Nationwide there is a shortage of primary care services. Communities around the country are scrambling to meet this demand as the need continues to grow. As part of Meriter's mission to serve our community, we currently offer primary and specialty clinics throughout the Greater Madison area. Please click on any of our clinics links to the left to learn more.

February is American Heart Month

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the United States – and in Wisconsin. In fact, 35% of all WI deaths are linked to cardiovascular disease.

More startling statistics: Key risk factors for cardiovascular disease are high among WI residents.

Take action to protect your heart.

Meriter is hosting a variety of activities throughout the month including free seminars, screenings, grocery store tours and more. Click here to find out more and register to "take action" today.

Coming Soon: Meriter Fitchburg!

Meriter recently announced its plans to open its newest primary care clinic: Meriter Fitchburg. The clinic is located at 2690 Research Park Drive, just off Lacy Road, and will be home to three family medicine physicians. Clinic construction is currently underway with plans to open in June 2012. Please check back often for updates on our providers and clinic services.

After-Hours Care Available to MMG Pediatric Patients

Meriter Medical Group (MMG) recently opened the Meriter Pediatric After-Hours Clinic to assist busy families and assure easy appointment access beyond regular clinic hours. Staffed by MMG pediatricians, the clinic is open to all patients age 0-18 who have an MMG primary care physician. The clinic is conveniently located on the main level (2 Atrium) of Meriter Hospital at 202 S. Park Street in Madison.

Simply call your child’s MMG clinic, day or night, for an appointment. The clinic will be open from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday (closed on holidays). Patients have reserved parking in the hospital parking ramp, as well as access to any ancillary services they may need including the Emergency Department, medical imaging, lab and pharmacy.

Meriter Medical Group Welcomes New Primary Care Physicians

Sanford Carimi, MD - Internist & Lipidologist, Meriter Monona
Mary C. Flynn, MD - Internist, Meriter West Washington
A. Halanski, MD - Pediatrician, Meriter Monona (beginning February 20)
Gerhard Kraske, MD - Internist, Meriter Middleton
Jocelin Reatiraza, MD - Internist & Pediatrician, Meriter DeForest-Windsor
Joe Spurgeon, MD - Family Medicine Physician, Meriter Deming Way
Parker Waller, MD - Family Medicine Physician, Meriter West Washington
Diane Wendland, MD - Family Medicine Physician, Meriter Monona
Jennifer Winter, MD - Internist & Pediatrician, Meriter DeForest-Windsor