"Being a healthcare provider is tough. We can be troubled by schedules

and systems, but it all comes down to the patients.

If I keep my focus on them, it changes my perspective."

-Daniel Cox, MD, Lakemoor Family Physicians


UPA is comprised of

1392

Clinicians

1206

Team Members

Mission

Provide high-quality adaptable solutions that enable our partners to focus on care delivery and beyond.

Vision

Drive collaboration and sustainable growth for our members, partners, and team.

Values

Integrity, Expertise, Passion, Transparency, Partnership, Versatility

Clinician Spotlight

  • Leslie E. Mardis NP

    Primary Specialties:

    Nurse Practitioner, Family Learn More
  • Melissa P. Gheen CRNA

    Primary Specialties:

    Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Learn More
  • Sangeeta Gulati MD

    Primary Specialties:

    Gastroenterology Learn More
  • Diane M. Allen NP

    Primary Specialties:

    Nurse Practitioner, Family Learn More
  • Kimberly B. Fortner MD

    Primary Specialties:

    Maternal and Fetal Medicine Learn More
  • Daniel S. Ely MD

    Primary Specialties:

    Internal Medicine Learn More
  • Tyler H. Coombes MD

    Primary Specialties:

    Cardiology, Internal Medicine Learn More
  • Tuesday N. Scalf NP

    Primary Specialties:

    Nurse Practitioner, Pediatrics Learn More
  • Shannon E. Jameson CRNA

    Primary Specialties:

    Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Learn More
  • Lisa D. Duncan MD

    Primary Specialties:

    Pathology Learn More

Happy Doctors' Day!

“Thank you for showing up every day with skills, heart, and humanity. Your dedication, compassion, and quiet acts of excellence strengthen our communities and elevate our profession. We are all better because of the work that you do. Happy Doctors ’ Day!”

-Amy Barger Stevens, MD

UPA President

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