Primary Care - Dignity Health - Palisade Dr- Santa Maria, CA
Primary Care - Dignity Health in Santa Maria is one of the largest primary care clinics in the Santa Maria Valley. As part of The Marian Family Medicine Residency Program, we train the next generation of doctors. Many of the residents who work with us continue their medical practice within the community. We have bilingual staff and Mixteco interpreters available to assist you.
We provide care for your whole family, including chronic condition management, preventive care and health screenings. We diagnose and treat common illnesses and chronic conditions, such as colds and flu, heart disease, diabetes and more.
Each patient care team includes residents, physicians and medical assistants. This team-based approach improves continuity, quality and access to care. Care is available in our nurturing office environment or through a convenient virtual visit. We’re proud to be part of the Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC).
What we offer
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Behavioral HealthOur team can screen for and treat various mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety.
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Family MedicineOur team provides comprehensive health care for your whole family. We’re here as your trusted partners in your family’s well-being.
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Integrative MedicineIntegrative medicine is a holistic specialty that emphasizes lifestyle therapies alongside conventional medicine.
Billing and insurance
We know every journey to health and wellness is different. Whether you need cost estimates, financial assistance, help paying bills or information about accepted insurance plans, we’re here to guide you and help make the process as simple and reassuring as possible.
Frequently asked questions
Our family medicine providers offer compassionate and expert care to help keep your whole family healthy as you grow and change. We support patients of every age in navigating their health care journey, helping to make transitions between care stages simple and seamless. We are committed to promoting your family’s lifelong health and well-being, delivering trusted care in your community.
A primary care provider is a health care professional you see for any non-emergent health concerns. Primary care providers include family medicine doctors and advanced practice providers (APPs).
Each patient care team includes family medicine residents, two supervising physicians (who are also residency faculty members) and two medical assistants. This team-based approach ensures continuity of quality care.
An advanced practice provider (APP) is a health care professional who has advanced education and clinical training, allowing them to take on a broader scope of practice and perform tasks traditionally carried out by physicians. This category includes nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), certified nurse midwives (CNMs) and clinical nurse specialists (CNSs).
These professionals play a crucial role in providing health care services, including diagnosing and treating medical conditions, prescribing medications and offering preventive care. APPs are essential members of health care teams, contributing to the delivery of comprehensive and accessible patient care.
We offer care for a wide variety of conditions, including:
Lifestyle medicine addresses the root causes of disease with evidence-based therapies such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, social connection and stress management. Integrative medicine combines lifestyle therapies with conventional medicine and surgery. Integrative modalities may include nutrition and culinary medicine, movement, supplements, acupuncture and manual therapy.
Common primary care procedures include:
Biopsy and excision of skin lesions
Flu shots and immunizations
Joint injections
Minor wound care
Physical exams for sports, school and summer camp
The Marian Family Medicine Residency Program trains the next generation of skilled doctors right here on the Central Coast. Our dedicated staff and residents focus on providing excellent care while learning and growing in a supportive environment. Learn more about our program, our state-of-the-art hospital and the beautiful Central Coast of California.
As a Dignity Health Pacific Central Coast Health Center, we accept many major insurance plans to ensure you have access to the care you need. Before your visit, we recommend confirming your insurance coverage, eligibility and benefits with your health plan.
If you have questions about the health insurance plans we accept, please contact our office. Our staff is happy to answer any questions you may have.
Before your visit
To confirm that your insurance plan is accepted at our clinic, please call us directly. Our caring team is ready to assist you.
Transfer your medical records so your new provider has your health history. Call your prior provider or request a release of information form.
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