Whether for preventive care, management of a chronic condition, or treatment of an illness, you need a medical provider you can trust that is also convenient. District Medical Group (DMG) Papago Family Practice supports patients of all ages – from infants through senior adults – providing individualized care to fit your lifestyle.
With no appointment necessary, we make it as convenient as possible to cross mandatory physicals off your to-do list. We offer camp physicals, employment physicals, school physicals, sports physicals, well-child exams, well-woman exams, and more.
Visit DMG Papago Family Practice to get your vaccinations administered with a gentle hand. We offer immunizations for adults and children including hepatitis B, influenza (flu shots), measles/mumps/rubella (MMR), meningitis, tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (TDAP), varicella (chickenpox), and more.
From minor sprains and burns and other non-life-threatening injuries, DMG Papago Family Practice offers walk-in care and a convenient, cost-effective alternative to the emergency room. We treat wounds, burns, bites, cuts, sprains, wound infections, and more.
Our compassionate team at DMG Papago Family Practice is dedicated to helping you live your best life and improve your health by working with you to create a complete chronic disease management plan. We treat conditions such as COPD/asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, kidney/liver diseases, and more. Note that patients with uncontrolled chronic conditions may be referred to the appropriate specialist.
When you’re feeling under the weather, our providers can help you feel better as quickly as possible. With walk-in care and same day appointments available, you can skip the urgent care and come straight to a family practice provider at DMG. DMG Papago Family Practice can diagnose, treat, and prescribe medications for illnesses such as abdominal pain, allergic reactions, bladder infections, diarrhea/constipation, ear infections, fever, joint pain, migraines, nausea/vomiting, respiratory infections, seasonal allergies, skin infections, and more.
What many patients do not realize is that medical records resulting from appointments at other medical providers are not automatically shared with the patient’s primary care provider (PCP). In a 2017 Harris Poll, 65% of respondents said they assumed their PCPs would receive updates on their urgent care visits. In fact, the patient must request in writing with a signature that the urgent care, retail pharmacy clinic or other medical provider send the patient’s medical notes from the appointment to the patient’s PCP. The only possible exception is if the urgent care is owned by the same health system as the primary care clinic and a single electronic health records (EHR) system is used at all locations.
“Follow up with your PCP” is a standard among discharge instructions for patients seeking urgent or walk-in health services. Seeking walk-in healthcare at your PCP’s office enables you to schedule any needed follow-up appointments at the time initial help is received; no need to make additional phone calls or go online to schedule an appointment once you get home.
Because most patients at the PCP’s office have scheduled appointments many of which are for preventive healthcare (wellness exams, allergy management, etc.), you are likely less exposed to patients with contagious illnesses. While all healthcare facilities- including urgent cares and retail clinics- are likely following strict protocols during COVID-19 to maintain social distancing and sanitary measures, outside of a pandemic, many people seeking urgent care are ill or injured and sitting near each other in the waiting area or lobby.
We’re here to support your walk-in care needs and build a long-term partnership with you to support your health today and in the future.
If you have a medical emergency, call 911 or have someone take you immediately to a local hospital’s emergency department (ED).
1805 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 109
Phoenix, AZ 85281
Phone: (602) 470-5550
Hours: Mon – Fri 7:30am – 5:30pm
Education
Master of Science, Nursing, Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe
Post-Master’s Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner, ASU, Tempe
Post-Master’s Certificate, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, ASU, Tempe
Background
Misty Cox loves living in Arizona and spent her college years- from earning an Associate degree from Mesa Community College through graduate programs at ASU- in the Valley of the Sun. Misty graduated from ASU with a Master of Science in Nursing and continued her education at ASU earning post-master’s certificates in Family Practice and Women’s Health. She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Misty began her healthcare career as a registered nurse in 1992 and enjoyed supporting the health of patients for nine years in that role before continuing her education and becoming a primary care provider (PCP) for patients of all ages. She believes the roll of a PCP is to promote health at every level- body, mind, and spirit- and takes pleasure helping patients achieve their wellness goals.
Misty has lived in Arizona most of her life and currently lives in Chandler with her husband and dog. She has two grown sons and loves spending time with her family outdoors and traveling.
Preparing for Your First Appointment
Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment. You’ll need to bring the following items:
Subsequent Appointments
Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment. You’ll need to bring each of the 3 items mentioned above (insurance card, co-pay/deductible, and valid ID) to each appointment.
Appointment Cancellations
Please provide at least 24 hours’ advanced notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment.