Florence Medical Associates

Florence Medical Associates is a medical clinic in Florence, AL, serving Florence and the surrounding Shoals area with primary care since 2002. The practice is staffed by board-certified Internal and Family Medicine physicians who provide care for patients of all ages, from preventive medicine and immunizations to geriatrics. Services include in-person visits and telehealth for homebound patients, and the clinic accepts most major insurances.

The physicians at Florence Medical Associates include David Brown, MD, and Eric Santiago, MD, both specializing in Internal Medicine with clinical interests in hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and preventive care. Nicholas Darby, MD, FAAFP, practices Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, focusing on empowering patients through education, lifestyle choices, and modern medicine. Inkyung Santiago, MD, also in Internal Medicine, focuses on long-term patient relationships with special attention to diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol management. Jonathan Bradberry, MD, brings experience from two years of hospital and ICU care before joining the practice, and Ty Ashley, MD, rounds out the team. The clinic specializes in treating common conditions including Type 2 Diabetes mellitus, hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma, COPD, acid reflux, hypothyroidism, anxiety, depression, osteoporosis, and geriatric medicine. The physicians exceed continued medical education requirements and coordinate specialist care when complex medical needs arise. Beyond direct treatment, the clinic offers lifestyle recommendations, vaccines, and health coaching.

The clinic is located at 646 Cox Creek Parkway, Suite B, about a third of a mile from Mars Hill Bible School and just over half a mile from the Children's Museum of the Shoals. Cox Creek Parkway runs directly past the location, and Cox Creek itself is within half a mile.

The practice has served the Shoals community since 2002, with a team of board-certified physicians trained at major medical centers who maintain focus on preventive health through immunizations and health screenings. Their long-standing presence in Florence reflects a steady commitment to primary care for the region.