This Is Our Story

Alamo Heights Primary Care Physicians

Personalized and Independent

We are a small independently owned practice – the way medicine has traditionally been structured, providing personalized care. Our office is organized to be a friendly, comfortable atmosphere with a customer service approach.

Experienced

Jay M. Hoelscher has over 15 years of experience as an Internal Medicine specialist, practicing in both inpatient hospital and outpatient clinic care. Throughout these years he has developed a strong working relationship and favorable reputation with colleagues. His experience extends to acute care in the hospital, rehabilitation centers, and long term nursing care. While a hospice medical director for over 8 years he also developed knowledge in hospice/palliative medicine for end of life care.

Provider James Simmons is a board-certified family practice with over 25 years of nursing experience. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Austin Peay University, then earned his Master of Science in Nursing from George Mason University and his Post- Master’s from Clarkson College in Omaha Nebraska. He is a retired Army Nurse Corps officer who specialized in trauma/critical care. He holds a national certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.James Simmons is a board-certified family practice with over 25 years of nursing experience. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Austin Peay University, then earned his Master of Science in Nursing from George Mason University and his Post- Master’s from Clarkson College in Omaha Nebraska. He is a retired Army Nurse Corps officer who specialized in trauma/critical care. He holds a national certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Continuity

Dr. Hoelscher’s care for you extends beyond the clinic – he will also personally care for you in the Nix Hospital, rehabilitation center, and even long term nursing care home if needed.

Preventative

In our office, we recommend healthcare screenings. We want to identify risk factors that our patients may have to develop illness in order to make better decisions about your care. We recommend regular visits to help manage chronic disease that can help lead to healthier and happier lives. We strive to provide you the support that you need to achieve your individual healthcare goals.

Innovative

We have new technology in the office. Our interactive website can provide you with access to online scheduling, general office information and updates on our services. We use an electronic health record that meets the standards as outlined by the Center for Healthcare Services. As a patient, you’ll get secure, online access to a Personal Health Record where you can store and manage your important health information including test results.

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1. Download "Healow" app from app store or play store depending on phone.

2. Enter Practice code GGHCBD in field at bottom of screen and click login.

3. Enter username and password given in email

4. Setup new password/pin code as necessary

Accessible

Our clinic location in the Quarry Market area is easily accessible from multiple areas of the city, and the FREE PARKING is a favorite feature for our patients as well.

Our online Patient Portal allows you electronic access to help address your healthcare needs and provides a convenient venue to interact with our staff.

New services including TELEMEDICINE are being incorporated to further enhance your healthcare access in the convenience of your home, office, or even when traveling.

In an emergency, you also have 24/7 phone access to communicate with a healthcare professional that is on call.

For our patients that prefer to communicate in their native Spanish language, we welcome you – Dr. Hoelscher is able to communicate in both Spanish and English and our support staff can also assist you.