Kristofer Abel, PA-C Physician Assistant

Primary, or general, health care is provided by physicians who specialize in family practice, pediatrics (childhood) or internal (adult) medicine, as well as advanced practice clinicians like physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
Your primary care provider is here to help you reach your health goals. Focusing on prevention, they provide annual physicals, immunizations and screenings to help detect underlying health conditions. They can also help manage chronic conditions or refer you to specialists. Regular visits allow your primary care provider to get to know you and address any changes in your health.
Hudson Headwaters takes a team-based approach to primary care, so if your primary care provider is unavailable, you’ll be able to see someone who is familiar with your health care needs. Your care team includes primary care providers, nurses, support staff and other health care professionals if needed, including behavioral health specialists and pharmacists.
Our family medicine providers see patients of all ages for well and sick visits.
Physicians who specialize in internal medicine treat patients ages 18 and older.
We offer specialized care for seniors at our health centers, local nursing facilities and in patients’ homes.
Comprehensive health care services for young people from birth through the teenage years.
Helping teens make informed, safe and responsible choices about relationships, abstinence, sex and contraception. Learn more at teenawareness.net
Stay up-to-date on recommended immunizations to ward off certain diseases.
Nutrition services are available to primary care patients with a provider’s referral.
Your provider will recommend regular screenings to identify health concerns in their early stages.
Your provider will offer tools and resources to help you better understand your own health.
From annual exams and screenings to prenatal and postpartum care for patients from adolescence through the post-menopause years.
Some minor procedures can be performed during an office visit.
Care managers provide health coaching and coordination and help patients better understand their conditions.
Behavioral health care is offered for mild-to-moderate mental health concerns in concert with primary care.
Keep your child up-to-date on recommended immunizations and annual physicals.
To schedule an appointment, call your health center or click “Appointments” in your health center’s listing below to access our online scheduling system. Please note, online scheduling may not be available for some locations, providers or appointment types.