A New Chapter in Care
Dear Patient,
In September of 2026, Baxley Family Medicine will change from a consultation service to a membership-based primary care practice.
In 2021, I left my role as a primary care doctor to become a consultant in Integrative Medicine. Since that time — for three years with Endeavor Health and almost two years in private practice — I have worked with patients in the role of consultant, using the tools of integrative and functional medicine to develop personalized treatment approaches for a range of conditions. This work has brought me tremendous joy.
But I miss being a primary care doctor. I miss being the person you call when you're scared, when something unexpected happens and you need guidance, or when you need to talk about routine health screenings and prevention. I miss being the point person who talks to your other doctors, who keeps the big picture in mind, while remembering details about you that can make the difference between, "I'm confused and I don't feel good" and "I understand and feel optimistic about what comes next."
Truly,
Membership with my practice will include:
- Annual wellness visits, annual basic labs, and follow-up visits as needed.
- Lengthy appointments — you won't feel rushed
- Same-day/next-day availability for urgent needs
- Emphasis on root cause, wellness, and prevention
- Guidance on the safe, judicious use of integrative and complementary modalities, including botanicals, nutraceuticals, acupuncture, and mind-body practices.
- Coordination of care — I will help you navigate care in a complex health-care system.
- Collaboration with talented nutrition professionals and health coaches
For Current Patients
For those of you who have already worked with me, we'll continue to have rich discussions about integrative approaches to health problems. We'll decide which strategies for navigating aging and hormonal transitions are right for you. And now I can be your primary care physician.
For New Patients
For those I haven't met, I look forward to learning about you. An intake visit involves hearing about your childhood, your patterns with regard to sleep, food, and movement, and about what makes you feel connected to joy and purpose.
How to learn more
Please fill out our Contact Form or email our Practice Manager Carrie Rizman at office@francesbaxleymd.com. If we haven't yet met, she can help you schedule a virtual "Meet & Greet" conversation, so you can gain a sense of whether my practice would be a good fit for you.