Promoting Health in Older Adults

Our team provides chronic care management to help our seniors navigate transitions of care between home, hospital, nursing home and assisted living facilities.

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OUR HEALTH SERVICES

Dr. Amacher offers her patients comprehensive coordinated primary care for adults with complex medical illness. We provide care to patients primarily in Assisted Living, Board and Care, and Nursing Homes. We provide care to residents of Vacaville, Fairfield, Suisan and Dixon.

GERIATRIC MEDICINE

Dr. Amacher is a geriatrician, offering a highly specialized field of medicine that encompasses medical issues and diseases associated with aging, as well as the effects of medication on older adults

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Dr. Amacher applies her clinical expertise in Internal Medicine to the diagnosis and treatment of adults, including chronic illnesses and complex medical problems

HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE

In addition, Dr. Amacher is specially trained in Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine for those with terminal illness. Her goal is to provide  compassionate medical attention in their preferred setting

MEET OUR STAFF

The staff are knowledgeable in senior care. We strive to provide optimal communication between the patient, family and care providers.

Dr. Kathryn Amacher
DO, FACP, CMD

Dr. Amacher specializes in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine and opened her practice in Vacaville after 25 years of military service retiring as a U.S. Air Force Colonel. While stationed at Travis Air Force Base, she was honored to be the Chief Resident of Internal Medicine.

Certifications:
• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Triple board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Care
• Fellow in the American College of Physicians (FACP)
• Certified Medical Director for Skilled Nursing Facilities. (CMD)

Anita Semple
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
DNP, MSN, RN, FNP-BC

Anita is a Doctorate prepared Family Nurse Practitioner with 30 years in nursing. She has extensive experience in Long Term Care, Home Health, nursing management  and geriatrics.

Certifications:
• ANCC Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Peggy Roane
Nurse Manager
Licensed Vocational Nurse

Peggy Roane brings extensive patient care and management experience with over 30 years in skilled nursing facilities and geriatric care. Peggy oversees our office and our Chronic Care Management program. She shares her warmth and extensive knowledge and through our case-management program for people with chronic conditions, as well as helps triage our calls and patient needs.

Dr. Michael L. Richardson
MD

Dr. Richardson specializes in Geriatric Medicine and Family medicine. He was inspired to pursue Geriatrics by his grandmother whose prolonged course of metastatic cancer illuminated the need for caring and conscientious geriatric physicians. Dr. Richardson is passionate about serving seniors & uses his creativity, compassion, and experience practicing in a multitude of communities to express that passion.

Certifications:

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • Board Certified in Family Practice by the American Board of Family Medicine
  • Board Certified in Geriatrics by Certificate of Added Qualification through the American Board of Family Medicine

Testimonials

In a sometimes world of medical indifference and mediocrity, Dr. Kathryn Amacher is an admirable island of reliable commitment and excellence that benefits all her patients.

Arthur and Cynthia A.

Dr. Amacher is trustworthy and explains situations well, and always answers questions. Time with her is well-spent, and  staff is friendly.

Karina L.
Dr. Amachers staff provides optimal service and care to my residents. They’re always available. I can call and they respond quickly.
Arnel S.

 Dr. Kathryn Amacher is a doctor with a listening ear and heart, earnestly understanding the health problem of a patient.  She treat the patient as a person in need and not as a number to be pass-on to another person in a hurry.

Bienvenide B.

Wish to Make an Appointment?

Please call our office at (707) 451-4111 to schedule an appointment. Our registration forms are available under ‘Resources’ on this website. Please print, complete and return these to our office. They may be emailed to peggy@dramacher.com or faxed to our office at (866) 270-8475. If the patient resides in an Assisted Living Facility or Board and Care, we will gladly contact the facility for the medication list and Physician’s Report.

Resources

Must Be Signed and Returned For Your Information
Health History New Patient Welcome Letter
Patient Registration  Telehealth
Patient Release of Info Privacy Policy
Chronic Care Management Release  
   

Questions or Comments?

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