Physicians Clinic

1000 Pole Creek Crossing, Sidney, Nebraska 69162 | Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Closed for lunch from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | 308.254.5825

Physicians Clinic

Our team consists of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and support staff who work together to certify your health is our number one priority. Our highly trained and competent providers are able to promptly identify the most effective strategies for improving and managing your healthcare. Whether you are committed to improving your overall well-being, expanding your family, or proactively addressing potential health issues, the SRMC Physicians Clinic is here to support your health and wellness needs.

Telehealth

Telehealth provides patients the option to contact their SRMC provider from the comfort of their homes. Under the guidance of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, telehealth improves provider access through devices such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer. At the time of your appointment, a provider will connect with you, and the visit will take place through the use of a device and a virtual platform. Call the Physicians Clinic at 308.254.5825 to see if your visit is eligible for telehealth.

Services

Annual wellness/physical exams
Chronic conditions
Disease management
Elevated blood pressure
Fever or flu-like symptoms
Follow-up visits
Mild asthma
Minor aches/pains
Minor illnesses, coughs, and colds
Pre and postnatal visits
Prescription refills
Sinus or ear infections
Vaccines
Well-child visits
Well woman exams

Chronic Care Management

The Chronic Care Management (CCM) program is a care coordination service that is completed outside of your regular visits with your healthcare provider. This program provides you with around-the-clock access to care that will help you stay on track with your treatments and overall care plan. The CCM program is offered to Medicare patients at little to no cost. Through this program, you will receive the following:

An interdisciplinary team of professionals, including the provider, nurses, outpatient services, social worker, and case management who address the physical and social needs by coordinating care.
Nurses make routine calls to patients and their families to see if any new symptoms or needs arise and relay this information to their primary provider.
If symptoms or pain are unmanageable at home, they may be admitted as an inpatient to the hospital, placed on observation status, placed in a swing bed, or admitted to a nursing home. Further guidance from the Physicians Clinic, Walk-In Clinic, or ER are needed.

Eligibility

If you live with two or more chronic conditions, CCM can help you manage your care. Some examples of chronic conditions include but are not limited to the following:

Alzheimer’s Disease
Arthritis
Cancer
COPD
Dementia
Diabetes
Heart Failure
Osteoporosis

Additional support provided includes the following:

24/7 support
Patient education
Transportation for SRMC established patients to attend clinic and outpatient service visits at SRMC

Transitional Care Management (TCM) Services

Medicare may cover transitional care management services during the 30-day period that begins when a physician discharges a Medicare patient from an inpatient stay and continues for the next 29 days. This service helps eligible patients transition back to a community setting after a stay at our hospital.

This program is a non-face-to-face service that is done by our CCM staff. The patient is contacted within two business days after the patient is discharged from the inpatient or partial hospitalization setting. Our job is to support patients as they transition to a community setting. We assist with scheduling follow-up appointments from the hospital stay and check on patient status after the hospitalization during this period. Additionally, we educate patients about their treatment, assess patients, support treatment adherence including medication management, and help patients access needed care and services. Please note, TCM services does transition into CCM services after the 30 days have elapsed when needed.

Collaborative Care Practice (MD, PA, and NP)

The pharmacy department at SRMC is proud to offer anticoagulation management services with a referral from an SRMC primary care provider. This is a unique service in the panhandle that is oftentimes only found in large university hospitals. In essence, if you are referred by an SRMC primary care provider to the collaborative practice clinic, your medication will be managed by one of SRMC’s highly trained pharmacy staff. You will meet with an SRMC pharmacist no less than once a month where they will provide medication monitoring, expert guidance, answer questions, help create a follow-up schedule, and even send refill information to your pharmacy. Why wait? Ask for a referral from your SRMC primary care provider today!

Medicare Wellness Visits

A Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (MAWV) is a preventative visit with your provider and a great way to focus on issues or concerns that may be overlooked in a routine physical exam. Together with the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) team, you will develop a long-term preventive care plan to guide your health.

What is a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit?

This is a yearly appointment where the ACO team and provider will update your health records and ensure you are up-to-date on receiving preventive healthcare services like screenings and vaccinations.

Who is eligible?

All Medicare Part B members who have not had a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit or “Welcome to Medicare” visit in the past 12 months.

Is the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit the same thing as a yearly physical?

No, the MAWV is a yearly visit with your provider to create a personalized preventive health plan. However, your provider may elect to perform additional services during a MAWV which could incur additional costs.

What should I do if I haven't had an MAWV in the past 12 months?

Call the SRMC Physicians Clinic at 308.254.5544 and ask to schedule your MAWV. Talk to your provider or nurse about what you can do to prepare for the visit and what they would like you to bring.

Pediatric Care

We provide primary care to children from the age of 0 to 18 years of age including:

Check Ups
Immunizations
Treatment of Acute and Chronic Disorders
Wellness Visits

We are the first contact of care and coordinate management of health problems requiring multiple professional services.

Vaccines for Children Program

The Vaccines for Children (VFC) is a federally funded and state-operated vaccine supply program. VFC provides free Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)-recommended vaccines to eligible children. Through the combined efforts of Public Immunization Clinics and Private Physicians, this program strives to increase vaccine coverage levels nationwide.

Who is eligible for the Vaccines for Children program?

