Katha Maguire, PA-C, Dr. Cranor, Dr, Samuelson, Dr. Kauffman, Dr. Brewington Rocky Mountain Family Physicians specializes in family medicine, obstetrics, pediatrics, and minor surgery.  We are located in Fort Collins, Colorado. New patients are always welcome! Give us a call at (970) 484-0798 or fill out the online form on our contact page. THE SPECIALTY OF FAMILY PRACTICE The specialty of family practice began in 1968 when the American Academy of Family Practice was formed. It was later renamed the American Academy of Family Physicians. Since then, Family Physicians have been meeting the needs of American Families. Family Physicians continued with a three year (3) residency program in family practice after completion of medical school. To maintain a standard of excellence, the American Academy of Family Practice was the FIRST medical professional society to require re-certification of its physicians every seven (7) years. Family Practice Physicians are required to take a comprehensive written examination and have a review of their office records of patient care.  In addition, the Family Practice Physicians complete 50 hours /year of continuing medical education over this same 7 year period of time.  Family Physicians provide a medical “home” for families in their offices where most of their medical needs can be met. Rocky Mountain Family Physicians represents this model of providing comprehensive medical care for people of all ages, from new-born to geriatric patients.  Our physicians especially have a great privilege and enjoyment of providing OBSTETRIC care for our expectant mothers  Our practice has provided care for the Fort Collins Community for the past 25 years.  We offer same-day appointments. We accept most all insurances.  OUR SERVICES OB OB Ultrasound Hospital and Nursing Home Care Vasectomies Tubal Ligations Minor Orthopedics Skin Cancer Screening and Management Urgent Care .................................................... 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The first influenza vaccine in the U.S. became available in 1945.   What kind of vaccine is it? There are two types of influenza vaccine. The most common influenza vaccine is made from inactivated (killed) viruses. In June 2003, a live influenza vaccine was licensed. It contains live viruses that have been weakened (attenuated).   How are the vaccines made? Every year, researchers and manufacturers develop a vaccine that contains virus strains they believe will be circulating in the upcoming influenza season. Influenza vaccine contains three viruses—two type A and one type B. The viruses selected for the vaccine are grown in chicken eggs. For inactivated vaccine, the viruses are killed with formaldehyde, purified, and packaged in vials or syringes. The live vaccine is packaged in a special sprayer. About six months are required to produce influenza vaccine each year.   How is the vaccine given? The inactivated vaccine is given as an injection in the deltoid muscle. The live attenuated vaccine is sprayed into the nose.   .................................................... Seeing Children Under 18 Without A Parent Present Due to new government regulations our office now requires verbal or written consent from a parent or legal guardian to see and /or treat children under 18 who come into our office by themselves.  We will also need verbal or written consent to see and/or treat them if they are coming with a grandparent or friend. The Difference Between Well Checks and Sick Appointments All well checks (physicals) include a complete physical exam.  This exam includes a developmental evaluation, health, weight, hearing and vision screens, blood pressure and scoliosis checks, neurologic exam and an update of immunizations.  The well check also involves discussions regarding your diet, sleep paterns, and safety and behavioral issues.  Depending on your age, we may check for anemia and perform a urine screen. For adolescents we will discuss high-risk behavior, sexuality, peer pressure, school related issues and depression.  If you would like us to sign any sports, daycare or camp forms, a well check has to be done every 12 months. Sick appointments are given a 15-minute time slot so the doctor can diagnose your illness.  If you make a sick appointment and would like to talk to the doctor about other concerns, please let the receptionist know when you schedule your appointment so the visit can be extended.  We want to make sure the doctor has enough time to address all of your concerns without feeling rushed.

THE STAFF Our Staff Doctors and Physician Assistant INSURANCES ACCEPTED United Health Care Blue Cross/Blue Shield Rocky Mountain HMO/Medicare Aetna PVH Poudre School District Beech Street PHCS Great West Pacificare Cigna Humana/Choice Care Mail Handlers Sloans Lake OFFICE POLICIES Payment At Time Of Service It is our office policy that you pay for your office visit or co-pay at the time of your visit.  If you don’t have co-pay but have a deductible we ask that you pay $50.00 at time of visit to go towards your deductible.  If we have to bill you for your co-pay there will be a $5.00 billing service charge added to your bill. After Hour Calls There are times you may need medical advise or assistance during those hours when our office is closed.  Rocky Mountain Family Physicians always has a physician on duty to answer any questions you may have regarding an urgent care medical problem.  Just call our phone number, 970-484-0798, and the answering service will answer.  They will then call our on duty physician and tell them your concerns.  If the physician does not get back to you within 20 minutes, please call the answering service again and let them know you haven't heard from the physician on duty.   Insurance and Billing Please let our office know if your insurance has changed as it is important that the correct insurance be billed in a timely manner.  (You can e-mail us these changes at feedback@rockymtnfamilyphy.com)  If there are billing problems with your insurance company please keep in touch with us.  Ultimately, if your insurance does not pay you are responsible, as this is a contract between you and your insurance company.  It is important that you know your insurance benefits and the providers of any specialty services; i.e. referrals, x-ray, lab, homecare etc.  It is very difficult for our office to know which insurance uses which lab or x-ray facility. Nurses Returning Calls As you know we have voice mail for the nurses. The nurses receive a large number of calls every day, so please be patient when waiting for a return call.  They not only receive calls with questions, they also get calls for refills from pharmacies. When leaving a message for the nurse, please speak clearly and be sure to leave your name, date of birth and phone number. If you are calling about your child, please give his or her name and date of birth. If you are calling regarding test results, please also the nurse the date of test and the lab you went to. Thank you very much for your understanding. Medication Refills Most refills are filled when the pharmacy notifies us of a prescription refill request.  When you are low on medication and will need a refill, please CONTACT YOUR PHARMACY and they in turn will forward that request to your physician by fax. Refill requests usually take about 24 hours to return to the pharmacy.  Please call your physician's nurse if you need a written prescription.  One will be generated for you and placed at the front desk.  Confirming Appointments/No Shows And Being Late For Appointments We confirm appointments the day before the appointment is scheduled.  This is a courtesy that our office provides.  It is your responsibility to remember your appointment.  If you miss your appointment there will be a $25.00 charge that will be your responsibility, not that of your insurance company. If there are three or more no shows we will ask you to send your records to another doctor’s office and we will no longer see you as a patient. When you are late for an appointment it puts us behind for other patients that are on time.  In consideration of other patients, if you are 15 minutes late we may ask you to reschedule your appointment.