The Family Medicine Clinic at Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) is dedicated to providing exceptional, patient-centered healthcare as a recognized Primary Care Medical Home. Our mission is to enhance the well-being of military personnel, retirees, and their families by delivering world-class, family-oriented, and community-focused medical services. As a leading provider of Augusta Family Medicine, we are committed to serving the unique healthcare needs of our military community.
Beyond patient care, our clinic is deeply invested in the future of medicine. We are proud to contribute to the education of medical students, physician assistants, residents, fellows, and faculty, instilling in them the core principles of family medicine. Furthermore, our dedicated staff is actively engaged in medical research, striving to generate new knowledge that will improve military healthcare practices and patient outcomes.
Patient-Centered Medical Home Approach
As a Primary Care Medical Home, augusta family medicine at ATAMMC emphasizes a team-based approach to healthcare. This model ensures that patients are at the center of their care, receiving coordinated and comprehensive services tailored to their individual needs. Our commitment to the PCMH model means you can expect:
- Personalized Care: A primary care physician who leads your care team and knows your health history.
- Coordinated Care: Seamless coordination of care across different specialists and healthcare settings.
- Comprehensive Care: A wide range of services to address your physical and mental health needs.
- Accessible Care: Improved access to care through various communication methods and appointment options.
- Quality and Safety: A focus on evidence-based care, quality improvement, and patient safety.
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Comprehensive Services Offered
Augusta family medicine at ATAMMC provides a broad spectrum of services to meet the diverse healthcare needs of families, including:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology: Complete obstetric care encompassing prenatal, delivery, and postpartum services to support mothers and newborns.
- Pediatrics: Comprehensive pediatric care for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents, focusing on wellness and healthy development.
- Adult Care: Full-spectrum adult medical care, from preventative health to the management of chronic conditions, including procedures like vasectomies.
- Geriatrics: Specialized geriatric care designed to address the unique health concerns of older adults and promote healthy aging.
- Preventive Care and Wellness: Emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, disease management, and case management for high-risk populations to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare utilization.
- Retirement and Separation Physicals (SHPE): Dedicated services for military personnel undergoing retirement or separation. Please contact the clinic at 571-231-1803 to initiate the SHPE process.
Military Sick Call Information
For active duty service members requiring immediate attention for acute medical issues, our clinic offers Military Sick Call. Key details include:
- Eligibility: Active Duty Service Members only, for conditions that have arisen or worsened within the last 72 hours and impede duty performance.
- Uniform Requirement: Service members must arrive in uniform (UOD or PT).
- Check-in Time: 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. on regular duty days (excluding weekends, Federal Holidays, and days with morning clinic closures).
- Triage and Evaluation: Patients are triaged by medical personnel, and acute concerns are addressed based on urgency.
- Appointment Start Time: Appointments begin at 7:30 a.m. in order of severity.
- Non-Sick Call Concerns: Service members with issues not suitable for Sick Call will be scheduled for same-day or next-day appointments with their Primary Care Manager (PCM) at ATAMMC, if applicable. Assistance will be provided for those empaneled outside of ATAMMC.
- Temporary Profiles: Sick Call can issue temporary profiles/light duty for up to 7 days. Longer limitations require evaluation by the PCM.
- Conditions Not Seen in Sick Call: Chronic conditions, follow-up appointments, medication refills, profile renewals, referrals, separation/retirement physicals, and preventative health assessments (PHAs) are not handled in Sick Call.
Immunization Services
Augusta family medicine at ATAMMC provides essential immunization services to protect our patient community.
- Seasonal Vaccination Information: Refer to ATAMMC Seasonal Vaccination Information for the latest updates.
- Availability: Contact the clinic prior to your visit to confirm vaccine availability. Immunizations are available by appointment or during existing appointments.
- COVID-19 Vaccine: Available for ages 6 months and older (Pediatric Clinic for 6 months to 11 years; Allergy & Immunization Clinic for 12 years and older).
- Flu Vaccine: Available for ages 6 months and older.
- Routine Immunizations: Wellness and routine immunizations are available for patients empaneled to Family Medicine. Schedule an appointment for immunizations, though walk-ins are accommodated on a limited basis.
- Vaccine Records: We offer vaccine record updates and documentation services.
- Travel Vaccines: For all travel vaccines (Typhoid, Japanese Encephalitis, Yellow Fever, etc.), please visit the Allergy and Immunizations Clinic in Meadows Pavilion, Floor 1, Reception 2.
Cancer Survivorship Program
ATAMMC’s Cancer Survivorship Program and the Survivorship Clinic are dedicated to supporting patients after a cancer diagnosis. We recognize the unique challenges faced by cancer survivors and offer comprehensive care to help you thrive post-treatment. Our specialized advanced practice providers (APPs) are here to assist you in navigating life after cancer and achieving optimal health.
For more information about augusta family medicine and the services we provide at Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center, please Learn more about ATAMMC’s Primary Care Medical Home.
