From Business: I take more of a team approach when taking care of patients so that they will very much be part of the decision-making process in their care. Just don't be afraid to speak…

From Business: I think my role in the healthcare system is being able to address a very wide range of issues. It's knowing what I can address, and where my limits are and when I need to refer…

From Business: When I meet a new patient I sit down with them and we talk about their expectations - what they're wanting out of a visit, and what I expect from them as a patient as well. We…

From Business: I've been with Mercy since 2005 and I love being able to bring the Mercy mission to my community. I enjoy being able to help people when they're vulnerable and scared - that's…

From Business: This physician is affiliated with SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Julie Ferguson, DO is a pediatrician with SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics. She is board…

From Business: I think family medicine is a specialty that's growing and becoming more and more important. It's something where you are not just taking care of one thing, you are taking care…

From Business: Some parents see the doctors as this person just dictating health and that is not my style. I like to talk to the parents and come up with a combined plan taking in their…

From Business: My strategy for communicating with children is to get down on their level and try to relate to them individually - what their interests are, their hobbies, and just try to ease…

From Business: You can expect a good time when you come to the doctor. I feel like a lot of people don't like to go to the doctor because they think 'they're going to judge me, or harp on all…

"Br. Baker is very kind and personable to my adult child who has developmental disabilities and asthma as part of his diagnoses. She asks questions, and examines my adult child…"

From Business: I hope all my patients tell other patients that they see Dr. Abercrombie, and that they really like him and that he listens and understands and he does his best to help them…

From Business: Dr. Ann 'Annie' Abbott Marin is a family medicine specialist who provides comprehensive primary care services for patients from newborns to the elderly. She specializes in…

From Business: Jennifer Hendrix is a family nurse practitioner with SSM Health Cancer Care.

From Business: Communication is really important. You have to be able to talk to people. People will trust you if they think you understand where they're coming from. You really have to take…

From Business: Dr. Buckley is board certified in Family Medicine and is interested in preventive health and care of the family. Prior to joining Esse Health, Dr. Buckley practiced at Premier…

From Business: The fortunate thing about family medicine is that it allows me to see patients of all ages. I get to see newborns all the way up to the elderly patient, and I really think that…

From Business: I have a passion for disease prevention and encouraging healthy lifestyle habits. As a family medicine provider, it's really important to treat the patient as a whole. I like…