From Business: Communication is really important. You have to be able to talk to people. People will trust you if they think you understand where they're coming from. You really have to take…

From Business: For patients I haven't met yet, I'd like them to know that I've been in health care for 18 years and I have not lost my love for taking care of people. I still learn as much as…

From Business: No longer with Mercy.

From Business: When I meet a new patient, I sit down with them and we talk about their expectations - what they're wanting out of a visit, and what I expect from them as a patient as well. We…

"watch your billing......"

From Business: Laurie Womack, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who treats patients of all ages. She provides preventive care, including annual physicals for children,…

From Business: It's really important to come in for your annual screening because even though you're healthy right now, because we want to make sure you're on the right track to keep your…

From Business: I was born with a cleft lip and palate. My surgeon growing up was a pivotal role model for me. I would meet at least once a year with him, sometimes more, and I had several…

From Business: Christopher Gray, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician with nearly a decade of experience in his field. Dr. Gray provides general care for patients of all ages,…

From Business: E. Gene Draves, MD, is a board-certified Family Medicine physician. Dr. Draves has been in practice since 1996 and provides general medicine and primary care for all ages. 'I…

From Business: Amie Nash, FNP, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who provides high-quality, individualized general medicine and primary care to patients of all ages. She is…

From Business: The best health care is based on a friendly and mutual understanding that includes the doctor, our staff and each individual patient. I enjoy getting to know my patients, their…

From Business: I think a family medicine doctor really needs to be able to sit and be present with people - let them tell their story. For me, I feel like most of the time if I let a patient…

From Business: The best part of being a family medicine nurse practitioner is creating a relationship with each person who walks through our doors. I get to know the whole person and walk…

From Business: I treat people in the healthcare setting the way I would want to be treated. I prefer them to be open and honest. I have a strong faith and belief system, and if they want to…

From Business: I chose pediatrics because I love the way a child grows and experiences life, and how those experiences later influence their adult life. Having worked with adults as a nurse,…