"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

  • Patrick C. Buczynski MD

    Primary Specialties:

    Internal Medicine Learn More
  • Justin M. Jenkins DO

    Primary Specialties:

    Family Medicine Learn More
  • Thomas J. Christianson MD

    Primary Specialties:

    Anesthesiology Critical Care Learn More
  • Amelia L. Ketring NP

    Primary Specialties:

    Nurse Practitioner, Pediatrics Learn More
  • Christopher P. Gallati MD

    Primary Specialties:

    Neurological Surgery Learn More
  • Alexandra H. Bowman PA

    Primary Specialties:

    Physician Assistant Learn More
  • Manpreet K. Samra MD,MD, MBA

    Primary Specialties:

    Internal Medicine, Nephrology Learn More
  • Sarah E. Waterman NP

    Primary Specialties:

    Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Learn More
  • Caetlyn E. Best NP

    Primary Specialties:

    Nurse Practitioner, Neurological Surgery Learn More
  • Valerie L. Draime NP

    Primary Specialties:

    Nurse Practitioner, Family 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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