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Northland Family Care is Participating in a New Program to Enhance Your Care: Primary Care First. Welcome to Northland Family Care and thank you for visiting our website. Our physicians and other trained health professionals are committed to your health and will provide you expert healthcare advice in a trusted relationship you can rely on.

Northland Family Care is recognized as a Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). We are focused on providing you the most up-to-date knowledge of evidenced-based practice guidelines, while continuing to emphasize compassionate medicine.
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We have a Physician on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you have an urgent health matter and are in need of care after clinic hours, please call 816-781-4740 to reach the physician on call. Founded in 1935 by Dr. Glenn Hendren and continued on by the late Dr. Richard Bowles, Northland Family Care has been serving Liberty and the surrounding area for over 83 years; we have a deep commitment to our patients and our community. Our practice provides a full spectrum of quality healthcare for your entire family, newborn to elderly.
We know accidents happen. Someone might get a finger in a saw blade, get cut on broken glass, or twist an ankle chasing a child. Allergies flare up. Colds can come on overnight. If you have an urgent matter please give us a call for a same-day Urgent Care appointment.* Just like you take your car to the mechanic for that 50,000 mile check-up, be sure to get your annual check-up, or whatever other wellness appointment you may need.
As your Health Care Team we will treat you as a full partner in your care. We will communicate with you, give you time to ask questions and provide answers in a way you can understand. We will help you decide what care is best for you, and ask for feedback about your experience.
Dr. Steve Nelson grew up in Kansas City and graduated valedictorian of his class at St. Pius X High School. Following High School, he attended Rockhurst University and graduated with a Bchelor of Science in Biology. He then attended Creighton University School of Medicine located in Omaha, NE. He completed his residency training at Baptist Medical Center in Kansas City.
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Celeste Carrillo
Apr 16, 2022
Front office and doctor very nice! However vikki at check out wasn't very pleasant over the phone or in person! In fact she went out of her way to introduce herself to me as conflict like a child. Very unprofessional.
Rachel Jennings
Feb 25, 2022
I am a new patient who saw Beth Collings today and she is simply amazing. As a young person with a laundry list of problems she never once made me feel guilty, wrong, or crazy. Thankful to have found someone who makes me feel heard.
Justin Stokes
Feb 10, 2022
Nobody seems to be able to do their jobs at this place. They always mess up paperwork, they don't call in prescriptions, and fail to send info to Qwest MULTIPLE TIMES They don't seem to care about anything but shuffling people in and out to collect their co-pays.
Austin Peterson
Dec 25, 2021
I'm not sure how difficult it is to send a 30 day prescription to the local pharmacy they already have on file. But I'm willing to wager a different primary care office in the Northland wouldn't forget 3 days in a row.
Mark Balzer
Oct 23, 2021
I have been a patient at Northland Family Care for over 15 years.going back to the days when they were located in the Seaport complex in Liberty. The physicians and staff at this practice are, quite simply, the best. There have been numerous occasions over the years where these good folks have gone over and above the "norm" to provide me with excellent care and follow up.

My wife and I recently moved to the state of Florida. Believe me, you do not realize how much you value having a good doctor and medical staff available to you.until you don't. Northland Family Care, and Dr. Daniel Roney, have earned the highest recommendation I can give. They truly care about their patient's well being, and the personal attention you will receive from them is second to none.
Deanna Winders
May 13, 2021
If I could give this practice zero stars I would. I saw a physician that I liked for several years at this practice. The front desk staff was always very pleasant, but the back office staff was never very kind. When my doctor would order tests or referrals, I would have to call the office several times to get anything done, and more than once, I gave up.

But I kept going there because I liked my doctor, so much so that I told my husband to go see him. My husband is a veteran and has some service related conditions that are followed up on by a doctor at the VA. When my husband went to my doctor he took his VA records with him, including annual routine lab work that had recently been done. The doctor treated him like he was a junkie, although he wasn't even asking for any medication, and told him that he needed to either see him or the VA, not both.

When my husband explained that he only goes to the VA for his service related conditions and that he needs a civilian doctor for his primary care, Dr. Nelson told him it was "unethical" to see more than one doctor and that my husband was "trying to cheat the system". (We have private insurance and pay our premium and co-pays, so I am not sure how that would be considered cheating anything).

He also questioned why my husband had labs drawn. My husband told him that he was welcome to view all of his medical records, and even had the past two year's worth of records printed off and in his hand. But Dr. Nelson continued to treat him like complete trash, so my husband ended the visit and left. It goes without saying that I called our insurance the next morning and changed my primary care physician.

No doctor is so superior that he has the right to treat anyone poorly. In my opinion shaming a veteran for seeking medical care is something to be ashamed of. I would never recommend this practice to anyone, ever.
Dan Abernathy
Apr 01, 2021
Only started going to Northland in August of 2015 after numerous urgings of my wife who had been going there for several years. Found Dr. Nelson to be an extremely qualified physician who has a really friendly bedside manner. Have also had appointments with the nurse practitioners and they have been exceptionally good. Would I recommend this facility? YES.
Brittany N. Phillips-Brashears
Mar 28, 2021
I have been to many doctors over the years as my husbands previous career had us traveling regularly. Finding Beth has been my greatest experience when it comes to a primary care physician. Everyone there is kind and helpful and I am so grateful to have ended up here.
Allison Mikic
Feb 05, 2021
I have been a patient of Dr. Nelson for 15 years and have stayed at this practice because I think he is wonderful. Unfortunately what that means is 1+ hour wait times to be seen and rude nursing staff. Going to the doctor has become a half day ordeal with this office. Additionally, I recently needed an imaging order to be placed for an important health concern.

It took an entire week of calling every single day and one day twice to get this completed correctly. The staff not once called me back with the exception of the office manager on the seventh day. I was never provided an explanation as to why this wasn't addressed timely. The order at one point was faxed to the wrong business and then had a fax fail with no follow up or resending. I have been so disappointed in this practice and I would look elsewhere if you're seeking care.
Kristie McKeen
Jun 11, 2019
Dr. Nelson and his nurse Marcy are the absolute best! They have been taking care of my family for the last 10years. We are always greeted with the utmost respect and care. They listen to your needs and direct us to the best solution. I have raved about them to anyone who is looking for a family doctor that truly cares about his patients!