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Important Update: Change in CIGNA Insurance Network Participation
Phinney Primary Care and Wellness (Fremont Family Practice) Out of Network Participation With CIGNA Effective January 1st, 2026 We are writing to inform you of an upcoming change in our provider network participation at Phinney Primary Care and Wellness. Effective January 1, 2026, Phinney Primary Care and Wellness will no…
Read MoreMeet Our New Mental Health Care Provider
Jasmine Zhang, MSN, ARNP, PMHNP-BC Jasmine Zhang is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides compassionate, integrative care to individuals across the lifespan. She has a special interest in pediatric mental health and believes that early intervention is key to supporting a child’s emotional, social, and developmental well-being.…
Read MoreImportant Update: Valid Credit Card Requirement for All Patients
At Phinney Primary Care and Wellness, we are always striving to improve our services and streamline our processes to make your experience as smooth and convenient as possible. In order to continue offering high-quality care and to better manage appointments, we are enforcing an important policy that requires all patients…
Read MoreARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE SCHEDULING ONLINE? Important: Online Scheduling Availability Our online scheduling may occasionally be down while Elation upgrades their system. If you’re unable to schedule online, please text us at (206) 457-1861 or call (206) 257-7780, and we’ll assist you!
Read MoreA Fond Farewell to Brandi, and a Warm Welcome to Maggie!
We are sad to bid farewell to our amazing afternoon receptionist, Brandi. Yet, we’re thrilled to see her embark on new paths as she pursues her goals in Psychology. We are grateful for her hard work, dedication, and the positive energy she shared with both patients and staff. We wish…
Read MoreBilling Protocol Update – Patient Balance
Starting in Fall 2023, we will be asking all patients to have a valid credit card on file with us.Your credit card information will be securely kept in our billing system. After your appointment,you will receive an explanation of benefits (EOB) and if there is a balance you willget an…
Read MoreTransition to new EHR System- Elation Health and Patient Portal – Elation Passport
Thank you for your patience as Phinney Primary Care & Wellness (formerly known as Fremont Family Practice) transitions to a new electronic health records system – Elation EHR. The new EHR comes with an upgraded patient portal called Elation Passport. You will receive an email invite to join the Elation Passport. If…
Read MoreWelcome Dr. Megan Melo MD
Dr. Megan Melo joins Phinney Primary Care and Wellness with 15 years of experience as family practice physician. Her special interests in medicine are women’s health, obesity medicine and preventative care. She is trained as a Life Coach as well, which helps incorporate coaching principles into her patient care. Dr.…
Read MoreWelcome – Margaret Loewen ARNP
Phinney Primary Care and Wellness is proud to welcome nurse practitioner Margaret Loewen to our team in September 2022. Margaret has been practicing medicine as a nurse practitioner for 26 years with a specialty in Functional Medicine since 2016. She is very excited to move back to Seattle, WA from…
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