Ackerly McBride Group

Each annual membership covers the yearly physical exam, associated laboratory testing, and a wellness visit. Members also gain access to after-hours on-call coverage every night, weekend, and holiday, along with same-day communication through the Elation Passport patient portal.

The process varies by provider. Prospective patients of Dr. Hart, Dr. Whitesides, and Dr. Lage can sign up directly through each physician's online enrollment link. Those interested in joining Dr. McBride or Dr. Ackerly submit an inquiry through the practice website. The practice team follows up to guide you through next steps.

Yes. One of the practice's providers is always available on call after hours. This coverage extends to nights, weekends, and holidays. For true emergencies, the practice directs patients to call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

The practice integrates mental and physical health into primary care visits rather than treating them as separate concerns. Several physicians, including Dr. McBride and Dr. Lage, list integrated care of mental and physical health as a core area of focus. The team believes whole-person care requires attending to both dimensions together.

Yes. The practice has dedicated expertise in geriatric medicine. Dr. D. Clay Ackerly focuses on care of older adults and cognitive health. Dr. Louisa Whitesides holds dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine and brings fellowship-trained expertise in cognitive decline, polypharmacy, and chronic illness management.

Yes. Several physicians focus on women's health, including menopause and perimenopause. Dr. Lucy McBride lists women's health and menopause as core areas of expertise. Dr. Kathryn Hart is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner and brings 16-plus years of experience in adult and adolescent care.

The practice uses the Elation Passport patient portal. Patients can use it to communicate with their care team during business hours and manage routine health matters securely.

Yes. The team cares for patients across the lifespan, from adolescents to older adults. Dr. Hart focuses on adolescent and adult primary care. Dr. Whitesides specializes in older adults and geriatric medicine. Other physicians serve working-age adults with a broad range of primary care needs.

Each provider at Ackerly McBride Group limits their panel size to maintain thorough, personalized care for every member. The practice does not publish a specific panel cap number, but the limited-panel structure is central to how each physician practices.