Specialized Senior Care, Right Here in Your Community
Our dedicated team provides personalized, comprehensive care for seniors, ensuring comfort, clarity, and accessibility. Now accepting Medicare and most Medicare Advantage plans.
Personalized Care from Physicians Who Listen
Our doctors prioritize your health by taking the time to understand your needs, ensuring a better, more personalized healthcare experience.
What this means for you:
Same-day urgent care available for unexpected needs
Comprehensive chronic and preventative care management
On-site tests and lab services for seamless care
Our Patient Experience
Our Specialist
Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional, collaborative care across medical fields for optimal patient outcomes.
About Me
Ivy Heffelfinger is a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care. She received her undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. With a decade of nursing experience, Ivy began her career as an RN and quickly advanced to become a nurse practitioner. Her diverse background encompasses roles in both hospitalist and palliative medicine within acute care settings. Ivy is passionate about guiding patients through their chronic and acute illnesses and fostering long-lasting relationships built on compassionate and kind care. Her dedication to the medical field is deeply personal. She became a nurse practitioner not only to make her family proud but also in memory of her brother, who passed away during her first month of nursing school.
Prior to her career in nursing, Ivy served in the U.S. Navy as a Machinist’s Mate onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In her free time, she enjoys kayaking with her kids and husband, reading books, cleaning her house, and watching movies with her children and their two fat cats.
About Me
Dr. Nicholas Patellis is a board-certified primary care physician specializing in Internal Medicine. He graduated from New Jersey Medical School and then completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Temple University Hospital. Dr. Patellis has worked in several private practices, including working for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, before starting his own practice. He is also an active member of the United States Army Reserves, where he serves as a lieutenant colonel.
Dr. Patellis thanks you for choosing VIPcare as your medical home and can’t wait to join you on your healthcare journey.
Comprehensive Care for Your Health Needs
We offer a range of specialized services designed to support your well-being with expert care and convenience.
Heart and Vascular Services
Lab Work
Lung and Respiratory Services
Nutrition & Diabetes Management
Ultrasound
Vaccinations
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New Patient Inquiry
Contact our team for any questions related to the clinic, our care model, or how we work with you to keep you healthy.
Specialized Primary Care for Medicare Members
Experience healthcare made easy with VIPcare’s same-day appointments, 24/7 provider access, chronic care management, and comprehensive in-office services, all designed to help you live a healthier, happier life.