Direct Primary Care

No Hassle Healthcare

Affordable rates. All Ages. Anytime.

Enjoy healthcare without all the hoops through our membership-based, direct primary care clinic.

Our member patients pay an affordable fee for unrestricted access to their family doctor, including extended visits, same-day or next-day scheduling, personal communication via phone, e-mail, and text, in-house prescriptions, and more.

Included

Covered Services

Dr. Hemken

Meet Dr. Hemken

Dr. Abigail Hemken has been practicing family medicine for over 13 years. Her training has taken her all over the world, with elective rotations in Mexico, Kenya and Zambia, volunteer service in Pakistan, and short-term trips supporting local doctors in both Egypt and Iraq. Opening a direct primary care clinic allows Dr. Hemken to expand her treatment options and to spend more time with her patients, two components of medicine she’s passionate about. From family primary care and functional medicine to COVID-19 care and weight loss management, she treats patients of all ages who are seeking individualized care.

Personalized Care

Is Hemken
Family Medicine
Right for you?

DIRECT PRIMARY CARE IS IDEAL FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES WHO ARE:

Looking for more available care, with direct access to their primary care doctor
Tired of playing phone tag with their physician’s nurse
Experiencing long-haul COVID symptoms
Seeking more answers from their family doctor than “take these medications”
Self-insured or under-insured
Vaccine injured
Looking for a physician in the Ames area.

Dr. Abigail is an answer to prayer. She takes time to understand and care for the individual person and body. I’ve only had two hyperbaric treatments and I’m breathing better than I have in over a year, perhaps longer. My inflammation is decreasing. Dr. Abigail is willing to think outside the box to bring health and wholeness to her patients. Her commitment and options of service show me that her oath was serious. We’re real people to Dr. Abigail, inside and outside of the office.

Sheri

I have had the best experience with Hemken Family Medicine. The last 3 years have been challenging in many aspects. Finding a doctor that listens and thinks critically has been one of the bright spots. I used to go to Mayo but the distance is prohibitive. Dr. Hemken gives me that same feeling of comprehensive care I expect. I can email her and teleconference to get practically immediate care. I highly recommend Hemken Family Medicine. Dr. Abigail is willing to think outside the box to bring health and wholeness to her patients. Her commitment and options of service show me that her oath was serious. We’re real people to Dr. Abigail, inside and outside of the office.

Paula

I’m so thankful I found Dr. Hemken. She wants to treat patients the best way possible, is a great listener and sincerely cares about me as a person. I respect her for leaving the clinic to start her own practice. If you want a great doctor that truly cares about you and your needs, definitely switch to her. You’ll be so grateful you did!

Dr. Hemken is wonderful! She is thorough, compassionate, available, patient and is always there for her patients’ needs! I thank God everyday for bringing her into my life.

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Hemken Family Medicine’s Ames-based clinic provides patient-focused, direct primary care to individuals throughout central Iowa and beyond. Contact the office to learn more.

Currently Not Accepting New Patients

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept new member patients at this time.

However, Hyperbaric Thereapy, EMSELLA and EMSCULPT NEO treatments are available for members and non-members.

OFFICE HOURS

Monday – 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Thursday – 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Friday – 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Tuesday, Wednesday and weekends *Closed

*Dr. Hemken is available via text and/or telemedicine appointment for acute and urgent issues.