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- 952-999-4049
- allison@southdalephysicians.com
One doctor who knows your history, in an independent practice just south of the city.
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Southdale Physicians is an independent, adults-only internal medicine practice on France Ave in Edina, serving southwest Minneapolis. Led by board-certified internist Dr. Merlin Brown, it charges no membership fee and accepts Medicare, Aetna and Humana. Same-day sick visits are available, and a real person answers the phone.
One benefit of choosing an internal medicine doctor near me is having a physician who knows my health history. At Southdale, one physician follows your health year after year, so you are not starting over at every visit. The practice is built around long-term care for adults.
What is an internist? An internist is a physician trained in internal medicine, which is medicine for adults. Internists focus on prevention, diagnosis and long-term care of conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol.
Internal medicine vs family medicine: Family medicine professionals treat children, too, and internists treat adults only. Urgent care is for one-time visits, while an internist is for long-term care.
This kind of adult primary care suits people managing more than one condition. One physician sees the whole picture of your care, including your medications to your lab results.
Dr. Merlin Brown is an independent doctor who founded and runs Southdale himself. Many patients have seen him for 15 to 20 years.
Southdale is fee-for-service with no membership fee, so you pay for the care you use.
When you call, a real person answers. Allison books your visits and handles your medical record transfer at no charge.
A same-day doctor appointment is available for sick visits.
Conveniently located just minutes south of Southwest Minneapolis.
South on France Ave S
Highway 62 (Crosstown) or I-35W
Alternative options
Convenient access via France Ave S, Highway 62, and I-35W ensures a smooth, stress-free trip from across Southwest Minneapolis.
~6 min
Armatage
~8 min
Fulton, Kenny & Windom
~11 min
Linden Hills
Short morning drive times make your regular appointments and same-day sick visits quick and easy to fit into your daily schedule.
6565 France Ave S, Suite 350,
Edina, MN 55435
Annual check-ups, routine screenings that detect issues early and consistent management of high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol.
Cervical cancer screening (Pap tests), menopausal support, and breast health screening.
Weight management under a doctor’s supervision that begins with your history and lab testing.
Skin checks and removal of moles and skin tags performed by our clinicians.
Infusion therapy of fluids and nutritional products under the professional supervision of a licensed healthcare provider.
Physician-guided therapy. Your provider will educate you about the peptides that are approved for medicinal purposes and the ones that aren’t.
In Patients’ Words
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