Meridian

Est. 2008 — Cedar Falls

Family medicine, calibrated to a lifetime.

Meridian Family Health brings modern, whole-person primary care to every stage of life, from first checkups to golden years, with same-week appointments and doctors who actually remember your name.

Meet our doctors
4.912,400+ patients since 2008
Physician in a mask and white coat at Meridian Family Health
On call — Exam Room 2

12,400+

Patients cared for

18

Years serving the community

4.9/5

Average patient rating

48hr

Typical appointment wait

What we treat

Care for every member of the family

From newborn checkups to chronic condition management, our physicians cover the visits that matter most, in one place.

Why patients switch to us

Healthcare that treats you like a person, not an appointment slot

We built Meridian around the things patients told us were missing everywhere else: time, continuity, and honesty about cost.

Learn about our approach
01

Same-week appointments

Most patients are seen within 48 hours, and urgent concerns are seen the same day.

02

Doctors who know your history

You see the same small team of physicians visit after visit, not whoever is free.

03

Transparent pricing

Clear costs before your visit, with no surprise bills after the fact.

04

Modern care, human pace

Digital scheduling and telehealth, paired with appointments that are never rushed.

Dr. Amara Whitfield, MD

“Our job is not just to treat what’s wrong. It’s to know you well enough to catch it before it becomes wrong.”

Dr. Amara Whitfield, MD

Lead Physician, Family Medicine

Meet the full care team

Patient stories

Trusted by families across the community

5.0
“I switched practices after years of ten-minute rushed appointments. Dr. Whitfield actually remembers our conversations from visit to visit. It changed how I think about going to the doctor.”

Rebecca Turner

Patient since 2019

5.0
“Booked a same-day visit for my son's fever on a Tuesday morning and we were seen by 2pm. No ER, no eight-hour wait, just a doctor who knew what to do.”

Marcus Deng

Patient since 2021

5.0
“Dr. Novak helped me get my blood pressure under control after two other doctors just kept adjusting my prescription without asking questions. He actually looked at the whole picture.”

Angela Ferreira

Patient since 2016

Same-week availability

Ready to feel like more than a patient number?

Same-week appointments are open now. Tell us what you need and our care team will confirm within one business hour.

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