UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Family Practice Clinic
Information
Number of patients waiting reflects the current number of patients waiting to be seen. This number changes frequently and is not exact.
Hours of Operation
- Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Primary Care | Family Medicine
At UnityPoint Health – Grinnell, we are committed to providing patients with quick, convenient access to quality primary care services for the whole family. With family medicine clinic locations in Grinnell and Montezuma you will find easy access, including same-day appointments. Schedule with a provider below.
Whether you need to establish ongoing care or complete an annual physical exam, the benefits of having a primary care provider are endless. A primary care provider knows the patient/family history and can access necessary personal health care records. That means they can better coordinate the patient's care, no matter where that may be, between the doctor's office, the hospital or care at home.
From well-child visits, unexpected sports injuries, illness and everything in between, we provide care for babies, children, adolescents and adults. We are here to help you navigate your health care needs. We offer family centered care and our teams take the extra time to answer questions and address concerns you may have.
Our team of providers is committed to delivering the best outcome for every patient, every time. If you're expecting, meet our maternity providers who specialize in maternal care.
Our Providers
Heidi Klingelhofer, DO, MPH
Preventive Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Family Medicine
Jake Boyer, PA-C
Family Medicine
Kristin Phelps, PA-C
Family Medicine
Kate Beyer, PA-C
Family Medicine
April Forsyth, MD
Preventive Medicine, Family Medicine
Grinnell Regional Medical Center Rural Health Clinics
UnityPoint Health - Grinnell has primary care based, rural health clinics that feature walk-in care, internal medicine, pain management, orthopedics, ENT, women's health and family practice services for you and your family. Hours for each health care service type can be viewed on those individual pages, by selecting the care type of choice below.
Health Care Services Provided at UnityPoint Health - Grinnell:
- Behavioral Health Clinic, Suite 300
- Family Practice Clinic, Suite 300
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, Suite 300
- ENT Clinic, Suite 202
- Orthopedic Clinic, Suite 201
- Internal Medicine Clinic, Suite 200
- Pain Clinic, Suite 200
- Walk-In Clinic, Suite 100
What Type of Appointment Do I Need?
Primary Care encompasses the comprehensive treatment of a number of diseases in symptoms and specialties including pediatrics, internal medicine and family medicine. Rather than specializing in one particular area of medicine, the physician is trained to meet all the needs of patients as one point of contact. Same-day appointments may be available. Call your clinic or log in to MyUnityPoint to schedule with your provider or a member of their care team.
Examples of symptoms and conditions treated by a primary care provider can include:
- Minor medical problems and injuries
- Physicals/Sports Physicals
- Vaccinations
- Medicine Checks
- Long Term Care
- Medication Refill
- Ongoing Symptoms (ex: Continued Back Pain)
- Care or Treatment Planning
- Disease Management
- Managing Existing Conditions (Migraines, Depression, Anxiety, Arthritis, etc.)
- Substance Abuse
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes and obesity
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Skin problems
Urgent Care and Express treat minor medical problems and injuries that are not life-threatening, but need the attention of a health care provider. These are not an alternative to the emergency room, but offer the ability to get walk-in care without an appointment for all patient ages. Urgent Care is available after hours, weekends and holidays. Our Urgent Care Clinics can provide medical treatment for minor illness and injuries such as:
- Allergies
- Burns
- Colds
- Coughs
- Cuts (Stitches)
- Earaches or Ear Infections
- Fevers
- Minor Medical Problems and Injuries
- Minor Eye Care
- Flu
- Fractures (X-Ray On-Site at Most Locations)
- Infections
- Sore Throats
- Sprains, Including Sprained Ankles (X-Ray On-Site at Most Locations)
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
- Yeast Infections
- Certain Rapid Tests
Please note: Flu shots, physicals and/or sports physicals are not offered at every walk-in care location.
*If you are experiencing chest pain or shortness of breath, please go to the Emergency Department or call 911 immediately. For less serious medical issues, such as physicals, medication refills or to leave a message for your primary care doctor, you can access your My UnityPoint patient portal 24/7!
Connect with a UnityPoint Health provider online using MyUnityPoint to access virtual urgent care or SmartExam. Virtual care doctors can diagnose, recommend treatment and prescribe medication when necessary for commonly treated conditions. Available every day, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for individuals 2 years and older located in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska and South Dakota.
Virtual care should be used for minor, common ailments and illnesses. Some examples, and the qualifying age to receive virtual care or SmartExam for that condition, include:
| Condition | Virtual Urgent Care | SmartExam |
|---|---|---|
| Acne | 2+ | 2+ |
| Burn | 2+ | 2+ |
| Cold/Flu | 2+ | 2+ |
| Cold Sores | 13+ | 18+ |
| Constipation | 2+ | 18+ |
| Cough/Upper Respiratory Infection | 2+ | 18+ |
| Diarrhea | 2+ | 18+ |
| Fever | 2+ | 18+ |
| Head Lice | 2+ | 2+ |
| Heartburn | 2+ | 18+ |
| Headache/Migraine | 18+ | 18+ |
| Joint Pan | 2+ | 18+ |
| Rash | 2+ | 18+ |
| Red Eye | 2+ | 2+ |
| Sinuses | 2+ | 2+ |
| Sore Throat | 2+ | 18+ |
| Urinary Tract Infection | 13+ (female only) | 18+ |
| Vaginal Infection (yeast/bacterial vaginosis) | 18+ | 18+ |
| Vomiting | 2+ | 18+ |
Emergency rooms are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for severe or life-threatening conditions. Conditions that require emergency care include excessive bleeding, broken bones, chest pain or trouble breathing. Emergency services include diagnostic testing and access to specialists.
Examples of symptoms and conditions treated by emergency departments can include:
- Symptoms of a heart attack, including severe chest pain, sweating and shortness of breath.
- Profuse bleeding or blood loss that continues even after direct pressure has been placed on the wound.
- Severe abdominal pain.
- Sudden dizziness, weakness, loss of coordination, balance or vision problems, which are signs of stroke.
- High fever and vomiting that continues nonstop for several hours.
- Signs of meningitis for adults: severe headaches, neck/joint pain and stiffness, vomiting, high temperature, sensitivity to light or babies and small children: high-pitched whimpering/crying, lethargy, fussiness, restlessness, high fever, vomiting, cold extremities, refusing food, pale or blotchy skin.
- Seizures lasting longer than five minutes.
- Injuries occurring from an accident or fall - intense back or neck pain, obvious compound fractures and/or dislocations of bones, deep cuts and severe burns.