Children – Birth through 18 years of age and one falls under one of the following:

American Indian or Alaska Native
Medicaid enrolled
Uninsured (have no health insurance)
Underinsured –
- Children who have commercial (private) health insurance, but the coverage does not include vaccines.
- Children whose insurance covers only selected vaccines (VFC eligible for non-covered vaccines only).
- Children whose insurance caps vaccine coverage to a certain amount (once that coverage amount is reached, these children are then categorized as underinsured).
- Children whose insurance has a very high deductible (catastrophic insurance) are NOT considered underinsured.
Underinsured children are eligible to receive VFC vaccine only through a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Rural Health Center (RHC), or a deputized public immunization clinic.

Providers participating in the VFC program must comply with program requirements on vaccine storage and handling, record-keeping, and reporting to the Nebraska Immunization Program.

As a participating member of the VFC program, we are allowed to charge a vaccine administration fee of $19.82 for each vaccine given to the child. We administer these vaccines to children that are established in our RHC and meet one of the aforementioned criteria.

Rebecca Allard, MD

Family Medicine with Obstetrics

I enjoy taking care of the whole family and love interacting with everyone from the babies I deliver to the grandparents. I want to give people the time they deserve in each and every visit. I wanted to be a doctor since I was 14 years old when I saw a local family doctor care for my grandpa who had cancer. I enjoy scuba diving, trap shooting, reading, and traveling all over the country to go to cattle shows with my daughters. “Top Gun” and “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” (the old one) are my favorite movies. I like to wear jeans and boots to work like a true cowgirl.

Nicole Linton, PA-C

Family Medicine, Physician Assistant

My care philosophy is to treat the whole person with an individualized care plan to help them restore and maintain their health as much as possible with an emphasis on preventative care. My goal is to do more than just manage symptoms and instead look at underlying causes. I chose SRMC family medicine because it allows me to see patients of all ages and provide care for the entire family. It's a great facility with enough resources and support available to provide outstanding care. I enjoy gardening, crocheting, spending time with family and friends, and cheering on Nebraska Volleyball!

Michael Matthews, MD

Family Medicine

I believe in holistic care and treating patients as individuals. My goal since I became a doctor in 1989, is to provide the best medical care possible for people in the region. I’ve been a part of SRMC long before it became SRMC and enjoy being a part of the amazing things that are happening here. I love working with a host of caring and talented individuals who find healthcare as fascinating as me. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, biking, managing my house and property, and keeping my crummy old cars running. I have seen some remarkable changes in my life and career and have loved what those changes have brought about.

James Popovich, MD, FACOB

Family Medicine with Obstetrics

I believe in patient-centered care where there is a heavy emphasis on giving patients their voice back in regard to their health. I believe in making recommendations based on objective truths regarding patient benefit versus risk and am here to help guide patients in the best way possible. I enjoy spending time with my wife and kids, hunting, fishing, and playing and watching hockey. I value Jesus Christ and the principles He has laid out for our lives. My favorite movie is “Tombstone.”

Steve Rolls, PA-C

Family Medicine, Physician Assistant

I have a genuine interest in helping others and enjoy being a part of their healthcare. It is a privilege to be able to provide care to my patients and see improvement in their health. I grew up in Sidney, Nebraska, with my twin, Scott Rolls. I like to collect Coleman lanterns and cook stoves. My favorite movie is “The Big Lebowski” because it is really funny!

Sara Sholar, DO, FACOB

Family Medicine with Obstetrics

I focus on prevention and treating patients as family members. I love the joy of delivering babies and sitting down to have deep discussions with people. I chose to work at SRMC because I grew up in a small town, and this town felt like home. The community at SRMC is very tight nit, and I love how everyone has each other’s backs; I was immediately welcomed. I chose medicine to be a part of something greater than myself. I felt I was blessed by God with gifts that I wanted to share. I enjoy going to the beach, fishing, traveling, hanging out with my family, and playing board games. I’m a Southern girl at heart! I love God, my husband, and my son. My goal is to visit all seven continents before I’m 40. My favorite movie is either “The Little Mermaid” or “Finding Nemo” – any nostalgic or feel-good Disney movie really.

Dwaine Smith, MD

Internal Medicine

My care philosophy is to understand the patient’s complex medical issues while also trying to understand the challenges that both the medical issues and treatment create for them. Helping patients live a fuller and healthier life is what motivates me to continue to work as an internist.

Rebecca Allard, MD

Family Medicine with Obstetrics

James Popovich, MD, FACOB

Family Medicine with Obstetrics

Sara Sholar, DO, FACOB

Family Medicine with Obstetrics

Michael Matthews, MD

Family Medicine

Dwaine Smith, MD

Internal Medicine

Steve Rolls, PA-C

Family Medicine, Physician Assistant

Nicole Linton, PA-C

Family Medicine, Physician Assistant

My care philosophy is to treat the whole person with an individualized care plan to help them restore and maintain their health as much as possible with an emphasis on preventative care. My goal is to do more than just manage symptoms and instead look at underlying causes. I chose SRMC family medicine because it allows me to see patients of all ages and provide care for the entire family. It’s a great facility with enough resources and support available to provide outstanding care. I enjoy gardening, crocheting, spending time with family and friends, and cheering on Nebraska Volleyball! My favorite movie is “Sweet Home Alabama.” It makes me laugh every time!