About
Dr. Frances Koe, MD, MPH has practiced family medicine in Collinsville, Alabama since October 2007. She made the decision to pursue medicine at age 31, first earning a Master of Public Health in Health Behavior from the School of Public Health. She then took the MCAT and applied to medical school. An advisor introduced her to the Rural Medical Scholars Program, and she earned the top selection out of all applicants. Dr. Koe entered the University of Alabama School of Medicine at age 39. She is believed to be the first grandmother to attend medical school there. She completed her family medicine residency at Tuscaloosa Family Medicine, graduating in 2007.
Dr. Koe specializes in family and preventive medicine, treating patients from newborn to elderly. She is passionate about nutrition, healthy lifestyle education, and the connection between food, farming, and medicine. Her approach favors the most natural and least invasive treatments available. She suggests herbal options for minor health issues and encourages preventive strategies across all age groups. She provides home visits for elderly patients when needed and also makes nursing home and assisted living visits. Dr. Koe hosts free monthly health classes at the Collinsville Public Library through her Reboot Your Health program. Outside of medicine, she lives on Echo Ridge Farm in Collinsville and runs AgroShareMD, which explores the intersection of agriculture and health. She plans to remain in North Alabama for the rest of her career.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency (graduated 2007)
Additional Training
Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Behavior, School of Public Health; Rural Medical Scholars Program
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Koe right for?
Dr. Koe serves patients from newborn to elderly, making her a strong fit for families seeking a single trusted physician. Adults managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol benefit from her preventive and lifestyle-focused approach. Patients who want a doctor committed to natural, least invasive treatments will find her philosophy a good match. Older adults who need home visits or nursing facility care also fit well within her practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Koe treats a broad range of acute and chronic conditions. These include diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, high cholesterol, thyroid disease, asthma, allergies, depression, obesity, osteoarthritis, gout, COPD, congestive heart failure, and more. She also manages skin conditions, UTIs, sexually transmitted diseases, headaches, and migraines. Her scope covers both pediatric and geriatric patients.
Dr. Koe favors the most natural and least invasive treatment options whenever possible. She incorporates nutrition counseling and healthy lifestyle education into her care. For minor health concerns, she may suggest herbal alternatives. She does not prescribe narcotics or controlled substances without first seeing the patient in person.
Dr. Koe earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. She completed her family medicine residency at Tuscaloosa Family Medicine, graduating in 2007. Before medical school, she earned a Master of Public Health in Health Behavior and participated in the Rural Medical Scholars Program, where she received the top selection.
Yes. Dr. Koe treats patients from newborn through elderly. She has particular experience in both pediatrics and geriatrics. Children under 19 enroll at $10 per month when joining with a parent.
Yes. Dr. Koe provides home visits for elderly patients in special circumstances. She also makes visits to nursing homes and assisted living facilities when needed.
Reboot Your Health is a free monthly health education class Dr. Koe hosts on the first Tuesday of each month. m. at the Collinsville Public Library. Each session covers a different health topic. All Valley Care DPC members receive unlimited access to a Resource Library with class videos.
Yes. Preventive medicine is central to Dr. Koe's practice. She incorporates nutrition guidance, lifestyle education, and early screening into her care for all patients. Her Reboot Your Health classes extend that educational focus into the community.
The practice employs bilingual staff who provide Spanish translation. Patient handouts and materials are available in both English and Spanish for all clinical topics.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026