a doctor about your health and wellness, our physicians and providers are here for you. You’ll have an entire team dedicated to your care. Tell us how you’re feeling.

Have a conversation with a primary care doctor for:

  • Annual wellness visits and physicals
  • Questions and concerns
  • Care for minor illness and injury
  • Routine screenings
  • Check-ups and sports physicals
  • Care for chronic conditions
  • Medication management
  • Mental and emotional health care
  • Preventive care
  • Senior care
  • Therapy options
  • Vaccinations
  • Well-women exams
Learn more about Family Care Clinics locations and hours.

Family Medicine Physicians

James L. Miller, D.O.

Board Certified – Family Practice

Nursery Street Family Care Clinic
617 W. Nursery Street, Butler, MO 64730

Appointments: 660-200-3627
or 1-855-414-3627 (toll free)

Learn more about Dr. Miller

James Patterson, D.O.

Family Practice

High Street Family Care Clinic
706 S. High Street, Butler, MO 64730

Appointments: 660-200-3627
or 1-855-414-3627 (toll free)

Learn more about Dr. Patterson

James Wirkkula, D.O.

Board Certified – Family Practice/General

Adrian Family Care Clinic
102 E. Main Street, Adrian, MO 64720

Appointments: 660-200-3627
or 1-855-414-3627 (toll free)

Learn more about Dr. Wirkkula

Family Nurse Practitioners / Physician Assistants

What is a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)?

A family nurse practitioner (FNP) must be a registered nurse and must be a graduate of a master’s degree in nursing. A master’s degree may take two to three years to complete with a special focus on nursing, leaderships abilities, and many other skills and knowledge important in handling patient’s medical concerns. FNPs handle medical concerns such as patient illnesses, consultations and follow-ups even without the guidance of a medical doctor. He or she works independently with the other members of the medical team and may refer patients to them for further treatment and intervention. A family nurse practitioner may do nursing duties but may also assess, diagnose, make diagnostic recommendations, prescribe medication, make patient follow ups and even collaborate with other medical professionals for appropriate patient care.

What is a Physician Assistant (PA)?

A Physician Assistant, or PA,  is a licensed health professional who practices medicine with physician supervision. This does not mean that a physician must always be present, but merely be available for consultation. Physician assistants perform a wide range of medical duties ranging from primary care to highly specialized procedure. A PA will often assist with major surgeries and also provide both pre- and post-operative care.

 

Lori King, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner
In collaboration with James Miller, DO

Rich Hill Family Care Clinic
225 N. 14th Street, Rich Hill, MO 64779

Appointments: 660-200-3627
or 1-855-414-3627 (toll free)

Learn more about Lori King

Abigayle Shubert, PA-C

Physician Assistant
In collaboration with James Patterson, DO

High Street Family Care Clinic
706 S. High St., Butler, MO 64730

Appointments: 660-200-3627
or 1-855-414-3627 (toll free)

Learn more about Abby Shubert

Megan Reno, PA-C

Physician Assistant
In collaboration with James Miller, DO

Nursery Street Family Care Clinic
617 W. Nursery Street, Butler, MO 64730

Appointments: 660-200-3627
or 1-855-414-3627 (toll free)

Learn more about Megan Reno

Laura Thiem, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner
In collaboration with James Wirkkula, DO

Adrian Family Care Clinic
102 E. Main Street, Adrian, MO 64720

Appointments: 660-200-3627
or 1-855-414-3627 (toll free)

Learn more about Laura Thiem

Bre Thompson, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner
In collaboration with James Wirkkula, DO

Nursery Street Family Care Clinic
617 W. Nursery Street, Butler, MO 64730

and

Adrian Family Care Clinic
102 E. Main Street, Adrian, MO 64720

Appointments: 660-200-3627
or 1-855-414-3627 (toll free)

Learn more about Bre Thompson