The Methodist Hospitals Primary Care Associates is a group of physicians who practice together in a comprehensive facility with advanced diagnostic and laboratory facilities. The goal is to provide coordinated care for their patients, meeting the patients' medical, physical, and emotional needs.

With three convenient locations and extended office hours, Primary Care Associates provides quality healthcare for your entire family, offering:

• Internal Medicine
• Family Practice
• Pediatrics
• OB/GYN Services
• X-Ray Services
• Laboratory Services
• Dietary Counseling
• Social Services
• Community Based Health Education Classes

Three convenient locations to serve your family:

1. Primary Care Associates - Merrillville
   8777 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
   To schedule an appointment call 219-736-5151
   or 1-888-736-5151.
   
   Hours:
   • Monday:
     • 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
   • Tuesday:
     • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
   • Wednesday and Thursday:
     • 9 a.m. to 7p.m.
   • Friday:
     • 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
   
   Extended Obstetrics/Gynecology hours:
   • Wednesdays:
     • 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
   • Fridays:
     • 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
   
   Extended Family Practice (Nurse Practitioner) hours:
   • Wednesday and Thursday:
     • 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

   Family Practice:
   

   • Jong Kim, M.D.
   • Vickie Carew Lackey, R.N., M.S., C.S., FN.P.
   • 219-738-3550
   
   
   • Michael Kovacich, M.D.
   • Julie Ann Koch, R.N. M.S.N., C.F.N.P.
   • Connie J. Vargas, R.N., B.S.N., C.A.N.P.
   • Jennifer R, Zapinski, A.P.R.N., B.C.
   • 219-769-7536
   
   
   • Makrand Pargaonker, M.D.
   • Karen Carter, R.N., M.S., F.N.P., C.S.
   • 219-736-5151

   Internal Medicine:
   

   • Vallee` Adams-Miller, M.D.
   • Beverly Titus, R.N., F.S.N., C.F.N.P.
   • 219-736-5151
   
   

   Pediatrics:
   

   • Hemendra Parikh, M.D.
   • 219-736-6675
   • Thomas Slayton, M.D.
   • 219-736-5151
   
   

   Obstetrics/Gynecology
   

   • Robert Ellis, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
   • 219-769-0084
   • Timothy E. Wiess, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
   • 219-769-0084
   • P. Andrew Waran, M.D.
   • 219-769-1120
   
   
2. Primary Care Associates - Griffith
   1212 N. Broad, Griffith IN 46319
   To schedule an appointment call 219-838-1270
   or 1-888-811-8916.
   
   Hours:
   • Monday and Thursday:
     • 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
   • Tuesday:
     • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
   • Wednesday:
     • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
   • Friday:
     • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
   • Saturday:
     • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
   
   Family Practice:
   
   • Makrand Pargaonker, M.D.
   • Karen Carter, R.N., M.S., F.N.P., C.S.
   • 219-838-1270
   
   
   

3. Prompt Medical Care
   751 E. 81st Place, Merrillville, IN 46410
   To schedule an appointment call 219-738-6600.

   Family Practice:
   

   • Organu Ibekie, M.D.
   • Suresh Reddy, M.D.
   • Lynn Pampalone, R.N., C.N.S., M.S.N.

   Pediatrics:
   

   • Ramachandra B. Rao (Pediatric Gastroenterology)