Primary Care Clinic Opens with New Doctors in Battle Ground
02/02/2009
Southwest Medical Group (SMG), a multi-specialty medical group comprised of new and established practices across Clark County, announced the opening today of its new clinic in Battle Ground, WA. The clinic will provide full-service internal and family medicine, including routine check-ups, immunizations, medical evaluations, minor surgical procedures, preventative care and health education. Women's care will be offered later this year as additional physicians join the team.
"The tremendous growth in Battle Ground represents a real opportunity for the community and Southwest Medical Group," remarked Kurt Litvin, Executive Director of SMG. "By opening the SMG-Battle Ground clinic we aim to meet the needs of the area's growing demand for medical services while providing personalized, convenient healthcare for the whole family."
About the Clinic
Conveniently located at 720 West Main Street, Suite 115, between Walgreens and Ace Hardware, the clinic was designed to deliver high-quality outpatient healthcare services in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere close to home. The clinic currently has two primary care physicians with plans to add up to seven more providers by the end of the year. Patients wishing to schedule an appointment should call 360.666.3900.
About the Physicians
Jeff Bowden, D.O.
Dr. Bowden is a graduate of the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO. He performed his residency at Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base, National Capital Consortium, Washington, DC. Dr. Bowden's areas of specialty include sports medicine, preventative care and primary care. Prior to moving to the SMG-Battle Ground clinic, Dr. Bowden practiced at the Family Physicians Group at Fisher's Landing.
Chong-Yang (Rick) Tan, D.O.
Dr. Tan received his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ. He was a resident at Mesa General Hospital and Mesa Family Medical Center in Mesa, AZ. Dr. Tan's areas of interest include diabetes, treatment of high cholesterol, preventive medicine and mental health. Prior to joining the SMG clinic at Battle Ground, Dr. Tan was the lead physician in a medium-size underserved urban clinic in Tempe, AZ.
About Southwest Medical Group
Southwest Medical Group (SMG) is built with the patient in mind. A new multi-specialty group comprised of established and new practices, Southwest Medical Group doctors and staff are united by one vision-to serve the health and wellness needs of Clark County residents. Affiliated with Southwest Washington Medical Center, a 150-year-old health system in the heart of our region, SMG-partner clinics will be located where patients need them most-close to home.
Today, Southwest Medical Group is home to 40 established primary care physicians and specialists, caring for more than 50,000 area residents. Current SMG-affiliated providers include Family Physicians Group, Pacific Surgical Specialists, Columbia Surgical Specialists, Neonatology Associates and the new SMG-Battle Ground clinic.
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