Same-week visits · New patients welcome · Clarksville, IN

A doctor who knows your name not just your chart.

You shouldn't have to wait weeks to feel better, or leave an appointment more confused than when you walked in. That's why we keep visits unrushed, answers honest, and openings available this week.

  • Medicare & Medicaid Accepted
  • New Patients Welcome
  • Same-Week Appointments
  • In-House Lab
  • 15+ Years in Clarksville
Dr. Hettinger talking with a patient in the exam room
Same-week visits
  • A+BBB Rating
  • 15+Years in Practice
  • 10,000+Patients Served
  • Board-CertifiedLicensed Providers
  • Same-WeekVisit Availability
  • MedicareMedicaid & Major Insurers
The warm, welcoming reception area at Personalized Prevention
Dr. Rhonda Hettinger smiling in her office
Why we started this

You're a person, not a patient number.

I opened this practice for a simple reason: I kept watching people leave doctor's offices with more questions than answers. Faster check-ins. Shorter waits. But somehow, less of the one thing that matters someone who actually listens.

Here, we keep our patient list small on purpose. Longer visits. A doctor who remembers your story from one year to the next. And a plan that fits your real life not a checklist somebody wrote for a crowd.

  • We actually listen.

    Your visit starts with your story not a screen full of boxes.

  • We keep it straight.

    No jargon. No rushing. Clear next steps you can actually follow.

  • We're honest with you.

    If a test isn't needed, we'll tell you. If something needs attention, you'll hear it straight.

Meet us call to visit

Our mission

To make sure nobody in this town ends up as a number on a clipboard. We keep our list small on purpose: visits long enough to actually listen, answers in plain English, and an opening this week instead of next month.

Our vision

A Clarksville where nobody puts off going to the doctor. Where the checkup happens before the problem does, your story is remembered from one visit to the next, and walking into a clinic feels like visiting a neighbor, not a conveyor belt.

What we do

Everything your family needs, under one roof

From the physical you've been putting off to a worry about your heart that's been keeping you up at night bring it in. That's what we're here for.

Primary Care

Your home base for everything checkups, sick visits, and the stuff you've been meaning to get checked for months.

Preventive Care

Screenings that catch problems early when they're small, fixable, and haven't cost you a bad night yet.

Heart Health

Blood pressure, cholesterol, heart-risk checkups and a plan you can actually stick to.

Women's Health

Annual exams, family planning, and the conversations you deserve to have in a room where you're heard.

Men's Health

The checkups guys skip for years done without a lecture and without making you feel silly for coming in.

Diabetes Management

Realistic plans for blood sugar, meds, and habits no guilt trips, just progress.

Blood Pressure

Monitoring and treatment that bring stubborn numbers down and keep them down.

Wellness Exams

The yearly once-over: labs, screenings, and the questions you keep meaning to ask.

Physicals

School, sports, work, or just peace of mind cleared and sent on your way.

Vaccinations

Flu, shingles, COVID, travel shots, and more quick, explained, and on schedule.

Lab Testing

Blood work drawn right here in our in-house lab no extra stop, no extra wait.

Medication Management

A simple review of every prescription what it's for, how to take it, and what you can safely drop.

Telehealth

Secure video visits for follow-ups and medication management from your couch, on your lunch break.

Meet your doctor

One doctor. Your doctor.

Small by design. You'll see the same physician at every visit someone who knows your history, your family, and your goals. Not a stranger with a clipboard.

Portrait of Dr. Rhonda Hettinger, family medicine physician
Family Medicine Physician

Rhonda Hettinger, MD

15+ years of experience caring for Clarksville families
Board-certified, University of Illinois College of Medicine (2009)
Specialties: Heart health, diabetes, preventive care, women's & men's health
Speaks English & Spanish
Primary Care Heart Health Preventive Care Diabetes Women's Health Men's Health
Call to book
The welcoming reception area where our front-desk team looks after you

The people behind your visit

Our nurses, medical assistants, and front-desk team handle labs, refills, insurance questions, and scheduling so your visit runs smooth from the door. And yes, we'll remember your name.

In-house lab On-site phlebotomy Bilingual team
What we treat

That thing you keep meaning to get checked?

Bring it in. And if we can't help, we'll point you to someone who can that's part of our job too.

  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Heart Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Obesity
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Weight Management
  • Fatigue
  • Chest Pain
  • Annual Wellness
Insurance

Coverage shouldn't be a guessing game

Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurers. We verify your benefits before you ever walk in so no surprises, no surprise bills.

Medicare Medicaid Blue Cross Blue Shield UnitedHealthcare Aetna Cigna Humana Most PPO / HMO plans
Don't see your plan listed?

Call us at (812) 725-1550. Plenty of plans we don't advertise are still covered we'll check your benefits for free before your first visit.

What if my insurance changes mid-year?

No problem. We re-verify benefits whenever plans change, so you're never caught off guard by a bill.

Do I need a referral?

For most visits, no. If your plan requires one for a specialist, we take care of the paperwork for you.

Inside the clinic

We built this space to feel like somewhere you'd actually want to be not a conveyor belt. Here's a look around.

Good to know

Questions people actually ask

Straight answers to the things we hear most. Anything else? Ask us directly.

How soon can I get an appointment?

We keep same-week appointments open every day, and most patients are seen within two to three business days. Same-day slots are sometimes available for urgent concerns call us and we'll check.

Do you accept new patients?

Yes. We welcome new patients of all ages, including Medicare and Medicaid patients. Call the office and we'll handle the paperwork for you.

What insurance plans do you accept?

We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most major private plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, and Humana. Not sure about your plan? Ask us to verify your benefits before your visit.

Can I see the same doctor every time?

Yes. We deliberately keep our panel small so you see the same physician at every visit. Your care stays consistent, and your doctor actually knows your history.

Do you offer telehealth visits?

We do. Follow-up visits, medication management, and many new-patient consultations can happen over a secure video call. Telehealth is covered by most insurance plans we accept.

What should I do in a medical emergency?

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. For urgent but non-emergency concerns during office hours, call us and we'll fit you in as quickly as possible.

Find us

Come say Hi!

We're easy to find off Cedar Street, with free parking right out front. Or reach out however you like.

Medical emergency?

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. This website is not for urgent medical care.