Family Medicine 701 E. Parkcenter Blvd. Boise, Idaho (208) 381-6500 Directions / Map Office Hours: Mon, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tues - Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Services
We provide a wide range of services, including:

• Treatment of acute illnesses, including minor orthopedic trauma, lacerations, etc.
• Chronic medical condition management
• Annual exams, well child exams, and wellness counseling
• Immunizations (children and adults)
• Skin biopsies and lesion removal
• Joint injections
• On-site x-ray and laboratory services
• Minor procedures including colposcopy, IUD insertion, vasectomy, and newborn circumcision
• Anticoagulation clinic

New Patients / Appointments
We are accepting new patients.
To contact us or to make an appointment please call
(208) 381-6500.

After-hours and Weekends
A physician is always available on call. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911 or go directly to the Emergency Department. For phone questions, call your Family Medicine's office at (208) 381-6500 and you will be connected to the on-call physician.

What is Family Medicine?
Family Medicine doctors are trained to care for patients of all ages, from infancy through the end of life. We promote the concept of a Medical Home, emphasizing a continuous relationship with a personal physician coordinating care for both wellness and illness.  We believe that knowing you over many years, and knowing your family, helps us understand how your health care impacts your life.

St. Luke’s Family Medicine physicians diagnose and treat most medical issues, from infections and sprains to diabetes and asthma. We also specialize in preventive care to help you create and maintain a healthy lifestyle. And when your condition requires a specialist, we can coordinate your care with other physicians and can help you navigate your way through today’s health care.

St. Luke's Clinics
St. Luke’s Clinics are an integrated network of highly skilled health care professionals in locations throughout our region. 

 

Our Medical Providers

	Julie Gunther, MD is board certified in family medicine and has special interests in women's health, reproductive medicine, adolescent medicine, and palliative care. She earned her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed her family medicine residency at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana.
	Rosalia Richardson, MD completed medical school in obstetrics and gynecology in Mexico and is board certified in family medicine in the U.S. She specializes in women’s and children’s health, acute illness care, and wellness exams.
	Timothy Ruth, MD served in the U.S. Air Force as a family physician and flight surgeon. He specializes in management of chronic illnesses, and has an interest in wilderness and aerospace medicine.
	Robert Smith, MD is a graduate of Mayo Medical School, Rochester, Minnesota, and Family Practice Residency of Idaho. He enjoys providing care to families and extended families at all of life's stages.
	Kenneth Weitemier, MD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine, interned in Wichita, Kansas, and spent two years in the Public Health Service in upstate New York. His interest is in adult medicine.

Your Appointment
We try to stay on time, as a courtesy to you and others. Since paperwork may take a few minutes, please arrive early. As emergencies do occur, there may be occasions when your appointment time will be delayed. We will always try to keep you informed in the event of a delay, and will be happy to reschedule your appointment, if you prefer. We ask that you respect the appointment time we have reserved for you, and call 24 hours ahead to cancel or change appointments so that others may be helped during that time.

Communication with your provider is extremely important. It may be helpful for you to write down questions for your doctor or nurse practitioner prior to your visit. Bring a list of medications and the dosages, or bring the bottles with you.

Make sure you understand any instructions you are given. If clarification is needed, review your instructions with the provider or medical assistant before you leave. If you aren’t doing well after your visit, we want to hear from you. Our goal is to improve your health.

Insurance Plans
We accept most insurance plans, including Medicare, in-state Medicaid, Tricare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and others.

Medication Refills
Talk with your provider at each visit to be sure your prescriptions are up to date. For refills, contact your pharmacy. Your pharmacy will then contact our office for verification and approval. For patient safety, narcotics cannot be refilled outside of office hours. Talk with your provider before your prescription runs out, and please allow 48 hours for refills.