Comprehensive Care for All Ages
Primary care at Life Medical is more than just a check-up—it’s a long-term relationship focused on your total well-being. From preventive care to chronic condition management, our team delivers thoughtful, coordinated medical support for every stage of life.
Our Primary Care Services
Our board-certified providers deliver complete medical care for all ages and organ systems, with services available in English, Spanish, and Russian. We treat each patient as a whole person and prioritize clear communication, cultural sensitivity, and access to your preferred doctor at every visit. Life Medical’s certified Medical Home model ensures coordinated, team-based care that helps you navigate the healthcare system with ease.
Our Primary Care Commitment
- Certified Medical Home practice by the MN Department of Health since 2013
- Appointments available with your preferred provider
- Multilingual team with experience using interpreter services
- Same-day visits when available
- Personalized, person-centered approach for every stage of life
We treat patients with respect, dignity, and compassion.
What Is the Medical Home Model?
Our Medical Home isn’t a building—it’s a patient-centered approach to healthcare. It means coordinated, high-quality care with extra support services like referrals, transportation assistance, medication compliance guidance, and connection to community resources. This model reduces emergency room visits and medication errors, improves patient satisfaction, and offers true whole-person care at no added cost.
Medical Home Services Include:
- Preventive care, chronic condition management, and wellness support
- Access to both physical and mental healthcare
- Seamless care coordination between providers, hospitals, and specialists
- Multilingual scheduling and patient education
- Short wait times and strong provider–patient relationships
Why Choose Us for Primary Care?
Trusted Medical Home certified by the Minnesota Department of Health
Culturally inclusive care with multilingual support
All-in-one access to acute, chronic, and preventive services
Personalized, long-term care with your preferred provider
Healthcare Facts
Medical Home Benefits
- Studies show Medical Home patients have 20% fewer emergency room visits
- Medical Home model reduces healthcare costs by an average of 15-20%
- Patients report 85% higher satisfaction with coordinated care
- Medical Home certification requires meeting 164 quality standards
- Care coordination reduces medication errors by up to 40%
Our Primary Care Team
- Board-certified primary care physicians
- Licensed nurse practitioners
- Medical assistants and care coordinators
- Multilingual healthcare staff
- Certified Medical Home director: Tanya Klepnev
- Experienced case management coordinators
Features of the Medical Home Model
Patient-Centered Care
We build care around a trusted partnership between providers and patients, honoring your preferences and values. You receive the education and support needed to make informed decisions.
Comprehensive Services
Our team addresses all aspects of your health—physical and mental—through preventive care, acute treatment, chronic condition management, and coordinated access to specialists.
Coordinated Care Approach
Your care is streamlined across specialists, hospitals, and community services. We reduce gaps, simplify transitions, and ensure every part of your care plan works together smoothly.
Accessible Care
We offer shorter wait times, same-day appointments when possible, and flexible scheduling. With multilingual support and strong communication tools, care is always within reach.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Medical Home?
A Medical Home is an approach to providing quality, comprehensive care through coordinated team-based healthcare, not a physical building or home-based service.
Is there an additional cost for Medical Home services?
No, Medical Home services are available to our patients at no additional cost.
What languages are primary care services available in?
Our primary care services are available in English, Spanish and Russian, with interpreter services for other languages.
Can I always see my preferred doctor?
Yes, you will always be able to schedule an appointment with your preferred doctor as part of our patient-centered approach.
Who is the Medical Home director?
Tanya Klepnev is our Medical Home director. Call 952-933-8900 to speak with her about your care needs.
What ages do you provide primary care for?
We provide primary care for persons of all ages, male and female, from pediatric to geriatric patients.
How does care coordination work?
Our coordinators help with transportation, referrals, translation services, medication compliance, and connecting you with community resources.
What makes your clinic "person-centered"?
Our Medical Home certification provides comprehensive case management, care coordination, and support services that other clinics without certification don't offer.
Ready to Experience Truly Personalized Primary Care?
Call our office and ask to speak with our Medical Home director, Tanya Klepnev. She would be happy to discuss your care needs with you. Medical Home services are available to our patients at no additional cost.