Get all the care you need , right here .
A primary care doctor is more than a nice-to-have . It ’ s essential . People who have one not only spend less time in the hospital and save money on medical costs , they live longer .
“ Primary care doctors are the ones who catch potential health problems early , before they become severe ,” says AHN Family Care Physician Dr . Timothy Lipp . That ’ s part of what he loves about practicing family medicine . He also loves that he is able to treat everyone — from infants to seniors . “ It ’ s very fulfilling to get to know patients and their families and follow them all throughout their lives .”
Being part of a primary practice at the Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion brings other benefits , too . “ Patients also have access to every specialty at the hospital . Cardiology , pulmonology , orthopaedics , endocrinology , and hematology . It ’ s all right here . And parking is easy . That ’ s very convenient for patients .”
Of course , primary care and preventive care go hand in hand . “ It ’ s about education . Helping people make small changes that can make a big impact ,” says Dr . Lipp . “ For example , teaching patients how to gradually reduce portion sizes over time . And how to prevent the day-to-day injuries that come from overuse .”
If you or a loved one is in need of a primary care physician , don ’ t put off finding one . Dr . Lipp would be honored to help you along your health and wellness journey .
“ Primary care doctors are the ones who catch potential health problems early , before they become severe .”
— DR . TIMOTHY LIPP
There are times when you need to be seen by a doctor right away . That ’ s where Express Care comes in .
“ If you can ’ t get in with your doctor , you can walk into the Pavilion Express Clinic , be seen usually within a half hour , and receive a high level of care ,” says Advanced Practice Provider Rick Rickman .
“ We treat a broad range of ailments , do a broad range of procedures , and are able to do lab or diagnostic tests right here . Should something a patient thinks is minor turn out to be something major , the Wexford Hospital Emergency Department is steps away . The shared resources with Wexford Hospital also give Express Care patients fast access to a broad range of inpatient services , should they be needed .”
Like Dr . Lipp , Rick loves working here . “ In a recent city-wide survey , we ranked number one in patient satisfaction and outcomes .”