Primary Care Institute

Primary Care Institute is a medical group in Gainesville, FL, located at 605 NE 1st St. It operates as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, providing primary care services that address the physical and emotional needs of patients across their entire lifespan. The practice accepts Medicare and select Medicare supplements or replacements plans. Its providers offer diagnosis and treatment for acute illnesses and chronic diseases, alongside surgical removal and biopsy of skin lesions and other minor skin procedures.

The practice is led by Dr. Innocent Odocha, a board-certified Family Physician and the founder of the institute. He earned his medical degree from Wright State University in Dayton, OH, and completed his family medicine residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Odocha’s medical interests include community health, preventative health, international health, overseas medical missions, anti-aging and longevity medicine, and aerospace medicine. Supporting him are board-certified Nurse Practitioners Alexandra Odocha and Katherine Swan. Alexandra Odocha holds a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Florida and is Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management by the AADE, with clinical interests in diabetes care and nutrition. Katherine Swan holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Florida and focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, public health, women’s health, and wound care.

The clinical team includes medical assistants and referral coordinators who assist with patient care and administrative logistics. The office is managed by Amber, who handles billing, coding, and insurance inquiries, and features ultrasound technology provided by Ladonna, who also serves as the continuing quality improvement officer. Medical assistants Anne and Kensky assist with referral coordination, while Carly serves as the Administrative Assistant. The practice maintains regular hours from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a lunch closure from noon to 1 p.m., and offers limited hours on select Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Patients can access an online patient portal for scheduling and payment.

Primary Care Institute is recognized for its patient-centered approach, aiming for high satisfaction through skilled clinical care and personalized health plans. Its team of board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners provides comprehensive primary care services to the Gainesville community.

Primary Care Institute combines specialized family medicine with chronic disease management to support the health of the Gainesville community.

The practice sits on NE 1st St, about a tenth of a mile from The Thomas Center Gardens and Roper Park. It is also located near Northwest 8th Avenue and the Pleasant Park neighborhood.

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Services:

• Family Medicine
• Health Information Management
• Nurse Practitioner Services
• Patient-Centered Medical Home
• Primary Care Services