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Primary Care Physician Services

Primary care is the foundation for true wellness! From preventative care to managing chronic conditions, Meridian’s primary care providers help you achieve better health!

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Keeping You and Your Family Healthy

If you’re in need of a primary care doctor, or are simply interested in switching your primary care doctor to Meridian, call to schedule an appointment! We’re happy to help facilitate the transfer of your medical records in order to review your medical history with you.

The primary care team at Meridian works to treat the whole person through patient education, prevention and emotional support. We pride ourselves on making the connection between mind and body by utilizing every level of care necessary to achieve an optimal quality of life.

Our family medicine services are available for adolescents and adults – from sports physicals and sick appointments to screening and the regular treatment of longterm conditions.

Meridian’s primary care team consists of our chief medical officer, family physicians, nurse practitioners, licensed practical nurses, and a full medical support staff.

Primary Care Nurse

Optimal Wellness Through Primary Care

Family doctors help with a wide variety of healthcare needs. Common conditions/situations addressed by primary care doctors (commonly referred to as PCPs) include the following:

  • Cold/Flu
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Sports Physicals
  • Regular Checkups
  • Family Planning
  • Thyroid Issues
  • Asthma
  • Vaccines/Immunizations
  • Disease Prevention
  • And a variety of other medical conditions and healthcare services

Maternal Opiate Medical Support (M.O.M.S)

MOMS is a program for pregnant women and new moms that struggle with opiate and stimulant use. This program supports all aspects of care for the entire family.

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About Meridian’s Primary Care Physician Services

In July 2013, Meridian HealthCare began offering primary healthcare services to not only our clients, but also the general public.

These healthcare services — combined with our behavioral health services — focus on a truly integrated approach to healthcare (a concept that often gets lost in the shuffle of today’s healthcare system). Meridian can diagnose and treat medical conditions for all patients while also providing supportive services and counseling, as needed, in order to achieve a healthier lifestyle.

Primary care physician services are covered by a variety of insurance plans. Please contact one of our outpatient office locations with any questions.

Your well-being is important to us! Discover Meridian HealthCare.

Additional Primary Care Resources

Managing Chronic Disease & Health Conditions

Meridian HealthCare has addiction recovery services for addiction disorders like substance use disorder, alcohol addiction, gambling addiction, and other mental health conditions.
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Preventive Care Services

Preventive health care is an umbrella term that covers all of the measures taken by a health care provider and patient to avoid, prevent, or reduce the chances of health problems.
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The Importance of Diagnostic Care and Diagnostic Tests

The diagnostic process is the primary tool used by your primary care provider to identify health issues.
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The Integrated Healthcare Approach

An integrated health care system is a care model that greatly improves the quality of care received by its patients.
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Meet Our Staff

Sharon R Ware

Physician
Dr. Kraker.

Gary Kraker

Medical Director - Warren Office
Carol Holmes.

Carol Holmes

Primary Care
Marian Mattern.

Marian Mattern

Nurse Practitioner
Luis Villaplana

Luis Villaplana

Chief Medical Officer
CalebMarkusic

Caleb Markusic

Physician Assistant

Carl Bishop

Nurse Practitioner
Krista Rubosky

Krista Rubosky

Physician Assistant
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this checklist has everything you should ask your doctor—and then some!

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and new diagnoses, this checklist has everything
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At Your Next Physical Exam

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and why it’s important.

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Connect with a Primary Care Location!

Maintain better health with regular physicals and screenings from a primary care physician.

Contact one of the Meridian HealthCare locations near you.

Meridian Road Campus

527 N. Meridian Road
Youngstown,OH 44509
Phone: 330-797-0070
Fax: 330-797-1501

Meridian South Campus

550 West Chalmers Avenue
Youngstown, Ohio 44511
Phone: 330-797-0070

Warren Office

320 High Street, NE
Warren, OH 44481
Phone: 330-797-0070