Laredo Medical Center Boosts Primary Care with Fourth Clinic
1/13/2023
The Laredo-Webb County region has received a major boost in primary care with the opening of a fourth clinic by Laredo Medical Center affiliate Primary Care Associates of Laredo.
The occasion was celebrated at a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new medical office of family medicine physicians, Dr. Cory Fernandes and Dr. Jacob A. Kallsen, on Wednesday, January 11.
Hospital leadership and staff were joined by medical staff, the Laredo Chamber of Commerce and other well-wishers to celebrate the grand opening, meet the doctors and their staff.
Located at 1119 Fenwick Drive, Suite 204, Primary Care Associates of Laredo’s newest clinic is in the growing north Laredo community, offering residents in the area another option to seek primary care and grow a lasting relationship with their medical provider.
The Fenwick location is their newest access point for primary care. In December, Primary Care Associates of Laredo doubled its space at LMC South with its second medical office; it also has an office at LMC North.
“The community now has four options for primary care with seven family medicine physicians available to help meet the healthcare needs of families,” says Laredo Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Jorge Leal. “We are proud to increase accessibility to primary care in the Laredo and Webb County region, and we look forward to continue to grow our network of healthcare providers to offer quality care closer to where our patients live and work.”
The practicing providers at the Fenwick Drive location, Dr. Fernandes and Dr. Kallsen, are board-certified family medicine physicians who are compassionate and committed to meeting the healthcare needs of the community. They are recent graduates of Laredo Medical Center’s family medicine residency program, created and led by the hospital to train the next generation of physicians and meet the healthcare needs of the area.
Dr. Fernandes received his medical education at Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has training in acute injuries and preventive care for patients ages 4 and up, including the management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and thyroid diseases. In addition to well-checks, he also administers Pap smears for women and offers pre-participation sports physicals.
Dr. Kallsen earned his medical degree at the University of Texas, McGovern Medical School in Houston. He has a special interest in preventive medicine for the pediatric, adolescent and adult populations, ages 5 and up. He also enjoys helping patients improve their health and wellness, both physical and mental. Services offered include annual physicals, pre-participation sports physicals, in-office EKGs, skin biopsies and more.
Other family medicine physicians on the team are Dr. Richard Bang, Dr. Christopher Tchou, Dr. Jesus Aguirre-Burgos at LMC North; and Dr. Miguel Villarino and Dr. Yanick Ekortarh at LMC South.
All seven physicians are members of the medical staff at Laredo Medical Center with a combined total of more than 75 years of experience in family medicine.
Patients can schedule an appointment with a provider at the Fenwick Drive location online at LaredoPhysicianAssociates.com or by calling (956) 441-0646.
Ask about same-day appointments. Most insurance plans are welcome.
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Dr. Jacob Kallsen and Dr. Cory Fernandes (fourth and fifth from left) cut the ribbon for the grand opening of Primary Care Associates of Laredo’s fourth location at 1119 Fenwick Drive on Wednesday, January 11. Hosted by Laredo Medical Center, the celebration was attended by hospital leadership, employees and medical staff, the Laredo Chamber of Commerce and other well-wishers.
Primary Care Associates of Laredo is part of Laredo Physician Associates, a complete care medical practice representing a variety of medical specialties, including family medicine, oncology/hematology, radiation oncology, general surgery and urology.
Dr. Cory Fernandes and Dr. Jacob A. Kallsen are employed by Regional Employee Assistance Program d/b/a Primary Care Associates of Laredo.
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