Seneca Medical Associates

Whether you see us for an illness or a routine checkup, we strive to provide comprehensive health care for every stage of your life. We are a full spectrum family medicine practice offering prenatal, obstetric, pediatric, adult and geriatric care. Our physicians also provide continuous care to patients in the hospital, assisted-living communities and local nursing homes. Seneca Medical Associates services include a range of preventive services such as disease prevention, health screenings, and health education about topics such as pregnancy, childcare, diabetes, high blood pressure and more.

• Prenatal care and delivery
• Pediatric care
• Childhood and adult immunizations, including the state-sponsored free immunization program for uninsured children under 18 years of age
• Reproductive health services including tubal ligations, vasectomies and the management of abnormal Pap smears
• Endoscopic procedures including colonoscopy and EGD/upper endoscopy
• Minor surgical procedures such as removal of skin lesions, repair of simple lacerations and infant circumcision
• In-house laboratory services including X-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), bone density scans, ultrasound, hearing tests and pulmonary function testing

Office policies

Appointments

To limit wait times, we see patients by appointment only. If you need an urgent appointment, please call in the early morning and we will try to see you that same day.

Missed appointments

If you cannot keep an appointment, please notify the office at least 24 hours in advance. A $25 no-show fee will be charged when appointments are not canceled in time.

After hours

For all medical emergencies, please call 911. After hours, one of our physicians is on call.

Medical questions

Throughout the day, most patients’ questions can be answered by one of our experienced staff. Calls made before 4 p.m. will be returned that same business day.

Nurse visits

Visits to the nurse are scheduled by appointment for immunizations, weight checks, bilirubin checks (for jaundice), blood pressure checks, B-12 shots, testosterone shots, cardiac event monitors, diabetes education and medication assistance programs.

Prescription refills

Refill requests usually are processed within 24 hours. If a prescription is needed sooner, a $30 fee may be charged.

Special forms and correspondence

A processing fee will be applied for special forms and correspondence, including but not limited to requests related to life insurance, employment, sports/physicals, disability, driver’s licenses, nursing home and assisted living admission forms, and FMLA.

Insurance and payment policy

We accept most insurance plans along with cash, checks and most credit cards. Patients are responsible for charges not covered by insurance.

Please note that your co-pay or deductible is due at the time of service. If you do not have insurance, payment is expected at the time of service.