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A Message from Dr. Peter Grote

By Amna Mirza / July 10, 2026 /

Greetings, I will be out of the office during the months of September and October. During my leave, Dr. Rachel Weiner, an excellent family physician, will be providing coverage for my practice. I am confident that she will provide you with the same high-quality care you have come to expect. If you are due for…

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A Message to Our Patients: Kindness and Respect Matter

By Amna Mirza / February 5, 2026 /

At our clinic, we are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to every patient. An essential part of that care begins at the front desk. Since the beginning of the year, our administrative team has experienced an increased number of difficult and unpleasant interactions. This includes patients engaging in demanding or discourteous behavior, or challenging…

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Important Update: Changes to Our Self-Pay Visit Rates

By Amna Mirza / October 6, 2025 /

At Phinney Primary Care and Wellness, we remain deeply committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care that supports your health and well-being. As an independent primary care clinic, we strive to keep our services accessible, transparent, and tailored to the needs of our patients without the layers of bureaucracy often found in larger health systems. To…

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Important Update: Change in CIGNA Insurance Network Participation

By Amna Mirza / June 19, 2025 /

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 longer be in-network with the…

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Meet Our New Mental Health Care Provider

By Amna Mirza / June 11, 2025 /

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. Jasmine takes a holistic approach…

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Important Update: Valid Credit Card Requirement for All Patients

By Amna Mirza / December 17, 2024 /

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 to have a valid credit…

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ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE SCHEDULING ONLINE?

By Amna Mirza / October 21, 2024 /

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!

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A Fond Farewell to Brandi, and a Warm Welcome to Maggie!

By Amna Mirza / October 15, 2024 /

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 her all the best in…

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Billing Protocol Update – Patient Balance

By Amna Mirza / September 18, 2023 /

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 emailed invoice from us. You…

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Transition to new EHR System- Elation Health and Patient Portal – Elation Passport

By Amna Mirza / May 17, 2023 /

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 you have not received an…

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