Hemken Family Medicine PLLC

Membership fees at Hemken Family Medicine vary by age. Adults ages 20 to 44 pay $90 per month. Adults ages 45 to 64 pay $110 per month. Patients 65 and older pay $135 per month. Children and teens ages 0 to 19 pay $30 per month when enrolled with an adult member, or $90 per month without one.

The monthly membership covers comprehensive primary care services without insurance billing. Members receive extended visits, same-day or next-day scheduling, and direct communication with their doctor by phone, email, and text. The membership also includes access to in-house prescriptions and primary care services across all life stages.

No. Patients pay a flat monthly membership fee for direct access to their physician.

The practice recommends that members maintain some form of health insurance or cost-sharing plan for situations requiring hospitalization, specialist care, or imaging outside the practice. Your membership covers primary care, but does not replace coverage for major medical events.

Yes. Hemken Family Medicine offers same-day and next-day scheduling for members. Members also reach their doctor directly by phone, email, or text, which makes it easy to address urgent concerns quickly.

In addition to primary care, the practice offers Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Emsculpt NEO body contouring, Emsella pelvic floor therapy, a functional wellness program, a medical weight loss program, and comprehensive women's wellness services. The practice also handles DOT physicals, school and sports physicals, and basic mental health care.

Yes. Hemken Family Medicine serves patients from newborns through seniors. Dr. Hemken performs infant and child well-checks and school and sports physicals. Children ages 0 to 19 enroll at a reduced monthly rate of $30 when an adult member joins the practice.

The Functional Wellness program looks for root causes behind a patient's symptoms. The practice investigates hormonal dysfunction, digestive disturbances, inflammation, and nutrient deficiencies. Rather than managing symptoms in isolation, the program builds individualized plans to address underlying imbalances.

The practice sees patients Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Members also communicate with their physician directly by phone, email, and text outside of scheduled appointments.

Prospective patients can contact Hemken Family Medicine at their Ames, Iowa office located at 1609 Golden Aspen Drive, Suite 104. You can also call or submit a message through the practice website to get started with enrollment.