Port St. Lucie

We accept most commercial insurances. Please call the office in advance to verify if we take your insurance. We also accept Medicaid and Medicare. If you do not have insurance, ask for a case manager to work with you on a self-payment option, using a sliding scale based on your household income and family size.

WHY SHOULD I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT?

Having a MSCC primary care physician do annual checkups will keep you healthier. Primary Care, or Family Doctors, diagnose illnesses like the flu, diabetes and high blood pressure, as well as perform routine health screenings and counseling on lifestyle changes in an effort to prevent diseases from developing in the first place.

Our doctors are experienced in treating patients with a life-long chronic illness or infection.

Preventive care is a key focus in a good primary care practice. Some of the most important services we provide are:

• Hypertension
• High Cholesterol/Hyperlipidemia
• Diabetes
• Depression
• Nicotine Dependence
• Hypothyroidism
• Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
• Obesity
• Insomnia
• Gout
• Osteoarthritis
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• Well Women Exams
• Preventative Health ScreeningsWell visits and physicals
• Treating acute illnesses and injuries
• Managing chronic illness and coordinating complex care with specialists
• Nutrition and weight loss care

Additionally, it is important for family physicians to recognize complications of therapy and potential medication interactions for those living with a chronic disease. Primary Care expertise is critical in preventive care and management of chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and renal disease, which have become increasingly important for aging individuals with chronic diseases like HIV infection

RAJA TALATI, MD

Raja Talati | MD, MBA, MSc, FAAFP was a past board member and then joined the team as Chief Medical Informatics Officer and Primary Care Physician at Midway Specialty Care Center. He is involved with IT and development of the telemedicine program. Dr. Talati sees patients at Midway Specialty Care Center in Fort Pierce as well as providing Family Medicine care to patients at Midway Primary Care in Port St. Lucie.

He is a Clinical Professor of Family Medicine for Florida State University. Prior to this, he was in practice at the Heart and Family Health Institute, also in PSL.

He served as the Medical Director at the St.Lucie County Juvenile Detention Center from 2011 to 2017. He has served on numerous committees at St.Lucie Medical Center which included the following:

Infection Control, Utilization, Ethics, Medical QA 2011, Infection Control, Medical Executive Committee as Vice Chief of Staff and is now Chief of Credentials.

In the Community he was the local soccer clubs staff physician and also was the Consulting Physician at Sungrove Montessori school when they were trying to earn accreditation.

For his country, he currently holds the position of Chief of Aerospace Medicine for the 927th AMDS at MacDill AFB and was previously the Chief of Credentials. He has about 400 hours of flight time in the C-17 and KC-135.

Since completing medical school, he earned his Masters In Health Information Systems and has his MBA with a specialization in Healthcare Analytics.

When not working; he enjoys outdoor activities, traveling with his two sons and wife, and serving on the board for Treasure Coast Food Bank.

Kara Kempf, APRN

A Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Kara Kempf, APRN has experience working in Cardiology and Family Medicine. Kara also has 10 years of experience working in the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Departments as a Registered Nurse.

Kara’s academic background includes a master’s degree from South University, along with undergraduate degrees from University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Kara prioritizes communication and will work with you to create a plan of care that meets your health and wellness goals. She treats every patient like a member of her family with caring compassion and won’t rush your visit at our clinic.

When not working; Kara enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, 2 kids and 4 dogs.

Patient Responsibilities

All patients are expected to be an active participant in their health care by:

• Assuming responsibility for certain aspects of their care.
• Providing the health care team with a complete medical history including access to prior medical record.
• Preparing for their appointment by bringing a list of their medications and any questions or issues that they have with regard to their diagnosis and treatment.
• Following the Care Plan that the health care team has developed for them and communicating to the health care team any deviation from that plan.
• Contacting the clinic for advice before going to the Emergency Room for non-urgent conditions.
• Working with the care team to learn how to self-manage their care.

Mask and Facial Covering Policy

It is the policy of Midway Specialty Care Center to provide a safe environment for patients and employees. The wearing of masks is an integral factor in preventing the spread of respiratory infections.

Patients/clients will be asked to wear a mask upon arrival at any Midway facility under the following circumstances:

• If the patient/client has any of the following symptoms:
  • Cough
  • Fever
  • Breathlessness
  • Skin rash
• When the risk of hospital admissions for communicable respiratory illnesses is “medium” or “high” in the area based on Florida Department of Health Weekly and Bi-Weekly Surveillance Reports.

Midway reserves the right to refuse accommodation for patients who exhibit any signs and or symptoms of respiratory infection and refuse to wear a mask when asked to do so.

All employees are encouraged to wear masks when in close contact with patients/clients.

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